Is hemp insulation good for an office over a garage?
Need to re-insulate an outdoor carport with a second floor office. (Cape Cod, MA)
Is hemp batt insulation recommended for an outdoor use? Where can we purchase this product???
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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 typical stud cavities with 24 or 16 inch centers, for use with 2x4, 2x6 or 2x8 framing. So basically you can use it in any application where you would use fiberglass insulation as it is more durable in terms of withstanding exposure to moisture without damage. To use it over an unheated building like a carport or garage is a simple matter of building as you would to meet (or exceed) building code in your area.
You can place an order for hemp insulation here by including the quantity and dimension of batts you need along with your location so we can determine a shipping address.
If it might help, you can find the best manufacturers of resiliant prefab homes and ADUs in Massachusetts in the directory here.
For outdoor hemp insulation, Larsen farms are suitable for you