Reed thatching board (modernised)
Compressed Phragmites australis reed bound into rigid panels for roofing and wall cladding. Traditional NL veen construction technique modernised for contemporary use.
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Carbon properties
Biogenic carbon factor
-1.4 kgCO2/kg
Net biogenic carbon per kg of material. Negative = stored. Independent of process emissions.
In-use durability
50 yr
CRCF Carbon Storage Product (≥35 yr)
Eligible
Sink bucket: carbon storage product
Physical and structural
Thermal conductivity
0.055 W/m·K
Density
190 kg/m³
Fire rating (Euroclass)
E
Structural
Non-structural
Compliance and market
NTA 8230 biobased calc
Compliant
Dutch standard for biobased-share calculation; recognised by partner curators across the EU as the canonical method.
Certifications
- Local NL standards
Sources
- AMooi Nederland programma (2023). Handreiking Biobased (ver)bouwen — Section on reed (Phragmites australis) construction materials including roofing thatch and modern reed boards. Reed cultivation in NL veen landscape.