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A partly-built straw bale house. There are straw bales stacked inside the post-and-beam structure and the roof is installed but the walls are not yet filled with straw bales. The words "The Pros and Cons of Straw Bale Building (Should You Use?)" are written across the top and there is a box in the bottom left of the image with a green tick and red cross and the words "pros" and "cons" next to them.

The Pros and Cons of Straw Bale Building (Should You Use?)

March 5, 2023

It’s important to understand the pros and cons of straw bale building before diving in to this construction method for your next project. This article takes you through all the…

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A photograph of a straw bale house being built. The frame is completed and the roof is on but the walls have yet to be filled with straw bales. There are photos of a man and a woman looking amazed with a "wow" speech bubble above the man, who is on the left. There is also a row of straw bales along the bottom of the image and the words "The 10 Most Amazing Straw Bale Houses in the World" across the top of the image.

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The 10 Most Amazing Straw Bale Houses in the World

February 27, 2023

You might have heard that straw bale houses are very thermally efficient thanks to the high R-values of their walls. They can also offer fantastic freedom of design, which I…

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A photograph of a straw bale house under construction. The photo is taken from the inside of the building, looking through the wooden frame towards a rural countryside. There is a stack of straw bales in the building. The words "The Top 11 Eco-Friendly Straw Bale House Builders in the US" are written across the bottom of the image.

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The Top 11 Eco-Friendly Straw Bale House Builders in the US

February 24, 2023

There are plenty of eco-friendly straw bale house builders in the US, you just need to know where to look. This article gives you a roundup of the top 11…

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A stylish straw bale living room. There is a long, narrow window high up on the far wall and a wood burning stove set in a fireplace with rounded plaster corners. The room is furnished with a blue corner sofa and wood coffee table. The ceiling has wood panelling and a woven bamboo light shade. There is a TV in the corner of the room and the space is open plan, with another room visible to the right. Beautiful wooden posts and beams can also be seen with prominent grain. Across the bottom are the words "Straw Bale House Interiors Awesome Straw Bale Decor Tips."

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Straw Bale House Interiors – Awesome Straw Bale Decor Tips

February 21, 2023

Straw bale house interiors can be finished in several ways. But which is best? We check out the top finishes and sprinkle in some decor tips!

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A straw bale house under construction. It has the roof on and the frame built. There is a stack of straw bales on the inside to protect them from the weather. Across the top are the words "Straw Bale Building - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know", and there is a cloud of question marks overlain in the center of the image, with a puzzled-looking man and woman in the bottom corners.

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Straw Bale Building – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

March 6, 2023

Straw bale building has a low environmental impact, so many people are interested in learning more about it. What is it exactly, how much does it cost and what are…

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An image of a part-built straw bale house. The load bearing frame is visible and the bales of straw are stacked inside under cover thanks to the roof already being in place. The words "Straw Bale Construction Types - Pros and Cons of Each Type" are written across the bottom of the image.

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Straw Bale Construction Types – Pros and Cons of Each Type

February 19, 2023

There are several straw bale construction types in use today. This article presents the most common approaches and describes the pros and cons of each.

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A photograph of straw bales being arranged on the sill plate of a straw bale house. The word "Comfort" is written in handwriting style in the bottom left corner with a cartoon thermometer showing medium a temperature. Across the top are the words "Straw Bale Insulation - Straw Bale Houses More Comfortable?"

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Straw Bale Insulation – Straw Bale Houses More Comfortable?

March 2, 2023

Straw bale insulation has been around for many years, but can it improve the comfort of your home by controlling temperatures more effectively than other types of insulation? We find…

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A photograph of a straw bale house being built. The structure is post-and-beam with straw bales filling in the walls between the frame members. There are lots of straw bales stack up inside the house under cover to keep them dry. The words "What Is the Cost of a Straw Bale House - Can You Afford?" are written across the top in white letters on a light brown, partially transparent background. There is a money icon in the bottom left corner and a question mark in the bottom right corner, both in brown.

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What Is the Cost of a Straw Bale House – Can You Afford?

March 4, 2023

Straw bale construction methods are becoming increasingly popular as people take advantage of the high insulation levels and eco-friendliness it offers. But what is the cost of a straw bale…

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