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Paving

Paving consists of pre-blended mortars, often lime-based and cement-free, used for bedding and grouting architectural stone pavements in public spaces and pedestrian areas. These systems like Mapestone TFB Calcix and PFS Calcix enable durable installations compliant with UNI 11714-1:2018 classes P4-P7, with resistance to freeze-thaw cycles, salts, and water saturation.

Applied in civic landscapes, public squares, and pedestrian infrastructure for laying stone elements such as slabs, cobblestones, and low-thickness blocks alongside companion materials like stone and planting. Suitable for historical restorations and light vehicular traffic areas including pavements and parking lots.

Cement-free lime-based options like Mapestone Calcix reduce embodied carbon compared to Portland cement mortars, while variants with recycled content such as TFB Life further lower impacts. Tradeoff includes potentially lower early strength requiring longer curing times.

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