How Do You Build A House From Bales Of Straw?
Straw homes have come a long way from the days of the “Three Little Pigs.” Despite the fears of traditional homebuilders, homes made from bales of straw have proven to be structurally sound, well insulated and environmentally friendly. Another big advantage of building a house from bales of straw is cost. Like other eco-friendly building materials, straw homes are much cheaper to design and construct compared to traditional, wood-frame homes. Sketch out some design plans for your straw home. Work with an architect or experienced green homebuilder to design rooms, doors, and windows. As with a normal home’s construction, you’ll need to designate certain walls as “load bearing,” meaning they’ll be used to support the structure’s weight. Prepare a foundation on which you plan to build your home. Excavate trenches beneath areas where you plan to build walls. Fill these trenches with stone, rubble, tires or sandbags to ensure that your walls won’t be built over ground that can shift or give
