"hempcrete foundation walls are up to seven times stronger than - TopicsExpress



          

"hempcrete foundation walls are up to seven times stronger than those made of concrete, half as light and three times as elastic. This superior strength and flexibility means that hemp foundations are resistant to stress-induced cracking and breaking, even in earthquake-prone areas. The building material also is self-insulating; resistant to rotting, rodents and insects; and fire proof, waterproof and weather resistant... Houses built from hemp have been found to use less energy, create less waste and take less fuel to heat than conventionally constructed homes.... A sixth century hemp-reinforced bridge in France is testimony to the stone-like strength and durability of this material, which has come to be known as “hempcrete”.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 20:43:34 +0000

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