DVD-A Guide to Building with Straw Bale FOR FRAMED WALL INFILL VIEW A FREE 4 minute Straw Bale & Lime Plaster introduction clip from the DVD here. PLUS- NEW BUILDING FOOTAGE ADDED TO THIS DVD. MARCH 2006 Great views of important tools-- like close up use of bale needles- so you can see exactly what you need to do, plus tips to save time as you go. Strawbale building is complex enough..this DVD provides invaluable up-to-date building information.] ---Over 100 tips and techniques to save you time. ---By implementing these techniques you will be able to effectively build your own straw bale project with no prior straw bale experience. As in any construction project you will need some building experience. ---This DVD covers the straw bale and plastering aspects of your straw bale project and will not teach you how to frame your house. ---All previous and obsolete information that is circulating is updated.... you can't afford to make your construction decisions using old information that could get your project failed by your local building code. Using out-dated information produces a more difficult house to build and one that is not as structurally sound. --A quick introduction overview.... So you'll know exactly where you're going and can plan each stage of the work ahead of time to build a successful straw bale project. --A list of all tools you need to build your project.... No more rushing off every 5 minutes to get an essential tool. All the tools are listed and can conveniently be purchased ahead of time or from this website. --The latest straw bale construction techniques that will save you time and money...Your straw bale project will be the envy of all of your friends and neighbors. --Beginning and advanced techniques to help you create the structure of your dreams. ---Your one-stop guide to building with straw bales. Note from Charmaine: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Use this DVD to educate youself, and the code-permit department too. Run time: 1 hour 30 minutes. Straw Bale Quiz If you think you know enough about straw bale already, take this 9 Question Quiz. If you can answer these questions, you don't need this DVD. --What additional step must you use in earthquake zones when tying the wire mesh to your walls? --What is the most common foundation for a strawbale structure? --What is the best way to get lateral sheer protection when framing with straw bales? --What must you do before installing your first row of bales? --What is the ideal moisture content for a straw bale prior to putting in the wall? --True or false: it is best to undercut your bales by a few inches to make sure they fit securely in the bale wall. --What is the best method to secure an electrical box to a strawbale wall? --What is the best material to use for all of your rounded details (round or arched windows)? --What technique would you use to protect your bale walls from moisture damage if you lived in an area with heavy rainfall? ** If you answered all of the above without hesitation, then you definitely don't need this DVD. Otherwise you just might be wasting tons of time and money trying to figure these things out on your own. We know the frustration. It took us years of trial and error to figure these out and they are constantly changing. WILL YOU NEED LIME PLASTER INFORMATION ALSO? SAVE MONEY and order the TWO DVD set NOW.A Comprehensive Guide to Building with Straw Bale, and get the Lime Plaster DVD ($29.50 sold separately) in ONE set for $64.00 << click on the link to view, or see the VIDEO-DVD page at left. |