Building with Straw Bales : A Practical Guide for the U. K. and Ireland

by Jones, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9781900322515
• ISBN10: 190032251X
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-11
• Publisher: Independent Pub Group

Summary

This fully revised and updated edition includes new construction drawings, standard details for best-practice design, examples of off-the-peg drawings for small buildings such as summer houses and studios, and designs for affordable houses. These designs have a carbon rating of less than zero. As a building material, straw excels in the areas of cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency.Building with Straw Balesgives details of all the main construction methods and includes: bale specifications plans walls and foundations doors and windows plastering building regulations and planning permission frequently asked questions ,li>construction drawings

Author Biography

Barbara Jones FRSA is the founder and director of amazonails, the leading UK company for strawbale design, consultancy and training. She has pioneered techniques for use in the UK climate, including the use of traditional lime and clay plasters. Awards won by amazonails buildings include the Grand Designs Eco-home of the Year in 2008 and the East of England Sustainability Award from the RICS in 2009. Amazonails' website is www.amazonails.org.uk.

Table of Contents

Why Build With Straw Bales?	p. 9
Affordable Houses With Low Environmental Impact	p. 16
Strawbale Building Techniques Explained	p. 26
Bales to Build With	p. 38
Bale Plans	p. 43
Safety and Tools	p. 46
Cement-Free Foundations	p. 53
Roof and Fittings	p. 67
Wall Raising	p. 75
Windows and Doors	p. 88
Plasters and Renders - Lime	p. 93
Plasters and Renders - Clay	p. 107
Planning Permission	p. 113
Building Regulations	p. 118
Humidity in strawbale walls	p. 127
Frequently asked questions	p. 139
Resources and research	p. 143
Construction drawings	p. 160
Index	p. 174
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.