[GSBN] moldering straw question

[Graeme North]

Jim, I totally agree with Rene. 
I doubt that you would knowingly install such bales, so how can you accept them now? 

Graeme North 
Earth and natural building consultant,
49 Matthew Rd
RD1 
Warkworth 



> On 29/08/2019, at 00:14, Rene Dalmeijer <rdalmeij at mac.com> wrote:
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> Jim,
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> I have a general rule always replace partially molded bales even if they have dried out afterwards. The fact that they have mold growth/spores  on the bales compromises the structure for future wetting events. 
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> Redoing the baling and exterior plaster now seems like a big possible unnecessary step, ie the walls are still standing. But please take into consideration what the costs are to redo the walls once the house is finished and maybe already occupied. Besides this there is also the psychological effect of knowing that the building is compromised. I strongly suggest you to replace the bales.
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> Basking in a very hot reclaimed swamp at the mouth of the Rhine
> Rene Dalmeijer
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