Straw Bale Home Construction

 

February 27, 2008

After three years of designing, planning and trying to find a builder, the new home finally begins. This 1950's style home began as a dream that will hopefully become a reality.

 

Hardly any rock to be broken up???

 

 

One week later, the site is ready.

 

 

Can't forget the most important building!

 

Preparing the forms after numerous delays.

 

Almost ready to pour concrete. 

 

The trucks arrive!

Let the pour begin!

Pouring the concrete.

 

First look at the foundation

 

First view from the living room level!

 Preparing the pads

 

The floor joists are put in place.

Gerhard delivers the bales from Alberta.

There's only one way to get them off the truck.

 

 

Framing is underway - View towards the Kitchen and Dining Room

Front Entrance

Master Bedroom View

Den

Guest Room

Installing the trusses in the ensuite bathroom

It will soon be time to get the sheating on the roof and begin placing the bales!