The advantages of clay plaster

Clay plaster is a traditional building material that has been used for centuries in various parts of the world. It is a natural, sustainable, and environmentally friendly alternative to modern building materials such as cement and gypsum. Here are some of the main advantages of clay plaster in construction:

1. Natural material: Clay plaster is a natural material consisting of clay, sand, and often also vegetable fibers. It is environmentally friendly, sustainable and can often be sourced locally, making it a green choice.

2. Regulating humidity: Clay plaster has the property of absorbing and releasing moisture. This helps regulate the humidity in a room, making the indoor climate more pleasant and healthy. It can absorb moisture from the air when the humidity is high and release moisture when the humidity is low.

3. Thermal insulation: Clay naturally has thermal insulating properties. It can help regulate the temperature in a room by retaining heat in the winter and maintaining coolness in the summer. This can lead to a reduction in energy consumption for heating and cooling.

4. Acoustic properties: Clay plaster can absorb sound and improve the acoustics in a room. This makes it ideal for use in areas where sound absorption is important, such as living rooms, bedrooms, and home theaters.

5. Fire resistance: Clay plaster naturally has a certain degree of fire resistance, which contributes to the safety of a building.

6. Environmentally friendly: Because clay is a natural material, it generally has a low impact on the environment compared to synthetic building materials.

7. Healthy indoor climate: Due to the natural properties of loam and its ability to regulate moisture, it can contribute to a healthier indoor climate by reducing mold and allergens.

8. Easy to maintain: Clay plaster comes standard in some earthy colors but is available in a wide variety of RAL colors from the factory. Clay plaster therefore does not need to be painted after application, making it ready immediately. Damage is therefore easy to repair with the same plaster and a wet sponge.

Clay plaster is a forgotten building material that, with the necessary plant-based insulation layers, provides the best energy performance compared to conventional building materials.