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2518
Congratulations!! I live 'south of the Boarder' in the middle of wheat and barley and oat fields and still I have to hunt for the materials I need for...
mindfulhome_deb
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Aug 4, 2008
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2519
I really don't mean to be negative, but it doesn't look like such a great design to me. For one thing, it looks unnecessarily complicated (wall jogs, roof ...
eafera
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Aug 11, 2008
10:54 pm
2520
Like you I am attracted to the floor plan of the house, but would like to see more exterior levels to decide if the roof is setup as it is 'just because' or as...
mindfulhome_deb
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Aug 13, 2008
2:57 am
2521
Upcoming Everdale WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Plastering and Finishes- Earthen FEE: $85 August 23rd: with Tom Wolf, earth ship builder Earthen plasters are a...
lynn at everdale
lynnincostarica
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Aug 15, 2008
6:30 pm
2522
Straw Bale Construction Workshop! September 27 & 28, 2008 RAIN or SHINE By: Green Hammer (Jen Feigin) & Straworks (Deirdre McGahern) Location: 637 Stewart...
jennyfeigin
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Aug 18, 2008
2:23 pm
2523
' Dear strawbale friends & friends of strawbale friends! Some two weeks ago i was hit by a sudden wave of inspiration and i-can-do-it kind of feelings and i...
be peace
seed4peace
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Aug 19, 2008
12:33 pm
2524
Bioconstruction and Permaculture Courses and Work Camps The Mas Franch Cooperative, a social and ecological initiative, is hosting a series of courses and...
oscar gussinyer
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Aug 26, 2008
5:36 pm
2525
Does anyone have information about buildings open to the public including Bed&Breakfasts, restaurants, churches, schools, and any other types of structures...
Joyce Coppinger
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Sep 12, 2008
4:44 am
2526
Hello, I can't send in their info, but if you contacted Full Belly Farm, I think they have a website, they would cooperate.  They are in the Capay Valley in...
Nancy or David Gray
treequake1944
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Sep 12, 2008
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2527
I have a couple of questions we are talking about building a strawbale home. If you are going to put a stone fireplace in it, do you leave and opening in the...
churchtherock
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Sep 14, 2008
6:12 pm
2528
Hi all For those of you who have built a SB house in Ontario, when did you have your ESA (Electrical Safety Authority) inspection? Were the bales all up ? ...
Mark Richardson
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Sep 15, 2008
3:13 pm
2529
Hi Mark, we built in the last year. You need essentially three ESA inspections depending on your configuration. 1. Your service set up before your local hydro...
Harry Kits
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Sep 15, 2008
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2530
Hi Mark, With a modified post and beam or full post and beam structure, we generally rough in all services (electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation) as soon...
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Sep 16, 2008
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2531
Thanks Harry and Ben After reading your answers we got hold of the Electrical Safety Authority who passed us on to the local inspector. He was great to talk...
Mark Richardson
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Sep 17, 2008
2:28 pm
2532
No trouble Mark, Harry's response was perfect and clear. Can you tell he has done this before? That's too bad the the local inspector has requested armoured...
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Sep 17, 2008
2:52 pm
2533
Hi gang, Just added some photos of my project. Hope to be setting bales soon....
Rob Brian
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Sep 21, 2008
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2534
Here is the first of likely many questions that are rattling around in my head. Can anyone point me to some reference material on window installation for SB....
orleansdonna
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Sep 21, 2008
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2535
I'm hoping to have acid-etched slab for the flooring material. Love the look and feel, but as this will be our retirement home, how easy is this on the back...
orleansdonna
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Sep 21, 2008
3:23 pm
2536
I'm going to guess that window construction would come first... Most nowadays are built with the outer frame, that's fastened to the house, and the inner...
Leslea
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Sep 21, 2008
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2537
I am not familiar with acid etched slabs. We have a stained slab. We are looking at retiring here and we have dogs. We were concerned about the wear and tear...
lovemymorgans
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Sep 21, 2008
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2538
Hi Donna, Your question is an excellent one. The method by which many straw bale builders install windows often somewhat or entirely encases the outer portion...
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Sep 22, 2008
1:51 pm
2539
Farmers Growing Farmers Business Planning Course Running this Fall! Interested in starting a farming based business? A small market garden, livestock...
lynn at everdale
lynnincostarica
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Sep 22, 2008
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2540
... Love ... easy is ... walls ... have ... We have an acid stained concrete floor and through a series of events ended up with a polished floor . This floor...
khoreman
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Sep 25, 2008
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2541
We have a heated polished concrete slab in our kitchen and at the age of 34 have decided not to repeat it. We find it hard to stand on in the kitchen. In the...
nzsven
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Sep 27, 2008
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2542
Does anyone know if there is a goverment funding program that will help build a strawbale house? Or if there is a program that will help families with disabled...
zilliensgirl
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Sep 28, 2008
1:20 pm
2543
The only one that jumps to mind, is Habitat for Humanity. If nothing else, they may know of others that may be able to help as well. L ... ...
Leslea
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Sep 28, 2008
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2544
A while back, someone had a question about mold on different types of straw. I thought this would be a great continuation of my daughters natural insulation...
Leanne Rellstab
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Sep 30, 2008
2:32 pm
2545
Hi all! A quick reminder of the upcoming Ontario Straw Bale Building House Tour on Saturday, October 4, 2008, from 10am-4pm. Details are on the gallery page of...
tinather
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Sep 30, 2008
2:50 pm
2546
The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario and Everdale presents Vegetable Garden Crop Rotation FEE: $85 - $65 for EFAO members and Farmers Growing Farmers ...
lynn at everdale
lynnincostarica
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Oct 5, 2008
1:28 pm
2547
Good morning, straw bale enthusiasts. It's been a long time since I posted to the list. We've had a crazy busy summer. Lily is 3 years old. Anita's five...
Hank Carr
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Oct 5, 2008
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