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Just like the marijuana struggle, where hemp has been illegal for so long, there is not a large degree of scientific and controlled study data to support it. That said, there's a lack of total knowledge in regards to the science of it. (Anecdotally though, it's an entire other story--there are hempcRead more
Look at the first answer, he just hit the point, you do a tiny Google search you will find hempcrete houses all over the world. As far as I know (pre-Google-searching), they have built houses out of hemp in the United States. People in the United States have shown a growing interest toward natural cRead more
Hempcrete is considered to be more fireproof than other types of insulation. Hempcrete is already widely accepted as a fire-resistant material. They offer up to two hours of resistance to fire depending on the thickness of hempcrete. It is because hempcrete doesn’t emit volatile organic compounds (VRead more
Pros: -It's great for the environment, and has a nearly non-existent carbon footprint. -Virtually every portion of the plant can be utilized in this manner, which leaves no waste. -It's energy efficient and the composition actually aids in a building's thermal performance. -It's natural--meaning itRead more
Using of hempcrete in building is still rare because of being costly. A hempcrete structure could cost up to $180 per square foot or more compared to a traditional build which may cost $120 per square foot. However, using of hempcrete could lower the costs for heating and cooling because of its therRead more
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There is some problems with hempcrete,but I think they are minor.Hemp concrete will always come with disadvantages just like anything else.