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FIA Monthly: Lime as a Building Material, Floor Plan Checklist, New Details
Lime as a Building MaterialLime is an inorganic mineral that has been used in our built environment for centuries. It is predominantly derived from limestone or rocks containing carbonates of calcium or magnesium. This natural material is known for its use as a binder in mortars, plasters, and renders that offer suitable exterior and interior applications. One of its main qualities is its ability to improve the breathability of walls, which goes a long way in creating comfortable and resilient building envelopes. In this recent article, we briefly touch on the history of lime, explore its production process, and also introduce you to some of the main benefits and challenges of this flexible material. You might be surprised to find out some of its many uses!
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Welcome to our September edition of 5 Useful Things. In these mid monthly emails we share with you 5 useful things we have come across during our work and personal time that we hope you will enjoy. This month we have a variety of discoveries that we hope you will get some value from. If you have stumbled across something that you think our readers would find useful, please let us know! 1. Something To Explore England Noise and Air Quality Viewer Understanding your project's environmental...
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