FAQ: Cost Issues
How Affordable is a straw bale house?
A straw bale house may cost the same if not more than the conventional house. Owner built simple structures very little, and there have been homes built for well above $1million. There are many variables that go into building a house such as:
* the size of the building
* the complexity of the site
* the cost of materials, including bales - these vary depending on where you are, but generally about $5-$7 per bale (delivered)
* the type of render (cement is more expensive than earth)
* the cost of labour; the amount of labour donated by the owner and friends
* choice of finishes such as roofing, flooring, and other selections
* your 'waste' treatment/composting system or sewer connection
There are many factors that can make a straw bale house less expensive and there are additional benefits to building with straw. Straw bale homes coupled with passive solar design can be designed in such a way that they do not require artificial heating or cooling. This could translate to a savings of several hundred dollars a year over the life of a home.
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 Luke on October 18 2009 06:42:29
Would the Durra panels (the pressed strawpanels) be an option? They both look nice and insulate at the same time.
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Tan on August 22 2009 22:04:47
I built a steel portal frame straw bale house with a loft and lined the ceiling with b-grade plywood and polyester insulation. What we did was to s...
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Jeff on January 20 2009 18:58:00
We are also looking to use portal frames, and had looked at using fridge panel covered with coverbond steel, or a product like Corrolink from APS V...
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jessicarivett on October 20 2008 20:42:36
Hi, would be very interested to attend this workshop. Will keep checking for dates.
Cheers Chris
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