Is housewrap required for straw bale construction? Or is it a good idea?
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A friend is building a straw bale residence. The builder is insisting on plastering over housewrap. The architect says no. Who is correct?
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Dennis,
Your architect is correct. For more information, see Straw-Bale Walls.
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