INFORMATIVE REPORT OUTLINE - MASS TIMBER

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Your Name

Date

Materials of Construction

Professor Bitanga

Informative Report Outline

Hempcrete

I. Introduction of the condition of the earth

A. Environmental facts

1. How the earth is being affected by fossil fuels

2. Construction responsibility

B. Planning for the Future

1. Ways to improve the earth’s environment

2. Alternatives to traditional materials

C. Hempcrete

II. Incorporating to Construction

A. Background

1. How long its been used and in what ways

2. Agricultural commodity

3. Plant-based

B. Sustainability

1. Observes carbon dioxide

2. Less use of wood

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3. Eco-friendly insulation

C. Qualities

1. 100% fire-proof

2. R3 insulation per Inch

3. Acts as gypsum board, and insulation

III. Construction Process

A. How it’s made

1. Mixture of industrial hemp, specialized binder, and water

2. Mixing, forming, pouring

3. Built with timber frame

B. Wall Section

1. installation time

2. Formation techniques

3. Use of different finishes

IV. Manufacturing

A. Performance

1. Compared to traditional methods

B. Durability

1. Reaction to season change

2. Lifelong weather resistant coating

C. Health

1. Long-run lifespan

2. Little to no Decay or mold

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3. Testing products

4. Zero Toxicity when in response to heat

V. Plant fiber insulation

A. Hemp Wool

B. Wood fiberboard

VI. Cons

A. Cost

1. About 5% to 10% more expensive to build

B. Drying time is about 6-8 weeks

VII. Pros

A. Constantly regulating humidity inside

B. Absorbs moisture, and ‘breathes it back out’

C. Low tech. but incredible performance

D. Fast growing plant

VIII. Solution

A. Provides a quality alternative to traditional building method

B. Long term environmental improvement

C. Access to new technology