Looking for information on the problems using straw bale as infill in an oak frame DIY new build.
The benefits I already know.
Thanks
The benefits I already know.
Thanks
Straw bale infill
- Thread starter bernardgreen
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fire protection, wiring system suitable for it ( MICC I seem to recall from a tv program on it. )
Parasites, rodents?
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The hay must be kept dry before and during construction.
And then it should be kept dry during the life of the building. So care must be taken to maintain the weather protection (ie the render) - pay attention to shrinkage of the frame
The design must also prevent dampness to the base of the walls
In use adequate fire protection should be incorporated into the design, and obviously, once this is breached then the structure is liable to be compromised much faster than masonry
And then it should be kept dry during the life of the building. So care must be taken to maintain the weather protection (ie the render) - pay attention to shrinkage of the frame
The design must also prevent dampness to the base of the walls
In use adequate fire protection should be incorporated into the design, and obviously, once this is breached then the structure is liable to be compromised much faster than masonry
Do you mean the local planning and building control officers ?
Hay isn't usable, that has lots of problems. Straw that was cut and baled when dry is the only acceptable material.
The insurance is something I had not thought about. Though living in a self built timber framed house I should have as our premium is loaded due to the construction.
Not really. Hay is grass. Straw is from Barley / Corn etc.
If it allows you say ""upgraded to IE 8"" then it is NOT working
Hay is a food product for animals.
Straw is a by-product from crop farming and is very durable. Used for animal bedding and can be mixed with manure for ground fertiliser.
Straw is a by-product from crop farming and is very durable. Used for animal bedding and can be mixed with manure for ground fertiliser.
Well, I will pop down to the farm at the weekend and give Daisy some "hay" and Florence some "I can't believe it's not hay", and see if they can taste the difference
I will also make Pinkys' pen up with some "straw", and Perkys bed with some "Straw-lite" and go back the next day to see who has had a good nights rest and who is moping around grunting with a bad back.
I will also make Pinkys' pen up with some "straw", and Perkys bed with some "Straw-lite" and go back the next day to see who has had a good nights rest and who is moping around grunting with a bad back.
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