FAQ's A#15 | lava-works

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11. How long does it take to build a new home out of Lava material?

13. Is Lava capable of multi-story heights?

14. What makes Lava a better choice than frame?

15. What makes Lava a better choice than concrete masonry units (CMU)?

LAVA outperforms CMU in the majority of metrics: Strength, integrity, operating costs, maintenance, creativity, long range value etc. CMU is competitive with LAVA for structural durability, initial price and multi-project volumes. LAVA will never develop stagger-cracks as can masonry. CMU doesn't include the other LAVA qualities such as insulation, fire resistance, stone aesthetic, sound absorption etc.

16. What is Lava's biggest down-side?

17. What is the texture of the finished walls?

18. Does Lava work for any climate?

19. Is Lava accepted by the building code community?

20. Can Lava replace regular concrete in all instances?