Staking the Bales on a Straw Bale House by Expert Village

You also want to stake your bales- I forgot in the very beginning to show you this- we’re kind of going through it real quickly here, but you also want to stake your bales together from the top of your wall- once you get your wall stacked together... Read More »

Supplies Needed for Environmental Building by Expert Village

Here’s some of the things that we’re going to be using today. Some of these things won’t be used only because instead of the blocks I’m going to demonstrate the straw bales being mounted to, you’re typically going to have an... Read More »

Using Rebar for your Straw Bale House by Expert Village

Alright, now we’re going to talk a little bit about the preparation for your foundation. The best thing is to not have your rebar sticking up too far past what your first bale will protrude through. Maybe just a little bit to helping lock in that... Read More »

Professional Environmental Building Tips by Expert Village

It’s always good to consult someone that’s done straw bale before just so they can give you all their little tips. Every time somebody builds a straw bale house, we all learn something new. So getting information from someone that has... Read More »

How to Stack a Hay Mow by eHow.com

Hay bales take up a lot of space, and for this reason are often stored in a loft, or hay mow, above the main floor of a large barn. Hay can also be stored in numerous other places, provided it is protected from the weather, but regardless of where the... Read More »