BACKGROUNDProduct image • Product description • Contact information
MasterFormat Number(s): 04 71 00, 04 73 00
1300 S. Kilbourn
Chicago, IL 0623
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PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
| CERTIFICATION NAME | Certifying Organization | Level | Certification Number | Activation Date | Length of Term |
| Other | Materials Analytical Serv | -- | 1000137-04 | 2010-03-01 | 12 months |
| CERTIFICATION NAME | Standards Organization/Agency | Standard Number | Testing Organization | Last Updated |
| EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) | EPA | -- | -- | 2010-04-05 |
| Other | Materials Analytical Services | 5116-97 | ASTM D | 2010-03-31 |
| IFI Stone and Brick promotes durability efficiency, and improved indoor quality. Our products meet standards established for low emitting materials and are qualified as LEED qualified products including the LEED for Schools program. For a full list of how IFI Stone and Brick contributes to LEED, go to www.ifi-group.com. |
2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
| Are the values provided from testing by NFRC? | Yes No | ||||||||
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IFI Stone and Brick products are manufactured in a controlled environment which reduces waste in water and energy consumption. Our products are air dried and do not require the usage of a high energy consumption kiln drying process.
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2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
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IFI Stone and Brick products are composed of Recycled Crushed Concrete and Recycled Hardened Concrete including: aggregates, fly ash, and hydrated portland cement.
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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 |
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IFI Stone and Brick meets the performance standard established for low emitting materials under the California Department of Public Health Standard Practice Section 01350, California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, and the Chronic Reference Exposure Limit. Our product is a LEED qualified product contributing up 14 points for LEED projects including LEED for Schools Program.
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| Does the product contain any recycled content material? | Yes No | ||||||||
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Post-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 90 range |
Post-Consumer: Description of post-consumer content: Crushed Concrete
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Pre-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 10 range |
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IFI Stone and Brick products contribute up 14 LEED points including Materials and Resources Credits 2.1-2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2. For a full list of LEED contribution points, refer to www.ifi-group.com.
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IFI Stone and Brick products contribute up 14 LEED points including Materials and Resources Credits 2.1-2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2. For a full list of LEED contribution points, refer to www.ifi-group.com.
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IFI Stone and Brick products contribute up 14 LEED points including IEQ 4.6 and 7.1. For a full list of LEED contribution points, refer to www.ifi-group.com.
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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
3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation
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City, State/Province, Zip, Country:
Chicago, IL, 60623
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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 | ||||||||
| How has the company worked with suppliers on reducing the environmental footprint of your supply chain? | |||||||
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IFI Stone and Brick is committed to the environment through various approaches. We aim to spread our commitment by holding product awareness seminars to our supply chain. Our product also reduces transportation costs. It is a thin and lightweight product which requires fewer truck loads. Our veneer truck loads will carry fewer pieces than full bricks resulting in less gallons of diesel fuel required from additional trips.
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3.3 MANUFACTURING
| What is the company's specified goal for reducing energy consumption? | |||||||
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IFI Stone and Brick manufacturing process takes place in a controlled environment which results in less wasted water. Our process also results in an immense amount of energy savings. Our product is air dried and does not require kiln firing. The manufacturing of clay bricks, by kiln firing, requires a high temperature of over 2000 degrees Farenheit consuming large amounts amounts of energy. Our product is a lightweight and thin product that saves on transportation costs. One truck load of veneers will carry more pieces than full bricks resulting in less gallons of diesel fuel required from additional trips.
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What steps has the company taken to reduce energy consumption of the manufacturing process?
IFI Stone and Brick's next steps is to implement of renewable energy in the manufacturing facility. We plan for the installation of solar panels in the near future.
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| What is the company's specified goal for GHG reduction? | |||||||
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Our steps for GHG reduction is to track our energy usage and provide a company sustainability plan.
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3.4 CONSTRUCTION
| Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each) | |||||||||
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Pallets:
Minimized
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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:
Minimized
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| Has the company reduced the amount of packaging required? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does the design of this product include features that reduce amount of excess material/overage required at installation? | Yes No | ||||||||
| 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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Our product saves time due to its lightweight nature and ease of installation.
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| Final Cleaning: Do recommended final cleaning materials emit any known airborne toxins or VOCs? | Yes No | ||||||||
3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS
3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE
| 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 | ||||||||
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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IFI Stone and Brick is committed to the environment through various approaches. We aim to produce our products that promote durability and efficiency, incorporate the hightest recycled content possible, and use sustainable manufacturing processes. In addition, IFI Stone and Brick furthers the environmental commitment by our dedication to USGBC. Our products contribute up to 14 points toward LEED projects.
www.ifi-group.com
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4.2 Transparency of Information
Manufacturer Comments
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