Hemp building material

Abstract

A hemp building material for creating a reinforced structure utilizing hemp fibers. The hemp building material includes an elongate structure having a plurality of bast fibers contained within the elongate structure. The bast fibers are orientated substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongate structure. The bast fibers are preferably positioned within the lower portion of the elongate structure to provide tensile resistance to the elongate structure during the supporting of a vertical load. The elongate structure may have various configurations and may be constructed of various materials such as but not limited to plastic and composite materials.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A hemp building structure, comprising: 
 an elongate structure comprised of a beam member having an upper edge, a lower edge, and a longitudinal passage extending completely through said beam member and parallel to said upper edge;    wherein said beam member has a rectangular shape with a lower portion and an upper portion;    a plurality of hemp stalks positioned within said lower portion extending longitudinally forming a U-shaped pattern for receiving tension forces within said beam member; and    wherein said plurality of hemp stalks are positioned parallel to one another within said lower member.    
     
     
         2 . The hemp building structure of  claim 1 , wherein said beam member is comprised of plastic.  
     
     
         3 . The hemp building structure of  claim 1 , wherein said beam member is comprised of a composite material.  
     
     
         4 . The hemp building structure of  claim 1 , wherein said beam member is comprised of a concrete material.