Bob and Susan
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SORRY plastic is NOT earth friendly
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Bob and Susan
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now i wonder...how sound proff is it...can i use it to sound proof my generator??
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Bob and Susan
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so if my generator has 50db
what does it reduce it to?
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This has long been a good type of system. So long as rebar and concrete mixture strength are right, it's a cool system, or a warm one.  Really neat that they can be hauled within Baja. IF ECO can keep the price down.
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Bob and Susan
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i've noticed that they are flexing and the stucco is poppin off in places...
this just doesnt happen with stick houses in california
you know...earthquakes...wind...hurricanes
is there a fix for that???
the insulation is incredible though WOW
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Bob, I've heard about that sort of problem happening with the styrofoam form systems, is that what you're thinking of? These composit blocks look
different than the "traditional" foam/concrete infill systems.
Eco, I assume you set these just like regular concrete block, with mortar and then fill the cells with concrete to lock in the re-bar?
Cost per block in pallet loads, and number of block per pallet?
Thank you! Neat looking product!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by eco
It costs about 10% more to build with EF Block as compared to CMU construction. A savings once you consider the long term operating and maintenance
cost of the building. |
Is that 10% for the total construction cost, or the wall block portion?
Thanks.
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Thank you. I will be in touch as a potential project get's a bit closer.
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Bob and Susan
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nope ...thats the stuff...stucco can come off and crack
it does insulate very well
and cuts with a butter knife
and LIGHT
if you need insulation...then it would be worth it but
if you dont 10 percent is 10 percent
you claimed sound reduction...so what is it?
i still would stick with what the local contractors know
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