Terralite, a thermally insulating, freeze- and thaw-resistant, ready-mixed product from Terra Bona Materials, is 20% lighter than conventional concrete, according to the manufacturer, reducing fuel consumption during transportation and making it easier to place. Tiny aerated proprietary aggregate is pre-blended with cement to produce the mixture’s lightness. terrabonamaterials.com
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Lindsey M. Roberts
Lindsey M. Roberts is a freelance writer outside of Seattle, specializing in interiors and design, and a former assistant managing editor at ARCHITECT. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Gray, Preservation, and The Washington Post, for which she writes a monthly column about products for the home.
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