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Old 10-21-2021, 09:11 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Belinda Carr has done a series on insulation; this one compares hemp and sheep's wool for insulation.



The Hempwood sounds similar to particle board or wafer board. The quality probably comes down to the binder. It can be sawn with flat or vertical grain, like wood.
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