Tag: sustainable materials
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Sustainable Materials for Tiny Houses: What to Compare
There is no single most sustainable material for every tiny house. Options worth investigating include graded timber or light-gauge steel for framing; mineral wool, wood fibre, cellulose, sheep’s wool, cork or suitable rigid boards for insulation; and timber, profiled metal or fibre-cement for the exterior. The right choice depends on the exact product, the complete…
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Sustainable Materials for Tiny-House Construction: 7 Gates
Choosing sustainable materials for a tiny house is not a shopping-list exercise. The frame, sheathing, insulation, membranes, cavities, cladding, roof, windows, fixings and finishes have to work together. A product with an attractive environmental claim can still be the wrong choice if the complete design creates problems with structure, fire, moisture, ventilation, transport weight, durability,…
