Hemp insulation / Discussions

Where in Quebec can I buy cotton or sheep wool insulation batts?

...insulation for the right application is an added measure of home durability and resiliency. This list of insulation types are all natural, but some can be a little dusty (like cellulose) so using a mask is still preferrable. Hemp insulation batts and boards Sheeps wool insulation batts Cellulose loose fill insulation ...

Posted by Chuck Neville July 16, 2025 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Where can I purchase hempboard from?

...hemp building materials this link will take you there, be sure to enter your location so it will narrow the search to suppliers in your area. Find hemp building materials near me There are other types of natural buildng materials in our guide pages that may not have found their way to the directory, such as this MDF al...

Posted by Jonathan Jackson April 9, 2025 Wood and organic materials 1 response

Where can I buy various thicknesses of hemp insulation for Vermont?

...hemp insulation as well as many other natural insulation materials that are available in Vermont in the Ecohome Green Building Products Directory, here is a link - Buy hemp insulation near me there are suppliers in the US as well as Canada, and you may find that for Vermont the closest supplier of hemp insulation is N...

Posted by Nancy Kellogg April 8, 2025 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Where can I buy hempcrete insulation?

...insulation such as hemp, you should see the Ecohome Green Building Product Directory. There are hemp building materials for interior finishing as well as hemp insulation and other natural insulation products. You can search by location, and if you find a supplier near you they may also be able to provide hempcrete or h...

Posted by Natalie Wright Nov. 12, 2024 Wood and organic materials 1 response

Where can I find spray hempcrete?

...hempcrete manufacturers and installers, check here in the Ecohome Professionals and Product Directory - Find Hemp Insulation in the Ecohome Directory  

Posted by Jack Wolofsky Oct. 27, 2024 Wood and organic materials 1 response

What type of non-toxic insulation is best for kids rooms that are being remodeled?

...insulation, as well as hemp insulation. if you have trouble sourcing either of those, you will find that the most common insulation available is fiberglass, and it is really just the installation process where it can cause respiratory issues. There is nothing inherently toxic about fiberglass batt insulation once it is...

Posted by HyungMi Kook Oct. 14, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Is hemp insulation good for an office over a garage?

...hemp batt insulation recommended for an outdoor use? Where can we purchase this product??? Hemp insulation is natural, sustainable and non-toxic, and its uses are effectively the same as other batt insulation products. Hemp batts are the same dimensions as fiberglass or mineral wool insulation so you can use it in typi...

Posted by norma weinberg March 8, 2022 Insulation and soundproofing 2 responses

Is hemp block insulation any good?

...hemp blocks. Does anybody here have any insights or knowledge about it?   Hemp insulation is an excellent and very sustainable alternative to many types of more toxic building materials and insulations. But as for the hemp blocks, that would not be our preferred method. We’ve seen and looked into the blocks you are tal...

Posted by Tyler Forman March 4, 2022 Wood and organic materials 5 responses

Can you use hemp insulation with metal framing?

...Hemp sounds like a great insulation option for the reasons you mention - protecting indoor air quality as well as managing moisture. Hemp insulation has the ability to absorb and release a certaint amount of moisture without causing any damage. Read more here - All about hemp insulation and where to buy it But I'm stil...

Posted by Danielle Simonin May 3, 2024 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

I have chronic illness from the air quality of my home, can you help determine if I need to replace the HVAC system?

...insulation (in Ontario) for cubbies 16", 2-3" thick. Has to be super clean, no off gassing, mold resistent.  Also, suggestions for best air exchanger set up for someone with chemical and mold sensitivies.  And any tips on setting up proper air pressure for air flow in home, don't want the attic air coming into home whi...

Posted by Niki Harrison Sept. 6, 2019 HRV and ERV 4 responses

Have you heard of Gigacrete and is it any good?

Do you have any reviews or suggestions for Gigacrete homes? They seem eco-friendly with a tight building envelope. There's just not much info out there.  Hi Sasha  It seems like EPS panels that encapsulate probably double stud light frame steel construction. Light frame steel definitely sweats if left too close to the ...

Posted by Sasha P Aug. 29, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 4 responses

Can you put hemp insulation in an attic?

...insulation can I use with the radient barrier?  Hemp or wool?  Where can I buy hemp?  Thanks! You can order Hemp insulation through Ecohome, and hemp is a natural and non-toxic insulation material that will protect the air quality in your home. We will have an order page coming soon, but for the moment you can drop us ...

Posted by Pamella Weatherly-Phillips Aug. 16, 2019 Roof assemblies - renovation 1 response

Where can I find hemp insulation, and what sizes does it come in?

...Hemp Insulation that I could look at.  Also is it a semi-rigid board?  Can you make it in rolls? Thank you, Gary Different manufacturers of hemp insulation provide it in different forms and dimensions. Our green building products directory has several manufacturers, so you can look over their pages to see what types of...

Posted by Gary Stapley Feb. 5, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Can a mobile home be insulated with hempcrete?

...hemp that you have, since there isn't any need for structural support, so all the concrete will do is reduce the insulation value. and worth noting - you can do it with any kind of insulation, see a bunch of options here -  Choosing the best home insulation   If you like the exterior insulation idea, here is the basics...

Posted by Chryss James Nov. 19, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Can you use hemp insulation to cover the ground for a GEODESIC Dome?

...hemp insulation blanket or rolls, then cover it in crushed lava rock, pea gravel, some other decorative stone/rock. I'm building in BC Canada               Hemp insulation is a natural and non toxic insulation material that we like and recommend, but it has to be used in the right appication, and a slab is not the righ...

Posted by Vincent Warwick Oct. 1, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Can you use hemp insulation to insulate a camper van?

...insulation is best considering it has metal walls. what is the best way to insulate metal walls, can I use hemp? Where can you buy hemp insulation? Anytime you put insulation on either side of metal, like putting batts of insulation between metal studs on exterior walls you will have unnecessary heat loss. Read more he...

Posted by Jen Moffat Sept. 23, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Where can I buy hemp batt insulation in Canada?

...Hemp insulation is growing in popularity and easier to find all the time as more manufacturers get into the market. You can find it here in our directory, just be sure to enter your location so it filters results to show you hemp insulation products you can buy locally or have shipped to your area - buy hemp insulation...

Posted by Jen Moffat Sept. 23, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Where can I find hempwool and hemp Hurd/binder?

...hempcrete and hempwool installation company in Boulder, Colorado. I would like to have a consistent source of these products if possible. Are you the people? thanks for your time! Eamonn McNaughton  We will soon be suppling Hemp Insulation and Hemp Building Products, we are currently in the process of setting that up, ...

Posted by eamonn mcnaughton Aug. 17, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses