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POSSIBILITIES OF USING CANNABIS IN CONSTRUCTION
Keywords
industrial hemp, thermal insulation, Cannabis sativa L., hemp fibers, hemp shiv
Summary
The cannabis plant is an excellent alternative for building materials. From hemp fiber
we can make insulation which are more flexible and stronger than the insulation with the
wood fibers. Hemp fiber board is twice as strong, than fiberboard plate. Insulation from
hemp can be applied in various forms for insulating roofs, walls and floors. The big
advantage is the permeability to water vapor.
