[Strawbale] what's wrong with chicken wire? ( Structalath )

[Chris Green]

Alan Mason wrote:
> <snip>
>
> > The pdf also advises against nailing or stapling these so hard that you
> > break the moisture barrier paper--however, that doesn't apply to 
> most of
> > SB construction.
>  
> /True, especially as it would be hard to get closer than 1/4" to a 
> bale, and moisture barrier paper would NOT be advised over strawbales./
No, but it is used on the window and door bucks and timbers and 
so-forth. The otherwise exposed wood bits.
> //<snip>
> > Methods of Work questions:
> > When you put this lath on, do you start from the top row and work down
> > the wall or go the other way?
> > How many hands are needed to place this?
>
>  
> /I was taught to start at the top and work down, so that the laps go 
> up. <snip>/
> / We have found that the structalath does break easier than welded 
> wire mesh when doing this, so be careful./
> // 
> /Hope that helps./
It does. Thanks.

Cheers

Chris Green.