Hempcrete is a bio-composite building material that is created by coating and mixing particles of hemp hurd (also known as shiv – the inner woody core of a hemp plant) with water and lime and then allowing the materials to dry and harden into a natural insulation material. Although builders can use clay as a binder in a hempcrete mix, hempcrete users generally prefer lime, as it can enable the dried mixture to resist wetness, mold, and decay. With these features, hempcrete is often referred...
