Essential prefab straw bale construction : the complete step-by-step guide /

Essential prefab straw bale construction : the complete step-by-step guide /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Magwood, Chris, author.
Imprint:	Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2016] ©2016
Description:	1 online resource
Language:	English
Series:	Sustainable building essentials Sustainable building essentials.
Subject:	Straw bale houses -- Design and construction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Walls -- Design and construction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Sustainable construction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Sustainable construction. Straw bale houses -- Design and construction. Walls -- Design and construction. Handbooks and manuals.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11406762

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Varying Form of Title:	Prefab straw bale construction
ISBN:	9781550926149 9780865718203 1550926144
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"Essential PrefabStraw Bale Construction is a fully-illustrated, practical guide to pre-manufactured bale walls, which combine the performance and low environmental impact of traditional straw bale with greatly reduced labor and more consistent results. This indispensable manual covers the properties, applications, specifications, code-compliance and climate data, rounded out by step-by-step instructions and budgeting information for this exciting new development in sustainable building."--
Other form:	Magwood, Chris. Essential prefab straw bale construction.: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2016] ©2016 Sustainable building essentials Sustainable building essentials
Publisher's no.:	467981 CaOOCEL

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Rationale
Chapter 3: Material Properties and Appropriate Use
Chapter 4: Building Science Notes
Chapter 5: Material Specifications
Chapter 6: Design Options for S-SIPs
Chapter 7: Design Notes
Chapter 8: Construction Procedure
Chapter 9: Installation
Chapter 10: Tilt-up Construction
Chapter 11: Finishing Installed Walls
Chapter 12: Maintenance and Renovations
Chapter 13: Building Codes and Permits
Chapter 14: Tools
Chapter 15: Conclusion
Glossary
Resources
Appendix: Engineering with Straw Bale Panels in Canada.