Hempcrete or hemplime is biocomposite material, a mixture of hemp hurds and lime, [1] sand, or pozzolans, which is used as a material for construction and insulation. [2] It is marketed under names like Hempcrete, Canobiote, Canosmose, Isochanvre, and IsoHemp. [ 3 ]

Hempcrete, a highly sustainable building material, has been gaining popularity in the UK for both new builds and heritage restoration projects. This innovative material was originally developed in France over 40 years ago to restore old timber-framed buildings.

Hempcrete can be used as an eco-friendly substitute for insulation material in construction. Its unique properties give it an upper hand over common insulation materials. The R-value of hempcrete demonstrates its ability to restrict heat flow, thus making your home energy efficient.

Hempcrete, or Hemp + Lime, is an eco-friendly building material. It blends the inner core of industrial hemp with a lime-based binder, creating a bio-composite. Although not a structural element, Hempcrete serves as insulation between frame members, reducing racking while internal framing supports structural loads.

Feb 28, 2024 · Hempcrete is a concrete-like material that’s very different from concrete in some fundamental ways. For example, hempcrete is made from the core of the hemp plant, which is similar to wood, and a binder that’s made from lime.

Hempcrete is a bio-composite made of the inner woody core of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder. The hemp core or “Shiv” has a high silica content which allows it to bind well with lime. This property is unique to hemp among all natural fibers.

Feb 19, 2021 · Hempcrete provides an increasingly popular, low-carbon option for home building. Discover its unique benefits over traditional building materials.

Sep 5, 2023 · Hempcrete is used as a highly insulative wall material. It is a carbon-negative, natural, and lightweight construction material that provides highly efficient temperature and moisture control. It is also formable, dynamic, one-seventh the weight of concrete, and cures within hours. What Are the Benefits of Hempcrete? The benefits are manifold.

Apr 15, 2021 · Hempcrete is a bio-aggregate concrete, where the hemp shives - small pieces of wood from the stalk of the plant - are mixed with either a lime or mud cement to create a durable, eco-friendly...

UK Hempcrete provides a range of consultancy, technical and training services, tailored to your project. Our in-house design team exists to deliver high quality architectural designs for sustainable buildings using hempcrete and other low embodied construction materials, products and methodologies.