Easter Weekend 2-5 April 2010 wall raising working bee near Yass | |
 Easter Weekend 2010
Strawbale wall-raising working bee in Murrumbateman, NSW, from 2nd to 5th of April 2010
Dear friends of strawbale construction,
We have finalised details for a 4 day wall raising working bee in Murrumbateman, NSW, approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Yass (NSW) or 40 kilometres north-west of Canberra ACT; facilitated by Frank Thomas from Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Strawbale Construction www.strawtec.com.au
Please join us from Friday the 2nd to Monday the 5th of April 2010. Times: 08:00am to 05:00pm
The project: A 2 bedroom strawbale and poured earth cottage measuring approx. 140 square metres, chosen from a pre-designed plan with fixed price and fixed time-frame by Viva Homes www.vivahomes.com.au
Main features of the project include: passive solar design, waffle pod slab, internal earth rendered cob walls, solar hot water system, tank & bore water, compost toilet and 5 star energy rating devices. Internal sides of strawbale walls will be rendered with clay while externally strawbale walls will be rendered with lime. Foundation/floor, frame, roof & bottom plate system will be installed prior to the working bee, ready to get into stacking of bales.
The working bee: This working bee is free of charge for participants, morning & afternoon tea and light lunches will be provided. In exchange for your labour you will be able to gain hands-on experience raising strawbale (SB) walls, making custom sized bales, installing top plate and pre-compressing and stitching SB walls. Some basic skills in mixing and applying first coat of clay render can possibly be learned.
Camping with basic toilet & shower facilities on site is possible, BYO tent, bedding, torch, tarps, chairs etc. and BYO breakfasts & dinners.
What to bring for work: Please bring closed (work) shoes, gloves, long sleeve shirts, long trousers, some warm clothes for chilly mornings & evenings, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and a water bottle.
Please register with the owners of the project: Fanny & Alec preferably via e-mail: fannythornton@yahoo.com or via ph: 0466 405 736 (Fanny). They will advise of directions to site, advise of local accommodation options and any other necessary details at that stage.
Please book as soon as possible as places are limited.
We look forward to see you in Murrumbateman for this exciting event.
Regards, Frank & Ingrid
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Strawbale Construction
strawbales@bigpond.com
www.strawtec.com.au
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Comments
 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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