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Plaster/Stucco : Strawbale

Strawbale construction first began in the United States around 1800. Natural and sustainable construction by definition is not upheld by mediocrity. The details and the choice of the right materials are crucial. The prime objective is to employ a durable plaster with superior breathability and vapor exchange qualities capable of maintaining elasticity. NHL has been used for centuries in similar applications and remains the product of choice for the conscientious strawbale builder.

Products: NHL 2 | NHL 3.5

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NHL General Guidelines
*Note: for strawbale with earth plaster, please refer to adobe or cob construction

PDF The Five Most Important Steps
PDF NHL Plaster
PDF Plastering with NHL
PDF Sands for NHL Mortar
PDF NHL Mortar Preparation
PDF Plaster on Strawbale
PDF Protecting St. Astier Natural Hydraulic Lime Mortar
PDF Consumption Charts

Premix General Guidelines

PDF The Five Most Important Steps
PDF Working With Ecomortar F
PDF Ecomortar F Ready Mix
PDF Ecomortar F Consumption Charts

NHL & Premix Architectural Specifications

PDF Specifications for Plaster on Strawbale
MS Word Specifications for Plaster on Strawbale