More straw bale building : a complete guide to designing and building with straw / Chris Magwood, Peter Mack and Tina Therrien ; illustrations by Dale Brownson.

By: Magwood, ChrisContributor(s): Mack, Peter | Therrien, TinaMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers, c2005Description: x, 277 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN: 0865715181 (pbk.)Subject(s): Straw bale houses -- Design and construction | Building materials | House constructionDDC classification: 693/.997 Summary: Leads the potential builder through the entire process of building a bale structure, tackling all the practical issues: finding and choosing bales; developing around building plans; roofing; electrical, plumbing and heating systems; building code compliance and special concerns for builders in northern climates. Down-to-earth and complete, this book makes the remarkable benefits of straw bale building available in the most comprehensive and practical book on the subject to date.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Leads the potential builder through the entire process of building a bale structure, tackling all the practical issues: finding and choosing bales; developing around building plans; roofing; electrical, plumbing and heating systems; building code compliance and special concerns for builders in northern climates. Down-to-earth and complete, this book makes the remarkable benefits of straw bale building available in the most comprehensive and practical book on the subject to date.

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