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Record Nr.

UNINA9910465320403321

Autore

Magwood Chris

Titolo

Essential hempcrete contruction : the complete step-by-step guide / / Chris Magwood ; cover design by Diane McIntosh

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Gabriola Island, British Columbia : , : New Society Publishers, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

1-55092-613-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (122 pages) : color illustrations, tables, photographs

Collana

Sustainable Building Essentials

Disciplina

338.17353

Soggetti

Hemp

Concrete

Plant fibers as building materials

Aggregates (Building materials)

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Rationale -- Chapter 3: Appropriate Use -- Chapter 4: Building Science Notes -- Chapter 5: Material Specifications -- Chapter 6: Design Options for Hempcrete -- Chapter 7: Design Notes for Hempcrete -- Chapter 8: Hempcrete Mixes -- Chapter 9: Construction Procedure -- Chapter 10: Finishes -- Chapter 11: Maintenance and Renovations -- Chapter 12: Building Codes and Permits -- Chapter 13: Experiments and Future Developments -- Chapter 14: Tools -- Chapter 15: Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

The essential guide to hempcrete - a strong, versatile, environmentally friendly, energy-efficient natural insulating material.