The outside was rendered with a lime based plaster to make it more resilient to the weather, and rain etc. I think there is the odd small crack that appears on the internal walls, not often though, but it is easy enough to fix in the same method that was used to render it originally.
Thank you so much, im about to do my first ever project. A small wood shed, turning it into a art studio. A epic video engaging to listen but simple staright to the point kowledge. 🌻
As for rain, we have serious monsoons here in Arizona...no problem at all. I went with a different system altogether, hydraulic stucco and silicate paint. It's a little pricey but it breathes great and yet is highly resistant to liquid absorption.
@Agridataserv yes the walls are straw bales stacked on top of each other and fixed together with wire. Because of the thickness and density of the straw bales they are excellent insulators so will keep the house cool in summer and warm in winter.
I LOVE this!!!!! Can this type of home be built into a 2 story home? Secondly, do you have a video to demonstrate where the hay bales are being wired together?
You have a point but it doesn't have to be that way. I built my Straw Bale house with a Post and Beam structure, and tying the Bales together with rebar, chicken wired and also sewing inside to outside (like quilting). Each of my bales is extra dense, and weighs in at 125 lbs. Figure it out...that's about 210 lbs/ft of wall. I also used extensive "x-bracing" between posts and keyed that into the straw walls. My house will be standing long after any normal stick-built house has gone to Oz.
nice video, suitable for hot and dry region. i would like to know what the base under rendering it is wall build from straw bales for living or some thing else??
try living in this kind of house in tornado ally - and where it rains ALL the time - it wouldn't last - every zone has a different need great video - I agree
I did a workshop with you at huff n puff back in 2008. Are you working up in QLD because I am now living up here and would love to do some projects on my block.
Great video! I love it! all people should live this way. back to mother nature! thank you for this video! I have few questions though: does the clay cracks-during hot weather? can it stand water?-I got the feeling clay would melt off the straw in the rain. thanks once again! :)
because it is a timeless technique which provides a well insulated house, that has zero toxic emissions and doesn't require polluting the environment or extracting resources from the earth to manufacture.
One of the best videos I have collected. Loved watching you work the clay into the walls. Can't wait to build mine in Canada.
The outside was rendered with a lime based plaster to make it more resilient to the weather, and rain etc. I think there is the odd small crack that appears on the internal walls, not often though, but it is easy enough to fix in the same method that was used to render it originally.
Thank you so much, im about to do my first ever project. A small wood shed, turning it into a art studio. A epic video engaging to listen but simple staright to the point kowledge. 🌻
loved it! Very informative, goes into all the practical details, and the explanation and fix for the cracks was excellent. thnks!!
As for rain, we have serious monsoons here in Arizona...no problem at all. I went with a different system altogether, hydraulic stucco and silicate paint. It's a little pricey but it breathes great and yet is highly resistant to liquid absorption.
@Agridataserv yes the walls are straw bales stacked on top of each other and fixed together with wire. Because of the thickness and density of the straw bales they are excellent insulators so will keep the house cool in summer and warm in winter.
I LOVE this!!!!! Can this type of home be built into a 2 story home?
Secondly, do you have a video to demonstrate where the hay bales are being wired together?
Yes. In some jurisdictions you may have to have a frame and not depend on the bales for load bearing, but it's certainly do-able.
You have a point but it doesn't have to be that way. I built my Straw Bale house with a Post and Beam structure, and tying the Bales together with rebar, chicken wired and also sewing inside to outside (like quilting). Each of my bales is extra dense, and weighs in at 125 lbs. Figure it out...that's about 210 lbs/ft of wall. I also used extensive "x-bracing" between posts and keyed that into the straw walls. My house will be standing long after any normal stick-built house has gone to Oz.
Best video I've seen. Do you have more? When you stuck the straw, do you have to do anything to secure them together?
@jihadacadien why do you got this opinion? strawbale are the best or one of the best insulators. have a nice day,
Rafael
nice video, suitable for hot and dry region. i would like to know what the base under rendering it is wall build from straw bales for living or some thing else??
What about insulating the ceilings?
Do you use hay for that too?
very informative; many thanks.
try living in this kind of house in tornado ally - and where it rains ALL the time - it wouldn't last - every zone has a different need
great video - I agree
Would love to see this guy have a more in-depth video I thought it was very easy to understand him
Question: Is this your house your building or was that just a project? if so do you sell it or donate it to a homeless family?
It's so pretty!
I did a workshop with you at huff n puff back in 2008. Are you working up in QLD because I am now living up here and would love to do some projects on my block.
Are you still online ?
beatiful shots! That's a great way to build a house! I don't think it would work for my -30 C winters tho ;)
informative!!
@hocicoperrocaleta Well to be honest ignorance I guess. Could it really stand to -40 cold!?
Sure! It's got a lot of insulation. It's especially well adapted to extra cold and extra hot environments.
Great video! I love it! all people should live this way. back to mother nature! thank you for this video! I have few questions though: does the clay cracks-during hot weather? can it stand water?-I got the feeling clay would melt off the straw in the rain. thanks once again! :)
nope
point taken
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sunscreen?
Hydrophobic is the word he couldn't remember.
Why would anyone do this in 2020
because it is a timeless technique which provides a well insulated house, that has zero toxic emissions and doesn't require polluting the environment or extracting resources from the earth to manufacture.
Their website doesn’t work anymore, I’d love to know more about these guys.