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Testing has been done and we're forwarding your inquiry to the European and Global strawbale networks for reply.<BR>
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on 5.1.2004 4:58 PM, Vormittag Trevor at sacredvisions2000@yahoo... wrote:<BR>
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have there been tests to rate a strawbale house ( with stucco) with regards to it's soundproofing? I can get STC ratings for brick homes, but not straw. I would appreciate knowing if it is on par with Brick homes.<BR>
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The soundproofing is directly related to mass. What are the average weights and dimensions for bales with stucco. I can figure out a per sqr/ft weight and compare .<BR>
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Thanks<BR>
Trev<BR>
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