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Introduction To Renewable Building Materials PDF
Introduction To Renewable Building Materials PDF
Introduction to Renewable
Building Materials Renewable Building
Factsheet
NNFCC
This Factsheet provides an introduction to the properties and advantages of renewable building materials. Renewable materials based on plants offer a
sustainable alternative to conventional products in many applications. Further Factsheets are available on renewable Insulation, Walls and Panels and Paints,
Primers and Varnishes.
Timber
Hemp and lime, wood, straw bales and straw panels can all be used.
They can deliver high levels of airtightness and vapour permeability. And
some offer excellent insulation. This will reduce household bills and CO2
emissions.