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Materials

From chicken wire to bamboo rods, materials for strawbale building tend to be very unconventional. There are basic building materials that are always used, but in every structure we build we learn about new and different materials and methods. Weed wackers can be used to trim bales; very long bale needles are used to re-string bales, fencing stays-with a little manipulation-work well for holding the wire to the bales, bamboo rods are used to hold the bales together similar to rebar. We take care to recommend products that are more earth friendly like cotton insulation and non toxic glues. We have always used ACQ wood instead of pressure treated wood (which has finally come under great scrutiny and it seems, to our relief, that it will be soon unavailable for purchase.)