Название: Essential Prefab Straw Bale Construction: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide (Sustainable Building Essentials Series) Автор: Chris Magwood
Издательство: New Society Publishers
Год: 2016
Формат: true pdf/epub
Страниц: 173
Размер: 35.9 Mb
Язык: English
The essential guide to prefab straw bale panels - an innovative spin on a widely used natural building method
Prefabricated straw bale wall panels combine the performance and low environmental impact of traditional straw bale with reduced labor and more consistent results. These structural insulated panels (SIPs) are built offsite and transported to the job site, or built onsite and "tipped up" into position. Essential Prefabricated Straw Bale Construction is a fully illustrated practical guide to this affordable, scalable method.
This indispensable manual includes a complete introduction to the use of prefabricated bale walls, packed with all the information you need to determine whether they are the right choice for your project. It covers:
Specifications, engineering details and building code references
Comprehensive step-by-step instructions and detail drawings
Finishing and maintenance techniques
Budgeting and labor estimates
Additional resources
Essential Prefabricated Straw Bale Construction is part of New Society's Sustainable Building Series. Written by the world's leading sustainable builders, designers and engineers, these succinct, user-friendly handbooks are indispensable tools for any project where accurate and reliable information are key to success. Get the Essentials!