RE: [Strawbale] Concrete Base - foundations question??

Biff,

I agree. I do need strength as it’s a stable block for horses (i.e. heavy animals!). Limecrete is an option but I’ve not yet found enough information on cost etc to make a final decision.

For now the important question remains regarding the design of the foundations.

Cheers

Simon.

From: strawbale-bounces@amper....muni.cz [mailto:strawbale-bounces@amper....muni.cz] On Behalf Of Biff Vernon
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 5:25 PM
To: European strawbale building discussions
Subject: Re: [Strawbale] Concrete Base - foundations question??

Why do you require a large concrete base? What's the point of using an eco-friendly material like straw bales on top of an eco-unfriendly material such as concrete?

How about an earth floor, or limecrete if you really need something solid?

Biff

----- Original Message -----

From: Cummings, Simon

To: strawbale@amper....muni.cz

Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 2:59 PM

Subject: [Strawbale] Concrete Base - foundations question??

Hi,

I am planning on building a straw bale stable block which requires a large concrete base.

Does anyone have experience of creating suitable foundations for straw bale walls when incorporating a large concrete base. The problem I see is trying to make the foundation suitably breathable for the bales while making the foundation sit within the surrounding base?

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Simon.

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