HPH391: Earth floors – with Jeffrey Hart

About this episode

Jeffrey Hart discusses the components, installation process, and benefits of natural earth floors for eco homes.

Jeffrey Hart from the Earthen Floor Company gives us the lowdown on natural earth floors, explaining what the components are, how they are mixed and the process of installing them. He also outlines the benefits and limitations, and highlights what makes them a great choice for an eco home. Check out the show notes for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Ben Adam-Smith

Guest: Jeffrey Hart

Topics covered

• earth floors
• eco homes
• installation process
• natural materials
• sustainability

Keywords

• earth floors
• natural materials
• eco homes
• installation
• sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Earthen Floor Company

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