A breathable, self-insulating and carbon negative material ideal for use as walls or to increase insulation for existing walls.
Hempcrete wall
For use in walls, shuttering is erected either side of the timber frame structure and the hempcrete placed by hand and lightly tamped. The external shuttering is removed after about a day, internal shuttering is often left in place. After about a month the external finish can be applied, which must be breathable, for example lime render. This work should be completed before the first frosts – when working with lime work with nature, not against it!
Hempcrete can also be used as an insulating layer within an existing building. We are working with Native Architects in York on such a project – their press release can be read on their website.
Windows, doors and service ducts can all be easily cast in place. Alterations after placing can also be accommodated as hempcrete is easy to cut and repairs will bond well. Hempcrete has great insulating properties, which are maximised as it dissipates moisture so well.
Our custom volumetric mixer.
The Limecrete Company limited although still very passionate about hempcrete, no longer offer this work as part of our service, we now recommend that you contact Graham Durrant hemplimespray.co.uk
For more information, see our hempcrete factsheet and hempcrete FAQ.
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