CalceCanapa, high quality insulation

From the union of lime and hemp, a new line of products for green building is born. It’s called «CalceCanapa®».
CalceCanapa® is an innovate and environmentally friendly material, that makes buildings more energy-efficient, healthier and more comfortable. CalceCanapa® is more than the simple sum of two materials, in fact is a new biocomposite in which the lime gains the insulating properties and the lightness of geomineralized hemp. CalceCanapa® offers a full set of products and solutions for the construction: thermal-plasters, blocks, interspaces, external insulations, roofs, foundations, finishing and pastel color washable paints.

Lime and hemp together make insulation durable and efficient for every environment, always with a special care for ecology, energy saving and living comfort.

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REALIZATIONS

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PROPERTIES

INSULATION

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY BETWEEN 0.050 E 0.095 W/MK

Thermal conductivity is the predisposition of a material to conduct heat. If a material has got a low Lambda value this means that it is a good insulator. Lower energy consumption means saving money and reducing the emission of pollution in the atmosphere. The thermal inertia is the ability of a material to preserve heat energy and to release it as time goes by. Hemp is characterized by an elevated specific heat, that’s why it creates a lot of benefits in terms of well-being living such as low cooling costs during the warm months.

BREATHABILITY

WALLS CAN BREATH

Calcecanapa® combines permeability to the vapor of the lime and also to the hygroscopy of hemp. Hygroscopicity is the capacity of the hemp to absorb high amounts of water vapor. The walls of a building made of Calcecanapa® can absorb moisture and release it easily. This feature prevents the deterioration of the materials and facilitates the reduction of the total humidity level inside the building.

ECOLOGY

CALCECANAPA® IS CARBONEGATIVE

During its growth the hemp absorbs carbon-dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere: a tonne of dry hemp captures about 325kg of CO2. Calcecanapa® Termointonaco is able to catch 110kg of CO2 per m3 which become 165 per m3 when Calcecanapa® Cappotto is setted up. Building with Calcecanapa® is an efficient way to contrast the global warming.

APPEARANCE

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY WITH AN HIGH DECORATIVE EFFECT

Each different grain size and texture of the biocomposite can be left in view or colored with natural mineral pigments such as natural earths, ochers, etc. The high flexibility and the low hygrometric retreat minimise fissures and cracks, making the final result without the typical imperfections of the high thickness coatings. Moreover by using Calcecanapa® Tinteggio e Intonachino the aesthetic value of the internal and the external surfaces grows even more, thanks to the birefringence of the calcite.

REUSE

NATURE IS 100% RECYCLABLE

At the end of its life, is sufficient a crushing process to reuse Calcecanapa® again as secondary raw material. It can be even used in new construction sites without the need treatmening it. As they are totally and easily recyclable, Termointonaco, Biocappotto, Finitura and all the other products of Calcecanapa® don’t need to be separated. In fact they belong to the same type of material.

ACOUSTIC

SILENCE AND AIR QUALITY, FINALLY TOGETHER

The need to isolate rooms from external noises is important. However by doing it, there is the risk to lock ourselves in watertight and unhealthy containers. Thanks to the open structure created by Calcecanapa®, the acoustic wave absorption performance reaches 90% between 500 and 2000 Hz, with the result that unwanted resonances are almost total eliminated. Using Calcecanapa®, both sound absorption and breathability coexist in perfect harmony.

HEALTH

AIRTIGHT AND EVER USEFUL

Hemp is a pure, resistant and unalterable biological material. The use of lime determines the alkalinity of the biocomposite. Furthermore it contributes to preserve the walls and protects them from any form of infestation.
Plumbers have always used hemp to prevent water leaks in the joints of the tubes, while the ancient Egyptians used to wrap the mummies in hemp sheets to not make them attack by insects and rodents. That’s why they have been well preserved for thousands of years.

DURABILITY

THERE ARE WINNERS WHO CAN PASS THE TEST OF TIME

In over thirty years of experience in using hemp and lime as building material and thermal insulation, we have never had problems with durability! The lifetime of Calcecanapa® is practically unlimited, as the lime mineralizes hemp making it unassailable by bacteria, molds, insects, rodents.

Products

Termointonaco

Significantly improves comfort: thermal insulation, sound absorption and humidity regulation.

Intonaco

Breathable plaster for interiors and exteriors. Characteristic light hazelnut color, it adapts to any type of masonry.
A full recyclable material at the end of its life.

Finitura

Characteristic light hazelnut color, the finish can be left exposed as it is or colored in paste with natural pigments, so as to obtain infinite nuances.

Intonachino

Product in paste formulated with aged lime putty, marble powder and extra fine hemp shives. It is used as a thermal finish for interior and exterior use.

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Tinteggio

Lime painting composed by aged lime putty and hemp essential oil, for a highly breathable, anti-mold and antibacterial decoration.

Tetto

Specific insulation material for roofs and attics, with highly efficient performance and ease of installation

Blick

Prefabricated hemp-lime block , available in various sizes and suitable for creating curtain walls.

Getto

System that takes advantage of the properties of the hemp-lime compound, focusing on lightness in order to significantly increase the thermal performance of the walls.

Sottofondo

A high performance material for subfloor. Its light weight makes it highly efficient and versatile.

Intercapedine

Very high performance insulator provided in bulk. It’s very light material composed of mineralized hemp with lime, perfect for dry fillings.

PAN 30

Soft and flexible hemp fiber panels with remarkable insulating properties for both cold and heat. Density 30 kg/m3

PAN 100

Soft and flexible hemp fiber panels with remarkable insulating properties for both cold and heat. Density 100 kg/m3

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