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Industrial Hemp Boosts Building Performance

Thursday, 05 January 2006 13:37

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Jan. 5, 06 Industrial Hemp Boosts Building Performance Using industrial hemp in the wall-construction blocks for a new British warehouse will help maintain an ideal temperature. Result: improved environmental performance with dramatically lower operating costs. The Archant Regional article points out that "Less energy is required to produce the blocks compared with conventional concrete, and while the high percentage of lime and stone dust aggregate required to give them the necessary strength limits their thermal performance, this is offset by the insulation qualities of a hemp-and-lime cavity infill. The two skins of block and the infill mix should create a constant warehouse temperature of 11C - perfect for beer storage without the use of heating or cooling equipment." To read the complete copyright © 2006 Archant Regional article, click here.