Most times there will be no quote characters in the string. That same thought must have struck America's pioneers as they settled into the Great Plains only to find a serious lack of timber. Not only are many of these early straw bale buildings still standing, they are still in use today. Straw, it turns out, is an ideal building material. It not only offers structural strength but also high insulation value, fire resistance and an eye-pleasing finished look.
Straw is a sustainable resource.
It can be grown in under a year and leave the soil enriched. Lasting Impressions Straw is a very resilient plant material. Rice straw, which has a high silica content, takes twice that time. The key to the longevity of straw bales is keeping them dry. Straw has been found intact in ancient Egyptian tombs.