Omni Block is a sustainable, insulated “stand-alone” structural wall system that is energy efficient and easy-to-install. The block is a patented insulated cementitious masonry unit combining the benefits of indigenous aggregates and Expanded Polystyrene. It does not require furring strips, additional insulation, or sheet rock to complete the wall, even though numerous finishes may be added for aesthetic purposes. Continue reading
The Scandinavian manufacturer Cembrit has combined their Urban Nature fibercement panels with the System5 design approach developed by Cladding Corp to create the Cem5 product. Fibercement is uniquely suited for a variety of exterior applications and has been embraced as the ideal product for modern rainscreen design. The Cem5 product is a rainscreen solution engineered per project specification that incorporates the Five Principles of Rainscreen Cladding Design and offers fibercement in a diverse range of colors and format sizes. Continue reading
VECTR Wall Panel is a new ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) facade material from Taktl LLC with unlimited potential for architects and designers. The Vectr Panels are an excellent alternative, and in most cases a superior product, to GFRC, traditional pre-cast concrete, high-pressure laminate, terra cotta and stone. Continue reading
The Eter-Color sheets from American Fiber Cement are manufactured with autoclaved fiber cement and is fully compressed. The sheets are strong and rigid, have a smooth surface and the natural pure color is full bodied. Continue reading
Designed by two engineering students in England, Concrete Cloth is a flexible, cement impregnated fabric that when hydrated hardens forming a thin, durable, water proof and fire proof material. It is supplied in 1m wide rolls, 200 sq m long and is available in 3 standard thicknesses. Continue reading
Fibre cement Profiled Sheeting from Marley Eternit covers a wide variety of sectors from commercial and residential to agricultural. Buildings located near coastal locations pose a number of special challenges as faced by Sens Architects when they were commissioned to renovate a 1940’s bungalow on the Hampshire coast. Continue reading
Meld has developed, Xposed, a new Eco-composite that is a unique blend of cement, natural minerals and post-industrial recycled materials. The material has a rawness and silky texture that redefines the naturalness, simplicity and beauty not commonly found in other materials. Continue reading
Eco-Cem is a fiber cement panel and tile product composed of 80% cement and 20% cellulose fibers. Some of the best features of this material is that it is non-combustible, does not rot or rust and is humidity resistant, impact resistant and termite and insect infestation resistant. Continue reading
With the Presto FilterPave system a colorful, low-environmental-impact pavement can be created to complement the landscape or building design. The product is a very attractive hard-surfaced pavement made from 100% post-consumer recycled glass bonded with an elastomeric binder that has been designed for light-to-heavy pedestrian or vehicular traffic loads. Continue reading
The Concrete Apothecary is dedicated to providing concrete craftsmen with the best GFRC ingredients, sales tools, sink molds, and training resources. The moulds are made of a high-strength, durable and resilient plastic, can be used over again many times and is fully recyclable at the end of it’s life cycle. Continue reading