The impact of the eco-house on health

The fashion for environmentally friendly housing is increasing - more and more people want to have their own home and, if possible, surround themselves with natural materials. This is largely due to the desire to be closer to nature and reduce the harmful effects of chemicals on your health.

To build such an environmentally friendly house, you need to use natural materials, one of the best representatives of which is an adobe block.

What is an adobe block

Clay blocks are special building blocks consisting of clay (for the most part) with some special additives (this can be cement, straw, etc. - there are several options). The main component of an adobe block is clay, a natural building material, the main qualities of which are environmental friendliness, plasticity, excellent thermal conductivity and sound insulation. Clay block construction is gaining in popularity. Clay blocks can differ from each other in composition, size and density - you can choose an option for any task.

Everything new is well forgotten old: the same applies to adobe blocks. Previously, they were used very widely, and then they were gradually replaced by artificial materials. Now the fashion for naturalness contributes to the return to adobe blocks.

Pros and cons of clay construction

The advantages of using clay in the construction of houses can be called:

• low price and availability of material;
• high thermal conductivity - in winter you can spend less resources for heating;
• good sound insulation;
• quick and easy construction of a house;
• the ability to build houses of various shapes - no binding to right angles;
• high fire safety.

But despite all the pluses, it must be said about the minuses. Walls made of clay blocks should be well plastered, it is optimal to use whitewash from decorative finishes, but paint and wallpaper will not stick to the clay. But this problem can be solved by sheathing the walls with plasterboard.

How does a clay house affect health?

The influence of adobe blocks on human health is extremely favorable. Clay is remarkably air permeable, it is hygroscopic, so it absorbs wagu faster than other material. Clay regulates the humidity of the house in the range of 40-60%, this prevents the appearance of pathogenic microorganisms in the air, and also allows you to control the reproduction of dust mites.

Clay minimizes the effect of electromagnetic radiation on humans. When using household appliances, radiation accumulates in the air, and clay ions neutralize it. Large doses of electromagnetic radiation can provoke oncology, impotence, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, and increase the tendency to depression and suicide.

In 1999, tests were carried out, which showed that clay has powerful radiation protection, since it has many cell walls.

So, a house made of adobe blocks has the following positive impact on human health:

• reduces the level of chemical exposure;
• filters polluted air;
• eliminates allergens, so allergy sufferers can safely live in the house;
• promotes the absorption of electrostatic charges, thereby limiting the amount of dust in the house;
• supports due to the properties of clay to absorb moisture, comfortable humidity for living.

The future belongs to environmentally friendly houses, they are favorable for life, practical, economical. Most importantly, they do not pollute the environment and have a beneficial effect on human health.