Hemp Construction
Advanced Living Homes represents new THERMALMASS™ Insulation technology using hemp. Much misinformation exists about industrial hemp and it has often unfortunately been confused with it's cousin marijuana, an addictive drug. Hemp is, in fact, an "anti-marijuana" in that it contains so little of the THC that makes marijuana famous.
Hemp is amongst the oldest industries on the planet, going back more than 10,000 years to the beginnings of pottery.
Modern technology has merged byproducts of the hemp plant (the crushed up stalk, called hurds) with lime to create a totally breathable, extraordinarily insulating material that adds structural value to the frame. That has been captured into existing framing technology to create a uniquely energy efficient, yet not thick wall called THERMALMASS™ which retains heat far longer than traditional framed walls used in New Zealand.
So, call us today to find out more about how we can design and build your new home using an age-old product that has come of age in the building industry .