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All the United States Florida Tarpon Springs The Hempcrete House

The Hempcrete House

Florida’s first home built with eco-friendly hempcrete.

Tarpon Springs, Florida

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Florida’s first hempcrete house sits just off the main streets in the heart of Tarpon Springs. The 1,600 sq ft home with a front porch and stone trim was finished in 2012 after years of legal battles. The home was built by Build-con Services and Robert Clayton.

Breathable hempcrete is especially beneficial in the hot tropical climate of Florida. The material is recognized as a highly sustainable green-building alternative. Hempcrete makes up the flooring, insulation, roofing, and walls.

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519 Triplett St
Tarpon Springs, Florida, 34689
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28.151519, -82.75551
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