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Characteristics of hemp lime
What you should know about planning
Light stones
Hemp limestones are defined by their low weight, they have a density of about 300 to 400 kg per m³.
Heat insulating and regulating
Hemp limestones are able to store, reflect and conduct heat. In summer, for example, they provide a cool temperature, whereas in winter they keep the heat in the house.
Healthy living
There are no vapours that could pollute the indoor air, as hemp lime is produced 100% naturally and free of glue, adhesive, plastic and the like. Hemp lime bricks are composed of hemp hurds (waste products from the food and textile industry), lime, water and minerals.
Water-absorbent
Hemp can absorb water up to four times its own weight in just one minute and thus regulates the moisture balance.
Fire-resistant
They are very flame retardant and resist fire for more than 2 hours. They also meet the second highest fire protection class B
ideal room climate
Hemp lime can absorb and release moisture (no wetness remains on the wall surfaces) and balances humidity and temperature - thus preventing the formation of mould.
Pest resistant
Compared to wood, hemp limestones are resistant to insects as well as rodents.
Soundproofing
They help to dampen and absorb most of the sound waves. The sound insulation value of hemp lime is 37 to 45 decibels.
Ecological
Hemp limestones offer an excellent ecological balance. They are durable, recyclable and can be recycled or composted after use. In addition, hemp plants grow about 50 times as fast as wood and the material for an entire house can be obtained from a field as small as one to two hectares.
Nevertheless, it is important to note that hemp lime is not load-bearing, which means that it is not designed to support roofs, for example. In order to be able to build with it, it is important to have a load-bearing wooden framework beforehand, for example, so that the walls are stabilised. werden.
