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How well do rammed earth walls withstand fire?

April 26, 2017earth rammed walls withstand

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How well do rammed earth walls withstand fire?

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Depending on their thickness, rammed earth walls have an approximate four hour fire rating which is the highest needed in Australian building codes. This is also good news for your insurance premium. Rammed Earth does not burn or emit toxic chemicals as do most other building products.