RESEARCH EXPLAINER
What is hempcrete?
The wall, the frame and the finish.
The wall, the frame and the finish. Get project-specific advice before committing.
The core ingredients
The woody core of industrial hemp, commonly called shiv, is combined with a mineral binder and water. Formulation and manufacturing or installation methods change the resulting properties.
Insulation is not structure
In many systems, hempcrete forms insulating infill around a separately designed frame. IsoHemp describes its standard blocks as non-load-bearing. Never transfer that statement, or a different manufacturer’s structural claim, to another system.
The finish matters
Compatible renders and internal finishes must be specified alongside the wall. The complete assembly needs to manage moisture and weather exposure, not just look natural.
FROM CURIOSITY TO A CLEARER BRIEF
What could your home become?
Five simple questions. A useful starting point, not a technical specification.