Finishing Up Bale Walls | Couple Builds STRAW BALE House In The Desert

In this video we complete the placement of our straw bales for all the wall sections between the window and door bucks. Eventually, we will add some more bales under the windows, but these won't provide any additional support for the roof structure. They will simply serve the purpose of insulation.
Next, we need to build a box beam that sit on top of the bales to give us a mechanism to compress all of the bales with strapping that will run under the sill plate and over the box beam. It will also give us a base on which to place the roof assembly.
The box beam and roof assembly should add a lot more stability to the structure and will also provide a good deal of protection from weather.
Check back to see us get all the way to the roof!
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[@ourselfreliantlife]

Cheater buck! Unbelievable. You have to have faith Brian. Lol! Looking good 👍

[@MidlifePrices]

You know me, Jim. Worried about everything!

[@canuckyank82]

Looks great. Your attention to detail will pay off when the cob goes on. Excellent work!

[@MidlifePrices]

I hope you're right, Michael! I encountered a few things that I already know will take a little extra work at plaster time, but I did the best I could. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@HappyFarmsLa]

So impressive guys! 💪

[@MidlifePrices]

Thanks!

[@mikehitchcock707]

Ha ha ha.. you two crack me up.. buy, with home costs having gotten so expensive now in 2022.. I bought & paid cash for my 5-acres in northwestern Wisconsin & I think this could be an affordable as well as better insulating option home construction plus, unique & maybe sturdier than a stick built.. I had also considered a shipping container cottage design for this retirement cottage retreat. I'm impressed with this & already discovered I could get local Amish to help with-(pay them of course)-the timber rising & metal roof installation.. with some friends on a few weekends the straw walls could be erected- & taroed as I do the mud application & finally end with outer stucco before the snow flies & finish inside at my liesure.. this is with having concrete slab poured & process started in the Spring.. maybe even finished sooner?.. it's got me doin lots of thinking & estimating & costs come in at about half or, more of what any other options are.. that's amazing.. straw is expensive too but, a semi load delivered is still less than what materials would be for all my other design & material options,. There's no reason this cannot work in cold weather Wisconsin.. in fact I think it's gonna be better.. love to see the finish project(?).. include email & I'd be happy to send photos

[@MidlifePrices]

It's definitely cost effective, if you're willing to do some labor yourself. And can be pretty quick, too, with a little help. Good luck!

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

Hi guys. So great to see this comprehensive straw bale build. Way to go. Brian we all do things based on our best knowledge of a project but I am in total aggreement of using "artificial" bucks on your long straw bale wall without windows. I would also add additional "fake" bucks on the wall. I pose the question: If you didnt need them what harm would it be to have them and it would personally provide extra peace of mind if I was doing a build like yours. Hope that helps! Yeah I agree Pam what we put into our mind before bed can influence our emotions. I would just say no to murder mysteries too. Course knowing me I would simply watch more nature programs. LOL.

[@MidlifePrices]

Thanks, Don. That was kind of my thinking, as well. Looks like Pam is going to have to start watching her fear intake just like liquids after a certain hour! 😂

[@CountryDreamnHomestead]

Y'all are getting there! Woo to the hooo! Good job guys. I can't wait to see the finished product.

[@MidlifePrices]

You and us both! Keep plugging away here!

[@RedandAprilOff-Grid]

Awesome, looks great! 😊

[@MidlifePrices]

Thanks, guys!

[@MarkH10]

@2minutes, demonstrating an elaborate scripted method of dissuading people from building with bales?

[@MidlifePrices]

Haha! I guess all methods have their good and bad. This was tough, but still a very doable method. I guess some scaffolding would make it much easier! 😃

[@roiad876]

Ever considered using a different material for the interior walls to save on space? I haven't seen anyone try it before, maybe just drywall or hollow bricks?

[@MidlifePrices]

Starting to consider other options. Just want to make sure it's pretty soundproof.

[@michaelbabcock8357]

Good job and explanation Brian. I can hear the excitement in Pam’s voice. Will you bring using straw to fill the bottom of the window bucks?

[@MidlifePrices]

Thanks, Michael. She's definitely very excited. I am planning to fill below the windows with small bales, but they won't contribute to the roof support, so I'm holding off for now. Wasn't sure at first if I could get bales in there, but I think I can make it work. 🤞

[@et5222]

Amazing how you've got the walls up after all your planning. Flawless! Can't wait to see the box beams next. Great video.

[@MidlifePrices]

You and me both! Thanks David!

[@bavondale]

Nice work guys. I noticed the slipping on the straw. You guys are gonna have the same slipping issue when you apply the plaster. I was thinking a couple tires leaning up against the angle, then a board or two on top of the tires should provide a decent platform

[@MidlifePrices]

Maybe. We may do some more work around the base between now and plaster time, so we'll just have to see when we get there. It actually helps a good bit that we're on dirt right now, instead of something solid. The straw isn't quite as slippery when it's on top of dirt.

[@alankee1065]

How exciting! And don’t worry Pam, we can just keep rewinding the dancing. 😆

[@MidlifePrices]

Gotta keep the spirits up! 😃

[@commonman7776]

great job to tell the truth i ve been wanting to see this process for a long time . during that time i fell in love with you two. keep teaching me. good luck , thumbs up in support of your channel

[@MidlifePrices]

Thanks so much, Tom. I know it took us a while to get here, but we hope it's well worth the wait!

[@TerraFirmaX]

when are your trusses coming? Coming along great

[@MidlifePrices]

Got 'em on Tuesday! Thanks, Warren.

[@ascensionranch3213]

It is looking pretty cool guys.

[@MidlifePrices]

Thanks, y'all!

[@mattwhiting3175]

Looks great guys!

[@MidlifePrices]

Thanks so much!

[@guywmustang]

Where's all the pipes inside? Are you running any indoor plumbing?

[@MidlifePrices]

Hey, Jason! There is a wastewater pipe just under the bathroom area. Haven't figured out exactly yet how I'm going to bring the water in, but it only needs to be accessible along one wall with the kitchen and bathroom. All the wastewater should be able to leave through the bathroom area.

[@alankee1065]

A 2x6 wet wall along the inside wall would be convenient for water and waste lines and gives a place to hang cabinets as well.

[@MidlifePrices]

@@alankee1065 That's a definite possibility, Alan!

[@ripsagoly]

Great job!!! EXCITING ⭐️💥☄️✨🌟

[@MidlifePrices]

Thanks, Rita. We are very excited. And I'm also scared, as always! 😃

[@ripsagoly]

@@MidlifePrices Excitement and fear usually feels the same.... when everything goes in it’s place and you see just his incredibly you’ve done, you’ll know the whole time there was no reason to fear, in all you do measure three times and cut once .... And asking advice from those whom have been where you are, is never wasted advice ... you are doing such a great job!! Let us know when you get your trusses I know you’re going to need a hand ...

[@ripsagoly]

@@MidlifePrices And you attention and detailed mind always works in your favor !!!! 👍⭐️😀👏

[@MidlifePrices]

@@ripsagoly Thanks so much. I know you're right, but the fear gets the best of me sometimes.

[@3waroyrow2022]

Hope to see the plaster and the roofing even subdividing of the rooms. Good and great work

[@MidlifePrices]

We'll get there, George! Roofing should be coming up very soon!

[@LilLatidah]

I love the way you have made that so plumb with straw bales. Fantastic job!

[@MidlifePrices]

Thanks! May need a little more work after the box beam is on, but just needs to be real close for now. Plaster should be able to make up for any gaps.

[@JUSTTOMMY]

This is AWESOME! Great job Brian!

[@MidlifePrices]

Thanks so much!