Due to recent floods and the effects of climate change, Australians are waking up to the importance of prioritising resilience when building their homes.
Extreme weather events such as floods can cause severe damage, leaving homeowners with costly repairs or worse – total destruction.
Sadly, we have to prepare for floods and storms to increase in their frequency. That’s why it’s important to understand how to plan for these events now to avoid potential disasters.
National housing strategies have already taken action. In light of the 2021-22 floods, they’ve promoted building strong and resilient homes.
Eco Block have also taken charge and we’re at the forefront of resilient building.
In this article, we explain the benefits of a resilient design and how Eco Block can help you can weather-proof your home.
What is a resilient home?
Resilient building focuses on designing and constructing homes that are built to withstand flooding and minimise damage. This is achieved by using materials that are resistant to water damage.
Failing to adequately prepare and implement of resilient building measures can have catastrophic consequences.
4 benefits of building resilient homes
The main benefits of building a resilient home are significant, with time, money and safety being the most notable.
Some other benefits are:
- Building a resilient home considerably lowers your insurance.
- Helps protect your family and possessions.
- Makes life easier following an emergency and reduces the cost of repairs and major structural damage.
- Reduces waste when a flood hits – the amount of waste in landfill is a big issue that’s often overlooked.
How do I build a strong home with Eco Block?
Whether you’re a homeowner, builder or architect, Eco Block Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are an excellent choice and suitable for you.
Our ICF wall system has proven to be one of the strongest and most versatile systems globally.
Eco Block’s ICF has a solid core of concrete, which helps buildings maintain structure during times of flooding while also acting as an insulation layer for your home or office building.
This means that you can reap the benefits of:
- superior protection from weather and water damage,
- more efficient energy consumption,
- maintaining temperatures at comfortable levels inside your space, and best of all, ICF walls resist moisture accumulation because they are permeable and stop condensation.
Here are some photos of a home that was flooded downstairs.
Thankfully, the walls were built from Eco Block ICF walls, so the external walls required no repair as the water did not affect the render.
Resilient building with Eco Block
ICF walls from Eco Block are the best solution when it comes to building a resilient home.
By offering superior safety benefits our ICF can save time, money, and stress if disaster strikes.
Knowing your home is protected in extreme weather conditions is invaluable. Invest in the peace of mind, with Eco Block ICF.
If you want a resilient home, call Eco Block today to discuss your options.
Eco Block Pty Ltd is the number one provider of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) in Australia Working closer with homeowners, builders and architects we aspire to deliver the best living environment for you and your family, or employees.
Whether you are building a home, designing architecture or constructing a commercial building, our knowledgeable Eco Block team will be there to help and guide you throughout the process. Plus, we have product specs and design and building manuals available because we want to ensure you use the ICF building blocks correctly and get the best out of them.
Ready to discuss your next construction project with Eco Block? Call 1800 669 696 or send us an enquiry here.
