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Straw Bale House Build Day 12 Stacking Bales!

After a very long detour caused by some unexpected flooding, we are back at it with our straw bale house! In this video we begin stacking bales. We also make door bucks to accept both the front door as well as the back double french doors.

The Natural Building Companion : A Comprehensive Guide to Integrative Design and Construction
by Ace McArleton and Jacob Deva Racusin
ISBN:1603583394
ISBN13:9781603583398
Release Date:May 2012
Publisher:Chelsea Green Publishing
Length:416 Pages


How to Make Rebar Corner Staples: Starts at 3:49
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