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The Low-Cost, Termite-Proof, Fireproof Home That Will Last Centuries
Image source: rammedearthworks.com
Rammed earth homes made out of natural resources such as sand and clay have been around since before people had axes. In fact, the technique to build them has been used by nearly every culture on earth at one point or another, and now it’s making a great resurgence here in America.
There is no wonder as to why it’s surging in popularity. There are very few other building materials where you don’t have to cut something down, use chemicals or pollute your environment.
There are many reasons why you’d want to build a rammed earth home, but here are just a few.
1. They use perhaps the lowest cost building material around. In fact, over and above just a little bit of cement, you can build your walls for free if you don’t count your labor time to do it yourself.
2. There are some that have stood for many hundreds of years. Once you build it the right way, it’s here to stay.
3. You can get an R factor similar to, or even better than, log homes. They are super easy to cool in the summer and can retain heat well in the winter depending on your build (which we will discuss latter).
Source: http://www.offthegridnews.com/how-to-2/the-low-cost-termite-proof-fireproof-home-that-will-last-centuries/
I could never understand why people build and live in wood houses. Just a match on the corner and the house will go up in flames! Many examples of this on the internet.
Plus, like you said termites make a FEAST of your house after while.
The only way to go is stone, tile, brick, clay, etc. Never have to worry about hurricanes either. Well, at least not too much.