BACKGROUNDProduct image • Product description • Contact information
MasterFormat Number(s): 13 34 23, 13 34 19, 13 32 13, 07 42 63, 07 42 13, 05 41 00, 05 13 00, 05 12 23, 05 12 13, 31 66 16.33
250 Route 61 South
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
- Manufacturer-direct
- Distributor(/Representative)
PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
| Product meets V0 flammability rating and provides +10 R value in the same footprint as conventional wall systems. The BuildBetter construction panels may also provide credits for the following LEED 2009 categories: EA Credit 1 MR Credit 2 MR Credit 3 MR Credit 4 MR Credit 5 ID Credit 1 RP Credit 1 |
2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Characteristic:
Shear Wall Stress
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Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):
FMEA
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Results (value,units):
Analytical Report Available
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Characteristic:
Fire resistance rating
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Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):
UL
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Results (value,units):
V0
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Characteristic:
Shear Wall Wind
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Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):
FMEA
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Results (value,units):
Analytical Report Available
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Characteristic:
R Value
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Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):
FTC Definition
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Results (value,units):
R-48 - same footprint as conventional wall systems
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Wind tests conducted and certified by Yourshaw Engineering a registered professional engineering firm. Additionally, the BuildBetter construction panels are air tight. Finished construction systems have been pressure tested by an independent third party with data showing an air tight environment. Energy loss due to drafts and air leaks is eliminated with the BuildBetter systems. Pressure data is available. Full product manual is available.
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2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
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- 14 gauge galvanized steel - High density polyethylene - 2 part urethane coating - SPF, 2 lb close cell polyurethane
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Insulation system is proprietary
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| Does the product contain any California Proposition 65 chemicals? | Yes No | |
| Does the product contain any Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic pollutants (PBTs) as listed on the EPA Priority PBT List? | Yes No |
| Does the product contain any recycled content material? | Yes No | ||||||||
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Post-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 70 range |
Post-Consumer: Description of post-consumer content: Consumer Industrial Steel Scrap
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Pre-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 7 range |
Pre-Consumer: Description of pre-consumer content: Reclaim from mill itself
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Total: Percent by weight of total product: 77 |
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Total: Measurement definition: FTC definition
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| If yes, are these measurements certified? | Yes No | ||||||||
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Certifying Organization:
Customer Certs
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- The steel framing is manufactured from 65-90% recycled content. - The composite nailing strips are manufactured from 100% recycled content. - These are based on letters from the suppliers.
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| For wet-applied products, what is the VOC content? | |||||||||
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0 g/l |
Measurement Standard:
EPA Reference Test Method 24
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| Will adding the recommended pigments increase VOCs beyond what is stated? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does the product contain any added Urea Formaldehyde? | Yes No | ||||||||
| What is the product's formaldehyde level? | |||||||||
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0 ppm |
Measurement Standard:
ASTM E1333
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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
Manufacturer Comments
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Cardinal is in the process of developing a life cycle analysis for its Construction Panel product line. It is expected that this will be completed in 60-90 days. Cardinal is considering ISO 14000 registration.
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3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation
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City, State/Province, Zip, Country:
Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972, USA
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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:
Steel
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Location:
Butler, Indiana
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Percent by weight:
98 |
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Material:
Composite Plastic
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Location:
Lancaster, PA
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Percent by weight:
1 |
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Material:
SPF Insulation
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Location:
North Carolina
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Percent by weight:
0 |
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Material:
2-Part Polyurethane Coating
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Location:
Texas
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Percent by weight:
0 |
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| What approximate percent of materials and/or assemblies by weight are sourced from ISO 14001 certified suppliers? | |||||||
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under 25%
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| How has the company worked with suppliers on reducing the environmental footprint of your supply chain? | |||||||
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Cardinal is in the process of developing a comprehensive 5-year carbon footprint reduction intiative. As part of this strategy the supply chain partners are being asked to contribute to the reduction efforts. Cardinal is also applying for acceptance into the EPA's Climate Leaders Program.
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3.3 MANUFACTURING
| Does the company maintain ISO 14001 registration for some or all manufacturing facilities, including international locations? | |||||||||
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none
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| Does the company generate energy on-site from renewable resources? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does the company purchase any thermal energy or electricity from renewable sources? (for electricity this refers to sources that meet the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e Energy National Standard) | Yes No | ||||||||
| What is the company's specified goal for reducing energy consumption? | |||||||||
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Cardinal is considering installing a solar PV system on site to provide electricity for manufacturing operations.
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What steps has the company taken to reduce energy consumption of the manufacturing process?
Cardinal is in the process of developing a comprehensive 5-year carbon footprint reduction intiative. Cardinal is also applying for acceptance into the EPA's Climate Leaders Program.
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What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period?
0 |
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Enter Base year for period.
2008
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| What is the company's specified goal for GHG reduction? | |||||||||
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Cardinal is targeting a 20-30% reduction in GHG emmissions.
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What steps has the company taken to reduce GHG emissions of the manufacturing process?
Cardinal is in the process of developing a comprehensive 5-year carbon footprint reduction intiative. Cardinal is also applying for acceptance into the EPA's Climate Leaders Program.
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What is the percent reduction achieved by unit over specified period?
0 |
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Enter Base year for period.
2008
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| Does the company participate in any recognized voluntary programs to increase energy efficiency and/or reduce GHG emissions in manufacturing? | Yes No | ||||||||
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other
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If other, please list:
EPA Climate Leaders Program
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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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Cardinal's potable water usage is so small it is not a target for reduction at this time.
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What steps have been taken to reduce potable water consumption of the manufacturing process?
Cardinal is in the process of developing a comprehensive 5-year carbon footprint reduction intiative. Cardinal is also applying for acceptance into the EPA's Climate Leaders Program.
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What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period?
0 |
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Enter Base year for period.
2008
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| What is the company's specified goal for reducing solid waste? | |||||||||
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Cardinal is targeting a 20-30% reduction in solid waste generation.
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What steps has the company taken to reduce solid-waste created from the manufacturing process?
Cardinal is in the process of developing a comprehensive 5-year carbon footprint reduction intiative. Cardinal is also applying for acceptance into the EPA's Climate Leaders Program.
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What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period?
0 |
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Enter Base year for period.
2008
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| What percent of the waste from the facility goes to hazardous waste, landfill, Waste-To-Energy (WTE), recycled (offsite)? | |||||||||
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hazardous waste:
0 |
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| Are any Hazardous Air Pollutants (as defined by EPA) created, used, or released during the manufacture of the product? | Yes No | ||||||||
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Are any hazardous chemicals created, used, or released during the manufacture of the product which must be reported under the State Right to Know Act (SARA), Section 313 via the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)? (The absence of hazardous chemicals or air pollutants in manufacture is laudable. However the presence of such hazards is not a simple indicator of environmental impact. Which listed hazards are present, how they are handled, the magnitude of emissions, and the extent and effectiveness of efforts to minimize creation, use, and releases of such hazards, are all important in assessing environmental responsibility. While it can be problematic to try to compare the performance of different companies, a record of TRI releases by company found on the EPA website allows review of a single company over time. http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/tris/tris_query.html) |
Yes No | ||||||||
3.4 CONSTRUCTION
| Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each) | |||||||||
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Pallets:
Recyclable
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Boxes:
Not used
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Packing filler:
Not used
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Containers:
Not used
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Wrapping:
Not used
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Other:
Strapping - Recyclable
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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 | ||||||||
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If yes, please describe program and results.
Fully recyclable packaging materials standard
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| 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?
0 |
What are the disposition options for excess material?
Recycling
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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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- Fasteners
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| Final Cleaning: Do recommended final cleaning materials emit any known airborne toxins or VOCs? | Yes No | ||||||||
3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS
| What is the expected lifespan of the product? | |||||||
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100 years |
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| What is the maximum length of manufacturer's warranty? | |||||||
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25
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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 | ||||||||
| If yes to either of the above, do installation techniques allow it to be easily removed/disassembled without damage? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is the product currently being recycled into another product? | Yes No | ||||||||
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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Climate Leaders Program (pending)
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| Does the company participate in any voluntary programs to reduce environmental impact of the listed product(s)? | Yes No | ||||||||
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If yes, identify program(s) (select all that apply):
other
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If "other", please identify:
Climate Leaders
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| Please describe what Design-for-Environment (DfE) strategies were used in design of this product (including such practices as dematerialization, and design-for-disassembly), company-wide approach to DfE, and other aspects that you feel exemplify commitment but have not been quantified elsewhere in this form. | |||||||||
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Cardinal considered several aspects of the product to reduce the negative impact on the environment. Some of these include: - Engineering studies for assembly and dis-assembly. - Labor considerations. - Reduction in transportation needs (concrete delivery/labor commuting). - Reduction in industrial equipment needed to install (cranes, etc..). - Reduction in concrete production. - Recycled raw materials engineered in. Additionally, this product is being submitted for GreenSpec listing.
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4.2 Transparency of Information
| 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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Cardinal is in the process of developing a comprehensive 5-year carbon footprint reduction initiative and acceptance into the EPA Climate Leaders Program. Once this study has been developed and approved, links will be available on the website for: - This report - The comprehensive 5-year carbon footprint reduction plan. - Annual corporate sustainability reports. It is expected that these will be available on the Cardinal website by the Dec 31, 2009.
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