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There are many misconceptions about straw bale homes including that they are a fire risk and that they are not strong. Straw bale buildings are one of the most environmentally sound building options available. The straw bales are an agricultural bi-product, they are fire retardant, rodent proof once rendered, have no toxic off gassing if finished with earthen render, strong, offer fantastic acoustic and thermal insulation, and if you can build yourself it can be cheap. Hurdles to overcome in using straw bale include finding engineers, surveyors and builders.
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