Description
Hempcrete is a building subject material with superb properties. It’s constructed from lime and hemp shivs (a waste product from hemp fiber growing); it may be used for walls, floors, and for roof insulation; it’s breathable, soaking up and emitting moisture to control internal humidity and keep away from trapped moisture and mold growth; it provides superb acoustic and thermal insulation and thermal mass; it’s lightweight and reduces construction costs; and it’s environmentally friendly—it locks up CO2 for the lifetime of the building, and the hemp doesn’t require agrochemicals or insecticides in its cultivation. This book is a detailed practical manual for professionals and self-builders, detailing tips on how to source and make hempcrete and other hemp-lime composites, and tips on how to use them in new builds and restoration. The Hempcrete Book provides a full explanation of construction techniques, highlighting potential pitfalls and tips on how to keep away from them, and features a comprehensive resources section and examples of completed builds, with design notes.