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Why is concrete green?

Why is concrete green?. www.mii.org. Resource efficiency- Limestone- most abundant mineral on earth. Fly ash, slag cement, and silica fume- waste byproducts from power plants, steel mills, and other manufacturing facilities. By Heidi Caldwell Marsh Gooding Logan Nicoll.

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Why is concrete green?

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  1. Why is concrete green? www.mii.org Resource efficiency- Limestone- most abundant mineral on earth. Fly ash, slag cement, and silica fume- waste byproducts from power plants, steel mills, and other manufacturing facilities. By Heidi Caldwell Marsh Gooding Logan Nicoll www.concretethinker.com/

  2. Durability- 2-3 times the average lifespan of “common” building, low maintenance • Thermal Mass- Ability to absorb and maintain heat www.texasetchandscore.com Concrete can be polished for a high-gloss finish w/o wax or coatings VOC FREE http://www.cca.org.nz/images/scan3.jpeg

  3. http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2713628/2/istockphoto_2713628_concrete_road.jpghttp://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2713628/2/istockphoto_2713628_concrete_road.jpg • Reflectivity- Light color can reduce urban heat islands- Reducing need for A/C in the summer. • Stormwater retention- Pervious concrete allows water to pass through it freely- can be matched with grass to make grasscrete http://www.concretenetwork.com/grasscrete/images/grasscrete_hi-res.jpg

  4. http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/sustainable_living/images/section3_c.jpghttp://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/sustainable_living/images/section3_c.jpg • Minimal Waste- -Project specific quantities -Can be crushed and used in new concrete or as backfill or road base. http://www.pacificdecorative.com/Pacific%20Decorative/Images/stamp.GIF

  5. Structural Concrete Applications • Foundations • Basements • Footings • Slabs • Retaining Walls • Houses

  6. Interior Concrete Applications • Decorative Floors • Countertops • Fireplace Surrounds • Sink Basins and Vessels

  7. Exterior Concrete Applications • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios • Swimming Pool Decks • Streets • Parking Lots

  8. Information courtesy of http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/greenbuildinginformation/what_makes.html http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/sustainable_living/images/section3_c.jpg http://www.pacificdecorative.com/Pacific%20Decorative/Images/stamp.GIF http://www.concretenetwork.com/grasscrete/images/grasscrete_hi-res.jpg http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2713628/2/istockphoto_2713628_concrete_road.jpg http://www.cca.org.nz/images/scan3.jpeg www.texasetchandscore.com www.mii.org www.concretethinker.com/

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