NATURAL INSULATION

Historic Value True Sustainability Hemp fibre has been used throughout history for durable applications such as ropes, sails and clothing. Even today, ships still use hemp in sails and rigging around the world due to its strength and natural resistance to mildew and weathering. Hemp fibre is a biodegradable, non-toxic fibre. The organic hemp fibres used at Black Mountain are derived from waste straw left at the end of the hemp seed harvest. Annually, the growth rate and versatility of this agricultural crop means that hemp insulation is truly sustainable and will flourish in diverse conditions....

Thermal Performance The thermal conductivity of hemp insulation is 0.039 W/mK. Low conductivity levels make hemp an excellent insulator. Natural insulation materials also have a higher thermal mass which enables them to not only retain heat but also regulate thermal performance for an optimum indoor environment. This allows buildings to stay warmer in winter and offers some protection against overheating in the summer; a unique attribute particularly relevant to buildings with warm lofts. Moisture Permeability Condensation is a fundamental problem facing many architects today. A lack of ‘breathability’...

NatuHemp insulation matches the following standards for loft, rafter, external and internal wall thermal requirements as follows: England/Wales Approved Document L1, L2 - Table 1 Technical Standard Table J23 Northern Ireland Technical Booklet F Table 1.2/1,4 Sizes Available For the latest pack and pallet quantities, please contact Black Mountain [email protected]. Thermal Performance Condensation Thermal Conductivity Performance & Technical Standards Zero ODP - Ozone depletion potential GWP - Global warming potential NatuHemp insulation will absorb 20% of its weight in moisture...