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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     More Content       More by this author     Magwood, Chris.     Subjects     Plant fibers as building materials.     Hemp.     Concrete.     Aggregates (Building materials)     Buildings -- Environmental engineering.     Buildings -- Environmental aspects.     Sustainable architecture.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Magwood, Chris.       by title:      Essential hempcrete ...       by call number:      693.997 M213e     Search the Web     Magwood, Chris.     Plant fibers as building materials.     Hemp.     Concrete.     Aggregates (Building materials)     Buildings -- Environmental engineering.     Buildings -- Environmental aspects.     Sustainable architecture.       MARC Display

Essential hempcrete contruction : the complete step-by-step guide / Chris Magwood. by Magwood, Chris. New Society Publishers, 2016. Call #: 693.997 M213e Subjects Plant fibers as building materials.   Hemp.   Concrete.   Aggregates (Building materials)   Buildings -- Environmental engineering.   Buildings -- Environmental aspects.   Sustainable architecture. Series Sustainable building essentials. ISBN:  9780865718197 (pbk.) Description:  vii, 103 p. : col. ill.; 28 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references (pages 95-98) and index. Summary:  Hempcrete is a versatile, energy-efficient natural insulation material, useful for walls, roofs, and floors. Made from the inner stem of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder, it is a very strong, lightweight and breathable alternative to manufactured insulations. Essential Hempcrete Construction is a fully-illustrated practical guide to this affordable, renewable method, from procurement to finishing. This indispensable manual is packed with all the information you need to determine whether hempcrete is the right choice for your project. It covers: Material specifications, testing and building code references and climate data ; Detail drawings for design reference ; Tool lists, and complete step-by-step instructions for mixing and placing hempcrete ; Finishing and maintenance techniques ; Budgeting and labor estimates ; Additional resources. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Bedford Public Library Adult Nonfiction 693.997 M213e Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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