SB: Fw: NM.guidelines

["bob/deb" <dbbkaz@northlink.com>]

> A moisture barrier shall be placed between the foundation
> > and the first course of straw bales. The barrier shall run vertically
> > between the perimeter insulation and the foundation wall and shall run
> > horizontally under the straw bale and then double back to the outside
edge
> > of the foundation===========================================
> >      I guess I need some help with this guideline from New Mexico's
> > Strawbale Construction Guidelines. What (exactly) do they want?
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> The vapor barrier is in another way of looking at it placed between the
> foundation and foundation insulation then folded over the foundation
> wall toward the interior and then doubled back over itself. The first bale
> is placed on the this doubled back part and the vapor barrier is folded
> over the first bale.  I hope that helps a little.
>

Here is what I surmised from The Strawbale House (authors Steen,
Steen, Bainbridge pg 139) from a drawing of a typical foundation
built acoording to NM code:

f=foam insulation (2-4" thick)
B=first bale
F=foundation footer
V=vapor barrier



                       BBBBBBB
                    VVVVVVVV
                    VBBBBBBB
                    VBBBBBBB
                    VBBBBBBB
                    VVVVVVVV
                    VVVVVVVV
                  fVFFFFFFFF
                  fVFFFFFFFF
                  fVFFFFFFFF
                  fVFFFFFFFF
                  fVFFFFFFFF
                  f  FFFFFFFF

This is the first time I have tried to draw with script. I hope it helps

With apologies to the steens and Mr. Bainbridge

bob knudson








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