Replies to post #46 on EarthBlock Technologies Inc.(fka EBLC)

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Scooter, does that applied to no brick on top of wood? I double check the photo, the brick is only on the side and bottom, not on top. Maybe that one way to get around with national building code. I am pretty sure EBLC know all about national building code, otherwise, they wouldn't be building this house, or we are all ask for big-time fix--EBLC wouldn't want that.

Homie, next time you see them, ask them about Scooter's concern, and see what their response are.

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Housing Code is already taken care of, check it out.

http://www.eblk.com/newspdf/texasjul2006.pdf

Building Inspector David Wayland said oversight of the project has required a bit of a learning curve for the city's staff, but so
far there have been no major obstacles or concerns. Wayland said there is a section of the local building code that governs
construction of adobe homes, which has been applied to the EarthBlock homes and building codes from New Mexico that
specifically address compressed earth construction also have been used for guidance throughout the inspection process.
Wayland said the city had a local agency test the blocks to ensure they are able to withstand at least 300 pounds-per-squareinch
of pressure. The masonry met and exceeded the minimum requirements, Wayland said, and according to Ellis the
resilience of the blocks will lead to a greater life-expectancy than that of conventional homes.
"If you look at a traditional stick-built house it probably has a life expectancy of 25 to 30 years," Ellis said. "Earth houses,
constructed properly, have at least a 75 to 100 year life-span. That means maintenance costs are very, very low."
According to Ellis, the shortage of work force housing in Midland is part of the reason this city was selected as one of the first
locations to showcase the company's home designs. Ellis said he has spoken with people in the construction and real estate
industry and most of them have indicated there are very few, if any, new properties being constructed in the $85,000 to
$115,000 range.