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Lime render, clay plaster, sheep’s wool and natural wood finishes
Lincolnshire lime and natural paints and wood finishes
Clay tiles for the roof
Sheep’s wool insulation
Sheep’s wool insulation
Plumber
Henry Harrison 01430 873689
Log stove - Supplied by JP Davids 01757 247888
Low flush toilet and spray taps
Marmoleum flooring
www.brighouseflooringcompany.co.uk
Cork underlay
Organic sheets and towels
Organic cotton sheets and towels
100% renewable energy
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Suppliers for the Straw Bale Cabin
The Straw Bale Cabin received financial support from
www.growingroutes.co.uk and the Langeled project
Straw bale building and lime plastering courses, great advice and support throughout
Lime render, clay plaster, natural paints and advice on how to use them
Joinery work throughout and lots of good ideas
www.amethyst-conservatories.co.uk
Cedar shingles for the roof
Steel chassis for the base
Sheep’s wool insulation for the floors and ceiling
Plumbing and solar hot water panel
Henry Harrison 01430 873689
Advice and parts for the compost toilet
Stainless steel down pipes from the wooden gutters
Marmoleum flooring
www.brighouseflooringcompany.co.uk
Cork underlay
Water butt, wormery and kitchen composter
Organic sheets and towels
Organic cotton towels
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Other suppliers we recommend
Logo design, stationery, leaflets and website
Website development
Video, DVD production and photography
Recycled paper, card and address labels
Locally made soap
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Other useful links
At the Centre of Alternative Technology, Wales studying for MSc:
Architecture Advanced Energy & Environmental Studies
The Association of Environmentally Conscious Builders
Locating natural homes around the world
The Yorkshire based building society promoting sustainability
Organisation supporting women in rural enterprise
Yorkshire women in business
The only UK magazine dedicated to green building
Questions and discussion of green building issues
Promoting an ecologically sound way of life
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Come and see the benefits for yourself. Unique, cosy straw bale cottages that you can stay in.
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