Hempcrete Roof Insulation

Hempcrete insulation doesn t have the structural capacity to fully support roof loads but cast around conventional wall framing or double stud framing it can help restrain the studs from bending or buckling under loads thereby increasing the load that can be carried by each framing member.

Hempcrete roof insulation. Equipped with a high thermal inertia the hemp block prevents the building from overheating in summer and guarantees excellent durability over time. The insulation characteristics of hempcrete stem from its ability to trap heat inside hollows within its structure. Hempcrete is a great material to be used in roofs. This technical solution is quick and simple.

Advantages of hemp blocks to insulate a flat roof this solution has the advantage of a quick and easy on site implementation. It has excellent insulation properties and satisfies the modern consumers demand for healthy and energy efficient living. Excellent insulation whether poured into molds or used in block form hempcrete absorbs heat during the day and stores it in the thermal mass of the wall. Roof insulation hempcrete acts as an incredible material when it comes to insulating the roof of buildings.

It also does an excellent job of maintaining heat during winters. Hempcrete is an environmentally friendly building material that uses only a fraction of energy traditional building materials require and absorbs co2 during its curing process. You can opt for manufactured blocks because their application is quick and easy and the insulation prevents the roof from overheating during summers. The use of hemp blocks on the ground allows the slabs to be insulated and is suitable as a support for a screed.

It is fire resistant and offers great insulation from the outside temperature. Once the sun goes down this heat is slowly released into the building. Hempcrete has been used in buildings in europe decades ago and the buildings still stand in perfect condition. Hempitecture makes it easy to build green with our sustainable insulation products and green building systems.

Hempcrete makes a splendid building insulation material as it has a range of desirable thermal structural and moisture handling properties. Depending upon the various amalgamations and with desired permutations and combinations hempcrete can be used as roof wall and or slab insulation. Whether it is a renovation or a new construction insulating your floor has never been so fast with isohemp hemp blocks.