THE HEMP LEARNING SERIES
Start with a moisture-aware home, not a miracle-material promise.
Read the guideStart with a moisture-aware home, not a miracle-material promise.
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UK health guidance links damp and mould with respiratory effects and irritation of eyes and skin. Children, older people and people with some existing conditions can be at greater risk. Affected homes need causes addressed, not blame placed on occupants.
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Hemp-lime can absorb and release water vapour as humidity changes. Finishes affect that buffering. This is not rain protection, fresh-air ventilation, a medical treatment or a guarantee against mould.
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Investigate leaks and water penetration, cold surfaces and thermal bridges, heating and ventilation. During construction, plan moisture protection and drying before enclosure and finishes. Do not use a material change to hide a leak.
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Report problems promptly to the responsible property owner or manager and seek qualified assessment of underlying causes. Seek medical advice if symptoms concern you. Follow health guidance rather than treating a new wall material as the remedy.
Educational guidance, not a technical specification or professional assessment of your project.
Look beyond the plant to the whole life of the building.
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