What are rice blocks?
Rice blocks are an innovative and eco-friendly alternative to traditional building materials. They are made from rice husk and a cement-and-water-based binder, forming a lightweight, breathable building material with high insulating power.
How are rice blocks made?
The production process is simple, natural, and efficient:
- Rice husk: a by-product of rice cultivation, supplied in big bags or compact blocks.
- Mixing the ingredients: cement and water are mixed until a homogeneous texture is obtained.
- Molding and curing: the blocks dry naturally; during this process, the cement sets and hardens through hydration, as it reacts with the water in the mix.
Where can rice blocks be used?
These blocks are ideal for:
- Insulation of walls, roofs and floors.
- Eco-friendly rehabilitation of old buildings.
- Sustainable housing and passive construction projects.
To be continued with other natural by-product blocks.
