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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
- Indoor air quality
- Green building for health of future generations