Hempcrete

Construction and maintenance presently account for over 40% of U.S. carbon emissions. 11% of the industry's carbon emissions are derived from the manufacturing of materials. Current housing models depend on large amounts of high-energy materials, mass-manufactured overseas, with short lifespans.

If we are to halt the progress of ecological breakdown, we need to radically rethink the logic of current construction methods, the materials we use, and our approach to growth.

One such sustainable material that could be a solution to reducing carbon emission is Hempcrete or Hemp-Lime.

Hempcrete is a sustainable building material that is composed of hemp shives, lime and water. It is most commonly used as insulation for walls, floors, and roofs. It is NOT a substitute for concrete. The “crete” suffix is used to indicate the resemblance of concrete in its composition.

An insulated hemp house can help you breathe easier in several ways.  Hemp-Lime walls are breathable, which means they allow air to flow through them and regulate humidity levels naturally, preventing condensation and mold growth. By using Hemp-Lime, you would also be giving back to the environment by sequestering carbon dioxide. A nice bonus is that you eliminate the use of drywall on your finished walls. You can plaster directly onto hempcrete.

Hemp-Lime construction has been officially adopted into the 2024 IRC, the primary building codes that govern residential construction in the U.S.  Building with hemp will now become more accessible. 

If you are looking to incorporate hemp-based insulation in your next project, we have firsthand experience and are connected to the forefront figures in U.S. hemp construction.

The advantages if hempcrete:

LIGHT WEIGHT

BREATHABLE

ENERGY EFFICIENT

NATURALLY NON-TOXIC

FLAME RETARDANT

INCREDIBLE INSULATION

WATER AND PEST RESISTANT 

MOLD RESISTANT 

LASTS HUNDREDS OF YEARS 

ZERO CARBON