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I thought y'all only built houses with brick and concrete.
That was ever since the first wolf incident, but it seems history is doomed to repeat itself.
I've been experimenting with antiwolf flora. Plant a shitton of spooky spiky grass (okay maybe it can be a lil spooky) so wolfo gets papercuts trying to knock on the door and it sounds like an accordion when the wind blows, then email me your results at totallyyourgrannotawolf at MySpace dot org
And flammable insulation*.
But it says "inflammable" right there? I don't understand!
The joke is in reference to the Grenfell Fire fallout a few years back, where a group of over a dozen contractors had to be investigated over improper fireproofing with insulation tied to a large number of buildings and developments.
Yes, and my joke is in reference to the fact that "flammable" and "inflammable" have the same meaning.
That seems like a lot more ecological than concrete, and is great insulation at same time
Signed - Mold and fire
The straw is finished over with lime or clay, which is breathable, but also seals it from moisture. And the straw by itself is more fire resistant than a traditional wood frame because the straw is dense and a couple feet thick
These materials have been used in construction for thousands of years, we know how to do ventilation and preventing water from getting there
Fire yes, but we can restrict the spread of fire to reduce the damage by not building like Norwegians
Ventilation used to come in the form of a fireplace and huge amounts of heat going out the chimney. Can't really replicate that with modern systems unless you just want to lose a lot of energy in the process. Ventilation with heat recovery is probably the best replacement.
Then you get some people who don't understand how energy use really works and turn the system off thinking it will save them money on their energy bills. Save 20p, get mould. Not sure if that was worth it but it happens a lot.
Warum liegt denn hier Stroh?
My Gluten allergy would never!
literal tinder boxes....
Everybody's talking about fire, likely due to London's track record, but honestly I think this stuff is going to get soggy, mold, and fill with rot long before any reasonable structural lifespan.
Straw has been used as a building material in England for maybe a thousand years. It used to be mainly used in roofing - thatching was a trade for a very long time, and you still see thatched houses in the countryside. Obviously it needs maintenance, and occasionally you'll hear of a thatcher finding something ancient hidden away for centuries in the thatch.
Can't say I understand how it works, but it's a very effective means of building.
Be a kid: scared of house burning down.
Be an old homeowner: scared of water, and house burning down would save me a lot of work, lol.
You're an idiot.
Natural fibre insulation provides excellent thermal and acoustic performance, creating more comfortable and energy-efficient living spaces. Made from eco-friendly materials such as hemp, wool, wood fibre, grass and cellulose, it regulates temperature effectively and prevents moisture buildup and mould. Its hygroscopic nature and breathability reduce the risk of condensation, contributing to a healthier indoor environment. With no harmful chemicals, it promotes better air quality and is safer to handle, promoting healthy indoor environments while improving the overall sustainability of buildings.
You could have said all that without being rude. I'll give you a hint, leave insults to the vent end of the post. You cunt.
Here is my opinion on a matter that is based off my existing knowledge of a subject. I am not speaking as an expert on this subject.
โYou fucking imbecile! You absolute scum-eating fool!โ
I think you might need to work on your conversation skills mate.
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2019-21/hay-and-straw-barn-fires-real-danger
You can be an ass and call him an idiot all you want but wet straw is a serious fire hazard.
Wet straw is a problem. Which is why you would use appropriate levels of sheathing moisture barriers and vapor barriers to manage the levels of humidity inside the building and inside the walls.
So it's not a problem as long as you don't need to hang a picture, install some lights, get into your wall for any reason, have a pipe leak, or ever have any pests.
Jesus Christ, you actually think you hang things directly on the straw ๐คฃ
If you put it in a compost bin: composts
If you put it in an enclosed box with out sunlight: doesn't compost
Make it make sense. Rather than assume the material resists moisture accumulation, we should be building structures in the assumption that moisture WILL accumulate without failure. Even wood, fiberglass, and drywall buildings fall apart too damn easily if nobody is around to keep the roof patched up and air circulating.
Just watched this. Was interesting to see how they build with straw to modern standards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdpKKZUw1eA
Knowing nothing about this whatsoever, what's wrong with fiberglass insulation? The pink cotton candy kind.
The straw bales are a dense and almost structural. They also grow in the ground and require little in terms of manufacture cost and processing. Blown fiberglass is literally the opposite
nothing, except when you want to move a wall or drill an opening into it and suddenly you're fucked with a toxic inhaled material in the air
"Brits, stop building straw homes, the wolf will blow them away!"
Even the Big Bad Wolf can't cope with British NIMBYism.
He'll huff and he'll puff all he likes but nothing will stop Bernard and Mildred, 78 from organising the blocking of any building or demolition work within a dozen miles of the house they bought for ยฃ500 and half a pack of cigarettes in 1965.
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