[Strawbale] Straw for Timothy

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From: "Timothy Minerd" <tfminerd at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re:  [Strawbale] Anti Cement Folks / an unsustainable policy
To:  Strawbale at listserv.repp.org
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Greetings all

I've been silently reading trying to  take in as much data as possible. That 
includes opinions as well as  statistical test information.  I understand HWs 
frustration with being  plastered (or is that stucco) for willingly using 
cement.  I also heard  an appeal from him, and it could be well serving to 
this group to  hear.

Perhaps if there were a collection of: methods, experiences &  costs that 
could be referenced, those looking for quick information could be  served, 
but more important (and costly) is to find hard data on general  costs, 
R-value, availability, etc. that could turn the eye of conventional  builders 
beyond a small but highly concerned group, and wouldn't that create  a larger 
impact on the whole?

I care about cost of construction, but  also the cost to heat and cool my 
home and structural  maintenance.

I'm even having difficulty finding straw alone.  (AAAaaaaa!!!)

I read about supercompressed bales that sound just  incredible, but again 
that is in early stages fo testing.

I've read  attacks from both sides and neither are beneficial.  I hope to see 
more  construction data.

Thank you for your consideration of this rambling  thought.

I'm going back to listening and learning.

TM

Timothy:  You can probably ask around about where to find straw at  your 
local animal feed store, or where hay is sold.  Maybe they can talk to  the farmer 
they get it from to give you a call.  Or maybe you can look up  your local 
Farm Market Bulletin (check online).  I'm SURE there's straw in  your area.  
BTW...I haven't heard back from your wife about the SB house  stuff.  Hope to 
hear from her soon.
- Kathy



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