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WOOL BRICKS :
Simply by adding wool and a natural polymer found in seaweed to the clay of the brick, the
brick is 37% stronger than other bricks, and more resistant to the cold wet climate often
found in Britain. They also dry hard, reducing the embodied energy as they dont need to be
fired like traditional bricks.
Recycled Bricks
These vary from hand-clamp handmade bricks to factory produced
bricks. The hand-clamp bricks were usually held together with lime
mortar which falls away easily when demolished. Bricks which are
cemented together are more difficult to clean, but time and effort is all that is required.
Straw
after harvest and is a true 'waste' product. Straw walls are easy and quick to build and
have excellant insulating properties. They are ideal for countries like the UK that have an
abundance of straw.
TIMBERCRETE
Timbercrete is one of several lightweight building block construction materials that are on
the market. This one is made from cellulose (hence the 'Timber' in its name), cement, sand
and binders. Timbercrete is sold mostly in large blocks and is meant for building the full
house out of loadbearing walls rather than using the blocks as cladding on a timber or steel
frame. The original owner of the business has a patent in 28 countries, and Timbercrete
itself is a registered name.
They have great insulation qualities, are easy to work with, and come in a range of styles
that look quite attractive.
The insulation and sound proofing was great
you need to render, seal and paint the outside of the walls, which makes construction a bit
more expensive than traditional brick.
Flooring
BAMBOO FLOORING
Pros:
Easy to maintain
Cons:
CORK
Pros:
Fire-resistant
Cons:
Susceptible to scratches
Typical roofing materials include steel, asphalt shingles, stone and wood, all in
various forms. These materials require varying degrees of materials, and have
differing levels of durability. A composite roof shake offers a superior formulation,
which includes recycled tire rubber. It looks like traditional cedar shakes, but is more
durable and keeps scrap tires from being buried in a landfill.
Enviroshake shingles cover our animal ambassador spaces on sloped roof surfaces.
Made from 95% recycled materials including used tires, these durable shingles have
not required any maintenance since installation in 2002. This has resulted in a 2/3
reduction in the lifecycle cost compared to cedar shakes, while contributing to
Materials and Resources category credits within our LEED Gold certification because
of their recycled content.
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Old tires are reprocessed and combined into a composite matrix of postindustrial plastic(s), recycled elastomers and cellulosic fibres.
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The usage of recycled rubber roofing shingles has a lot of advantages. The main benefits of
rubber roofing are ecological friendliness, durability, and complex insulation. The averagesized roof uses a thousand of recycled tires. Because of their durability rubber shingles are
sustainable to cracks and deformation. The Roofing made of recycled tires is fire resistant.
This resistance is explained by the existence of Aluminum Trihydrate which is added to the
rubber shingles during the treatment process. It should be added that high water resistant
properties belong to these roofing shingles as well. The manufacturers usually provide their
rubber shingles with 30 years of warranty, but sometimes this warranty may be extended.
For instance, asphalt shingles, which is the cheapest type of roofing, is covered by only 10
years of warranty. Besides perfect sound insulation rubber shingled roof is also highly
protected from such weather conditions as snow, rain, and wind. Many colors and beautiful
textures are available for the roofing. Some textures very successfully imitate expensive
rooftops such as cedar roofs and concrete tile roofing. Thanks to extra long lifespan and
high durability of rubber shingles your rooftop will look great for a very long time.
FLOORING
Rubber Flooring[edit]
Rubber flooring is made from a rubber tree, a 100% renewable resource. It is easy to install and
maintain, is anti-static and provides effective sound insulation and vibration reduction. Rubber
flooring is also resistant to fading and cigarette burns. Some rubber flooring is made from
synthetic rubber, this is not a sustainable product.[20]
WOOD FLOORING
Reclaimed wood is used for wood flooring, it is wood taken for re-use from many different
sources including old warehouses, boxcars, coal mines and wine barrels, and wood recovered
from rivers. Using reclaimed wood can earn credits towards achieving LEED project
certification. Because reclaimed wood is considered recycled content, it meets the Materials &
Resources criteria for LEED certification and because some reclaimed lumber products are FSC
certified, they can qualify for LEED credits under the certified wood category[15]
Linoleum[edit]
Linoleum is made from dried and milled flax seeds mixed with other plant material (pine
resins, wood flour, ground cork) with a jute backing, all completely natural materials which come
from renewable sources and are 100% biodegradable. All by products and waste is milled and
used. Linoleum does not fade, as the pigments are embedded in the structure. It is anti-static,
repelling dirt, dust and other small particles, making it hypoallergenic for this reason it is often
used by people with respiratory issues (asthma, allergies). It is also fire-resistant and does not
require additional fire-retardants finish.[19]
sent to landfill; further it uses dyeing methods that are less polluting and require less energy
than other flooring. This flooring is sustainable when used alongside eco-friendly adhesive, as
some products may have toxic finishes added (stain/fireproofing) that are not considered
sustainable.[2
situation. Green roofs areamongst the best solutions to this problem. They are
environmentally-friendly and can do a lot to enhance the exterior of a building.
What is a Green Roof?
A green roof is a roof covered with vegetation planted in a growing medium
over a waterproof membrane material. It is also known as a living roof or an
ecoroof. Despite new technologies and budget-friendly materials, creating and
maintaining a green roof is an expensive undertaking. Nevertheless, the number of ecoroofs
has increased over the last few years, which is a evidence thatthis investment is attractive
to many people around the globe.While green roofs are well on their way to become
a hot trend in architecture, we must recognise that they have both pros and cons.
- If you decide to sell hour home, it will have increased market value because of the green
roof. So,you will invest a lot of money for building it, but you will earn money from this
investment.
Which Are the Drawbacks of a Green Roof?
Having a green roof has some negative sides, too.
1.
As mentioned above, you need to
invest a lot of money
to build a living roof. Most green roofs built today are constructed above commercial
buildings mainly offices.In Melbourne, for instance, there are only a few living roofs installed
and they are all worth millionsof dollars. One is nested atop the Victorian Desalination Plant
and the other at the local building of Origin Energy. As you can see both
establishments have invested a great deal into
developings u s t a i n a b l e e n v i r o n m e n t a n d s u p p o r t i n g t h e V i c t o r i a n G o v e r
n m e n t i n t h e i r c a u s e t o m a k e t h e metropolis an exemplary sustainable
development.
2.
Green roofs need to be
maintained regularly
.While a green roof could resemble the Gardens of Eden, it also requires cares.
Not only do
the plants need to be regarded with high attention from professional gardeners but there is
also theirrigation system that demands regular maintenance from professionals.
Then there are also thecommunity areas which ought to be cleaned. In Melbourne, the
outdoor cleaning is best left to procleaners
Melbourne(http://paulscleaningmelbourne.com.au/).
3.
Green roofs are really heavy and
increase the load of the building
. Naturally, you can't add a living roof to an old building. Its structure must be able to
support theweight of the entire ecoroof system. Therefore, you should hire professional
architects andlandscapers to execute the project.You can see that there are more pros than
cons, which explains why so many people are crazynowadays about green roofs. Now, it's
your turn to consider building one.