Our hempcrete breathable wall system is strong, durable and beautiful. The many benefits include;
- Energy efficient– Thermal mass assists temperature control in both low and high temperatures*
- Strength and durability
- Earthquake resistance-rebar reinforced monolithic integral wall system
- Inherent fire resistance
- Natural moisture regulation within the home
- Low maintenance, e.g. the cost of pigments- (in lieu of paint) that should last 50 years. Hose it down instead of painting every few years.
- Exceptionally quiet from both interior and exterior noise
- Environmentally friendly
- Potential for carbon neutral construction
- Plaster (invented in BC) creates a waterproof, breathable shell around the house
- Insect and rat resistant (proof!)
- Low cost of main construction materials
- Protection from electro-magnetic frequencies, (not yet scientifically tested)
- No off-gassing of potentially dangerous chemicals
R-value
It has been found that Hempcrete total building performance is higher than the perceived static R-value. R values measure thermal resistance, or the ability of a material to resist movement of heat through the structure. The higher the R-value, the more the material resists the movement of heat. The R-value is a static number that does not calculate thermal mass performance which describes how the mass of the building provides “inertia” against temperature fluctuations; the ability of the material to absorb and radiate heat or cool. In the winter, in-floor heating can provide efficient warming of the house and in a hot summer, the mass of floors and walls will keep the house cool.