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Old 06-10-2008, 01:15 PM
johnaydan johnaydan is offline
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Originally Posted by Ann Vole View Post
If properly constructed, the only problems I see with straw are the lack of consistency in insulation value and rather thick walls. Moisture really messes with the insulation value where both being too dry or too damp will lower the effectiveness.

The only other con is the lack of expertise, training, and standards in using this material and the resulting reluctance for building officials to approve building projects with straw.
Interesting point there Ann, i totally agree...
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