Building with straw Bales : a practical manual for self-builders and architects
Jones, Barbara, 1957-2015
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Building with Straw Bales explains in straightforward terms the principles of straw bale building. It covers design principles; the different types of foundations; how to raise and stabilise walls and protect them from the weather, including a detailed analysis of how straw performs with humidity; and how strawbale buildings can easily meet Building Regulations requirements. Straw bale building is now entering the mainstream - used by firms who see its value in terms of cost-effectiveness, ease of installation and energy efficiency. Straw has great loadbearing qualities and provides superb insulation at an affordable price. Now in full colour for the first time, the beautiful photographs throughout this book illustrate the techniques described and show-case the diverse possibilities of straw bale building. A book for self-builders as well as architects and construction industry professionals; strawbale building is accessible to many people and provides immense opportunity for creative fun, enabling you to design and build the sort of shape and space you'd really like.
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Author:
Jones, Barbara, 1957-, author
Edition:
Third revised and expanded edition.
Imprint:
Cambridge : Green Books, 2015
Collation:
239 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Contents:
Why build with straw bales?Affordable housesLow environmental impactBuilding techniques explained, load bearing, infill, hybrid and prefabricationUnderstanding your baleBale plans, designing with the bale in mindCement free foundations: 'a good pair of boots'Carpentry for load-bearing buildingsThe roof: 'a good hat'Keeping the straw dry: 'dropping the roof' methods. Wall raisingWindows and doorsCompressionServices, fixings and alcovesLime and lime plastersClay and clay plastersSafety and toolsPlanning permissionBuilding regulationsFrequently asked questionsResources and referencesDesign and construction drawingsHumidity in straw bale wallsHow to make car tyre foundationsUnderstanding lime productsHow to make a limecrete floor.
ISBN:
9780857842282
Language:
English
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BRN:
2250660
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