Natural Building Blocks

With a range of natural building blocks from structural to non-structural (insulating) internal walling blocks and new build systems, we are confident that we have developed a perfect solution where building materials are to be scrutinised for their embodied energy, sustainability and performance. In developing a range that includes both structural and non-structural earth blocks, and complemented by our earth and lime mortars and renders, it is our aim to provide the materials and expertise to assist you in your natural building project.

Structural earth blocks

Our range of structural earth blocks create a natural and low embodied energy internal walling system. Strocks: structural blocks of earth and straw. Strocks can be used for internal load bearing walls on buildings up to 3 storeys. Strockettes are a smaller version of our Strocks and are equally as versatile in building projects. They are a particularly convenient size for the repair of earthen buildings and are especially useful for small isolated internal repairs. Compressed earth blocks (CEBs) are structural blocks of compressed clay rich earth. CEBs can be used for low cost, high mass internal walls. Lime stabilised compressed earth blocks (LCEBs) are structural blocks of compressed clay rich earth stabilised with lime.

Non-structural earth blocks

Our non-structural earth blocks are primarily used for the construction of internal walls and as the external wall insulation in timber framed buildings. Our non-structural earth blocks include: Hempcrete blocks made with hemp and lime which are essentially a three-in-one earth block; Hempclay blocks made from hemp and clay which can be used in conjunction with any type of timber frame where they provide the insulation and the backing for plasters; Light Earth blocks which are a medium density thermal and acoustic insulating block of clay and straw; Terratherm blocks made with clay and straw which are extremely low density. Terratherm blocks have similar insulating properties to sheep’s wool and are excellent as acoustic insulation between the studs of internal walls.