Straw bales if sealed properly offers a high level of insulation properties.
Material other than concrete for walls.
A stronger more flexible and greener alternative to concrete.
Straw bales are used.
Straw bales not only affordable but also sustainable because of their renewable properties.
Straw bales rather than relying on new research and technology straw bale building hearkens back to the days when homes were built from natural locally occurring materials.
If used as a feature wall or highlight it can be a cost effective way to create a signature style as can be seen in this playful kids bedroom.
Straw bales are mainly used to build the inner frame of the walls of a home by replacing other building materials like concrete gypsum fiberglass plaster wood or stone.
Ashcrete actually is different and uses fly ash which is a by product from burning coal.
A great solution to complement your plaster walls is to wallpaper them to create just the right feeling for a room.
These fillers include waste bottom ash from coal fired power generation stations not just the marketable fly ash currently used in portland based concrete.