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The Straw Bale House (Real Goods independent living books) (Paperback)

by Athena Steen (Author), Bill Steen (Author), David Bainbridge (Author), David Eisenberg (Author)

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Chelsea Green Pub Co (10 Feb 1995)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0930031717
ISBN-13: 978-0930031718
Product Dimensions: 25 x 20.2 x 2.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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An guide to building living structures with straw bales. Covers benefits of building with straw bales, safety concerns, building codes, and insurance, and offers techniques for building walls, windows, doors, foundations, roofs, floors, and plastering the straw walls. Includes b&w photos demonstrating building techniques, and color photos of finish

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5.0 out of 5 stars I read this book and now I live in a SB house., 2 Mar 1999

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This book was directly responsible for our decision, two years ago, to build the straw house featured in the photo album. My wife, daughter (9mos.) and I are now living in the 3,600 sq ft home that cost @ $20/sq ft to build. That includes radient floor heat, high quality windows and a 1000 sq ft great room with a 15' high cathedral ceiling. Most of the labor was done by myself, friends and family. If you are considering building with straw, buy THE book and go to Arizona to take a workshop given by the authors. Both are well worth the money.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this book immensely!, 19 Jun 1999

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I first heard of straw bale construction about 6 years ago, and it captured my fancy immediately. However, my interest sparked many questions (i.e., how to finish interiors, roof styles, durability, moisture, etc.). This book reads very easily, with a good combination of history, how-to, and research, and answered virtually all my questions. I now have a clear picture of what is involved in building a straw bale home. A great resource and a great read!

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5.0 out of 5 stars I have read this book and I give it a thumbs up., 21 Oct 1998

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This book on straw bale constuction is very informative. Another consideration should be the use of flax straw. It is oily and rodents don't like to eat it. which isn't the same for straw from wheat or oats.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but with an
This was a real eye opener on how to build a viable and comfortable house with such a readily available material as straw! Read more

Published on 7 Nov 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful. Describes possibilities for varying situations.
The Straw Bale House is not a "how to" although it gives enough detailed info that it could be used that way. Read more

Published on 22 Sep 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating guide for cost & ecology-conscience builders
This is an excellent guide for people interested in living the American dream of owning a home that is affordable, virtually sound-proof, solid, very energy-efficient and... Read more

Published on 21 Aug 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overall view. Enough to get a person interested.
Probably the best book on straw bale construction around. The color pictures were beautiful, but I felt that they did not represent the mainstream of sb houses. Read more

Published on 28 July 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A complete resource.
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