The image above is definitely misleading. I did a bit more research and apparently because of how densely the straw is packed it doesn’t burn well.
Information on being more or less prone to infestation is mixed.
As for mold, everything I found stresses cracks in the coating, which will happen in any construction as buildings shift and settle, need to be repaired immediately to prevent moisture from getting in. This seems to be the biggest drawback. For fiberglass insulation you’ll install a vapor barrier, but that doesn’t seem to be the case with straw construction.
The image above is definitely misleading. I did a bit more research and apparently because of how densely the straw is packed it doesn’t burn well.
Information on being more or less prone to infestation is mixed.
As for mold, everything I found stresses cracks in the coating, which will happen in any construction as buildings shift and settle, need to be repaired immediately to prevent moisture from getting in. This seems to be the biggest drawback. For fiberglass insulation you’ll install a vapor barrier, but that doesn’t seem to be the case with straw construction.