22 Mar 10 7:21 PM

The date built for this SB home would be the day the building consent was signed off by the Council's that issued the consent, not the year started. This may be the first SB home in Nelson, but there ......read more

18 Mar 10 8:21 PM

Hi Jo do you size requirements for the timber you need...read more

21 Oct 09 8:33 PM

Hi have you looked at straw bale as a option for you eco home ? I have been told that this method can be built for around $ 1600 m2 ...read more

20 Aug 09 8:11 PM

hi Julia, Jimmy Cotter, and a straw bale builder has a web site...read more

16 Aug 09 4:25 PM

Hi Julia, there are two builders in Central Otago that are building with rammed earth. One in Wanaka the other in Cromwell...read more

14 Jun 09 6:19 PM

lime based plasters on external walls would not be the best choice, being breathable this would allow moisture to migrate through to the straw bales...read more

28 Apr 09 7:32 AM

Hi Ron, what part of the country are you planning to build in...read more

22 Apr 09 3:00 PM

Hi CB try this site they have a model called Separett Villa 9000. Site address ThetfordNew Zealand.com...read more

22 Apr 09 2:52 PM

Hi Emma, there is currently around 8 SB homes in the Dunedin city council area.Two are load bearing, four are post and beam with the straw used as infill.The rest have have a closed cavity system with......read more

22 Mar 09 6:52 PM

I use a product called Plasticure to seal the exterior walls on the rammed earth homes we build. You can purchase from this email address. danny@techdry.com.au. Your crumbling wall would be best fixed......read more

22 Mar 09 10:23 AM

Try this site for timber windows that are D/ Glazed made in Dunedin www.european-window.com or email info@european-window.com...read more

9 Mar 09 2:22 PM

There is one straw baled home in Hawea for sale at around 500k. There would be at least 20 SB Homes through out Central Otago....read more