Hemp lime is a composite construction material that can be used for walls, insulation of roofs and floors and as part of timber-framed buildings, providing very good thermal and acoustic performance, and offering a genuinely zero-carbon contribution to sustainable construction. Hemp masonry is breathable and is able to absorb and emit moisture, leading to much healthier buildings. Packed with practical information on materials, design and construction and fully illustrated with case studies and design details. It also explains how the use of hemp-based material can capture and store carbon dioxide in the fabric of buildings. 120 pages.
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