Innovative construction materials
that are both eco – friendly & resilient
When it comes to new home
construction, it is much simpler to adopt new techniques when you are building
from scratch, therefore the new - home market tends to have more than its fair
share of inventive products to offer.
Before any of these new products
come to the market however, they are first tested by Home Innovation Research
Labs which is a company that works with manufacturers to test building products
and appliances. At the request of the
manufacturer the lab will do such things as open and shut a door 10,000 times
or test how new framing techniques will withstand high winds. “The goal is to remove barriers to innovation
in the housing industry,” said by Michelle Desiderio VP of innovation services
at Home Innovation Research Labs.
Environmentally friendly
construction is also at the forefront of this change in how new – construction
is shaping, for example we are seeing more use of natural materials such as
stone and cork. Another example of this
growing trend is the use of mineral wool for insulation. This material is replacing the traditional
spray foam insulation system that contains some fairly nasty chemicals.” Another added bonus is that this natural
alternative is both flame – retardant and difficult for insects to
penetrate.
Innovators in new construction
are also looking for ways to protect home owners from catastrophic events. “Many places in the country have experienced
once natural disaster after another.”
