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Light clay and straw

To insulate some other internal walls we used light clay and straw. Forming up similar to the hemp and then lightly tamping it down. Again it is clay slip coating the straw.

Scott(28/3/18)

COB

For some Thermal mass in the walls we packed a couple of internal walls with cob. Using the same mix as the internal earth render but drier. and then stomping through straw that was left over from the bale walls.

Scott (28/3/18)

Hemp and Clay

We packed the timber frame walls with light clay and hemp. Variation on the Hempcrete (hemp and lime mix) and light clay and straw. As with hempcrete we formed it up and lightly tamped the mixture. This basically used a clay slip (clay suspended in water) with a little lime to help with the possible mould which showed up in the samples. Wanted to use this method as the lime that is reccommend by suppliers all comes from France, also it has a much lower carbon footprint.

Scott (28/3/18)

it’s the little things!

In order to get through this build, I have to break it down into bite-sized chunks (or Milestones), so that I do not get too overwhelmed with the whole project. Milestones in my head such as slab laid (tick), frames up (tick), windows arriving (tick) and this silly one….being able to vacuum!

Even though Scott said I was wasting my time, I had longed to be able to get the vacuum out and vacuum those floors; as for me it meant that we actually have defined rooms!

Scott was right, as the next day the floors were dirty again, covered in mud and hemp stalks and clay, but in vacuuming up the wood shavings, render dust and sand, I felt like another tangible Milestone had been reached!!

#milestones #strawbale build

#corten #cortensteel

the transformation

We were trying to decide on an external material to feature and offset against the strawbale-rendered walls. I have always loved the look of sawn hardwood timber panels, but I was not prepared to dress and stain and perform the constant maintenance that would be required to keep them looking good.

Scott came across a new cladding system using CORTEN steel. Corten is made up of a group of steel alloy materials which when left uncoated and exposed to the natural elements develops a very distinguishable rust patina.

It has been relatively easy to join together and has given us just the contrast we are after!

Watching it transform with time and the elements has been exciting!

Posted by Karen Goldie 18/03/2018

#corten #cortensteel #strawbalebuilding

#Red Tractor Designs

We have been gifted these beautiful circa 1920's pieces of leadlight glass to incorporate into our house build, from our new friends and neighbours at Brooklyn Farm. Watch this space as we repair and transform these beautiful pieces. So excited!

Posted by Karen Goldie 18/03/2018

#leadlight #strawbale building

I was very honoured to have Builder/Carpenter Extraordinaire, Rose Squire of ABC 891 fame come and visit our build! Thank you Rose for not looking too closely at my wonky nailing efforts!

Posted by Karen Goldie 24/02/2018.

#891adelaide #RoseSquire #strawbalebuilding

Electricals and plumbing done, earth wool insulation in, now we are working on the ceiling linings!! Coastal farmhouse style. Each board has to individually measured and cut as our strawbale walls are all curved.

#strawbale building

Here’s a look between the raw straw bale walls and with first coat of render applied.

posted by Karen Goldie

#strawbale building

26/01/2018......Celebrating our one year build anniversary on Australia Day and doing my best impersonation of a "cock in a frock on a rock" (from Priscilla: Queen of the Desert movie!). All dressed up for the Myponga Beach Ball!

Posted by Karen Goldie

#australiaday2018 #firstyearbuildanniversary

03/01/2018.......Well that was close! I have to say though, as stupid as it might sound to some, after all of the blood sweat and tears and blisters and hours put into this house......i will be staying to defend and i will go down with the ship!! This was a good dress rehearsal of our Bush Fire Survival Plan!

Posted by Karen Goldie

#cfsarelegends

Clay soil is one of the most ancient, rudimentary, yet effective natural building materials on the planet. Besides being naturally abundant, clay has unique properties that make it not only suitable but very desirable as a natural plaster finish.

Life imitating nature. From nature over the centuries we have learnt a lot. These Welcome Swallows that made our building home. Their mud nest is an absolute master piece. Much the same as us using earth render on our internal walls providing a healthy environment.

With the help of Lance and Maddy we installed the Oknalux Windows. We decided on the Oknalux Windows because of their high performance and quality. We have used them on other jobs and have been very impressed. And with the wind and weather o the hill we needed the performance.

SPRAY RENDERING first coat earth render on the inside.

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