by A Sutton, D Black (BRE) and P Walker (University of Bath) (18-Oct-2011)
This Information Paper provides a broad view of the benefits and limitations of non-loadbearing hemp lime walls for those considering their use in construction projects.
Hemp lime is a low-carbon building material with good insulation properties and robustness. It is particularly suited to projects where the design calls for a rendered or rain-screened external finish, good insulation and minimal thermal bridges. It is most commonly used in conjunction with timber frames, but can act as a non-structural walling element for a variety of construction types, including lining masonry walls.
This is one in a series of five Information Papers and parallel case studies on low-impact building materials. The others cover straw bale, unfired clay masonry, cross-laminated timber and natural fibre insulation.
A4 6pp
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A Sutton, D Black (BRE) and P Walker (University of Bath)
18-Oct-2011
978-1-848068-225-2
A4 6pp
hemp, lime, low-impact building materials, IP14/11, IP 14/11, ip14/11, ip 14/11, AP289, AP 289, ap 289, ap289
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