Concrete breathes too?Yes!Hempcrete!

Industrial hemp (Hemp) is a special existence in the cannabis family, its THC concentration is very low, less than 0.3%, and it is also one of the fastest growing biomass on earth.

Hemp produces two different fibers - bast fibers and inner stem woody fibers. Bast fibers are widely used in textiles and paper; the relatively coarse wood fibers are excellent substitutes for building materials. Hemp is also used to make cooking oils, soaps, beauty products, protein powders, food supplements, biodegradable plastics and bio-dyes, among other things.

Due to the relatively wide range of climate and soil for industrial hemp cultivation, it is usually harvested within 3-4 months, the growth rate is fast, the harvest period is short, and it is less dependent on water sources, soil fertility and pesticides, regardless of economic considerations or In terms of time, hemp will undoubtedly become one of the perfect representatives of future sustainable crops.

Hempcrete is a bio-composite material made of hemp husks (wood chips) mixed with lime and water, weighing only 1/8 of the weight of ordinary concrete, and its R-value (R-value represents the ability of building materials to prevent heat from passing through , the higher the R value, the higher the heat resistance and insulation performance of the material) is 2-4 times that of concrete, it can be used to make structural blocks and prefabricated panels for exterior walls, and it is also an excellent insulation substitute for subfloors, walls, attics .

Although the compressive strength of hemp concrete is 1/20 that of concrete, making it unusable as a basic structural material or in load-bearing applications, its low density makes it less prone to cracking, making it an attractive alternative in earthquake-prone areas.

Compared to other building materials, hemp concrete breathes, allows moisture to evaporate (no mold), emits no greenhouse gases, and is shunned by termites; it doesn't shrink, maintains a stable temperature, and grows stronger over time will increase. The non-toxic and lightweight nature of hemp concrete also ensures that it is easy to handle and move around the job site.

Hempcrete can be used as an insulator compared to traditional lime mixes. It is not as brittle as concrete, so no expansion joints are required and is an insulating material suitable for many climates. Hemp is also naturally fire and mildew resistant, so builders can reduce their reliance on chemical flame retardants that have been linked to several health issues.

Hemp offers the sustainable building industry a bio-based product that is virtually carbon neutral. Similar to other plant-based products, hemp absorbs sufficient carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and retains carbon while releasing oxygen, 1 cubic meter of hemp concrete wall can absorb and retain 165 kg of carbon!

Hemp is always an earth-friendly partner, using structural blocks and panels made of hemp concrete to replace traditional cement blocks and wooden frames can reduce the pressure on global forests and reduce the felling of about 15 billion trees every year, increase carbon capture, and thus Provides a natural way to fight global warming.

Despite all the difficulties it faces, hemp has made great strides in becoming one of the most adaptable building materials today, making it one of the perfect materials for the construction industry of the future!