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A Twitter post from BBC World saying "Should more British homes be built using straw?" Below is a speech bubble coming out of a wolf.
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[โ€“] 9 points 10 hours ago (10 children)

Everybody's talking about fire, likely due to London's track record, but honestly I think this stuff is going to get soggy, mold, and fill with rot long before any reasonable structural lifespan.

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 1 hour ago*

    Straw has been used as a building material in England for maybe a thousand years. It used to be mainly used in roofing - thatching was a trade for a very long time, and you still see thatched houses in the countryside. Obviously it needs maintenance, and occasionally you'll hear of a thatcher finding something ancient hidden away for centuries in the thatch.

    Can't say I understand how it works, but it's a very effective means of building.

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  • [+] -6 points 8 hours ago (7 children)

    You're an idiot.

    Natural fibre insulation provides excellent thermal and acoustic performance, creating more comfortable and energy-efficient living spaces. Made from eco-friendly materials such as hemp, wool, wood fibre, grass and cellulose, it regulates temperature effectively and prevents moisture buildup and mould. Its hygroscopic nature and breathability reduce the risk of condensation, contributing to a healthier indoor environment. With no harmful chemicals, it promotes better air quality and is safer to handle, promoting healthy indoor environments while improving the overall sustainability of buildings.

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  • [โ€“] 11 points 6 hours ago

    Here is my opinion on a matter that is based off my existing knowledge of a subject. I am not speaking as an expert on this subject.

    โ€œYou fucking imbecile! You absolute scum-eating fool!โ€

    I think you might need to work on your conversation skills mate.

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 7 hours ago (3 children)

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2019-21/hay-and-straw-barn-fires-real-danger

    You can be an ass and call him an idiot all you want but wet straw is a serious fire hazard.

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 6 hours ago (2 children)

    Wet straw is a problem. Which is why you would use appropriate levels of sheathing moisture barriers and vapor barriers to manage the levels of humidity inside the building and inside the walls.

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 8 hours ago

    If you put it in a compost bin: composts

    If you put it in an enclosed box with out sunlight: doesn't compost

    Make it make sense. Rather than assume the material resists moisture accumulation, we should be building structures in the assumption that moisture WILL accumulate without failure. Even wood, fiberglass, and drywall buildings fall apart too damn easily if nobody is around to keep the roof patched up and air circulating.

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