Cob/Straw bale hybrid house

[34_40]

Good to hear that it's going easier,  that's always better IMHO 

[Piggiron]

Had a rough night. The "Supervisor" went missing. Wife thought she'd heard him get into it with a wild critter and ran off chasing after it or worse.
Was out looking and calling half the night and back at it at first light this morning.
She finally found him this morning. Turns out he'd snuck into the barn and got shut in. Didn't make a sound until this morning.

[4GSR]

Amazing how we get attached to our animals. Glad you found him.

[Piggiron]

Popped on to try and catch up with what's been happening. Thought I'd make a quick update on the house construction.
Delivery and contractor delays pushed recommencing construction until almost mid November.
We had to move in prematurely due to below freezing temperatures forced us out of the camper we were staying in.
Things are progressing slowly, but we have a working toilet and heat using a pellet stove. The final pieces of the hydronic heating system should arrive later this week or early next week, but will take some time to get it up and running.

I can now attest to the insulating value of the straw bales. We installed a metal ceiling and I currently only have a single 3.5" layer of mineral wool insulation until all the lights and electrical are done in the attic.
Our only heat source is a pellet stove rated at 49,500 BTU's, but is keeping the house above 67 degrees even with nighttime temperatures dropping down to the low teens with 25+ mph winds.

[Piggiron]

Construction still going, although snow and colder temps limiting it to interior work. Finally got enough of the laminent flooring down to allow getting some furniture.
Almost to the point of finishing what can be done until warmer temperatures allow exterior work. We came to the conclusion that some of the interior work will have to wait until Spring, but at least the house is becoming more liveable.

[34_40]

Well, you got lights, heat and tv...  even the pup looks happy. 

[TerryWerm]

Taking shape and looking good, Jimmy! 

I just took a closer look and noticed the picture hanging on the wall.  Bravo, Jimmy!!    

[Piggiron]

I just took a closer look and noticed the picture hanging on the wall.  Bravo, Jimmy!!     

Thanks, birthday present to the wife from a close friend of hers.