BREAKING: Hemp Building System Makes Its Debut in the United States

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I know what you're thinking: "hemp, hemp, hemp... all that girl talks about is hemp!"

Well, you're darn right. America needs hemp just as much as America needs to get out of the War in Iraq. The US has gotten itself treading in deep water, in not just one, but MANY situations. Two of the biggest issues, as you and I well know, are the environment and the economy. So it's great news that BOTH can reep the benefits of hemp. As time goes on, I will be able to explain that to you thoroughly in my future contents- so keep an eye out!

Moving on, I came across this article today and definately felt the need to share it with everyone. This is a big step for the United States and I'm definately excited to see how it unfolds!

-Miss Green

Chicago, IL: American Lime Technology is pleased to announce its inaugural project, which represents the first use of the highly sustainable hemp and lime-based Hemcrete® building system in the United States.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) April 17, 2008 -- American Lime Technology is pleased to announce its inaugural project, which represents the first use of the highly sustainable Hemcrete® building system in the United States. This "green" project will be comprised of a chapel and a pottery studio that are being commissioned by Caribe Properties in Montgomery, Texas. According to Gail Moran, president of Caribe Properties, "having originally been drawn to lime products for aesthetic reasons, I was thrilled to learn that these products also held 'green' properties. The discovery of Hemcrete was a great bonus because not only could I obtain the thick walls that are crucial in the design of these structures but I could also have a 'breathable building.'"

Although new to the American market, Hemcrete® has been used successfully in the United Kingdom and Europe for over ten years. This proprietary system, which relies on sustainably produced hemp fiber and lime binder, is being used to construct seamless walls and to insulate floors and roofs. The resulting buildings are thermally efficient, attractive, pest-resistant, fire-resistant, and durable, and these nontoxic, all-natural materials contain no harmful chemical. Unlike typical new construction materials, hemp and lime are breathable, which discourages harmful mold growth while providing better air quality for the building's occupants.

Construction on the two buildings is underway. The general contractor for the project is Don Mapston of Mapston Contracting, Conroe, Texas. The Hemcrete® contractor is Monaco Restorations, Inc. of Southbridge, Massachussetts. Construction site tours will be available to all interested parties. To arrange a tour, please contact Bruce Petersen at 773-414-5486.

American Lime Technology (AMT) is a joint venture of UK-based Lime Technology Limited and U.S. Heritage Group, Inc., which is located in Chicago, Illinois. AMT is the exclusive North American distributor of Hemcrete® construction materials, a highly sustainable hemp-lime product that can be used to create insulating walls in new structures or to retrofit existing floors, roofs, and walls with thermally efficient, breathable insulating layers. www.americanlimetec.com

Caribe Properties is a general construction/commercial development company based in The Woodlands, Texas, currently meeting the local market need for smaller (5000 - 15,000 S.F.) office and warehouse buildings.

Don Mapston of Mapston Contracting (Conroe, Texas). Donald Mapston founded his company on the philosophy of providing quality workmanship, performance, economy and integrity, and he has been in the commercial and residential construction industry for more than 30 years.

Monaco Restorations, Inc. was established in 1989 with the single goal of providing the highest quality craftsmanship to the historic community. The combination of "old-world workmanship" and today's modern technology allow them to achieve the highest standards in structural preservation. www.monacorestorations.com

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