Tools for a healthier home.
Hemp is one of the world’s oldest and most versatile crops. Grown without the need for heavy pesticides or excessive water, it produces long, strong fibers from its stalk and a woody inner core called the hurd. These two components are the foundation of hemp-based building materials: fibers are processed into soft, wool-like insulation batts or loose fill, while hurds are mixed with lime to create hempcrete.
"In Canada, about 200,000 new homes are built each year, with an average of 2000 square feet. If they were all insulated to minimum code requirements with hemp + lime, a total of 990,718 tons of carbon would be sequestered annually. If the same homes had walls with fiberglass insulation, 207,354 tons of carbon would be emitted."
Sustainable Building Essentials:
Hempcrete Construction
Renewable Resource
Hemp grows rapidly, maturing in as little as 100–120 days, making it one of the most sustainable crops on the planet.
Moisture Protection
Where fiberglass and foam can trap condensation and lead to mold growth, hemp is naturally vapor-permeable. It regulates humidity and keeps walls dry, protecting both your home’s structure and your indoor air quality.
Non-Toxic
Hemp + kime is a benign material. Any removed hemp + lime material for renovations or home maintenance can be put in the garden to help balance soil PH levels.
Carbon Sink
Tests have shown 716.6 pounds of CO2 are stored in one tonne of dried hemp. Additionally, a hemp + lime mixture can sequester over seven pounds of carbon per cubic foot.
Naturally
Safe
Hemp insulation is gentle by nature—free from toxins, irritants, and harsh chemicals. It’s safe to touch, safe to breathe, and safe to live with, giving families a healthier home from the ground up.
Why Hemp Feels New (But Isn't)
Hemp insulation is still a newer choice in the U.S. market, even though it’s been widely used in Europe for years. Limited supply chains and slower adoption in the building industry have kept it from being mainstream. But as more people learn about its health, comfort, and sustainability benefits, hemp is quickly becoming the go-to alternative to conventional insulation.