For construction purpose mud and straw also straw bales are becoming rapidly popular as materials for construction of domestic residences and commercial buildings. Straw bale is an American technology and afterward spread all over the world. Straw bales constructed buildings are highly popular because they are very quiet, fire resistant, energy efficient, strong, durable and attractive. Using straw bale for construction is friendly to build and families can work together to create their own home not only elders but also children can participate in the process and they love it. In fact this particular material is a waste left after grains such as wheat and rice are harvested and normally baled with a machine towed behind a tractor, but can also be made into bundles or bales by hand for building. It can be useful for structurally and Straw bales, bundles and straw mixed with clay can also be used as infill for wood, concrete and steel framed structures. Bales can be placed in a straight just like big bricks or bent to create more interesting forms. Practically stretched curves in walls can be prepared when the bales are turned by placing them in a form and jumping on them. When bales are join together and pinned just like walls they are plastered with lime, mud, or cement plasters. This formation is everlasting and design includes wide eaves and detailing to help keep rain off of and out of the walls.

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