Building Materials #
Innovative new materials are changing the way homes can be built.
Topics:
- Apex Block
- Future Building Materials
- Gablok Insulated Blocks
- Hemp
- SYSTEM 3E
- Waste Plastic
APEX Block™ is a revolutionary energy saving building product that provides protection against flood, fire, high winds, earthquakes and infestation. Unlike other Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), APEX Block™ fits together in a Keystone Interlocking System™ and eliminates the time and cost of expensive bracing and connection methods. By simplifying the construction process, one is able to Build Smart, Build Faster and Build Greener. APEX Block™ can be utilized in consumer DIY projects, rehabilitation construction, residential construction and commercial construction.
Innovation is driving the development of new building materials. Here's a look at promising technologies that could become available in the future.
Placeholder description of Gablok blocks.
Hemp is an excellent insulating material for home building. When mixed with cement, it hardens to become fire, insect, and sound-resistant, while providing excellent thermal insulation.
Using SYSTEM 3E blocks made from perlite, a house can be erected in 1 working day.
Waste plastic can be recycled into building materials, ranging from bricks to beams to pavers.