BACKGROUNDProduct image • Product description • Contact information
Model or ID numbers: AL6-12
MasterFormat Number(s): 07 42 00, 04 42 00, 09 75 00, 09 00 00
PO Box 39847
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339
- Manufacturer-direct
PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
| StoneSheets®-AL uses basic materials, stone and aluminum, to redefine the performance ability of stone products. StoneSheets®-AL is made of a 6mm thick solid slab of stone (Marble, Granite, Onyx, Travertine, Sandstone, or Quartzite), which is reinforced with an Aluminum honeycomb panel, traditionally found in aerospace applications. A 4ft x 8ft sheet of StoneSheets®-AL weighs ~160pounds vs. a traditional 2cm slab of the same size, which weigh ~600pounds and require more transportation, fabrication, and handling resources. StoneSheets-AL provides consistent support from edge to edge, and integrates products by providing a recyclable substrate material, Aluminum. Our products reduce the impact of construction and provide a multitude of other benefits from the resources saved by the strength and light weight of the material alone. |
2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
| Is the product Cool Roof Rating Council listed with performance claims from the CRRC rating? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Are the values provided from testing by NFRC? | Yes No | ||||||||
| List essential performance and physical characteristics: (ie. Fire resistance rating, vapor permeability, strength, etc.) | |||||||
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Characteristic:
Flatwise Tension strength
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Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):
ASTM C297
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Results (value,units):
87PSI (.60MPa)
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Characteristic:
Flexural Strength
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Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):
ASTM C880
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Results (value,units):
3974PSI (27.4MPa)
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Characteristic:
Shear Strength
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Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):
ASTM C273
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Results (value,units):
74PSI (.51MPa)
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Characteristic:
Climbing Drum Peel Stregth
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Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):
ASTM D1781
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Results (value,units):
65.2Nmm/mm
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We would like to have more performance tests and data for our materials, and welcome any opportunity to have any of your excellent staff review this, or any of our other materials. We are often hearing of new uses for StoneSheets®-AL, such as signs, ship and yachts; our material is increasing the performance ability of stone.
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2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
| List the primary materials in a representative sample of the reported product. (List actual material - not trade name) | |||||||
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1. 6mm thick Stone Slab(Marble, Granite, Onyx, Travertine, Sandstone, or Quartzite of Choice) 2. 12mm thick Aluminum honeycomb panel
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StoneSheets-AL begins with the stone in the block position, securing the panel to the block and then cutting the panel off of the block, maximizing the use of the stone. The substrate of the product is made of Aluminum, and often integrates products, contributing to a reduced impact of construction and demolition, and eliminating the need for processed wood substrates of tradtional 2cm.
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| Does the product contain any California Proposition 65 chemicals? | Yes No | |
| Is the MSDS and/or a list of toxics available on company website? | Yes No |
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We put "No Response" for the EPA PBTs question because we could not find an exact list. StoneSheets-AL is non-toxic and can be applied with non-toxic setting materials or mechanical clips.
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| Does the product contain any recycled content material? | Yes No | ||||||||
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We have been examining different certification standards, but we are looking for a standard reflective of the life cycle, resource, and energy savings vs. a recycled content certificate which technically changes each time metal is purchased for the smelter. There is significant resource savings and other attributes which are more consistent and accurate measurer StoneSheets-AL's benefits.
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| Does the product consist of essentially a salvaged, refurbished, or reused material? | Yes No | ||||||||
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This product is non-toxic and can be applied with non-toxic setting materials, or mechanical clips.
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PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS • Manufacturer Comments • 3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation • 3.3 MANUFACTURING • 3.4 CONSTRUCTION • 3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS • 3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE
3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
| Has this product, or any product in the product category, gone through a life cycle assessment (LCA)? | Yes No | ||||||||
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System Used (Please describe the LCA process used as clearly as possible; for example: a process LCA using SimaPro or a hybrid LCA that used GaBi and EIO-LCA).
EIO-LCA
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| Was the LCA third-party verified? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is there other relevant LCA data, for example, pertaining to a major constituent material? (In some cases a trade association or other entity may have conducted an industry average LCA on a common material. Please note if this is the case, and also if there are ways in which the process used for this product significantly deviates from that generic LCA.) | Yes No | ||||||||
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Material or Product:
Aluminum
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Manufacturer Comments
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Our products use simple materials, stone and aluminum, to create high performing, long life cycle materials that can be used for nearly all stone designs. StoneSheets®-AL features the ultra strong properties of the honeycomb, as found in nature, strength of the superior structural support and a high percentage of open air space, creating a lightweight, high performing material, requiring 66% less shipping!
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3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation
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City, State/Province, Zip, Country:
Pinasca ITALY
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City, State/Province, Zip, Country:
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| List Primary Raw Materials in Product: (ie. sand, cement, water, recycled glass, clay, wood, biofiber, etc.): (If a significant percent of the raw materials for this product (excluding water) are sourced from a specific location, please also list percent by weight of material in the product and material source location (town, state, country zip code, country). Be as specific as possible regarding each raw material in the product, but leave the location blank if the material is sourced from many different locations.) | |||||||||
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Material:
Marble, Granite, Onyx, Travertine, Sandstone, Quartzite
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Location:
various geographical locations
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Percent by weight:
78 |
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Material:
Aluminum honeycomb panel
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Location:
Guangdong
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Percent by weight:
22 |
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| Raw materials or components are too numerous, are sourced from too wide a region, or are too dispersed for a meaningful answer. | Yes No | ||||||||
| What approximate percent of materials and/or assemblies by weight are sourced from ISO 14001 certified suppliers? | |||||||
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don't know
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| How has the company worked with suppliers on reducing the environmental footprint of your supply chain? | |||||||
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StoneSheets, as well as all our materials, are made from the block position, limiting the movement of the stone in slab form, reducing breakage, while the design of the material itself, conserves the stone required. We routinely purchase recycled aluminum and ship full containers, 1/3 of the requirement or more or 2cm stone, and never leaving any blank space or short loads. We offer our products to residential contractors also, to decrease blank load space.
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All materials are used in the manufacturing of StoneSheets-AL. The trimmings of the panels are recycled, and the blocks are entirely used. The parts of the blocks that are not used for the slab portions of StoneSheets-AL are used for accessory pieces and smaller items for other industries, like lamp finials. The remaining stone is crushed for stone mastic or marble fill, maximizing the use of the block.
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3.3 MANUFACTURING
| What is the company's specified goal for reducing energy consumption? | |||||||||
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We are working with a company that manufactures advanced solar technology, assisting in the coordination of energy assessments at the factories so that benefits can be determined. That is the only way to first prove the value of the investment, but there is a plan to update energy sources.
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What steps has the company taken to reduce energy consumption of the manufacturing process?
Our company practices responsible business practices, using recycled papers for the office, and minimizing printing requirements by providing our marketing materials firstly in the form of pdf vs. traditional print. Our sales truck runs on E-85 for our presentations that have travelled to increase the exposure to StoneSheets-AL and our other products.
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| What is the company's specified goal for GHG reduction? | |||||||||
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We are looking to create an accurate assessment of the total GHG reduction that our products contribute, but the numbers vary based on the parameters of each project and the amount of materials used. The decreased shipping requirements are significant, and that is prior to any additional assessment of resources saved during the fabrication or installation process. Even the 500 mile suggestion provided within LEED accounts for several fabrication and transportation steps able to be avoided with the use of StoneSheets-AL
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| Does the company report greenhouse gas emissions? | Yes No | ||||||||
| What is the company's specified goal for reducing potable water use? | |||||||||
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The water used at the factories is considered "dirty water, and is not used for drinking. Water is circulated throughout the system for use for processing.
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What steps have been taken to reduce potable water consumption of the manufacturing process?
The machines that are able to cut the blocks are advanced equipment that uses the water efficiently to cool the machines and process the stones. Hoses are not abundantly scattered throughout the factory, as in tradtional hand saw construction with 2cm or 3cm slabs.
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| What is the company's specified goal for reducing solid waste? | |||||||||
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All of the material from the blocks are used. Smaller finnials, stone mastic, or other uses occupy every portion of the stone, so that none is wasted. Aluminum is put into scrap areas for recycling; all materials are used.
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What steps has the company taken to reduce solid-waste created from the manufacturing process?
See Above
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3.4 CONSTRUCTION
| Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each) | |||||||||
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Pallets:
Manufacturer/Installer accepts back
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Boxes:
Manufacturer/Installer accepts back
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Packing filler:
Not used
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Containers:
Manufacturer/Installer accepts back
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Wrapping:
Minimized
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| Has the company reduced the amount of packaging required? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Are there programs in place to reduce environmental impacts of packaging? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does the design of this product include features that reduce amount of excess material/overage required at installation? | Yes No | ||||||||
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What is the typical % excess material/overage?
2 |
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| Accessories: Identify accessory items (adhesives, fasteners, tapes, etc.) required to install product and describe in the comment field any impact on the sustainable performance of the product. | |||||||
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Non toxic stone setting material or aluminum clips such as the Kiehl system. Often times however, architects and designers design their own systems.
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| Final Cleaning: Do recommended final cleaning materials emit any known airborne toxins or VOCs? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Testing, Adjusting, and Commissioning: Briefly describe any activities recommended to assure optimal performance of the product or that are required to achieve its specified contribution to sustainable performance of the system. | |||||||||
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Final cleaning is based on stone type and finish.
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The revealed solid slab face of StoneSheets-AL is finished to any specifications the selected stone will allow (i.e. polished, honed, brushed, picked). For countertops, ask your representative for proprietary systems information.
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3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS
| What is the expected lifespan of the product? | |||||||
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20+ years |
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| What is the maximum length of manufacturer's warranty? | |||||||
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5-10
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| Recommended frequency of regularly scheduled cleaning | |||||||||
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Weekly
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| Interior Products: Do recommended cleaning materials meet GreenSeal GS-37? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Smooth Surface Flooring: Does the product require waxing or polishing to maintain its appearance? | Yes No | ||||||||
| If yes, do recommended floor waxes, polishes and strippers meet GreenSeal GS-40 Standard? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Carpet: Do recommended cleaners comply with California Code of Regulations maximum allowable VOC levels? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Exterior Products: Do recommended cleaning materials meet requirements of SCAQMD air and water quality standards and regulations? | Yes No | ||||||||
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The revealed natural stone determines care instructions.
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3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE
| Is there a maintenance/replacement agreement? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is there a buy-back or take-back program for products at end-of-life? | Yes No | ||||||||
| If yes, is there a cost to the customer? | |||||||||
| Is the entire product reusable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Are components of the product reusable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is the product currently being recycled into another product? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is product 100% biodegradable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is product 100% compostable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does product require disposal in a landfill? | Yes No | ||||||||
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If no, what is the recommended disposition?
break stone off and recycle panel or use for other purposes
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StoneSheets-AL consists of simple materials, stone and aluminum. If the installation is performed using clips, or another removable application, the material can be reused. If demolition occurs, or pieces are recut from the existing materials, the stone can be broken off the front with a hammer and the panel can be recycled.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments
4.1 Stewardship
| Are any of the company's buildings/sites certified under a green building rating system? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Briefly describe the organizations environmental policies or programs and provide link to them on company website. | |||||||||
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Our company practices responsible business practices, using recycled papers for the office, and minimizing printing requirements by providing our marketing materials firstly in the form of pdf vs. traditional print. Our sales truck runs on E-85 for our presentations that have travelled to increase the exposure to StoneSheets-AL and our other products. http://www.stonesheets.com/ethos
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| Are there other environmental groups that also list the product(s)? | |||||||||
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Florida Green Building Coalition
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Is this product GreenSpec listed? | Yes No | |||||||
4.2 Transparency of Information
| Does the company have an environmental policy or sustainability plan available on its website? | Yes No | ||||||||
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If yes link to webpage(s):
http://www.stonesheets.com/ethos
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| Ingredients or materials that comprise the product are fully disclosed on product packaging or in materials accompanying the product | Yes No | ||||||||
Manufacturer Comments
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We are dedicated to providing smart solutions that contribute to savings in resources and energy, making the world a better place for all of us. We are proud to remain understated in the benefits we offer through our products to our customers. We are working with organizations to demonstrate the ways that we can add benefits to their projects and contribute to the Green standards and goals they set. We will continue to do so by keeping our products affordable, and continuing to challenge the standards and goals set forth for resource savings, with all our StoneSheets materials and products.
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