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Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by carolyn ingle Oct. 23, 2009.

 

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carolyn ingle replied to carolyn ingle's discussion 'Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building?'
thanks for the reply - I should have added that this would be a retro fit to the external face of a single skinned brick structure and that i was planning to apply a lime render over the stawbales (the roof overhang could also be extended to add pro…
October 23, 2009
carolyn ingle replied to carolyn ingle's discussion 'Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building?'
thanks for the reply -i'll take a look at you web site ! carolyn Ingle
October 23, 2009
Job S. Ebenezer replied to carolyn ingle's discussion 'Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building?'
I built three structures using loose straw and carpet backing. Please visit my web site www.technologyforthepoor.com to view these low cost buildings using loose straw and carper backing. You migh be able to get some ideas from my web sites. Job Eb…
October 23, 2009
Jeremy replied to carolyn ingle's discussion 'Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building?'
I've bought some insulating paint from http://thermilate.co.uk/ It was advertised in the Permaculture magazine, which I subscribe - http://www.permaculture.co.uk/main2.html I'm going to try in on my ceilings this winter. It would certainly be a l…
September 18, 2009
Mentalfloss replied to carolyn ingle's discussion 'Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building?'
It might have some beneficial effect but it's not a long term solution because the straw will rot (which is why thatched roofs have to be replaced year on year) - and so it might have to be replaced often making it not very cost effective. I reckon…
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I am an ecodesigner and architect . I have worked both here in the UK and in Japan - at present I run an enviromentally friendly architecture practice specialising in contemporary commercial & residential architectural and landscape projects. I also run a furniture design company creating bespoke pieces in reclaimed / salvaged wood.& other materials.

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Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building? 5 Replies

I want to use straw bales to retrofit an existing brick building (small detatched cottage in London) in order to improve its insulation. Is this possible and does it have any implications re intersti…

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