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 »

Applying the Base Coat of Cement Stucco on a Straw Bale House by Expert Village

Ok, we’re going to get started here. Normally the pins are going to stay in- I’m having a little bit of a problem right now, these are not very long and I don’t have it wired from the other side to help pull the wire tight. But normally... Read More »

Tightening the Straw Bales of your Straw Bale House by Expert Village

Now that we have the bales wired and they’re somewhat prepped, I’m having a little trouble keeping the pins in here. Typically you do want your pins a little longer- these were just for example of what you use to pin the wires in. and there... Read More »

Applying the Last Coat of Cement Stucco to your Straw Bale House by Expert Village

We’ve somewhat let this sit up for a little bit. Normally, you’re going to give it a couple days to dry thoroughly. Again, you’re going to leave the grooves in there so your last coat will stick real solidly to the rest of the concrete... 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 »