SB: Re: Re: Re: Strawbale bale storage buildings

["John Swearingen" <john@skillful-means.com>]

Well, I thought that it would be a good idea to ask an engineer about the
problem you've posed and  last night I was talking with David Mar, who's a
structural engineer.  He said to ask a farmer--in other words, to look and
see the solutions that are in use. Being practical folks farmers tend to go
for efficient solutions, in this case light metal buildings.

John

----- Original Message -----
From: "Raquel & Greg" <eatrice@princetonca.net>
To: "John Swearingen" <john@skillful-means.com>; "strawbale"
<strawbale@crest.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 10:09 PM
Subject: SB: Re: Re: Strawbale bale storage buildings


> > My first question is, why isn't it adequate to store the bales in a big
> > block with a tarp over?
>
> That method has some advantages, mainly cost.  The tarps aren't too
expensive,
> and you generally don't move the bales out of the field, saving on
> transportation costs.  However, you lose the bottom bale because of ground
> moisture, and you generally lose the top bale due to condensation under
the
> tarp.  Big bales are usually stacked four high in the field, so you lose
half
> your straw, and you end up with a big mess in the corner of the field.
Also,
> John, I'm sure you have seen the tarps on numerous stacks flapping in the
wind,
> leaving the straw exposed.  Ever look at Mike Dyck's place on I-5?
>
> Everyone says they want clean, bright straw that hasn't ever gotten wet.
That
> is much easier to deliver if you have a building.
>
> Greg
>
>
>
>
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