Straw/ Discussions

What are your thoughts on using large flax straw bales (4x4) to build in Saskatchewan?

...strawbale homes were the prefabricatedstrawbale walls, also known asstrawbale SIPS. There was a Canadian supplier we knew of that has gone belly up we have ...

Posted by Al Birchard Nov. 11, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 3 responses

Can I use straw bale sips on the exterior of a shipping container home?

...Strawbale SIPs on the outside of a shipping container home, but I’m not sure it is your best use of your money or resources. The thing is – SIPS stands for St...

Posted by Chelsea Teresak Nov. 28, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1响应se

Are straw sips panels available in bc or Canada?

...strawsips? Findingstrawbale SIPs in Canada is tricky at the moment, the only commercial manufacturer we knew of (yes, past tense) has since gone out of busin...

Posted by Jocelan Maxwell Nov. 14, 2021 Walls and Roofs 1响应se

Are straw bale SIPS being made and sold in Canada? Are they accepted?

...Strawbale SIPs, and there was one Ontario company producingStrawbale SIPs has since stopped. We aren’t sure if anyone else has started producing them unfortu...

Posted by Martin Stone May 29, 2021 Wall assemblies - new construction 2 responses

How does one retrofit or wrap an existing home with straw bale?

...strawbales would work, but there is much to consider. Yes, removing siding and adding a water proof membrane is a good first step, done properly that can also ...

Posted by M. J. Dec. 21, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 1响应se