hemp stone

Natural insulation, healthy construction.

Our hemp wall block combines insulation and wall construction in a single building material. Thanks to its excellent thermal properties, no additional insulation is required—Styrofoam and similar materials are completely eliminated.

At the same time, hempstone regulates humidity and purifies the air, similar to clay. The result: a demonstrably healthy indoor climate.

Technical data & product features

General product features

Composition Hemp, lime, low proportion of cement
Thermal conductivity (λ) 0.07 W/m·K
Bulk density (dry weight) 350 kg/m³
compressive strength 0.4 MPa
Specific heat capacity 1,870 J/kg·K
sound absorption coefficient 0,8
Water vapor diffusion resistance μ (wet) 3,8
Water vapor diffusion resistance μ (dry) 4,3
Water vapor absorption coefficient 19 g/m²·√h
Fire behavior (EN ISO 9239-1) B, s1, d0
Fire protection, 12 cm, without plaster EI 45
Fire protection 30 cm with plaster EI 240
Sound insulation indexRw (38 cm with plaster) ~48 dB
Sound insulation ratingRw (12 cm with plaster) ~41 dB
carbon footprint Approx. –100 kg CO₂ per m³ (climate positive)
statics Non-load-bearing – combination with supporting structure (timber construction recommended)


Available formats

wall thickness Dimensions (cm) Piece/m² Piece/m³ phase shift
8 cm 8 × 50 × 20 9,5 111 3 hours 9 minutes
12 cm 12 × 55 × 20 8,6 71 5 hours 53 minutes
15 cm 15 × 50 × 20 9,5 67 8:02 a.m.
20 cm 20 × 55 × 20 8,6 45 12 hours 6 minutes
9.5 inches 24 × 48 × 20 9,9 41 2:48 p.m.
30 cm 30 × 55 × 20 8,6 30 6:13 p.m.
38 cm 38 × 55 × 20 8,6 24 24 hours 30 minutes
Solid brick 6 × 22 × 11 42 500


U-values (without plaster)

44 cm 0.15 W/m²K
30 cm 0.22 W/m²K

Cancret Materials: Hemp Stone

The composition is as simple as it is convincing—hemp, lime, and a small amount of cement. Non-combustible. Consistently eco-friendly.

Processing and application

Cancret Materials operates Switzerland's largest hempcrete material warehouse—ensuring short delivery routes and high availability.