Dear John, I have purposely waited four weeks since your crew completed their work on our marble floors and bath. I keep thinking that the shine will 'walk off.' But NOT YET! I will be glad to recommend you to anyone who inquires."
-- Helen McAllister
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Concrete - GreenThe construction industry's quest for environmental and energy responsibility can be found by utilizing a fundamental part of every construction project. When people think of the term “green” they are thinking of how they can minimize their impact on the earth. In other words, how they can live, breathe and build without causing, or at least minimizing harm to the environment. |
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WHY IS POLISHED CONCRETE GREEN?
Restoration of existing concrete floors reduces the environmental impact that new construction or demolition would generate. That makes it friendly to the environment.
Polished concrete is a low maintenance floor resulting in the use of no dangerous chemicals or vocs.
The reflective nature of polished concrete allows owners to reduce lighting and save energy.
With exceptional durability a polished concrete floor means no disposal issues that come from VCT or epoxy floors.
The thermal mass of polished concrete floors tend to reduce heating and cooling loads, that means energy savings.
Polished concrete floors are totally fire resistant.
LEED
The leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) green building rating system is the nationally excepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings performance. Concrete polishing installation does not create noxious odors or require a minimum cure time before it can be put back into service, with the advance of dustless grinding systems and odorless, non toxic chemicals.
