Affordable Hemp Blocks
Sustainable building is becoming more and more affordable.
You get so many extra benefits when you choose hemp ECOblocks® over conventional materials and you’ll be spending the same or just fractionally more per block.
These tables have been compiled to compare the price of a square metre of wall built from ECOblocks® with a square metre of wall built using 2 standard conventional methods.
ECOblocks® Compared with a Wide Clay Brick Single Wall + Added Insulation
22cm Clay Brick + 4cm Cork Cover |
22cm Clay Brick + 8cm Cork Cover |
ECOblock20® |
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Price € (including labour and materials) |
€ 55.00 per m2 |
€ 68.96 per m2 |
€ 67.71 per m2 |
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Thermal Resistance (R-Value) |
1.60 |
2.60 |
2.44 |
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Labour Intensive |
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100% Natural |
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Natural Resistance to Mould & Pests |
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Breathable |
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Fire Resistant |
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Durable |
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Carbon Footprint |
HIGH |
HIGH |
LOW |
For projects requiring an even higher level of temperature and humidity regulation, we offer both ECOblock25® and ECOblock30®. Residents of properties built or insulated with hemp blocks benefit from lower energy costs in winter and summer. The material is naturally mould and pest resistant so your environment is healthier and toxin-free.
ECOblocks® Compared with a Clay Brick Double Wall + Air + Added Insulation
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15cm Clay Brick + 3cm air + 4cm Cork + 11cm Clay Brick |
ECOblock20® |
15cm Clay Brick + 3cm air + 8cm Cork + 11cm Clay Brick |
ECOblock25® |
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Price € (including labour and materials) |
€ 58.28 per m2 |
€ 67.71 per m2 |
€ 71.88 per m2 |
€ 82.82 per m2 |
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Thermal Resistance (R-Value) |
1.99 |
2.44 |
2.99 |
3.05 |
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Labour Intensive |
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100% Natural |
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Natural Resistance to Mould & Pests |
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Breathable |
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Fire Resistant |
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Durable |
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Carbon Footprint |
HIGH |
LOW |
HIGH |
LOW |
Insulating Existing Structures
We also have the ECOblock12® that is a popular option for insulating existing builds. This size can also be used for interior walls.
Get in touch with us for more information.
Any Questions?
If you’d like to know how much it will cost to use Hemp Blocks for your build our expert team will be more than happy to price your project. Give us a call at +351 963 930 293 or fill in our contact form.