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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

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.

Why better insulation?
Because Smarter Building Systems has a foam additive that can be mixed into the concrete to offer tremendous “R-value”, which really is a thermal insulation value. Added bonus, thermal insulation goes hand in hand with sound attenuation.

So by making panels with this concrete mix, and using our reinforcements, homes can be made of panels that are easily connected, therefore easier to ship, safer, and better insulated. Plus a larger interior footprint.

The price should be way less than stick frames, they can be stamped to look like wood, brick, whatever desired. Wood can of course still be used inside but many objects inside also can be made this way. Countertops, steps, tubs etc. all kinds of products can be made from lightweight strong cements that will last and not burn.

joel sanders architect
Concrete Pool House, NY
Joel Sanders Architect
Building homes of any size with concrete is not a new concept, popular in Europe it is making its way to America.

Link to Bob Vila’s website with a few “Large” homes built with concrete along with this pool house in NY.

Filed Under: Basalt in Concrete, Building Products, Ceramic Cement

Comments

  1. Michael Morningstar says

    January 8, 2017 at 10:04 am

    This idea sounds very interesting. I plan to build Compressed stabilized earth block in Belize.. A guy from Canada mentioned basalt rebar instead of steel. Not sure if is available there. Much of the rebar and concrete in Belize is very poorly done and does not last. Would like to discuss further. thanks

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    • Basalt Guru says

      January 9, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      You will find the basalt rebar will last many decades longer than steel. Lighter and easier to work with as well. Call anytime

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    • Basalt Guru says

      February 12, 2017 at 10:02 am

      Call anytime thanks for the interest.

      Reply
    • edward navickis says

      July 4, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      I would very much like to talk with you about Belize…I am planing to set up a business building Monolithic eco shells using basalt rebar…I may be doing this in Thailand…however there are some legal and language problems…I have thought of Belize in the past but have never even visited …please contact me as I am very interested in this part of the world…I am a A-contractor…roads, bridges, grading, commercial small scale hydro electric ….Wolfgang Navickis, California, Usa

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      • edward navickis says

        July 4, 2017 at 5:07 pm

        I would very much like to talk with you about Belize…I am planing to set up a business building Monolithic eco shells using basalt rebar…I may be doing this in Thailand…however there are some legal and language problems…I have thought of Belize in the past but have never even visited …please contact me as I am very interested in this part of the world…I am a A-contractor…roads, bridges, grading, commercial small scale hydro electric ….Wolfgang Navickis, California, Usa

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        • Basalt Guru says

          July 5, 2017 at 7:40 am

          Hi. The Eco-shells now use mostly just the rope twine. Larger ones yes will use the basalt rebars as well. As we have 100 meter coils it makes construction very easy. Zip tie the rebars into your cage. Cover with our mesh and rope twine and spray concrete with the basalt chopped fibers in the cement mix. Smooth cement by hand. A good waterproofing crystallizing superplasticizer added into the cement will help keep it dry. Get in touch. Nick

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      • Basalt Guru says

        January 2, 2018 at 2:52 pm

        Call me anytime 401-481-8422

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  2. Alichson says

    February 16, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    Hi Nick,

    Could you please write an article about creep & creep failure of basalt fiber, especially basalt-fiber rebars? Some sources say that creep-rupture reduction factor of basalt fiber is only 0.2 vs the that of steel 0.8. The usable strength of basalt fiber is lower than that of steel. Do the creep-rupture reduction factors have an impact on concrete reinforcement?
    Thanks in advance

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  3. Rainer Vorwerk says

    June 4, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    I will follow a similar idea but based on geodesic structures. There is nothing wrong with decentralizing single rooms. Cheaper, stronger and open more options also for the outdoor space.
    Living in the hurricane curve since 2004. I want a save room building for hurricane cat. 5 events for conception testing.
    The known dome home builder making it difficult and therewith too expensive for our little country.
    The basalt mesh will strenghten the inner aircrete panels better than other common materials for this task. But more important it protect the outer concrete protection skin.
    Unfortunatly I have to stick with rebar structur because I need to weld my hubs into the cage.
    Havn’t seen info about bending (90^) basalt rebar nor joining to metal other than zip tie/ tie wire. That does not work for my task.
    Open for suggestions,

    Rainer

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