After a successful experience with Hemp-lime Construct, I joined them again to work on this beautiful new-build on the highest point on Exmoor. In November. Following a disastrous first experience with a fraudulent hemp-crete supplier, this homeowner bravely decided to risk hempcrete for a second time but this time with us. The old mud-lime mix had been removed by the time we arrived, oak lathes replaced or repaired and we were set. The building has silver shimmering chestnut shingles on the roof, copper guttering and a red dry stone retaining wall in the garden. A straw bale garage had been build as well and this became our go-to place when the cold outside became too bitter for our fingers. It was a lovely space and the incredible views far outweighed the downsides of working in the winter, even after mice ate my crumpets.
We received this email from the homeowner a few weeks later;
"Hello All
Hoping you had a good time at Christmas and didn't suffer too much from the storms.
Dunmoor survived very well - and no water in through the roof! The winds came from the south west. We'll have see what happens if we have rain driven from another direction.
Since you left the doors have been replaced, the sills have been set in ready for the windows whose frames are now painted and the ceilings are lathed ready for plastering. I've bought a moisture meter.
So we're ready to go and all feeling very positive about the new year.
Thanks for your incredible hard work and your good cheer - and of course the beautiful job."
