SB: RE: sb alternative?

[jmark.vanscoter@amd.com]

Most "prairie grass" that I have seen has large blade leaves and thick, rigid, hollow stems. Except for the blades, it is just like straw. After all, straw is just what is left from a tall grass-like grain plant.

But, it can still depend on where you are and what is the climate. Wet area: could be back news (leaves decompose easily). Very dry area (nearly all the time, not just now): could work nicely.

What part of the world are you located in?

Mark V.S. in Austin, TX

-----Original Message-----
From: strawboss94@juno.com [mailto:strawboss94@juno.com]

 >guy who bales up grass, > bales are packed even tighter than a normal
bale of hay.> 'bladey grass' very tall grass with reasonably wide leaves,
as it grows quite prolificly around the area ?
 will baled grass decompose in my walls? 
would the insulation values be similar? 
is it an appropriate material to use? 

Leanne,
Tight bales are a must. 
Insulative value would be determined by the cellulose content of the
grass.  Also, as straw has hollow stems to hold dead air, I suspect your
grass bales would lack this feature as well.
Still... Late 1800's midwesters settlers used some baled prairie grass so
might still be doable.


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