https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:53:54 +0000 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb paulcoyote@gmail.com (EcoSur: Concrete Roof Tiles, puzolanic cement, earth houses, ecomaterials) https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/36-experience-and-engagement https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/36-experience-and-engagement 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.

]]> paulcoyote@gmail.com (Administrator) MicroConcrete Roof tiles Tue, 28 Sep 2004 15:16:56 +0000 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/37-how-good-are-micro-concrete-roofing-tiles https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/37-how-good-are-micro-concrete-roofing-tiles 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.

]]> paulcoyote@gmail.com (Administrator) MicroConcrete Roof tiles Tue, 28 Sep 2004 15:25:26 +0000 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/38-how-to-produce-mcr https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/38-how-to-produce-mcr It looks easy – and it is! With the right equipment and the right know how, just about anybody can produce good tiles, IF they stick to the rules and work carefully!

]]> paulcoyote@gmail.com (Administrator) MicroConcrete Roof tiles Tue, 28 Sep 2004 15:27:39 +0000 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/32-microconcrete-roofing-tiles https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/32-microconcrete-roofing-tiles 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.

]]> paulcoyote@gmail.com (Administrator) MicroConcrete Roof tiles Mon, 27 Sep 2004 20:00:18 +0000 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/products/moulds-for-mcr-tiles https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/products/moulds-for-mcr-tiles 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.

]]> paulcoyote@gmail.com (Administrator) MicroConcrete Roof tiles Mon, 27 Sep 2004 21:34:30 +0000 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/34-the-challenge-affordable-roofing https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/34-the-challenge-affordable-roofing 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.

]]> paulcoyote@gmail.com (Administrator) MicroConcrete Roof tiles Mon, 27 Sep 2004 21:37:53 +0000 https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/35-beyond-projects-opportunities-for-small-businesses https://www.ecosur.org/english/index.php/ecomaterials/microconcrete-roof-tiles/35-beyond-projects-opportunities-for-small-businesses 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.

]]> paulcoyote@gmail.com (Administrator) MicroConcrete Roof tiles Mon, 27 Sep 2004 21:41:32 +0000