How durable is a straw built home?
A. Finished in the right way, very durable. The problems with straw built homes, just like any other, arise when walls are not properly finished. All Sustainable Structures’ homes are designed with a thick plaster render. We utilise a proprietary plaster (which has the added benefit of being BRANZ certified) The walls are also designed for the straw to ‘breathe’. This assures a durable and healthy home. It’s worth noting that when proper attention is paid to design and construction, straw will out-perform many ‘mainstream’ materials.
