Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Foam Concrete

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There is a new construction material invented in Raleigh NC — pre-cast ceramic 
walls which are fireproof and eco-friendly and can receive any kind of finish. 
Here is a link to that information and a video: 
http://wncn.com/2016/10/04/raleigh-inventors-ceramic-based-panels-could-protect-homes-from-fires-and-more/
 
<http://wncn.com/2016/10/04/raleigh-inventors-ceramic-based-panels-could-protect-homes-from-fires-and-more/>
  

We at Raleigh Cohousing have toured the house featured and found it amazing. 
Imagine a home with those walls and the new Tesla solar roof that is actually 
less expensive than traditional roofing: 
https://www.inverse.com/article/31438-tesla-solar-roof-price?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=on_site&utm_campaign=mobile_article-top
 
<https://www.inverse.com/article/31438-tesla-solar-roof-price?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=on_site&utm_campaign=mobile_article-top>
  

I think this ceramic is a form of foam concrete to be so lightweight: 
http://americancraftsmeninc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ACI-Precast-Fact-sheet-.pdf
 
<http://americancraftsmeninc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ACI-Precast-Fact-sheet-.pdf>

Kayelily
Raleigh-cohousing.com




> On Jul 25, 2017, at 7:51 AM, Sharon Villines <sharon [at] sharonvillines.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Has anyone heard of foam concrete? It’s light enough to float,  waterproof, 
> and can be sawed and cut like wood. 
> 
> AirCrete has some beautiful examples and sells all the stuff for making 
> blocks which are made onsite. The equipment seems to cost ~$1,000. (I say 
> “seems” because one never knows what one needs until you get into it.)
> 
> AirCrete —beautiful dome houses, equipment, video on the making blocks and 
> building process.
> http://www.domegaia.com
> 
> General Information
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foam_concrete
> 
> Technical information. Pictures of more conventional buildings:
> http://www.litebuilt.com/index.html
> 
> I have not a clue how to interpret the technical data so I hope someone else 
> can. I would think if zoning allows concrete block houses it would allow foam 
> concrete?
> 
> From Wikipedia:
> 
>       • Weight reduction of superstructure due to lesser load.
>       • Earthquake-resistant. Suitable for buildings in hurricane, cyclone 
> and flood areas.
>       • Reduced cost of raw materials.
>       • Cost reduction for transportation and storage.
>       • Faster construction using cast-in-situ application
>       • Improved thermal insulation.
>       • Improved fire protection.
>       • Easy to use/ produce/ handle
>       • Low investment: Just one simple machine required.
> 
> Sharon
> ----
> Sharon Villines
> Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC
> http://www.takomavillage.org
> 
> 
> 
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