{"id":3084,"date":"2023-03-16T23:46:13","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T23:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eco-block.com.au\/eco\/?p=3084"},"modified":"2023-08-18T09:46:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T23:46:42","slug":"resilient-building-with-eco-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eco-block.com.au\/eco\/blog\/resilient-building-with-eco-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Resilient Building with Eco Block"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Due to recent floods and the effects of climate change, Australians are waking up to the importance of prioritising resilience when building their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extreme weather events such as floods can cause severe damage, leaving homeowners with costly repairs or worse \u2013 total destruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sadly, we have to prepare for floods and storms to increase in their frequency.  That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to understand how to plan for these events now to avoid potential disasters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

National housing strategies have already taken action. In light of the 2021-22 floods, they\u2019ve promoted building strong and resilient homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eco Block have also taken charge and we\u2019re at the forefront of resilient building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we explain the benefits of a resilient design and how Eco Block can help you can weather-proof your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a resilient home? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Failing to adequately prepare and implement of resilient building measures can have catastrophic consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4 benefits of building resilient homes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main benefits of building a resilient home are significant, with time, money<\/a> and safety being the most notable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some other benefits are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Building a resilient home considerably lowers your insurance.<\/li>
  2. Helps protect your family and possessions.<\/li>
  3. Makes life easier following an emergency and reduces the cost of repairs and major structural damage.<\/li>
  4. Reduces waste when a flood hits – the amount of waste in landfill is a big issue that\u2019s often overlooked.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    How do I build a strong home with Eco Block? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Whether you\u2019re a homeowner<\/a>, builder<\/a> or architect<\/a>, Eco Block Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs<\/a>) are an excellent choice and suitable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our ICF<\/a> wall system has proven to be one of the strongest and most versatile systems globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Eco Block\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This means that you can reap the benefits of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n