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Concrete Polishing
When thinking about sustainable building, polished concrete is one of the best “green” flooring options. Polished concrete floors have zero-VOC content, require little maintenance, and utilize the thermal mass of concrete for heating and cooling.
by Peter Wagner
we think of the LEED program from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the buzzword of the day in sustainable building practices, as well it should be.
Let's take a look at both the LEED program and how polished concrete fits the philosophy - if not the stated criteria - perfectly. If you gain nothing else, I want each of you to be proud of the product and process that you provide to your customers, and I want you to have both the knowledge and comfort level to be a cheerleader for the industry. We are "green," and our process does make sense, both today and tomorrow, even if the existing LEED criteria leaves us on the outside looking in. Even the addition of an acid stain is only a blip on the radar, and does not prohibit a property from gaining certification if all other criteria are met.
Concrete polishing makes common sense for the environment, while making dollars and cents for the building owner. Having your company be a leader in environmental sense will make dollars and cents for you, your employees and your community.
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