Masonry Magazine May 2008 Page. 31
"There are places all over the country that are using more and more recycled materials in block." Bob Thomas, National Concrete Masonry Association, says, "prevention, while continuing to offer our customers a durable, cost-effective, single-wythe wall system with the rich look of traditional brick." John Kemp, senior VP of marketing for Oldcastle, says, "It is a terrific green option that meets the needs of both commercial and residential specifications at a 20 percent to 30 percent cost savings versus traditional brick veneers."
Recycled materials equal green blocks. CONCRETE BLOCK that uses recycled materials is becoming trendy. Commonly recycled aggregates include crushed concrete block, crushed concrete, by-product aggregates and glass.
"There are places all over the country that are using more and more recycled materials in block," Thomas says. The block still has to comply with the same industry standards as traditional block.
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