Community Safety and Resiliency

Fire Resistant

Can withstand flames for 4+ hours without igniting.

Has a flame spread rating of 0.

Hurricane Resistant

Can withstand 240+ mph winds (category 5 hurricane winds start at 155mph).  

Earthquake Resistant

Offers adequate strength, rigidity and ductility to withstand seismic events.

Can be engineered up to seismic 8.0.

Termite Resistant

Without a food source for termites or boring insects or rodents, the blocks are insect proof. Rodents won’t nest in it.

Mold Resistant

The blocks are vapor permeable and do not support the growth of mold.