<div>We (Belgium)  can use uncertified bales for public buildings, we have to use than a lambda value of 0.08 W/mK, the maximum total value of an exterior wall is 0.32W/m²K</div><div> </div><div>Herwig<br><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">
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    Hello Herbert,<br>
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    Here is an answer for belgium :<br>
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    1.  We are allowed to build one family houses with normal
    uncertified straw bales.  Altough in the future it will be more
    difficult because the insulating standards are getting better and
    better.<br>
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    2.  I don't know the status for public buildings...<br>
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    3.  It is also possible to insulate existing buildings with
    uncertified bales.  The insulating standards for existing houses are
    lower than those for new houses.<br>
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    Hope this can help you.<br>
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    Cheers<br>
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    Sebastien Hubert<br>
    Belgium<br>
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        <div>As we have troubles with building officials (esp. in Lower
          Austria), who want only certified building-balles in
          buildings,</div>
        <div>even when you insulate a roof or ceiling to a roof in an
          existing building (without any funding or banque-credits),</div>
        <div>I would like to know, what the actual situation is in your
          country:</div>
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        <div>So I have only 3 short questions (your answer would help me
          very much):</div>
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        <div>1) Is it allowed to build one-family-houses with normal
          uncertified straw bales in your country?</div>
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        <div>2) Is it allowed to build official buildings (e.g. museums,
          schools,...) with non-certified bales?</div>
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        <div>3) Is it allowed to insulate an existing building (without
          an official plan) with non-certified bales in your country?</div>
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                              <div>all the best / thank you for
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              <div>Herbert Gruber</div>
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              <div>asbn - austrian strawbale network</div>
              <div>3720 Ravelsbach, Baierdorf 6</div>
              <div>Tel. 02958-83640</div>
              <div><a href="mailto:asbn@baubiologie.at" target="_blank">asbn@baubiologie.at</a></div>
              <div><a href="http://www.baubiologie.at" target="_blank">www.baubiologie.at</a></div>
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