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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>hi Michael,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Not sure if the latest report ( atricle) was posted
on GSBN, incluiding some photos,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>but also look at our time laps immages of the
repair on face book" house of bales"</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>if the atricle did not appear let me know an I will
email it direct to you.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>an answer to some of your questions;</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Straw mat, would be ok, except the one exampled
seems to be constructed useing fine wire, I beleive that over time the wire will
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>rust and the matrix may not be strong enough in
later years. Perhaps try one with hemp or polly ties.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Scrim, rendermesh ( f/glass) or polly netting
would also be good.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Nothing will ever guarentee NO cracks, the
mesh MAY reduce the ammount and size of cracks.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Mesh is not required on the surface of all bales,
just to reinforce areas of concern, ( concrete render may need more
reinforcement).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If your new material is non absorbent, could
it not also be water repellant, and thus the need for an additional layer
/ material / damp proof course is not required.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Your Bench mounted bale wall may dry suffeciently,
as it sounds like it has good ventelation,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Insurers may not like a weight and see approach, so
replacement may be the option.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I hold similar concerns about jumbo bales, but
their sheer size would help thier insulation level.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Trust this helps,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Cheers Lance</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
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