[GSBN] [nbne] Re: Fwd: Question on straw-bale house foundations

[Graeme North]

Hi all

Interesting 

In New Zealand we are generally not allowed to put solid plaster systems on a wall that is not supported by a continuos reinforced concete footing - this is to help prevent in-plane flexing from any timber movement or flexure, earthquakes, and/or  seasonal ground movement, any of which may translate into cracking of the plaster skin.

Has this been an issue with these off-ground systems?

cheers
 

Graeme
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On 16/09/2011, at 10:41 AM, John Glassford wrote:

> G ' day
> 
> We have built several straw bale homes now on piers bearers and joists.
> 
> I have just recently updated our web site and put up some photos.  None of these homes insulated the floors.
> 
> Obviously our climate is a whole lot different to Alberta's.
> 
> Piers Bearers and Joists
> 
> Do they work for straw bale?  Sure do, however not our preferred method for foundations.
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