SAVE MONEY ON the TWO DVD set. COMBINE this DVD with the Companion How to Plaster with Hydraulic Lime and get the SALE price of $64. A savings of $5. Learn How To Build a Load Bearing Straw Bale Building - A Workshop In A DVD! NOTE: LONG DESCRIPTION of DVD contents -- SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO ORDER THE DVD. Why Pay Someone to Build Your Load Bearing Straw Bale House When You Can Do It Yourself and Save! From the desk of Straw Bale Builder Andrew Morrison, Jacksonville, Oregon After teaching thousands of professionals and owner- builders over the years to build a post & beam straw bale structure, the thing I keep hearing from people is that they want a step-by-step system that actually teaches them how to build a load bearing structure. Most of the information available out there shows how wonderful straw bale is, but there is little that actually teaches people how to actually build their own load bearing structure with straw bales. So over the last few months, I have created the perfect system to overcome this common complaint. First of all, I created a complete step by step guide that walks you through the exact details needed to build a load bearing straw bale structure. Secondly, the delivery of the course is unique -it’s set up in a day by day breakdown of the process that allows you to properly allocate the time you will need to build the exact structure used as a teaching piece in the DVD. It is the perfect practice structure for anyone interested in building their own home. The bottom line is that this DVD isn’t a "wouldn't it be nice if you could build a home like this" approach like so many other resources. It’s completely step-by-step, both in the content and the delivery. You'll Learn The Techniques The Professionals Use What experienced straw bale builders know --and usually don't talk about -- is that building a load bearing straw bale structure is really quite easy. Successful straw bale builders know the techniques and how to apply them over and over again. Most straw bale builders started out not knowing the first thing about straw bale building. I know that was the case with me. We had to study from books, travel to workshops, or be lucky enough to apprentice with a more experienced straw bale builder to learn the tricks of the trade. It is the perfect practice structure for anyone interested in building their own home. DAY 1 - Assessing The Site and Building Your Foundation/Deck Day 1 is all about getting the foundation or decking in place. You'll learn: The best location to place the first concrete pier. How to adjust for the frost line. How to level the pier pad, what tools to use and how to get the best results fast! The best way to assess your wood for bending and crowning. How to set up your posts and your floor joists. The 3,4,5 rule to get perfectly square boards. The best wood to use for shims. How to set the joists perfectly so you can get a nice layout for the plywood flooring. When you need to use joist hangers and when you don't. How to get your joists to line up perfectly. How to install tongue and groove sub decking. Know which side is up and which side is down! DAY 2 - Installing toe-ups, building box beams, & preparing for the bale raising! Day 2- With the decking complete it's time to get ready for the bale raising. You'll learn: How to make toe-ups that fit the bales you will be using. How to use a rebar cutter to make the rebar corner staples. All the details you need to create perfect box beams- you'll know the best place in the building process to make these. How best to prepare for the bales. The method to secure the first course of bales to the toe-ups. The best material to use in the toe-ups - minimize the chance of moisture penetrating your bales. How to keep the job site clean and safe. DAY 3 - The Bale Raising! Day 3 is all about raising the bales. This can be a lot of fun, especially when you see the fruits of your labor appearing so quickly before your eyes! You'll learn: How to build and install corner posts - this is the best method to make sure your bale walls stay level and plumb. How to install diagonal bracing to keep the bale walls in place. The best ways to make window and door bucks. To assess for the quality of your bales - learn the 4 things you must check for to get the best bale for the job. Know how to select the best surface of the bale to face in and out. How to cut and re-tie bales. How to use a baling needle, which is an essential tool for the straw bale builder. The technique you must use to make sure your corners are well tied together. The best ways to get your windows set up - how to level the bucks on a potentially uneven surface. How to install the box beam - you'll quickly find out why it's essential to build your box beam before you raise the bale walls. DAY 4 - Compressing the bales, checking for plumb, setting the rafters, & beginning the roof. Day 4- With the bale walls and box beams in place it's time to clean up the bale walls and get the roof in place. You'll learn: The best ways to clean up the bale walls of their loose chaff using a weed whacker - Andrew demonstrates the best techniques to get results fast, to save your back, and to best prepare the walls for plaster. Learn what piece of equipment is best for smaller buildings - less expensive, light, and easier to use above your head. How to install the straps - learn the best strapping to use and how to place it. How to use a cord strap racheter to compress your bales - get the bales perfectly plumb and level. Learn the best slope/pitch to use for your roof - get proper drainage and prevent water entering your building. How to build a pony wall to create the correct pitch to your roof. How to install the rafters and what's called a "barge rafter" The correct technique to create an overhang on the sides to apply your final fascia boards. DAY 5 - Finishing up the roof, adding roof felt, & building your "rake wall" Day 5- Time to finish up the roof, add the final fascia boards and attach the roofing felt! You'll learn: The best and safest way to install the fascia boards by yourself - Andrew walks you through the safety steps to make sure you don't get hurt doing this step. How to install a rake wall above the bale wall and underneath the roof - Andrew shows you how to make the proper cuts so you don't waste material. The steps you must go through to install the plywood sheathing to the sides of the building above the bale wall. How to install and attach plywood sheathing to the roof - Andrew demonstrates the best techniques to save time and use less materials. The best techniques to attach the roofing felt - learn what tool to use to save a ton of time. DAY 6 - Doors, Windows, Wire Mesh & Final Prep Before Plastering Day 6- The final day before you begin plastering. Install your doors and windows and get the welded wire mesh and the plastering lath in place. You'll learn: The best way to attach your window and door bucks to the walls, what order to place the fastners and the correct placement. The 5 different types of interior and exterior mesh you can use to re-inforce the plaster - Andrew discusses the best mesh to achieve the best lateral sheer protection for your structure. The requirements of the different plastering techniques - which ones require mesh and which ones don't. How to install J-Metal - give yourself a nice plastering surface and a nice look to the wall when plastering at the bottom of the bale course. The best technique to install the J-Metal on corners - get a nice square corner on the final plaster coat. How to stuff holes and gaps in the walls prior to applying the mesh. The best tool to use to tighten and fasten the mesh against the walls. When and how to install plastering lath around windows - do it wrong and you run the risk of having cracked plaster. BONUS CHAPTER This DVD also contains a bonus chapter that discusses the following: Electrical and plumbing installation in a bale house. How to install baseboard trim. What you need to do in high rain environments to prevent water from penetrating the bale walls. How to create curved niches in the walls. How to install cabinets and recessed cabinetry The DVD runs 2 hours and 3 minutes The DVD is packaged in a slick cardboard Eco-Wallet, which saves on plastic cases and plastic packaging going to landfill. |