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Tiny homes built with concrete and basalt reinforcement are the way to go!

September 21, 2016 by Basalt Guru 9 Comments

Concrete pool house, joel sanders architect

I have the idea that concrete tiny homes can be a FAR superior option to wood stick frames currently being built. Today's new concretes are much thinner and lighter and stronger than those of old. Add reinforcement with basalt rebars, basalt meshes, basalt twine and basalt chopped fibers and the results will be very fire retardant, weigh less and have better insulation. … [Read more...]

Faswall® the perfect compliment to basalt

July 13, 2015 by Basalt Guru 2 Comments

Faswall insulated wood chip-cement forms

Every couple of years I come upon a building product that is really eye catching, very interesting, and sensible. Faswall® is a green building system using "insulated wood chip-cement forms" that are exceptionally healthy and durable, offering excellent thermal properties. Faswall is a perfect complement to our basalt rebars, mesh and reinforcements and our cork stuccos and … [Read more...]

Start with a great basalt rebar foundation

February 4, 2015 by Basalt Guru 2 Comments

building with basalt rebar

Being built right now in Oregon is a 5,000+ square foot home and what have they chosen as the rebar reinforcement of choice? Volcanic rock basalt rebar! Smart builders -- these guys use local pumice aggregates that make for a safe and yet insulating concrete. Modern technologies that harken back to products used by the Romans whose concrete as we know has stood the test of … [Read more...]

Basalt Reinforcements in 2015

December 26, 2014 by Basalt Guru Leave a Comment

Here we go! This promises to be the banner year for basalt reinforcement products we have been working towards as more interest and more studies about basalt come in regularly. The results of much testing have proven the superior properties of basalt fibers for those niche applications that need performance, durability and longevity. We had great results using basalt fiber … [Read more...]

Solid Foundations with Basalt Rebar

September 28, 2014 by Basalt Guru Leave a Comment

basalt rebar in building foundations

Len Meserve in Bend Oregon made the sound decision to use basalt rebars in their new foundations project. An extensive job, Len reports they are delighted with the ease of use, assembly, cutting and installation of the basalt rebars. They also have pumice mixed into the concrete for a strong yet insulating mix. Here are some onlookers … [Read more...]

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Working with concrete and steel for over 25 years has given me an innate understanding of the properties and use of these materials. From rebuilding old homes in New England to hospitals in Alaska, union work on the pipeline, and commercial jobs from Hawaii to Arizona and Florida, I have seen a great deal!

My motivation when seeing people lose their homes to fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, etc. is the knowledge that by building correctly many of these homes, and lives can be spared. New standards are in place such as installing better windows or hurricane ties. However to me these are just band-aids on the greater problem of building correctly in the first place. Homes can be built today with designs and new reinforcements that can withstand the elements.

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