Straw bale eco build

[pftmonojetman]

Another job were on at the moment 3 coat work on straw bale. It's like rendering a f**k**g hedgerow

 

[Vincey]

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Brilliant, I've been trying to educate myself about strawbale over last few years , I follow a guy in USA they do some really good stuff, where abouts is this one ? In the u.k ?

 

[jamesthefirst]

What they doing on the stud walls?

 

[basset]

Would love to learn this!! How did you get in to it? I haven't done much with lime to be honest and trying to find a place to refresh and pick it all back up again!

 

[Vincey]

Also if you wouldn't mind and gave me notice I'd come and help out for few days even a week just for the crack.

 

[Djr]

Nice stuff Chris

 

[Dropsalot]

Don't huff and puff, or the house will fall down!!

 

[pftmonojetman]

Brilliant, I've been trying to educate myself about strawbale over last few years , I follow a guy in USA they do some really good stuff, where abouts is this one ? In the u.k ?

It's a place called Cuerden valley near Chorley/Preston border

 

[pftmonojetman]

Nice stuff Chris

Cheers Damo

 

[pftmonojetman]

What they doing on the stud walls?

Not sure if it's going to be gypsum or larch yet

 

[pftmonojetman]

Would love to learn this!! How did you get in to it? I haven't done much with lime to be honest and trying to find a place to refresh and pick it all back up again!

I've been helping a pal of mine out he's got some great contacts

 

[stokeplasterer]

Nice job Chris

 

[pftmonojetman]

Nice job Chris

Cheers Paul, it's an interesting one to say the least mate.

 

[Rossi46]

If you ever need a hand mate let me know. I'd make myself available to work on stuff like this

 

[zolco]

If you ever need a hand mate let me know. I'd make myself available to work on stuff like this

I could do with a hand next week, but the only thing that involves lime will be the lemonade what's served in the café at break times, call now if you interested

 

[Rossi46]

I could do with a hand next week, but the only thing that involves lime will be the lemonade what's served in the café at break times, call now if you interested

I'm calling, can you hear me?

 

[zolco]

I'm calling, can you hear me?

Loud and clear

 

[Danny]

View attachment 18127 View attachment 18128 View attachment 18129 Another job were on at the moment 3 coat work on straw bale. It's like rendering a f**k**g hedgerow

That made me spit out my tea... looks.like a fun project though

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[Danny]

If you ever need a hand mate let me know. I'd make myself available to work on stuff like this

Oi get to the back of the queue

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[Modene]

I see this is a pretty old thread, but we have a straw house that is lime plastered in and out and after 15 years I am ready to do something on the inside to finish/seal the plaster. It has 3 coats of lime, but no smooth finish coat so if you run your hand across it, little bits of sand fall off. I'm tired of it. Any suggestions on how to finish it so it's a bit smoother and possibly cleanable? Some kind of whitewash? Breathability is essential, so no regular paint and I am in rural California so professional plasterers are not really an option.

 

[pftmonojetman]

I see this is a pretty old thread, but we have a straw house that is lime plastered in and out and after 15 years I am ready to do something on the inside to finish/seal the plaster. It has 3 coats of lime, but no smooth finish coat so if you run your hand across it, little bits of sand fall off. I'm tired of it. Any suggestions on how to finish it so it's a bit smoother and possibly cleanable? Some kind of whitewash? Breathability is essential, so no regular paint and I am in rural California so professional plasterers are not really an option.

Clay paint might be an option

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[Modene]

Anyone sell it in the US?

Clay paint might be an option

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[Brimstone]

Nah, rendered lambswool !

 

[The Hobo]

It's a place called Cuerden valley near Chorley/Preston border

gods counrtrylol

 

[vfr12]

Try a small section of lime wash with sea water, you might get what you need

 

[Modene]

Try a small section of lime wash with sea water, you might get what you need

Do you mean to mix the lime with sea water instead of plain water? Why is it different?

 

[vfr12]

Do you mean to mix the lime with sea water instead of plain water? Why is it different?

Hot lime with sea water. Because I say so

 

[Modene]

Hot lime with sea water. Because I say so

I'll give it a try. The ocean is only about 45 minutes away.

 

[vfr12]

I'll give it a try. The ocean is only about 45 minutes away.

Well done , you are lucky. Find lump hot lime preferably , powdered will do as well,
measure 1 part lime:2parts water and slake the lime. Adjust the mix to double or single cream consistency. If you reheat the water the effect is even better. If done right, when you run your hand over it you won't have any lime dust on it.Aply while the mix is still hot. Do batches you can handle while hot or warm.
Simple things are always best!