Creating a comfortable home with plaster | Natural materials that protect health and beauty

Because a home is a place where you will live for a long time, comfort and a sense of security are extremely important. Especially for a vacation home in a place rich in nature like Karuizawa, choosing materials that will allow you to live comfortably throughout the four seasons is essential. In this regard, we would like to draw your attention to plaster, a natural material that has been used in Japanese architecture since ancient times. It is a material that is both healthy and environmentally friendly, and is also highly functional, so it is now being reevaluated.

Plaster walls also help prevent sick house syndrome

At it's House, plaster walls are used as standard for the interior. By using plaster as a finish, we do not use any adhesives containing formaldehyde, which can cause sick building syndrome. This is a safe wall material that takes into consideration the health of families who will continue to live in the house for decades.

Breathable walls and plaster finishes make for a comfortable stay.

Plaster is a natural material that excels in deodorizing, humidity control, and light shining properties, keeping indoor air clean. Unipral plaster in particular is highly alkaline, which helps prevent the growth of mold and bacteria. It also has a high light reflectivity, which helps brighten the room. Another attractive feature is that you can enjoy the beautiful shadows that change with the amount of sunlight. It also has the ability to block infrared rays, which helps soften the strong summer sunlight and is expected to have an energy-saving effect.

Beautiful exterior walls that age beautifully

Plaster is also used on the exterior walls. The plaster finish, which allows you to enjoy the aging beauty that only natural materials can provide, is an original design that is resistant to dirt and cracks. Plaster is highly hydrophilic, and has a "self-cleaning effect" that washes away dirt with rain. The strong alkalinity of lime also prevents the growth of mold and moss. Furthermore, by blending in a special resin, it is more resistant to cracking and deterioration over time than regular plaster, maintaining a beautiful appearance for a long time.

Plaster is an excellent natural material that is not only beautiful to look at, but is also healthy, comfortable, and durable.

At it's House, plaster is used for both the interior and exterior, creating a high-quality, comfortable villa space suited to the Karuizawa climate.

We will continue to provide tips on "building a home where you can live comfortably for a long time" on our blog, so please look forward to it.