[GSBN] Straw Bale Insulated Ceiling

[Van Krieken]

I used strawbales in the roof, with a special atention to fill the voids
between the bales (its quite time consuming). We sealed the bales with a
hidrated (or aerial) natural lime mixed with expanded clay aggregate.
You may see some pictures here: http://strawhouses.carbonmade.com

All the best

Jorge Van Krieken
Portugal


On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 4:09 PM, Danny Buck <dannycbuck at msn.com> wrote:

>   Our experience here in New Mexico was that the roof structure gave us a
> lot of voids between bales that were very challenging to pack. If it is a
> true attic with a flat open surface to work off of, that would be different.
>
> The surface of the bale that is accessible to air (oxygen) is best sealed
> with a plaster.
>
> Danny Buck
> Daniel Buck Construction, Inc.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Feile Butler <feile at mudandwood.com>
> *To:* Global Straw Building Network <GSBN at sustainablesources.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, February 03, 2014 2:57 AM
> *Subject:* [GSBN] Straw Bale Insulated Ceiling
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> Hi All
>
> I have clients who are considering insulating above the ceiling with straw
> bales. They have a large attic which could easily accommodate the bales and
> plenty of outbuildings, so they don't need the attic for storage.
>
> I have never detailed a straw bale ceiling before, but would like to
> explore the idea.
>
> One of my main concerns is fire. Is it enough to encapsulate the bales
> within plasterboard/clayboard on both sides (top and bottom)? If we want to
> deck out the floor above the bales, would it be enough to coat them in a
> lime or earth plaster before building up the floor above them? Is there
> any data out there about the behaviour of straw bales in ceilings that I
> can show the building control officer, particularly with regard to fire?
>
> Any advice on or experience of straw bale insulated ceilings would be very
> welcome.
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>  *Féile Butler*
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