Hemp building materials endure lifetimes longer and are the strongest. It's lighter in weight, compared to building materials derived from trees. Hemp is more resistant to fire, fungi, rodents, termites and other pests than wood. Hemp composite board is 250% stronger and 300% more elastic than composite board made from processed wood chips and resins and is stronger than wood beams, studs and posts. Hemp replacements when stored properly will better resist deterioration than wood. It is completely unnecessary to use trees to build a house, when Hemp is in the picture.
Non-Toxic and Biodegradable, Hemp Plastics would be the perfect substitute for Toxic, Petroleum-based building materials like PVC piping and so on. http://hempstheticket.blogspot.com/2011/01/hemp-plastics-are-best.html
Hemp can be
used for a thermal and sound insulation which can replace dangerous fiberglass.
It can also make caulk, plaster and similar products. Hemp blends
well with lime to make a stronger, more flexible and a lighter concrete. It is
better suited for withstanding natural disasters for instance, earthquakes. http://hemp-technologies.com/page15/page15.html http://thehempbuilder.com/pictures
Hemp oil
blends well with other natural substances, making high-quality, long lasting
and non-toxic paints, lubricants, resins, shellacs, varnish and sealants. Most
all paints, varnishes, etc. are made with toxic, petrochemicals. http://www.hempshield.net/
Driving with Hemp Construction:
Henry Ford used hemp fibers to help build his car and used hemp oil for fuel.
Ford demonstrated that his hemp cars were more resistant to blows from a sledgehammer than steel-bodied cars. In recent times, hemp cars are making a comeback.http://rense.com/general67/FORD.HTM http://www.lotusecoelise.com/
