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All As a newcomer to the information network I have to say how
impressed I am at the depth of knowledge I have been able to tap into. It does appear that if a structure is designed to be
flexible, keep the rain and persistent damp away, and protect the straw from
vermin infestation we should be able to have a variety of external finishes. I am proposing a timber deck on a pile and cradle
substructure, timber base and floor joists, straw bale wall, vertical battens
on the inside, horizontal battens on the outside tied through the bales with
baler string. Between the horizontal battens and the straw will be a breather
membrane stapled to the base plate and wall plate to seal against vermin
infestation. External wall finish will be wall tiles vertically hung. On top of the wall is a timber wall plate to carry a roofing
system that overhangs the wall giving a sheltered veranda or walkway. The inside face of the wall is finished in a lime plaster. Thus we have a flexible wall that can take a variety of
external finishes. The external battens could be used to fix timber cladding,
vertical or horizontal dependant on the orientation of the battens. I welcome comments/discussion. Eric Larmett Senior Engineer St James's Building, tel:
+44(0) 161 228 2331 fax:
+44(0) 161 236 1057 mob:
+44(0) 7855 366510 internal:
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