Spectra-Glaze®
Block, Perfect Corner™ Curves and Richstone Ground Face™ Block provide the
opportunity for LEED green credits through:
Sustainable Sites
Life cycle value
engineering is achieved through our glazed finish that has a permanent integral
bond to the concrete block and durability of concrete block itself. The
permanent molded finish eliminates the need for re-painting or re-surfacing,
providing increased building life and eliminating the emission of VOC’s from
the initial painting and subsequent refinishing every 3 to 5 years. Credit for
building reuse is more likely because glazed concrete masonry is exceptionally
durable with a life cycle much longer than many other building envelope
products. Spectra-Glaze® concrete masonry construction provides the
opportunity to save the structure if the use changes rather than tearing the
building down.
Energy & Atmosphere
Spectra-Glaze®
Block have a high thermal mass which is excellent for storing heat and reducing
energy demand from air conditioning. Walls remain warm or cool long after heat
or air conditioning has been turned off or turned down after hours. Power
demand can be shifted to lower cost off peak hours. The heat island effect of
localized areas of high temperatures created by solar absorption on dark walls can
be eliminated by using high reflectance white or light colored exterior and
corridor glazed walls.
Materials & Resources
Spectra-Glaze®
concrete block are light weight units typically made using slag content and in
some cases other recycled materials such as fly ash. Slag is a 100%
post-industrial recycled material. It increases acoustic isolation and fire
ratings in walls. The aggregates and sand used in our concrete block are
usually local and provide a regional material credit opportunity.
Innovation & Design
Our novel and extra safe Soft
Corner™ Curved Corner designs increase people safety and add human comfort in
addition to providing the pleasing aesthetics of curved designs that
incorporate the lines and perfection of a geometric circle. Spectra-Glaze®
block also provides fire safety through the high fire ratings of concrete block
that prevent flash over. They have an innovative patented interlocking design
that adds strength.
