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3. Construction applications
Natural hydraulic limes are governed by the European construction lime standard NF EN 459-1. The material's main uses are in construction and public works.
3.1 Building
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While natural hydraulic lime can be used at all stages of masonry construction, from assembly to rendering and tiling, its resistance classes predestine it for specific uses:
NHL 2 is intended for plastering or assembly work (with care), combined with natural or fragile materials such as hemp, soft stone, cob or earth;
NHL 3.5 can cover all construction applications, such as assembly, plastering, tile covering and sealed floor laying;
NHL 5 covers all the...
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Standards and norms
- Chaux de construction. Partie 1 : Définitions, spécifications et critères de conformité. - AFNOR NF EN 459-1 - 2012
- Chaux de construction. Partie 2 : Méthode d'essai. - AFNOR NF EN 459-2 - 2012
- Small masonry units – walls. - AFNOR NF DTU 20.1 -
- Cloisons en maçonnerie de petits éléments. - AFNOR NF DTU 20.13 -
- Travaux d'enduits et mortiers. - AFNOR NF DTU 26.1 -
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Law no. 83-634 of July 13, 1983 on rights and obligations... (consolidated version of March 3, 2002).
Décret n° 2000-44 du 13 janvier 2000 portant... (version consolidée au 5 octobre 2007) JO n° 11 du 14 janvier 2000 page 369 NOR : FPPA9910013D.
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