Energy Efficient Windows – Straw Bale House
Posted on 20. Sep, 2011 by CopyWriter in Home Renovations
We all thought the first little pig had it wrong, but apparently not. There are plenty of good reasons to consider straw bale construction. Straw bale constructed homes can accommodate the important standard features that any home requires. We have recently installed energy efficient windows into this straw bale house below.
Fun facts about straw bale homes:
They are energy efficient
When constructed properly a straw house can reduce energy costs up to 75%.
Bale homes look fantastic
When completed the house has an adobe feel to it. The walls are textured and window sills are wide inspiring creative space for shelving or seating that you just wouldn’t find in standard homes.
Bale homes are very quiet
The width and constitution of the walls create an effective sound barrier.
They are fire resistant
Straw bale homes are three times more fire resistant than wood framed, drywall constructed homes.
There’s environmental benefits
The more straw we use the less trees we chop down.
There are health benefits to straw bale constructed homes
There are claims that straw houses emit fewer toxins into the air than regular homes.
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