STraw bale construction / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

A beautifully finished straw bale home with natural plaster walls
Wall assemblies - new construction

Straw Bale Homes: A Complete Guide for Homeowners & Professionals

...straw Straw bales are an exceptional insulator, providing a very high R-value and eliminating thermal bridging. The R-value of a straw bale wall depends on the density of the bales and how they are stacked. A typical load-bearing straw bale wall, which uses 18-inch (45 cm) wide bales, can have a true R-value of around ...

Roxul mineral wool batt insulation in LEED Homes
Insulation and soundproofing

Choosing the right insulation: the pros, cons and applications for walls, slabs and basements

...Straw bale homes: Straw bale house  Recycled Content: Straw bale walls are the used stalks of grains, so they are generally 100% recycled and act as carbon storage so this will significantly reduce the overall ecological impact of your home. Method and form: Traditionally it’s been done as stacked bale walls that a...