Hemp Voices: Aaron Grail, Aaron Grail Consulting and Construction
Aaron Grail, owner of Aaron Grail Consulting and Construction in northern California
We specialize in high-performance building, using advanced systems and carbon-capturing materials to create sustainable, healthier homes. By consulting with architects, designers, and builders, we deliver solutions for a better future.
Hemp’s versatility and ability to outperform many conventional alternatives caught our attention. Its simplicity stands out—both in installation and performance. Unlike traditional systems with 10+ components, hemp construction uses just three, ensuring ease of assembly without sacrificing reliability or efficiency. It's an elegant, effective, and sustainable solution.
What was a win for your company in the past year?
The best win for us last year was getting certified and purchasing the EReasy spray application system. This provides more flexibility to tailor the best application type for specific project needs.
The bonus win was connecting with so many fantastic humans who are actively contributing to this young and growing industry. The energy and enthusiasm in this community have been truly inspiring.
What is something about hemp building/construction/processing you didn’t know a year ago?
A year ago it was unclear how significant the introduction to the EReasy system would be to our business. While all application types have their advantages, we initially believed—mistakenly—that EReasy was messier and harder to control than the more common cast-in-place method. However, our experience during the EReasy training with Americhanvre LLC last April proved otherwise. The system offers numerous benefits, including faster application, consistent product density, and a cleaner job site due to its lower water/binder composition.
What challenges does the hemp building industry face that it must overcome?
One of the primary challenges facing the hemp building industry is educating and engaging design and development professionals, including architects, builders, and developers. Once these stakeholders recognize the superior benefits of hemp construction—easier installation, improved health outcomes, and greater affordability, particularly when aligned with regulatory incentives—the advantages become self-evident.
Hemp construction offers a streamlined, high-performance alternative to traditional methods, with minimal trade-offs. Engaging these professionals is essential for driving the industry forward, transitioning from niche adoption to widespread implementation, and positioning them and their clients as leaders in sustainable and innovative building practices.
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