Among the basic needs of humanity - food, clothing and shelter - our work embraces shelter. EcoSouth addresses the great housing deficit in southern countries. https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles 2026-06-19T11:53:53+00:00 EcoSur: Concrete Roof Tiles, puzolanic cement, earth houses, ecomaterials paulcoyote@gmail.com Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2004-09-28T15:16:56+00:00 2004-09-28T15:16:56+00:00 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/36-experience-and-engagement Administrator paulcoyote@gmail.com

<P><!--StartFragment -->EcoSouth draws upon almost two decades of experience with MCR, and its pool of international consultants not only have provided technological assistance and courses, but also have been involved in scientific investigation and in developing excellent tile-making equipment.</P>

<P><!--StartFragment -->EcoSouth draws upon almost two decades of experience with MCR, and its pool of international consultants not only have provided technological assistance and courses, but also have been involved in scientific investigation and in developing excellent tile-making equipment.</P> 2004-09-28T15:25:26+00:00 2004-09-28T15:25:26+00:00 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/37-how-good-are-micro-concrete-roofing-tiles Administrator paulcoyote@gmail.com

<P><!--StartFragment -->We have tested MCR tiles against most leading standards for concrete tiles: ASTM (US), British Standards, South African, Russian (former Soviet standards), and even tested them for freezing resistance according to DIN (Germany). They pass all of the generic requisites like impermeability, bending strength, etc. </P>

<P><!--StartFragment -->We have tested MCR tiles against most leading standards for concrete tiles: ASTM (US), British Standards, South African, Russian (former Soviet standards), and even tested them for freezing resistance according to DIN (Germany). They pass all of the generic requisites like impermeability, bending strength, etc. </P> 2004-09-28T15:27:39+00:00 2004-09-28T15:27:39+00:00 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/38-how-to-produce-mcr Administrator paulcoyote@gmail.com

<P><!--StartFragment -->It looks easy – and it is! With the right equipment and the right know how, just about anybody can produce good tiles, <STRONG>IF</STRONG> they stick to the rules and work carefully!</P>

<P><!--StartFragment -->It looks easy – and it is! With the right equipment and the right know how, just about anybody can produce good tiles, <STRONG>IF</STRONG> they stick to the rules and work carefully!</P> 2004-09-27T20:00:18+00:00 2004-09-27T20:00:18+00:00 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/32-microconcrete-roofing-tiles Administrator paulcoyote@gmail.com

<P>Early in our work we became aware of two basic problems in developing countries, the tremendous deforestation and the high incidence of imported construction materials. Thus, we began to seek solutions for roofs that would use less wood, as well as substitute imports.</P>

<P>Early in our work we became aware of two basic problems in developing countries, the tremendous deforestation and the high incidence of imported construction materials. Thus, we began to seek solutions for roofs that would use less wood, as well as substitute imports.</P> 2004-09-27T21:34:30+00:00 2004-09-27T21:34:30+00:00 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/products/moulds-for-mcr-tiles Administrator paulcoyote@gmail.com

<P>Production of good quality equipment implies very high tooling costs, and production of lesser quality equipment is likely to result in many unsatisfied customers and tiles that do not live up to standard.</P>

<P>Production of good quality equipment implies very high tooling costs, and production of lesser quality equipment is likely to result in many unsatisfied customers and tiles that do not live up to standard.</P> 2004-09-27T21:37:53+00:00 2004-09-27T21:37:53+00:00 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/34-the-challenge-affordable-roofing Administrator paulcoyote@gmail.com

<P>The housing deficit in the southern hemisphere is a chronic situation, and is on the increase. Over 60% of the dwellings are built within the informal sector. Roofing is the most expensive part of a simple house.</P>

<P>The housing deficit in the southern hemisphere is a chronic situation, and is on the increase. Over 60% of the dwellings are built within the informal sector. Roofing is the most expensive part of a simple house.</P> 2004-09-27T21:41:32+00:00 2004-09-27T21:41:32+00:00 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/35-beyond-projects-opportunities-for-small-businesses Administrator paulcoyote@gmail.com

<P>While much of the impulse for the development and dissemination of MCR has come from the NGO sector, the technology is sustainable far beyond any initial project funding.</P>

<P>While much of the impulse for the development and dissemination of MCR has come from the NGO sector, the technology is sustainable far beyond any initial project funding.</P>