Bio-based construction: Socli publishes a guide dedicated to hemp concrete and plasters

This nearly 20-page document supports the national rollout of the SOCLI offer and provides the necessary keys to address the challenges of new construction, energy renovation and heritage rehabilitation.

A guide designed to facilitate prescription and implementation

The rise of bio-based materials is accompanied by a growing demand for reliable technical information and concrete feedback. In this context, SOCLI is publishing a document dedicated to hemp concrete and plasters to provide construction professionals with the necessary guidance for specifying and implementing these products.

Clear, educational, and extensively illustrated, the SOCLI Guide presents the construction principles, areas of application, expected performance, and implementation recommendations associated with lime-hemp systems. It also includes regulatory references and essential information for a thorough understanding of the proposed solutions.

Craftsmen, companies, traders, project managers, construction economists, design offices or specifiers will find a complete synthesis to facilitate the conduct of their projects, secure their technical choices and better understand the specificities of lime-hemp systems.

A true operational resource, it contributes to the skills development of the sector. This publication complements the training offered by the accredited SOCLI training center in Izaourt (65), dedicated to transmitting expertise related to bio-based materials and natural lime-based solutions. It contributes to the dissemination of best implementation practices and to a better understanding of lime-hemp systems by all stakeholders in the building industry.

A complete range dedicated to hemp concrete and plasters

Throughout the pages, the guide details the bio-based solutions that make up the SOCLI lime-hemp range, now available throughout France, in stock or on order depending on the references.

It notably features Isoliant, a natural lime-based binder specially formulated for making hempcrete for insulating walls, linings, intermediate floors and roofing applications, as well as Isoliant Eco, its cement-free version, completing the range to meet the diverse needs of the market.

Chanvrilys, labeled hemp shives for building applications, complements this offer by providing the plant material necessary for the creation of construction systems that comply with the Professional Rules for Building with Hemp.

Naturlys, for its part, is a lightweight interior finishing plaster based on natural lime and exposed hemp shives, offering an authentic and warm finish.

Finally, Unilys is a mineral coating intended for hemp concrete and other highly porous bio-based substrates, usable both indoors and outdoors.

By combining the recognized properties of natural lime with the intrinsic qualities of hemp, this SOCLI range contributes to the hygrometric regulation of walls, the thermal and acoustic comfort of occupants, and the quality of indoor air.

Suitable for both existing buildings and contemporary constructions, SOCLI solutions fully align with the objectives of the RE2020 regulation and provide concrete answers to the sector's decarbonization challenges. They stand out for the diversity of their finishes and their ability to utilize natural and renewable materials to create more sustainable and resource-efficient buildings.

With over 160 years of expertise in the production of natural lime, SOCLI continues its commitment to sustainable construction. This new guide reflects this commitment by illustrating the contribution of bio-based solutions to the evolution of the building sector.