Concrete is gray, not green, right? Well, there are many ways that concrete is becoming much more environmentally friendly. The green movement is a great way to better our current products and spawn innovation for new creations. As these new, more efficient products gain speed and drop to a reasonable price, people will be much more motivated to upgrade to sustainable materials and replace the old, less efficient products. This can be seen when comparing the cost to light a room, or heat your water. However, there is a great misunderstanding about the use of concrete and how it affects our communities and natural resources. The progress of concrete mix designs is not a hot topic at the dinner table or on the evening news, so it often gets ignored or overlooked by the masses.
Let's begin with the basics: Water, Rock, Sand and Cement.
Water is used for the hydration process - how everything binds together. The water needs to be good clean water, but does not need to be potable (drinkable) according to the Portland Cement Association. Thus, this ingredient requires no additional purification or processing to be used. After the hydration process is complete, the majority of the water will evaporate or return to the groundwater system, making it a completely renewable source.
Rock found in concrete can come from anywhere. That means that it can come from down the road and be locally provided. It is true that some rock has a greater compression strength than others, but many states require local materials be used for government jobs. The local use reduces excess transportation costs and saves other resources, making it a favorite material for LEED certified buildings. Recycled materials such as blast furnace slag and reused glass are making a steady appearance in both the construction industry and the art world.
Sand is even easier to come by and is not only dirt cheap and plentiful, but also is often a local mineral and highly favored for all projects. Rock and sand make up about 70% of concrete mix and can be a very good choice for earth friendly construction because they are naturally occurring materials and require little to no processing. The main energy consumption comes into play when they need to be transported great distances, which was already discussed.
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Eco-friendly buildings and concrete floors can complement each other
Sustainable development, eco-friendly buildings and improved manufacturing techniques may be the “buzz” words of today and indeed, an absolute necessity in the modern day but it is as equally important that our heritage is preserved.
That is one of the reasons why organisations such as the National Trust exist and there are specialist rules and regulations surrounding Grade II listed buildings which developers and businesses alike need to adhere to.
Green is most definitely gold, but there is still plenty of room for both the past and the present to live together in the same building.
Even in today’s economic climate where funding is tight for restoration projects, more and more companies are realising that professional floor preparation through concrete grinding and finishing can actually not only enhance a building, but preserve our heritage and assure efficient use of finances.
When plans are put together, companies look to preserve a building’s integrity and character and the current economic climate demands careful consideration to available funding, practicality, and ensure value for money tests are passed with flying colours.
Thanks to improvements in concrete polishing processes, we at Westcoast Resources now use systems such as the revolutionary HTC Superfloor™.
The system involves simple yet ingenious techniques which uses a concrete grinder process, and with careful floor preparation techniques takes an average concrete floor and quite literally transforms it into a floor surface which is even stronger and more durable than it was previously.
Further preservation or enhancement can be achieved through attractive finishes in a variety of colours if preferred.
That is one of the reasons why organisations such as the National Trust exist and there are specialist rules and regulations surrounding Grade II listed buildings which developers and businesses alike need to adhere to.
Green is most definitely gold, but there is still plenty of room for both the past and the present to live together in the same building.
Even in today’s economic climate where funding is tight for restoration projects, more and more companies are realising that professional floor preparation through concrete grinding and finishing can actually not only enhance a building, but preserve our heritage and assure efficient use of finances.
When plans are put together, companies look to preserve a building’s integrity and character and the current economic climate demands careful consideration to available funding, practicality, and ensure value for money tests are passed with flying colours.
Thanks to improvements in concrete polishing processes, we at Westcoast Resources now use systems such as the revolutionary HTC Superfloor™.
The system involves simple yet ingenious techniques which uses a concrete grinder process, and with careful floor preparation techniques takes an average concrete floor and quite literally transforms it into a floor surface which is even stronger and more durable than it was previously.
Further preservation or enhancement can be achieved through attractive finishes in a variety of colours if preferred.
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