Natural materials explored

Natural building materials are widely used in construction already, and while some, like timber, are commonplace for self-builders and the housebuilding industry alike, other construction methods and natural materials in building are more niche — the preserve (at present, anyway) of those looking to create an eco house with holistic green credentials.

However, as interest in building a healthy, greener home grows, so do the reasons to look at natural materials.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

There are many reasons for using natural building materials in your self-build or extension scheme. To name but a few:

● Natural building materials on the whole have less embodied carbon and less embodied energy used