Straw Bale Building
Straw bale building at DCRS
A two day course of theory and practical building in our indoor work
area learning the techniques and practice of building with straw bales. During
the two days the following topics will be covered:
- History of bale building
- Advantages and disadvantages
of straw bales as a building material
- Local authority Planning and
Building Control implications
- Environmental impact
- Costs
- Current straw bale building
practice and recent innovations
- Planning your project
- Foundations
- Walls
- Roofing
- Finishing options
- Maintenance
“Totally marvelous - I learnt
a lot!
All that was needed was covered in the course content."
Gavin,
Upminster.
“"Very informative, practical, encouraging
and friendly. Thank you."
Mary Claire, Ireland.
There are a maximum of 12 places
on the course with DCRS director and tutor Rob Buckley. Rob has
been building sustainable new builds and renovating older properties
for 25 years with his building companies BBI and DCRS Construction Ltd.
As this is a small class, any
particular aspect of building with straw bales or personal projects can
be discussed during the course.
Straw Bale Building course cost:
£185.00
Next course dates:
- Saturday & Sunday 18th & 19th October 2008
- Tuesday & Wednesday 4th & 5th Novemebr 2008
- Saturday & Sunday 6th & 7th December 2008
- Wednesday & Thursday 28th & 29th Janauary 2009
- Tuesday & Wednesday 24th & 25th March 2009
Booking
Please contact us to request a place
on a course.
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