Prefabricated Straw Bale Wall Systems: An Introduction

[keithhrutter]

It looks a very suitable building method for here in rainy Britain.

[cheebawobanu]

Is there an issue with cracking of the finish either from transportation or settling once the panels are upright?

[endeavourcentre]

@cheebawobanu

We haven't had any cracking issues due to transportation of the panels. The first building we did this way had some minor cracking, but no more than is typical with site-built straw bale walls using a lime/cement plaster.

[neftibass]

I really like this video. Can you write me the formula of the plaster that you used for this prefabbricated panel? I understand (i'm italian,so i don't understand english very well...) lime cement plaster : 50% lime 50% portland cement sand and water.

It is correct?

thank every one that write me the formula!

[endeavourcentre]

@neftibass

The formula is actually 75% lime and 25% portland cement, with these two ingredients being mixed 1:3 with sand. We also use fiber in the mix.

[kirkm5]

I really liked the construction process. Little disappointed that the subject house used siding - it makes it look like a typical boring cookie cutter house. I suggest looking at hebel-house in japan. It's not straw bale, it's AAC, but notice that one side of the panels are molded (in say, a brick pattern). this would save a ton of material and labour.

[chrismagwood]

@kirkm5

We went with the siding due to appearance regulations in this part of the city. Our choices were brick cladding or horizontal siding. We have been thinking a lot about the use of stamped forms to create different effects, but are not ready to produce a new home without more experimenting.

[keiramae260107]

Hey Chris, Ben Dodd here. I love the new video and cant wait to do some of my own panels here in Australia. Keep up the great work :-)

[quiethand]

Nice work Chris!!