Helpful Information
Hemp Lime Bio-composite as a Building Material in Irish Construction.
The objective of the study was to examine the application of hemp lime as a biocomposite
material for construction application in the Irish context
UK BRE Hemp Information Paper
Products
We manufacture a wide range of sustainable building products. We use a range of different hemp sources.
- We Grow our Own Hemp
- We Import Chopped Hemp
By using our products for construction you are using a completely renewable crop-based material which absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) as they grow, providing an opportunity to capture and store CO2 in the fabric of buildings. Using the woody core of the hemp plant with a lime binder we make a biocomposite substance called Hempcrete. The Hempcrete can be cast or sprayed into the walls of newly built houses.
Hemp Lime Wall Filler
Our hemp-Limecrete is used in walls and sometimes for roof space as insulation. It is Primarily used to restore old cottages.
Hemp External Render
Ready to use factory prepared hot lime plaster with mineral aggregates. The material has good coverage, anti-splash and good bonding characteristics. The material is suitable as a finish coat over Hempire Scratch Coat on external surfaces and on to Hempire Hemp-Limecrete
Scratch Coat
Hemp Building scratch coat containd hemp fiber for reinforcement and to resist cracking in tension. Historically animal hair fibers were used depending on thye locality and what was available. The material properties of hemp fiber mades this an excellent fiber for plaster reinforcement.
Skim Coat Plaster
Hempire Building Products produce a skim coat plaster are ideal for building durable and beautiful exterior or interior finishes on historic masonry and New Build Walls. Our Hemp Skim Coat Plaster is also recommended for sustainable renovation and straw bale construction that rely on breathable, all-natural construction materials.
