Our Services
Welcome to Rammed Earth Construction! Where we build high quality, durable, and magnificent rammed earth structures. Let your imagination run wild with your own designs. With rammed earth, you can make everything from flower beds to homes.
Fencing
Mailbox posts
Retaining walls
Signs
Sheds
Landscaping
Any short structure up to 10’
What is rammed earth?
Rammed earth is a construction technique that involves ramming a damp mixture of soil into framework to create a solid wall.
Why rammed earth?
No rebar needed?
Why rebar isn't always needed
Compressive strength: Rammed earth's compressive strength and cohesive nature help prevent cracks and fractures.
Interlocking particles: The particles in rammed earth interlock to provide stability.
Construction methods: Rammed earth's strength comes from its compacted composition and proper construction methods.
Durable: Rammed earth walls are strong, sturdy, and long lasting
Thermal mass: Rammed earth has high thermal mass, which helps regulate temperature
Environmentally friendly: Rammed earth is a natural, green building material
Low maintenance: Rammed earth walls are low maintenance and don't require much painting (not needed) or plastering
What is the life expectancy of a rammed earth house?
A Rammed earth house can easily sustain its integrity for 1000+ years! Primary factors affecting the longevity of any project are design and site characteristics.
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Homes
Rammed earth is an ideal building material in homes due to it’s excellent thermal mass and strength.
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Fencing
Try rammed earth as a fencing option. It’s unique beauty will stun the neighbors.
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Signs and Amenities Projects
Get the attention of your customers with a custom rammed sign, mailbox, or anything you can imagine.
Base Color
No coloring added or special arrangement of materials to create a specific look.
Costs:
Pricing could depend on different complexities of the job.
$45 SF Base Color
$75 SF Custom Color (prices could depend on materials)
$265 SF Home Walls Base Color
$295 SF Custom Color
$190 SF Amenities Projects Base Color
$220 SF Amenities Projects Custom Color (prices could depend on materials)
Amenities Projects
Custom
Coloring added and special arrangement of materials to create a specific look.
Make it happen
At Rammed Earth Construction we strive to provide the highest quality product on the market. We are happy to customize any project to your exact specifications. You will be thrilled you chose us for the job. Servicing the west coast from Seattle to San Diego.