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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I was recently asked by an energy rating assessor
for reliable sources for u-value data/thermal performance for
straw-bale.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I know the biggest problem the establishment sees
is that a bale of straw from Arizona may have different properties to a bale of
straw from Devon. I presume that the type of straw (barley, wheat, etc.) may
have an impact. The type of baler may have an impact. And possibly even the
growing season? </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I'm sure there are tonnes of great resources and
great scientific studies (I'm pretty new to pure straw, as we have tended to
concentrate more on mashing our straw into cob!). Ones that are most relevant to
damp Ireland would be appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Cheers</FONT></DIV>
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