Cliffton Schooley - Rammed Earth

Aug 22, 2021

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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