RISK
Untried
techniques
Untrained
labour
Known
risks
¥bales must be delivered dry
¥bales must be protected from humidity
until covered with
stucco
¥building must be carefully detailed to
protect bales and avoid
infiltration
Note: monitoring of bale humidity since construction confirms their
ÒbreathabilityÓ Humidity
content reduced from 14% (dry) to 9%
since installation.
Bale insulated slab-on-grade