The Wall That Can Withstand 1700°F And Cut $10B In Losses: Fire-Resistant Hempcrete Now Certified
Did you know that residential fires in the USA cost $10.8 billion in 2022 alone? A new hempcrete wall product, recently rated for one-hour fire resistance, could help reduce these staggering losses.
Americhanvre Cast Hemp Achieves Milestone
A wall product produced by Americhanvre Cast Hemp using easy spray hempcrete has received a one-hour fire resistance rating from ASTM International. In a July 15 Facebook post, the Pennsylvania-based company announced it is “the first time a full-scale ASTM E119 test has been performed on a hempcrete wall section.”
House Fires In The USA
In 2022, there were 374,300 residential building fires in the USA, resulting in 2,720 deaths, 10,250 injuries, and $10.8 billion in property losses. Over ten years (2013-2022), the USFA reported residential fires decreased by 4%, while deaths increased by 1%. Cooking was the leading cause of home …