EKO blocks are the building material of the construction industry. These are lightweight, energy-efficient and are an excellent thermal insulator. The blocks are extremely lightweight and it is also suitable for both internal and external construction. These blocks are ideal for all kinds of structures like schools, hospitals, offices and departments. These are also known to be environment-friendly as the buildings do not require any kind of plastering.
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EKO was developed by a Swedish architect in 1924. It is an alternate building material with good properties. It has thermal insulation with a solid structure that is easy to work with. These are manufactured by recycling fly ash which is a mixture of cement lime, water and an aerating agent.
One can use EKO blocks because of the following reasons.
EKO Blocks are manufactured by totally ecofriendly process which ensures very less carbon emission as compared to red bricks. Also, EKO Blocks being 1/3rd of weight of red bricks and 7 times the size of red bricks, the vehicle for transportation can carry 3 times of the load of EKO Blocks than red bricks. This ensures 1/3rd consumption of fuel as compared to red bricks. It ensures fuel saving as well as reduction in carbon emission.
It is very convenient and easy to use. Lifting, drilling, cutting, chiseling, are easy to do with conventional tools.
The construction works becomes fast if one uses EKO blocks. Along with the ease of working, it also has a good speed of construction.
EKO blocks are costlier than red bricks. You can save the joining motor material and plastering material and also reduce the overall wastage by 70%.
The lowest density reduces the dead load by 50% and saves steel and cement.
The EKO blocks use fly ash wastage from the thermal power. It does not require fertile clay.
The manufacturing of eco blocks is energy-efficient compared to the other material which helps to reduce the carbon emission.
EKO blocks are lightweight and save fuel for transportation by 66%.
There is no chance of efflorescence in the AAC block. It is seepage resistance and there is an absence of any salty material in the production of blocks.
EKO blocks are pest resistant because of humidity. There is no chance of any growth of mold, insect, or pest.
It is always safe to use light with building material during an earthquake. The EKO block reduces 60% of the total weight of the building. It is completely safe in an earthquake.
The EKO blocks do not allow any effect of outer heat or cold on the interior of the building. This saves the cost of AC by more than 30%. This is because of the superior thermal insulation property of the EKO blocks.
The EKO blocks do not allow any water seepage from the exterior to the interior of the wall. There is a complete absence of capillaries and low water absorptive material.
