Re: SB: 2 storey nebraska

[Athena and Bill Steen <absteen@dakotacom.net>]

Just one question Rene, are we talking load-bearing, non lb or both?

Bill

> From: "Rene Dalmeijer" <rened@cistron.nl>
> Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 23:52:18 +0100
> To: "crest" <strawbale@crest.org>
> Subject: SB: 2 storey nebraska
> 
> Bill, (and all the others)
> 
> This is my (pure theoretical) opinion I would prefer the floor to go over
> the bales, thus dividing the upper and lower walls. The upper wall must jutt
> out over the lower wall using the floor as a platform. The tricky bit is a
> correct and architecturally acceptable detail for finishing the floor edges.
> My best suggestion is use the floor edge as the starting point for a porch.
> The above solution is time tested. Most Hanseatic buildings had each
> successive story jutting out a little over the previous to avoid excessive
> wetting and possible leakages. (Even the porch but then only on the rear
> gable for out houses like coal/wood sheds)
> 
> In some way it compares to where you place a gutter. Preferably outside of a
> wall. When and if it leaks it will leak in a place were little harm will be
> done. If placed within (Sante Fé) or on top you are in trouble.
> 
> Sorry Beth, you are right get stuck in and do it
> 
> Rene Dalmeijer
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