Thursday, October 24, 2013

Rammed Earth: An Eco-friendly Solution For Home Construction

By Simon Tenley


Timber products are widely used by a variety of industries throughout the world. The timber industry provides everything from plywood goods to dressed wood panels to veneers to architectural timbers. In Australia, half of the revenue generated by its timber wholesaling market is obtained from sales of timber used for building structures and also manufacturing cabinets and furniture.

Sadly, the strong need for timber and wood products is an essential reason for destructive and illegal logging in countries with rainforests from where these products are procured. In massive procedures, illegally sourcing large quantities of these products contribute to the loss of rainforest biodiversity and also global warming. To prevent leading to deteriorating environmental conditions, the construction industry promotes one way of reducing the growing need for wood: use rammed earth in creating quality constructions instead.

What is rammed earth? This construction material is a mix, or perhaps cross-grade, of soils that's rammed against a finished plywood structure that forms the foundation of the home or even building. Ramming is done by hand or by machine; after tightly packing the soil, a stable wall is made. The forms of the house are then taken off and the process of ramming earth is repeated until the construction is finished.

Progressively more individuals searching for greener practices which can be put on the building of their homes are turning to rammed earth as a solution. In Australia, where timber could be pricey and limited in quantity, this material is ideal for use. There's no questioning the quality of rammed earth structures-they are as solid and stable as stone, and they have an appearance of stone at the same time. They're also really flame-resistant due to the lack of combustible elements in it (that's extremely important in hot and dry places where fire is a common threat). Rodents as well as pests may also find no natural materials that can serve as meal, hence the walls are safe from deterioration by insects.

Individuals who have experienced residing in residences of rammed earth swear by an indescribable environment of peace which suffuses the home-perhaps it really is from being so near to nature, with all the natural materials in the home. Other folks attribute it to the thermal properties of the earth walls. These absorb heat from the sun throughout the day and release it hours later at night, hence providing a natural heating system which is deliciously comfortable.

Rammed earth homes can be finished with aspects like paints, pavers, or perhaps sidings, but many home owners decide to leave natural earth colour and gradient layer designs alone for a totally natural appearance. Having its breathable walls, environment-friendly properties, and functions and utilities that are exactly like those of traditional homes, folks looking for a house that pays respect to nature can find what they are looking for in a house of rammed earth.




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