Strawbale technique used

Here are some pictures to show how we are doing the strawbales:

Wire was first put on the ground, then cemented in, with besserblocks put on top (390x190x90mm each). Holes for steel rods were drilled about 50mm into the slab, and they are raised about 150mm into the first course of bales	2mm PVC plastic used as a membrane to avoid moisture coming up into the bales
Post causing a small challange for the bail work. This requires making a notch in the bale so that post can fit inside.	Bale to be used around the post. To original strings seen in blue across the bale.
Needle used for new bale twine. This is made from steel trench mesh, where the cross bars have been cut off (except for the handle) and a couple of notches made to hold the string.	Sticking needle through the bale, at the side of the notch to be made in the bale.
Needle Bale going into the, new string sticks up from the needle.	String coming through with the needle. This is then pulled through the bale and taken around the side of the bale.
New string in place to hold the side of the bale. Old strings till in place	Two new stings in place (left and right of the notch). The old string on top of the bale has been removed.
Using a chain saw to cut out the notch	Notch finsihed.
Lifting the bale up and placing it around the post.	Bale fitting around the side wall post
Bale fitting around the corner post	Barbed wire in place and pegged down into the bale

We'll come back with a similar picture series a bit later to show the work with the chicken wire on the sides and top of the bales.

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