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<P>Hello all,<BR><BR>I'm leaving tomorrow for the UK. I would like to know where I could visit in the UK strawbale-houses. (I'll stay some days in Darlington, perhaps in the way there it's possible to visit some houses...where does Barbara construct the house? I read something, but I had a problem with the computer and I couldn't read the message Barbara sent.</P>
<P>Alice, sorry, that I couldn't help you. The problem was, that I don't have often a look into my computer and I don't have the information you need. Sorry, that I don't wrote you this message before.</P>
<P>Maren</P>
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<DIV></DIV>>From: "Barbara Jones" <STRAWBALE@LINEONE...NET>
<DIV></DIV>>Reply-To: strawbale@amper....muni.cz
<DIV></DIV>>To: <STRAWBALE@AMPER...PED.MUNI.CZ>
<DIV></DIV>>Subject: Re: [Strawbale] Strawbale roof insulation
<DIV></DIV>>Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 19:07:26 +0100
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<DIV></DIV>>On the subject of sheeps wool insulation, I've been doing some research
<DIV></DIV>>because I wanted to know why it was being produced commercially at such a
<DIV></DIV>>cost when we could get fleeces so cheaply. The main reason I keep coming
<DIV></DIV>>back to is that untreated sheeps wool is completely tasty to moths. I have
<DIV></DIV>>spoken to several people now who have used it and say the moths just
<DIV></DIV>>completely eat it up, even if it's in a sealed space. The main cost during
<DIV></DIV>>processing is in blending in an anti-moth mineral and making it stay in the
<DIV></DIV>>wool and not leach out over time. So, I would say to beware of the Moth!
<DIV></DIV>>Best wishes
<DIV></DIV>>Barbara
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<DIV></DIV>>----- Original Message -----
<DIV></DIV>>From: Coralie & Andre de Bouter <M.EP@LAPOSTE...NET>
<DIV></DIV>>To: <STRAWBALE@AMPER...PED.MUNI.CZ>
<DIV></DIV>>Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 3:56 PM
<DIV></DIV>>Subject: Re: [Strawbale] Strawbale roof insulation
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<DIV></DIV>>
<DIV></DIV>> > I did a little insulation like that. But would not do it again.
<DIV></DIV>> > Fire and rodents are a risk. Borax would work for both, but impregnating
<DIV></DIV>>the
<DIV></DIV>> > straw would mean moisture. (We just added it loose on the straw)
<DIV></DIV>> > Besides, how much of insulation would 17 cm of 'loose' straw really give.
<DIV></DIV>> > Not much I think.
<DIV></DIV>> >
<DIV></DIV>> > Why not go for sheeps wool. Unwashed, so the oils protrect against mites.
<DIV></DIV>> > Cheap, ecological, withstands moisture and fire.
<DIV></DIV>> > 15 cm gives insulation equal to a SB.
<DIV></DIV>> >
<DIV></DIV>> > They say that the smell goes away after some time. We will installed the
<DIV></DIV>> > wool that we collected this year during the winter.
<DIV></DIV>> >
<DIV></DIV>> > Bye,
<DIV></DIV>> > Andre
<DIV></DIV>> >
<DIV></DIV>> > >
<DIV></DIV>> > > Does someone have experience with using loose straw as roof insulation
<DIV></DIV>>for
<DIV></DIV>> > > an inclinated roof. The thickness of the roof is 17cm. I think
<DIV></DIV>>personally
<DIV></DIV>> > > that it is too dangerous (fire) or does their exist some kind of natural
<DIV></DIV>> > > treatment for the straw.
<DIV></DIV>> > > Herwig Van Soom
<DIV></DIV>> > >
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