Hempcrete was finally approved for Residential Buildings!

The new code, set to be published formally in 2023, will feature Hemp-Lime (Hempcrete) under “Appendix BA.” Specifically, hempcrete was approved as a non-structural wall infill system similar to cob and straw bale construction, according to the report. The approval applies to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses and should increase the availability of hemp-based building materials and facilitate greener construction projects around the U.S. source: Gangapreneur The Hemp Building Council had the following posted on their website: If we can get into building codes, we will lower hurdles to building with hemp products, make it more accessible to the market, and allow for large construction projects to see hemp building products as a viable option. Looks Like Scotty will be building that Hemp Home After All Jean Lotus writes: Hemp building materials were officially approved in the model US residential building code at a Louisville, KY public hearing overseen by the International Code Council (ICC) last week. Long before I started this Tumblr Blog [ https://stlhandyman.tumblr.com/post/696873573505253376/hempcrete-was-finally-approved-for-residential] I was using Word Press to share information about why I will building with hemp. https://scottscontracting.wordpress.com/2014/02/06/q-and-a-with-%ef%bb%bfhemp-building-expert-hemp-home-wall-details/ -Q-n-A with HEMP Building Expert: Mr. Greg Flavall Co-Founder and Technical Director at Hemp-Technologies Replied to My Question on Hemp Building: I’m designing a Hempcrete home and have been looking into a Catalan Style Spanish Roof for a roof system that does not require lumber. Do you think a hempcrete product would replace the concrete the Spanish masons use? I’ve started a series of articles on the planned build at: Q and A Greg Flavall Hemp Technologies Mr. Greg Flavall Co-Founder / Technical Director Hemp-Technologies Answered: “”having looked at your website and design I’m intrigued. Although we have not done this style of roof I do not see what lime could not do the same as cement in this application- if it were sealed correctly. Typically we are using Hemp/Lime for walls which is covered with 15-20mm of lime plaster for weather protection on a vertical plane. We install hemp/lime under the roof where it is protected as insulation and in the floor (above grade only) where it can breathe.”” If I can help future readers, listeners, watchers or anyone who would like to build with Hempcrete feel free to contact me here or send an email to scottscontracting@gmail.com and I will assist you or will direct you to someone who can.