Clay Rendering a Straw Bale Houses' Internal Walls For Greenies

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Clay or earth render is inexpensive and easily made and applied to a straw bale house's internal walls. Not only is it non toxic, but it looks great, has a virtually non-existent environmental impact when compared to other methods that use lime and cement.
This 8 min video will show you how to make and apply a clay slip, and make and apply the base coat; a straw/clay plaster. A sand/clay plaster layer is applied 8mm thick on top of that and finally the top coat has the desired colour oxide in it.

Thanks to Rosalba and Mark, Nick Dunn and Andrew Richardson from http://www.strawbalehouse.com.au and all the workshop participants!

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[Agridataserv]

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??

[forgreenies]

@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.

[ShotgunAndAShovel]

VERY informative. Thank you.

[Enviroman101]

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.

[jihadacadien]

@hocicoperrocaleta Well to be honest ignorance I guess. Could it really stand to -40 cold!?

[hocicoperrocaleta]

@jihadacadien why do you got this opinion? strawbale are the best or one of the best insulators. have a nice day,

Rafael

[strawbaleinnovations]

Oh yes it would work so very well for your cold winters my friend. Straw bale is fantastic for both hot and cold climates. Even wet climates!

Great video Nick. VERY informative and well shot. Thanks for you work.

[jihadacadien]

beatiful shots! That's a great way to build a house! I don't think it would work for my -30 C winters tho ;)