Showing posts with label MOhemp Energy Post Frame Hempcrete Building Design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MOhemp Energy Post Frame Hempcrete Building Design. Show all posts
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Friday, May 17, 2019
Would Anyone Else Like Hempcrete Added to Sketchup
Would you like to see Hempcrete and Hemp Fiber insulation added to Sketchup?
I would too and that is why I tweeted @Sketchup
Examples of Hempcrete and Hemp Fiber insulation is provided on this Photo: Hemp Insulation can eliminate Thermal Bridging.
I would too and that is why I tweeted @Sketchup
Examples of Hempcrete and Hemp Fiber insulation is provided on this Photo: Hemp Insulation can eliminate Thermal Bridging.
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| Why not Hemp? Hemp Insulation can eliminate Thermal Bridging. |
Now that the Sketchup Community is inactive on G+ I didn't know how else to get the #Sketchup CAD design program idea to them. So I sent a Tweet:
@SketchUp Please Add a #Hempcrete and #HempFiber finish/wall insulation option to your CAD design program! Hempcrete is the ultimate Green Building product that is flying under the radar of many sustainable home builders. youtube.com/watch?v=WSwSOJ02ucQ …https://www.
@SketchUp Please Add a #Hempcrete and #HempFiber finish/wall insulation option to your CAD design program! Hempcrete is the ultimate Green Building product that is flying under the radar of many sustainable home builders. https://t.co/ffCr5bmzoG pic.twitter.com/KSR9KtU7FG— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) May 17, 2019
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Vermont & Massachusetts Hempcrete Workshops Feb 12th - 13th, 2019
From: Hemp Technologies Collective
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Thursday, June 14, 2018
Missouri Local Agribiz Lime Hempcrete
Missourians get to know your local limestone dealers for a local avenue for the Lime needed in your Hempcrete Mixture!@MoLimestonePA fyi: Hemp was legalized in Missouri. Have you heard about #Hempcrete yet? water + Lime + hemp core = Sustainable Energy Efficient Building Product that's tuff as nails! pic.twitter.com/Jv3y2geIjf— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) June 13, 2018
@MoLimestonePA— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) June 13, 2018
< Missourians get to know your local limestone dealers for a local avenue for the Lime needed in your Hempcrete Mixture! https://t.co/8xC52tS0LS…
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Post Frame Advantage Intro to Hempcrete Building
August 6, 2015
Post Frame Advantage Intro to Hempcrete Building with Post Frame Construction
CC: Greg Blosser, Andrea, Mac, Bruce, Duane, NFBA, Greg Flavall, Adam
Follow Up to email sent Aug 5, 15
Hey @StLHandyMan! We would love to discuss working together.
Post-Frame Advantage
Email our Communications Manager (Greg Blosser) at glossier@connect2amc.com to see how we can help one another. Thanks for connecting!
Mr G Blosser and Post Frame Advantage,
Background: I've been building and utilizing post frame construction techniques to build economical buildings for awhile now. This was mostly done in rural america where I grew up. In drafting college we also utilized this construction technique in a few of the classes.
What I'm writing to you about are some upcoming Green and Sustainable Building Contests in which I will be presenting the "Post Frame Build Principles" that utilizes a natural, sustainable, and highly energy efficient building product called: Hempcrete as the wall system.
I'd love to collaborate with your company on these contests and to promote your Low Lumber requirements for Buildings that don't require slaying so many trees.
Build Green,
Scotty
CC: Bruce
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Mr Blosser,
Let me start out by saying I look forward to exploring this building technique that I feel has great potential for future sustainable buildings. I am in no way pointing out that your company's existing building system is lacking in any way. I want to introduce you to
(1) a wall system that eats/absorbs the pollution that is causing climate change.
(2) Hempcrete Fire Resistant Home Theory by Scotty Will Hempcrete Save the Day for all future homes located in Fire Prone areas? Yes I believe its possible with Hempcrete and I can't wait to test my ... a theory I've developed that will allow me to build what I believe will be very fire resistant building that could possibly withstand a forest fire.
Afterwards I'll share the information on the contests I will be entering this type of building system in.
What is Hempcrete
First let me introduce you to Hempcrete. The majority of this information was compiled from the internet and people that have been using hempcrete in the Europe and North America. [1]
- Hempcrete is a bio-composite made of the inner woody core of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder. The hemp core or “Shiv” has a high silica content which allows it to bind well with lime. This property is unique to hemp among all[2]
- Hempcrete is a building material that incorporates hemp into its mixture.Hempcrete is very versatile as it can be used for wall insulation, flooring, walls, roofing and more. It's fire-proof, water-proof, and rot-proof as long as it's above ground[3]
- Hempcrete is a natural, energy efficient building and insulating product[4]
This is the first Hempcrete Home that was built in America[8]
From my research this home was constructed using typical 2x4 framing and then the Hempcrete walls were built around the wood frame.
We both know that structures do not need all that wood to frame and support a building. I feel that traditional stick frame buildings are wasteful in lumber useage. I'm not necessarily a tree hugger but I do understand that Trees are needed to remove the Carbon from the Air that is causing Global Warming. And from my college drafting classes[12] where estimating was a required class I understand that Post Frame Construction uses less lumber.
I've fiddled around and designed a home that utilizes the Post Frame Construction and requiresZero Lumber needed in the Roof System[13]. This is where I first developed the theory that I could build a home that required little to no lumber and if the windows were shuttered would allow the building to withstand a forest fire.
One of the reasons I feel this type of building system will work is because after I designed the building I then shared it with a European Hemp Building Expert Greg Flavall-Q-n-A with HEMP Building Expert: Mr. Greg Flavall Co-Founder and Technical Director at Hemp-Technologies on the Hemp Home design by Scotty #HempBuilding #IndustrialHemp #GreenBuilding of Hemp Technologies
- He suggested a Vegetative Roof system but I don't feel comfortable growing vegetation on a roof and believe they should house Solar Panels instead.
- At the time I designed this building I was not fully aware that the other parts of the Hemp plant can be used to make Bricks.
- I designed that building and the buttresses to support actual heavy bricks. I feel that buttresses could be eliminated by band joists or cables that hold the sides of the building plumb.
- Such as the design used on this future hemp home design by http://hempsteads.info/new-hempstead-homestead-woodfin-nc
Since I've been living in StLouis the past few years I've learned how to lay bricks, tuckpointing, and other masonry fields of experience. The Spanish Masons that build those Catalan or Boveda Vault Style Roofs are Masters in their fields. They build those roofs on the fly and do not use any supports while building them. Some great Masons taught me but they couldn't hold a candle to those guys and how they build those kool roofs/ceilings- only Picasa has done kooler ceilings in my book. The youtube videos explain it best and I have a few collected at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB8TWMKHHMQ
I've mentioned that Hempcrete is Fire Resistant[14] Here is you tube video that supports my theory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeW6kuZgPY4
Since I've been living in StLouis the past few years I've learned how to lay bricks, tuckpointing, and other masonry fields of experience. The Spanish Masons that build those Catalan or Boveda Vault Style Roofs are Masters in their fields. They build those roofs on the fly and do not use any supports while building them. Some great Masons taught me but they couldn't hold a candle to those guys and how they build those kool roofs/ceilings- only Picasa has done kooler ceilings in my book. The youtube videos explain it best and I have a few collected at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB8TWMKHHMQ
I've mentioned that Hempcrete is Fire Resistant[14] Here is you tube video that supports my theory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeW6kuZgPY4
The above pictures are not exactly how I would build hemp home. They are just examples that are out of the box and could be constructed out of local resources: ie: rubble foundation. I would personally recommend using a monolithic type slab that incorporated a radiant floor system. Or built on any standard basement wall.
My Father is planning on building a similar type structure in the next year or so. He's mentioned going real old school and using the trees off his ranch and not necessarily traditional lumber. Since he lives out in the country he doesn't have to worry about the Building Codes that most of the World adheres too. It'll be interesting to see what he comes up with to say the least.
Contests
For a year or so now I've been trying to get the DOE and Oak Ridge Laboratory to consider this type of construction. I haven't had any luck yet. It seems the Labs are all about "Chemical" stuff and insulation. They are missing the boat in my opinion. One way or the other I'm going to at least make them consider using hempcrete by entering into their contests. I maybe unsuccessful but at least I tried. To improve my chances of success in this round of project submittal I'm going to follow their guidelines and attempt to get a company such as yours involved and listed on my documents. Your company has the name and proven low lumber required building system. And I have the idea of incorporating hempcrete into the design. I believe this could be beneficial to not only your organization but also the future of buildings.
There is a contest also coming up in Chi-town that is all about Sustainable buildings and they want to work with local midwestern companies. I actually feel that I'll have a better shot of possibly winning this contest.
Respectfully Submitted for your consideration and look forward to your reply.
Build Green,
Scotty
PS: My first of three invention were funded yesterday. It is a mobile field processing system that eliminates the high cost of the million dollar hemp processing facilities. My entire goal is to create affordable hemp products that anyone could use and that is what my inventions are leading to. I've been two years getting to this stage and I'm not slowing down its full speed ahead now.
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Added 8/7/15: After sending the above email out yesterday. Mr G Flavall, http://www.hemp-technologies.com; contacted me from New Zealand about the Post Frame Building Process.
- He informed me that his company has already proven the Pole Barn / Post Frame Construction process in Europe with success.
- He mentioned that when the building was finished no-one could tell that it utilized a post frame structure to support the Building.
- This adds credence to my theory: "Who Cares what's inside a wall" as long as it:
- 1) supports the building,
- 2) meets building code requirements,
- 3) Sustainable and uses less lumber,
- 4) He also mentioned that increasing the stud spacing to 24 inches has become the norm and another project even stretched the spacing even further because the Hempcrete around the stud walls acted as both "Support and Insulation"- the best of both worlds.
- 5) And most importantly is "Energy Efficient".
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[1] "What is Hempcrete? | American Lime Technology Website." 2012. 6 Aug. 2015 <http://www.americanlimetechnology.com/what-is-hempcrete/>
[2] "What is Hempcrete? | American Lime Technology Website." 2012. 6 Aug. 2015 <http://www.americanlimetechnology.com/what-is-hempcrete/>
[3] "Hempcrete Could Change The Way We Build Everything ..." 2013. 6 Aug. 2015 <http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/02/03/hempcrete-worlds-strongest-building-material/>
[4] "HempCrete | Hemp Technologies Collective." 2011. 6 Aug. 2015 <http://www.hemp-technologies.com/page15/page16/page16.html>
[8] "Nation's First Hempcrete House Makes A Healthy Statement ..." 2011. 6 Aug. 2015 <http://inhabitat.com/nations-first-hempcrete-house-makes-a-healthy-statement/>
[12] "Industrial Drafting Technology - Western Iowa Tech ..." 2014. 6 Aug. 2015 <https://www.witcc.edu/programs/255/>
[13] "Industrial Hemp CAD Designs Natural Sustainable Net Zero ..." 2014. 6 Aug. 2015 <http://blog.stlouisrenewableenergy.com/2014/02/industrial-hemp-cad-designs-natural.html>
[14] "FAQ - Hempcrete.com.au: The Australian Hempcrete ..." 2010. 6 Aug. 2015 <http://www.hempcrete.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=24>
Friday, July 24, 2015
MOhemp Energy Startup Progress UPdate
I've had three major milestones in the development of MOhemp Energy and how the business plan has moved a few steps closer to establishing an actual Hemp Farming and End product sales avenues for Missouri Farmers who want to grow a plant that makes more money and has significantly more positive energy benefits for our State of Missouri than the current number 1 and 2 grain crops-soybeans and corn!
I am excited to say the least about the progress of MOhemp Energy and the Industrial Hemp Inventions I have developed.
- I'm now hooked up with some major players in the USA and European Industrial Hemp Business. They are reviewing one of my Inventions as I write this.
- I have contacted State Fair Community College in Sedalia, MO that offers classes on every-part of the MOhemp Energy business plan! As well as, my contact with Washington University in StLouis for assistance on one of the byproducts of the hemp stalk and its energy values, replacement of plastics, as Supercapacitors, and reduction in the need of petroleum based products!
- My closest Adviser is contacting his Building Industry team member at SIUE to discuss my application of Hempcrete into the building process I designed see a youtube vid of Scotty's Hemp Home.
I am so looking forward to assisting the people of Missouri in this Farm to Market Enterprise that will assist the State of Missouri in meeting its future clean energy obligations needed for the reduction of the harmful carbon emissions and business as usual of the Dirty Polluters in our State. Whose only interest seem to be in protecting their shareholders bank accounts at the expense of the Publics best interest.
I plan to hire as many Veterans as I'm able too. To help in the operation of the business. MOhemp Energy has morphed into a few new and expanding industries and to be honest I will need some good help. Who better than the Guys and Gals who serve our Great Country. {by-product end uses and aspects that are growing from the modern day discoveries in the uses of Industrial Hemp.}
I also still plan to #opensource one part of my Invention. I mentioned this awhile back on @StLHandyMan on Twitter the other day.
Stay Tuned I'll update as time allows. Questions or Comments answered asap.
Build Green, Scotty
Sunday, July 19, 2015
The Key To Green Buildings
Question: So why aren't more people adopting green building techniques into their home or business.
Answer: The biggest obstacle for adopting this technique into every building is the short term costs to implement these techniques.
For those who have been reading about MOhemp Energy's plan to address this biggest obstacle: The technique and system of using the Hemp Seeds, Hemp Lignin, and Hemp Fibers to subsidize every part of the process of growing and harvesting Hemp- from farming to the end result.
This Will: enable MOhemp Energy to offer the Hemp Hurds to clients and customers at the lowest possible costs. Enabling the Hemp Hurd used to make #Hempcrete with little to no expense. Thus allowing a cheap and inexpensive alternative to building or renovating most any structure into a sustainable building.
If you build or renovate as a DIY project yourself, the lower costing sustainable Hemp Hurds materials will be a minimal investment.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Hempcrete Post Frame Building Perfect Solution
Scottys Hempcrete Post Frame Building is the Perfect Solution to meet and exceed every need of the Energy Efficient and Sustainable Housing crisis that is plaguing America and beyond.
If someone else has put 2 and 2 together on this perfect match for building Energy Efficient Sustainable Building using sustainable hempcrete; I've yet to read it about online or from any of the many progressive builders I follow who are constructing and working on energy efficient buildings. I consider myself a trendsetter in this type of construction technique.
This isn't the first time I've shared this design build construction technique and it will not be the last. This is also the design that I will re-submit to NREL, Oak Ridge Laboratories, and DOE for upcoming contests for Energy Efficient Building Design.
With this blog post I will demonstrate how the Post Frame Building Principles: saves money, saves energy, and saves resources.
Residential Post Frame Examples- The economical revamped old style of pole barn construction for modern day uses
In the above Post Frame Residential Building Photos notice the exterior of the buildings can incorporate any of the aesthetic designs your heart desires- Siding, Brick, Stone, Stucco, or Wood.
Here's How Post-Frame Buildings Can Save on Construction Costs
Fewer Materials Needed for Construction
Post-frame construction requires limited wall and roof framing materials, and minimal footing and foundation materials. Wood posts spaced 8 to 12 feet apart with a frame building system means fewer resources than most other construction methods.
| Reduction of Labor Costs
Post-frame construction site preparation often requires fewer trades and less time. Fewer building components lead to less time for installation labor then those built with wood frame systems. This is because many post-frame building components come prefabricated to the project site.
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Shorter Time of Construction
Start with a wood frame system site preparation. Post-frame construction utilizes posts to build frames. Augering holes for posts require minimal effort. On average, it takes experienced post-frame contractors two or three days to erect a basic frame. That includes posts, girts, trusses, and purlins.
| Minimization of Construction Delays
Delays due to cold weather, even in northerly climates, are minimal. With frame building systems, post foundations can be installed on or below freezing temperatures.
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| Versatility Achieve virtually any aesthetic with post-frame construction’s flexibility and large, open interiors. | Sustainability Post-frame construction includes various sustainable benefits. Many of which can help earn LEED Certification. |
Savings start
in the Framing Design and Construction. Notice in the following examples how the top image uses less lumber in the construction of the buildings structural assembly.
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| Compare the Lumber Needs of Post Frame Building to Traditional Building Techniques image below Example of Traditional Stick Frame Building Image Energy Vanguard |
Have you been to the Lumber yard lately? The cost of lumber used to build homes and buildings is at an all-time high for my lifetime. Does it really matter what is inside your walls as long as it is meets or exceeds building codes for structural framing, energy efficiency, and holds up the roof of the home?
Construction Estimate Example for Lumber requirement comparing Post Frame Wall 24 feet Long to stick frame wall 24 feet long both of which are 8 feet tall using board feet calculations using actual Board Feet of Lumber.
| Post Frame | Stick Frame |
| true dimensional 4x6 posts @ 8 feet spacing = 4 = 68 board feet (site built posts would be even less) | 2x6 studs @ 24 in spacing= 14 qty = 77 board feet |
| 3-2x4 Runners = 31.5 Board Feet | 2x6 top and bottom plates= 38 board feet |
| Total: 99.5 Board Feet | Total: 115 Board Feet |
| Savings of 15.5 Board Feet | 15.5 more board feet |
| x 4 walls = 62 Board Feet Saved (almost the total board feet needed for the posts in one wall) | Door/Window Framing is a push or equal needs on construction techniques for this comparison. |
| Board Feet Calculator |
To sum this up: Less Lumber plus less manpower needed plus the speed of the build all add up to saving the future building owner money.
Upcoming MOhemp Energy Blog Post will compare the materials inside your wall and its energy efficiency R Values.
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