Strawbale construction first began in the United States around 1800. Natural and sustainable construction by definition is not upheld by mediocrity. The details and the choice of the right materials are crucial. The prime objective is to employ a durable plaster with superior breathability and vapor exchange qualities capable of maintaining elasticity. NHL has been used for centuries in similar applications and remains the product of choice for the conscientious strawbale builder.
Products
Making Lime Mortars
NHL General Guidelines
*Note: for straw bale with earth plaster, please refer to adobe or cob construction
- The Five Most Important Steps
- NHL Plasters
- Plastering with NHL
- Sands for NHL Mortar
- NHL Mortar Preparation
- Plastering With a Spray Gun
- Plaster on Strawbale
- Protecting Saint Astier® Natural Hydraulic Lime Mortar
- Consumption Charts
- Colors
PreMix General Guidelines
- The Five Most Important Steps
- Working With EcoMortar® F
- EcoMortar® F Ready Mix
- EcoMortar® F Consumption Charts
NHL & Premix Architectural Specifications
Project Info & Photos
- View project information & photos for New Construction – Plaster or Stucco on Strawbale