Meaning of hempcrete | Babel Free

Definitions

A mixture of hemp shives and lime (possibly including sand, pozzolans, or cement) used as a material for construction and insulation.

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Examples

“In situations such as bathrooms and kitchens where there is likely to be a higher level of humidity than other rooms in the house, hempcrete works very well with the distribution of moisture and prevention of condensation.”

“This should not be a problem with hempcrete as it is a very simple building method that can be grasped by ordinary builders within a few hours of instruction.”

“The issue⟳ of assessing the thermal control⟳ properties of hempcrete is very important for the widespread adoption of hempcrete in North America, and unfortunately, it is not a straightforward subject.”

“Fully cured hempcrete blocks float⟳ in a bucket of water.”

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