Real estate blog entries tagged with rammed earth by Isaac E. Chavez (Vermont Association of REALTORS)

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Home : Blogs : Isaac E. Chavez : Isaac's Blog on Las Cruces, NM & Green Real Estate Issues : Tag "rammed earth"

rammed earth: Benefits of Rammed Earth - 04/07/09 04:34 AM

Benefits of Rammed Earth Construction Natural beauty of the rammed earth material Structural walls with large load-bearing capacity No maintenance High insulation rating (R33) Fire proof Engineered for earthquakes Uses subsoil (not topsoil) Saves trees from our valuable forests High sound resistance - inside and outside Insect proof - termites, carpenter ants, etc... Rodent proof Thermal mass - stabilizes air temperature Sustainable for 1000+ years Free of fungicides and pesticides Thickness of walls gives a solid feeling to the building Shields from harmful electromagnetic fields and radiation Lowers cost of heating Uses local materials for walls Cost comparable to conventional construction … (0 comments)

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