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RJOT R&DCollection and research on Hempcrete and Plastics, use, evolution of building materials, mixing materials, methods and applications.
There are many New companies that make and manufacture some kind of Hempcrete or Plastic- it is a new age in technology that pairs only with Solar and Thermal dynamics. This technology will remove waste from landfills, create all season homes that are flame resistant, and waterproof as well as temperature regulated. This research is the building block of REAL JACK of TRADES manufacturing technology, in a future of making both Hemp material & Products. |
Overview
Benefits of hempcrete Non-toxic • No off-gassing • No solvents • Mold resistance • High vapor permeability • Humidity control • Durable • Sustainable • Carbon sequestration • Fire and pest resistance • Passive self regulation of temperature and humidity • GREAT insulator
Uk Review
5 major hempcrete block features
Thermal regulation Hempcrete blocks naturally regulate the temperature of the building thanks to their excellent ability to diffuse accumulated heat. Insulating blocks with high inertia protects from :
Humidity regulation Thanks to its high permeability to water vapour, the hempcrete blocks act as a water buffer and offer a constant and healthy indoor climate for the occupants. The relative humidity level is thus stabilised (from 50% to 55%). They can be used for :
Protection and fire resistance IsoHemp hempcrete blocks meet all current standards and provide a simple and effective solution to your construction site, whether for industrial or community buildings (nurseries, schools ...) or residential homes. With an excellent reaction to fire (class A1 for the coated block), it offers up to more than 2h fire resistance depending on the finish and the width of the block used.
Health and environmental qualities The hempcrete block meets the strictest requirements of sustainable development: it is manufactured using a very energy-efficient process, using 100% natural materials (limestone and hemp) that are sourced locally. Building or renovating your home with hempcrete blocks can sustainably save more than 2 tons of CO2. That's one way of improving your carbon footprint
Thermal regulation Hempcrete blocks naturally regulate the temperature of the building thanks to their excellent ability to diffuse accumulated heat. Insulating blocks with high inertia protects from :
- cold in winter, keeping the heat inside the house
- hot in summer, avoiding overheating of the living space.
Humidity regulation Thanks to its high permeability to water vapour, the hempcrete blocks act as a water buffer and offer a constant and healthy indoor climate for the occupants. The relative humidity level is thus stabilised (from 50% to 55%). They can be used for :
- Renovation and insulation of old buildings, old brick or damp walls
- Interior renovation to insulate walls that wooden floor boards rest on; to prevent any condensation issues in the transition areas between materials to guarantee the excellent conservation of the building
- Humidity regulation in commercial projects where variations in humidity are critical: archive rooms, museums, sports halls, swimming pools ...
Protection and fire resistance IsoHemp hempcrete blocks meet all current standards and provide a simple and effective solution to your construction site, whether for industrial or community buildings (nurseries, schools ...) or residential homes. With an excellent reaction to fire (class A1 for the coated block), it offers up to more than 2h fire resistance depending on the finish and the width of the block used.
Health and environmental qualities The hempcrete block meets the strictest requirements of sustainable development: it is manufactured using a very energy-efficient process, using 100% natural materials (limestone and hemp) that are sourced locally. Building or renovating your home with hempcrete blocks can sustainably save more than 2 tons of CO2. That's one way of improving your carbon footprint
HempCrete Wikipedia
Hempcrete or Hemplime is bio-composite material, a mixture of hemp hurds (shives) and lime (possibly including natural hydraulic lime,[1] sand, pozzolans) used as a material for construction and insulation.[2] It is marketed under names like Hempcrete, Canobiote, Canosmose, and Isochanvre.[3] Hempcrete is easier to work with than traditional lime mixes and acts as an insulator and moisture regulator. It lacks the brittleness of concrete and consequently does not need expansion joints.[3] The result is a lightweight insulating material ideal for most climates as it combines insulation and thermal mass.
Hempcrete has been used in France since the early 1990’s to construct non-weight bearing insulating infill walls, as hempcrete does not have the requisite strength for constructing foundation and is instead supported by the frame. France continues to be an avid user of hempcrete; it is growing in popularity annually[4].
Like other plant products, hemp absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere as it grows, retaining the carbon and releasing the oxygen. Theoretically 165 kg of carbon can be absorbed and locked up by 1 m3 of hempcrete wall during manufacture.[5]
The typical compressive strength is around 1 MPa,[6] around 1/20 that of residential grade concrete. It is a low density material and resistant to crack under movement thus making it highly suitable for use in earthquake-prone areas. Hempcrete walls must be used together with a frame of another material that supports the vertical load in building construction, as hempcrete's density is 15% that of traditional concrete.[7]
Limecrete, Ltd. (UK) reports a fire resistance rating of 1 hour per British/EU standards.[8]
In the United States, permits are needed for the use of hemp in building.[9]
Hempcrete has been used in France since the early 1990’s to construct non-weight bearing insulating infill walls, as hempcrete does not have the requisite strength for constructing foundation and is instead supported by the frame. France continues to be an avid user of hempcrete; it is growing in popularity annually[4].
Like other plant products, hemp absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere as it grows, retaining the carbon and releasing the oxygen. Theoretically 165 kg of carbon can be absorbed and locked up by 1 m3 of hempcrete wall during manufacture.[5]
The typical compressive strength is around 1 MPa,[6] around 1/20 that of residential grade concrete. It is a low density material and resistant to crack under movement thus making it highly suitable for use in earthquake-prone areas. Hempcrete walls must be used together with a frame of another material that supports the vertical load in building construction, as hempcrete's density is 15% that of traditional concrete.[7]
Limecrete, Ltd. (UK) reports a fire resistance rating of 1 hour per British/EU standards.[8]
In the United States, permits are needed for the use of hemp in building.[9]