straw bale building in Nottingham

karl | 26.06.2006 20:07 | Ecology

Pictures from day 3 of the straw bale building week at eco works Nottingham.

previous days work

sand

lime

chopping the sand and lime 1

chopping the sand and lime 2

trampling 1

trampling 2

applying the render 1

applying the render 2

applying the render 3

applying the render 4

applying the render 5

foundations for next stage 1

foundations for next stage 2

foundations for next stage 3

Day 3 of the work saw the rendering of the straw bales that went up over winter and some finishing touches to the foundations of the area that will be baled later this week.

The render is 3 parts sand to 1 part lime. It is first chopped togeather in the wheel barrow before being transferred to the bath for mixing by foot.

The mixing by foot can take up to one hour to get all the ingredients thoroughly mixed and the right consistancy. To check for consistancy put a small amount on a wet float and see if it sticks when turned upside down, if it does it is ready.

The bare walls are lightly sprayed with water to help the mixture stick to it. The mixture is then applied by hand and pushed into the straw. This layer needs to be fairly thin or it wont stick.

In total there will be 3 to 4 layers applied in total.

karl

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Mixing it — Matt
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