Hempcrete or hemplime is biocomposite material, a mixture of hemp hurds and lime, [1] sand, or pozzolans, which is used as a material for construction and insulation. [2] It is marketed under names like Hempcrete, Canobiote, Canosmose, Isochanvre, and IsoHemp. [ 3 ]

Hempcrete, or Hemp + Lime, is an eco-friendly building material. It blends the inner core of industrial hemp with a lime-based binder, creating a bio-composite. Although not a structural element, Hempcrete serves as insulation between frame members, reducing racking while internal framing supports structural loads.

Hempcrete, a highly sustainable building material, has been gaining popularity in the UK for both new builds and heritage restoration projects. This innovative material was originally developed in France over 40 years ago to restore old timber-framed buildings.

Feb 28, 2024 · Hempcrete is a concrete-like material that’s very different from concrete in some fundamental ways. For example, hempcrete is made from the core of the hemp plant, which is similar to wood, and a binder that’s made from lime.

Hempcrete can be used as an eco-friendly substitute for insulation material in construction. Its unique properties give it an upper hand over common insulation materials. The R-value of hempcrete demonstrates its ability to restrict heat flow, thus making your home energy efficient.

Apr 18, 2025 · Hempcrete (or Hemplime), is a bio-composite material made of hemp hurds, lime, and other natural materials. Hempcrete got its start in France in the 1990s, where it was used as a non-loadbearing filler and insulation for walls.

Hempcrete is a bio-composite made of the inner woody core of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder. The hemp core or “Shiv” has a high silica content which allows it to bind well with lime. This property is unique to hemp among all natural fibers.

Mar 11, 2024 · Hempcrete is like the Swiss Army knife of sustainable building materials—versatile, robust, and packed with benefits. At its core, it is a blend of hemp shivs (the woody core of the hemp plant), water, and lime-based binder.

Jun 29, 2017 · Hempcrete has a range of desirable thermal, structural and moisture-handling properties that make for an excellent building insulation material. Depending on the mix variables, hempcrete can be used as roof, wall and/or slab insulation.

Apr 15, 2021 · Hempcrete is a bio-aggregate concrete, where the hemp shives - small pieces of wood from the stalk of the plant - are mixed with either a lime or mud cement to create a durable, eco-friendly...