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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