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Dear Alison, I have done couple of extension of a stone buildings. You have to pay atention to details and joints. In between stones and straw I usually put a vertical vapour barrier, some wood (like a base plate) and the strawbales. You have to compress the bales very well and study the joint. Every situation needs a different joint. I suggest you to ask an expert near you to come and advice you on details in order to avoid damages or problems. Best wishes Stefano via Boa, 29 30020 Pramaggiore - Italy www.laboa.org > Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:59:24 +0000 > From: alison_kruickshank@yahoo... > To: strawbale@amper....muni.cz > Subject: [Strawbale] Load bearing extention onto stone cottage > > Hi > I'm looking at purchasing a single story stone cottage which has planning permission for an extension which I'd like to construct using the load-bearing method. Has anyone done this? One of my many concerns is movement of the straw walls and the roof as this will obviously be joined to the main house,thoughts. > Many thanks > Alison > > > > ____________________________________________________ > European strawbale building discussion list > > Send all messages to: > Strawbale@amper....muni.cz > > Archives, subscription options, etc: > http://amper.ped.muni.cz/mailman/listinfo/strawbale > ____________________________________________________ > > |