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Anatomy of a
Hempcrete Wall

Five stages. Zero toxins. Explore how we build walls that breathe, insulate, and improve with age.

Construction Process

From frame to finish

Stage 1: Timber frame structure

Stage 1 — Timber frame

Stage 2: Hempcrete infill packed around frame

Stage 2 — Hempcrete infill

Stage 3: Completed hempcrete wall with lime solid plaster

Stage 3 — Lime solid plaster finish

Hempcrete Wall Builder

Step through each layer of a hempcrete wall, starting from the concrete slab and working all the way to the interior finish.

What's inside the wall?
Slab
Lime Plaster
Hempcrete + Frame
Plaster
Exterior Interior
Cross-section view. Total wall depth ~350mm.

What makes a wall healthy?

Most homes are built with materials that trap moisture, off-gas chemicals, and need replacing every 20 years.

A hempcrete wall works differently. Five stages, each with a purpose, working together as a breathing, carbon-negative system.

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Hempcrete vs Conventional

Hempcrete Wall

Insulation
R 4.1
Humidity
Passive
Fire rating
FZ (Flame Zone)
Carbon
Negative
Toxicity
Zero

Brick + Batts

Insulation
R 2.0
Humidity
None
Fire rating
BAL-29 max
Carbon
High
Toxicity
Moderate

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With 50+ completed hempcrete projects, we have the depth of experience to make yours a success.

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