Mon, 25 May 2026 21:13:11 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=150&Focus=1653#Comment_1653 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=150&Focus=1653#Comment_1653 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:47:51 +0100 Katymac
But someone has suggested that I use a steel frame to "stabilise" the straw bales

I'm not sure they need stabilising but if they did would a steel frame have any advantages?

The idea (as I understand it) is to put up 4 legs outside the walls - stick a metal roof on top & go from there..........is that a good idea?

I have a feeling it will cost more]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=150&Focus=1655#Comment_1655 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=150&Focus=1655#Comment_1655 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:49:16 +0100 biffvernon Yes, it keeps iron ore quarrymen, coal miners, steel workers, and those involved in global shipping in work. Pity the poor hazel coppicer.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=150&Focus=1657#Comment_1657 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=150&Focus=1657#Comment_1657 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:25:14 +0100 Katymac
Surely the straw bales will be fine without it

What purpose would it serve?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=150&Focus=1659#Comment_1659 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=150&Focus=1659#Comment_1659 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:12:11 +0100 fostertom https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=150&Focus=1665#Comment_1665 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=150&Focus=1665#Comment_1665 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:48:03 +0100 Katymac
This was just someone with another pov

His best advise was find a barn that he can buy, he will do it up & rent it to me - that does seem a good idea]]>