Straw plus water equals rot, right? It is the second question everyone asks about straw bale, and the answer surprises people. The blog breaks down the moisture myth, what Idaho’s climate has to do with it, and why the builder matters.
Straw burns, so how does a straw bale home survive a wildfire? It is the first question almost everyone asks, and the honest answer surprises people. The blog breaks down what the fire testing actually shows, why a plastered bale wall behaves.
Straw bale homes in the Boise Valley are earning market recognition and in some cases, commanding a premium. The blog covers what is driving the shift, what completed Idaho projects mean for the market, and why building now. Read motr
The Idaho Statesman spotlighted Bitterbrush, an EarthCraft straw bale home in the Boise Foothills. Here is what the story got right about how these homes perform.