Achieve LEED™ Certified Rating with the Help of Architectural Concrete Masonry Units

As you know, the "green" environmental movement continues to gain momentum around the country - and for good reasons. LEED™ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the source for this movement in the building construction industry. With the right mix of technology, product, design, and installation, we (manufacturers, installers, resellers, and designers) can contribute to this cause and thereby contribute to building a healthier, more energy efficient society.

Oberfield's, Inc. now offers GREEN Concrete Masonry Units produced from 3 to 80% pre-consumer recycled content. We also offer GREEN Concrete Masonry Units produced with up to 20% post-consumer recycled content. All units are produced to ASTM C-90 Standards in Mid to Light-weight. A number of textures and finishes can be manufactured. Please call our customer service for more information and pricing.

Benefits of Concrete Masonry

Concrete Masonry Units provide high thermal mass and thermal storage compared to frame wall construction. The units remain warm or cool long after the heat or air-conditioning has shut off, helping to reduce heating and cooling loads. It also improves occupant comfort by moderating indoor temperature swings and shifts peak heating and cooling loads to off peak hours.

Concrete Masonry Units also improve indoor air quality by eliminating the need to paint when an architectural, ground face or glazed units are used. Concrete Masonry Units do not promote mold growth because it does not provide a ready food source for mold.

Concrete Masonry Units also improve environmental impacts through life-cycle considerations. It also improves fire safety for occupants and property. It improves acoustical performance.

Because of the abundance of local raw materials and units manufactured close to construction sites helps to reduce fuel requirements. Also the units can be produced with recycled aggregates and cementitious materials.

Downloads

>> LEED Contribution Guide
>> Washington 21 Permeable Paver Flyer