One little pig had the right idea when he built his house out of straw. But, with the advent of building materials becoming available on a commercial scale, straw bale construction fell to the wayside until now. Building with straw bale has numerous benefits over building with wood. For one thing, the straw used is a waste product of cereal grains that is typically burned after the harvest. When baled, this rescued organic material provides better insulation, durability and flexibility and, because of it s highly compacted state, it is more fire and pest resistant than wood.
Straw is also more sustainable in that it can be grown in one season.
Building with straw bale usually costs less than wood construction, so homeowners can save a bundle too. Consider replacing them with natural, non-toxic products or learn to make your own. Use organic pest control measures for home and garden instead.