BACKGROUNDProduct image • Product description • Contact information
Model or ID numbers: 100
MasterFormat Number(s): 04 21 13
701 N. Main St.
Lexington, NC 27292
- 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
2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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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Clay, shale, marble dust, brick waste
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Waste clays and shale are used at every opportunity to replace virgin material.
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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 | |
| Is the MSDS and/or a list of toxics available on company website? | Yes No |
| Does the product contain any recycled content material? | Yes No | ||||||||
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Pre-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 85 range |
Pre-Consumer: Description of pre-consumer content: Waste clay from mica plant
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Total: Percent by weight of total product: 85 |
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| If yes, are these measurements certified? | Yes No | ||||||||
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Certifying Organization:
Ntl Brick Research Center
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Certification Number:
001
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Certification Date:
2009-06-01 |
Certification Term:
12 months |
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National Brick Research Center at Clemson Univ. has been recognized by the Brick Industry Assoc. as the recognized authority for Certification of Environmental Claims.
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| Does the product contain any rapidly renewable materials? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does the product consist of essentially a salvaged, refurbished, or reused material? | |||||||||
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Identify original item: (i.e. brick, wood framing, flooring, doors, paneling, siding, etc.)
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Source of Material:
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Measurement definition:
FTC definition
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| If yes, is this certified? | Yes No | ||||||||
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Certifying Organization:
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Certification Number:
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Certification Date:
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Certification Term:
months |
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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 | ||||||||
Manufacturer Comments
3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation
| Location(s) of manufacturing facility(s) producing the reported product | |||||||
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City, State/Province, Zip, Country:
Grover, NC 28073 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:
Kaolin-waste clay from mica mine
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Location:
Grover, NC
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Percent by weight:
76 |
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Material:
Ball Clay
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Location:
Sludge, MS
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Percent by weight:
13 |
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Material:
Marble dust
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Location:
Chadsworth, GA
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Percent by weight:
2 |
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Material:
Grog-Waste Brick chips & dust
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Location:
9
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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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none
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| How has the company worked with suppliers on reducing the environmental footprint of your supply chain? | |||||||
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Suppliers have been assisted with low energy menas of removing water from clay to decrease weight for shippment.
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Cunningham Brick Company is dedicated to reducing the amount of virgin material used in the manufacturing of brick.
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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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Reduce energy consumption by 2% per year through improvements in technology, reduced enrgy for mining, and supplying more projects closer to our plants.
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What steps has the company taken to reduce energy consumption of the manufacturing process?
Replace 100% of the klin cars in the plant to more enrgy efficient cars that saved 5% energy consumption.
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What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period?
5 |
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Enter Base year for period.
2006
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Enter Reporting year for period.
2009
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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 | ||||||||
| 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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Reduce use of potable water in the body of the brick.
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What steps have been taken to reduce potable water consumption of the manufacturing process?
Catching rain water from roof of plant and reusing this for brick making.
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What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period?
90 |
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Enter Base year for period.
2000
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Enter Reporting year for period.
2009
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| What is the company's specified goal for reducing solid waste? | |||||||||
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Recycle 100% of our waste brick from both local job sites & plant as well as any waste we can access from other manufacturers.
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What steps has the company taken to reduce solid-waste created from the manufacturing process?
Solid waste from the manufacturing process is ground into brick nuggets & chips for landscaping. Brick dust is used for baseball fields. Brick waste from other fired clay manufacturers is also ground up recycled use.
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What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period?
100 |
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Enter Base year for period.
2000
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Enter Reporting year for period.
2009
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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 |
landfill:
0 |
Waste-To-Energy (WTE):
0 |
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recycled (offsite):
0 |
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Cunningham Brick Company has started a "take back" program for job site waste to prevent job site brick waste from going to landfills.
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3.4 CONSTRUCTION
| Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each) | |||||||||
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Pallets:
Not used
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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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| Has the company reduced the amount of packaging required? | 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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Mortar is used to lay brick. Masons on job sites have complained about large core holes using excess mortar up to 33%. We have pushed our coring to the maximum of 24% that brick masons say does not effect their mortar useage.
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| 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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Keep wall drainagle system free and clear during the life of the building by inspecting weep holes.
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Brick made of clay & shale has a long history of lasting the life of a building. Typically requiring no maintainence, no sealants and minimal cleaning. Brick made of clay & shale will be color fast and water resistant for the life of the building.
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3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS
| What is the expected lifespan of the product? | |||||||
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100 years |
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| 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? | |||||||||
| Recommended frequency of regularly scheduled maintenance (ie. stripping/refinishing/recoating): | |||||||||
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N/A
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Briefly describe recommended maintenance:
Brick should last the life of the building. In most cases cleaning is never needed, in some a mild detergant can be used to remove stains.
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Brick will last the life of the building when properly installed. Minimal cleaning is required and minimal maintainence. Color will not face.
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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 | ||||||||
| Is the product currently being recycled into another product? | Yes No | ||||||||
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If yes, describe what new product(s):
Landscaping material, concrete block fill, grog
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| Is product 100% biodegradable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is product 100% compostable? | 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 | ||||||||
4.2 Transparency of Information
Manufacturer Comments
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MSDS Sheets and recycled content Third Party Certification is available on our website.
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