[Strawbale] Strawbale roof insulation

[chug]

Hi Herwig,
 I read somewhere that you can make the straw almost fireproof( if thats
possible) by soaking it in a runny solution
of lime plaster almost the consistency of a clay slip and then press it into
moulds made from plywood and 2in x 4in timber and make your own straw panels
which you can then use in the roofspace as insulation.
regards Chug.


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----- Original Message -----
From: Herwig Van Soom <orcaarchi at skynet...>
To: <strawbale at amper....muni.cz>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 3:06 PM
Subject: [Strawbale] Strawbale roof insulation


>
> Does someone have experience with using loose straw as roof insulation for
> an inclinated roof. The thickness of the roof is 17cm.  I think personally
> that it is too dangerous (fire) or does their exist some kind of natural
> treatment for the straw.
> Herwig Van Soom
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