Straw in stud walls

[atm84]

This is the first time I have ever seen straw in a stud wall. House was built in 1990.

 

[atm84]

I fitted a 35mm box and its wedged in. I managed to chop it out just the right size. I really would have like to have used some expanding foam to get a good fix but I didn't have any on me. I'm happy, it's secure

 

[snowhead]

Also, with a 35mm back box, it's interesting getting a fixing into it.

Drill a hole in each side and screw (50mm) sideways into the straw.

Mine were originally done with 4 inch nails each side..

 

[7029 dave]

Who's afraid of the big bad wolf.?:smug2:

 

[slingshot2000]

Make sure you know how thick the walls are. I once chopped a 35mm box into straw wall and stuck in in with gripfill. I used 2 25mm woodscrews to hold it in place while the gripfill set. You cold have hung a cap on the screw sticking out of the wall in the next room.

 

[tomspark93]

Make sure you know how thick the walls are. I once chopped a 35mm box into straw wall and stuck in in with gripfill. I used 2 25mm woodscrews to hold it in place while the gripfill set. You cold have hung a cap on the screw sticking out of the wall in the next room.

I've been guilty of this before as well. Your not the only one