Hemp Fiber Board / Particleboard

Description:

Hemp fiber board or particleboard is made with shives, which is the wooden refuse removed during the processing hemp.

How it’s Made:

Hemp hurds which are pieces of the inner core of the hemp plant are combined with non-formaldehyde binders to produce the produce the non-toxic board.⁽¹⁾

Advantages:

Hempboard is non-toxic and is safe for indoor use.⁽²⁾

Disadvantages:

The length of time hemp fiber boards serves its purpose is somewhat short, with this you will have to replace it if it gives out.⁽³⁾

History:

Hemp has a history in construction. People have used hemp for thousand of years. Hemp fibers was used to build mortar for bridge abutments by Roman engineers.⁽⁴⁾

Looking to the Future:

Engineered wood products and paper products causes 80% of the earth’s deforestation. The use of hemp for wood and paper production will help save the 80,000 acres of forest being destroyed every single day.⁽⁵⁾