Hempcrete Builder Collective

06/25/2024

With Carl Gradek , Harry H**p on Carl's South Austin h**pcrete build. Solid h**pcrete build. http://gradekcontracting.com/

06/17/2024

Casting h**pcrete against a stone wall using a different anchoring system and Hesmix. IMHO they did not use enough slurry on wall and crevices. Every other install using this method uses a solid slurry coat pre cast.

Casting h**pcrete against a stone wall using a different anchoring system and Hesmix. IMHO they did not use enough slurry on wall and crevices.

06/17/2024

An example of a cast h**pcrete wall inside of an old stone building using it as insulation and for the modulation of humidity. This also shows a spray technique using the 3CM h**p spraying system. It's important to remember that this was done on tested matched pairs of binder and h**p hurd. This is done to insure that performance characteristics are consistent in labs and on build site. This usage of h**p lime and h**p clay, may seem controversial to some due to the walls build and it's reduced ability to perform as a "v***r permeable" system but evidence shows it's a superior modulator of humidity v***r permeable or not. This video goes hand in hand with my video showing h**pcrete cast directly on a concrete tip up wall. It's important to note that every build using this technique must be carefully assessed.

An example of cast h**pcrete inside of an old stone building using it as insulation and modulation of humidity. This also show a spray tecjnique using the 3C...

06/02/2024

The back gate and fence should be done this next week and our material to start the h**pcrete studio should be here as well.

04/25/2024

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04/14/2024

03/25/2024

H**pcrete music room and mini studio started. Batter boards up. Sono tubes cut. Arbor, trellis and fire pit finished.

03/05/2024

Organic yukon gold potatoes on a hugelkulture/swale. Some grew an inch overnight.

02/08/2024

2,000 tons of organic h**p stalk, stored indoors, secured and destined for processing. There are several more hurdles to overcome, but we are well on our way to producing the first USDA-certified organic h**p animal bedding. Our goal is to create jobs in Oklahoma and the heartland while producing a quality product, a mission we am passionate about. Beyond organic, we adhere to the same standards of size, width, and length as those used in France. Now, If only we could put an end to the ongoing slaughter that exists worldwide, that would be truly remarkable.

Happy Hens Organic H**p Bedding – USDA Organic Certified h**p hurd bedding that provides comfort and eco-conscious care for your chickens. H**p bedding is the top choice for chicken enthusiasts who value quality, sustainability, and animal welfare.

02/04/2024

Sites almost done, just a few bugs on mobile. Baring any issues Q2 launch. USDA organic, First organic h**p chicken bedding in US. Next up our USDA organic horse bedding.
http://happyhensh**pbedding.com

01/29/2024

The holy grail. One of the lowest carbon footprint binder formulations that be can used with h**p hurd, bio fiber or other aggregates. My final testing plugs are composed of powdered Aglime (uncalcined), Geopolymer activator and h**p hurd of various sizes. This formulation is going to be dry infused in a h**p hurd and long fiber cellulose blend. It will be sprayed into the wall cavity, drying overnight using a process similar to wet spray cellulose. The machinery, materials and experienced professionals are in place. Talks are in final stages.