Enviroslab

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Contents 1 Material analysis 1.1 Traditional uses 1.2 Emerging uses / trends 1.3 Finish and aesthetic qualities 1.4 Surface forms / shapes 1.5 Cost analysis 2 Material properties 2.1 Primary structural use 2.2 Material performance 2.3 Dimensional and opening restriction 2.4 Acoustic property 2.5 Manufacturing process and assembly 3 Environmental impact 3.1 LEED 4 Life Safety & Rating Standards 4.1 Flammability rating 4.2 Coefficient of friction 5 References 5.1 Notes 5.2 Student contributions 6 See also 6.1 Similar materials 6.2 Building references 7 External links 7.1 Additional resources 7.2 Leading manufacturers

Material analysis

MasterFormat Number: 00 00 00

Traditional uses

• Kitchen & Bathroom Countertops
• Decorative Table Tops
• Bars
• Desks

Emerging uses / trends

• Fireplace surrounds
• Wall applications

Finish and aesthetic qualities

• Similar to granite & quartz for its durability and hardness
• 48 Preferred color combinations
• 22 Standard Resins
• Can custom aggregate and resin colors to fit any project. Color combinations are unlimited, however it will drive the cost up.
• Compares favorably to Zodiaq, Silestone, IceStone, and Vetrazzo
• No VOC's
• Does not require a seal like marble or granite. Less maintanence cost.
• Not recommended for outdoor use.
• Shipped with either a high gloss, matte or honed finish

Surface forms / shapes

• Standard Slab Size: 27" x 84" x 1"
• Large Slab Size: 60" x 84" x 1"
• Product can have any typical edge detailing applied by a local fabricator.

Cost analysis

• Standard 27" x 84" Slab sells for $50/sq. ft.
• Large 60" x 84" Slab sells for $60/sq. ft.
• Installation costs may range from $35 and up
• Shipping of 27" EnviroSLAB is $125 per slab plus there is a $300 crate fee. The crate holds up to 7 slabs. Each slab weighs approx. 250lbs.
• Can custom aggregate and resin colors to fit any project. Color combinations are unlimited, however it will drive the cost up from $70-$100/sq. ft.

Material properties

Primary structural use

• Non-Structural

Material performance

• Does not require a seal like marble or granite. Less maintanence cost.
• Not recommended for outdoor use.

Dimensional and opening restriction

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Acoustic property

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Manufacturing process and assembly

• 80% Recycled Glass and porcelin mixed with 20% VOC free resin

Environmental impact

• Diverts trash from landfills (glass bottles, window shields, metal shavings, mirrors, and porcelin.

LEED

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Life Safety & Rating Standards

Flammability rating

• ASTM D-635 Self-Extinguishing
• Extend of Burning 0.25 max

Coefficient of friction

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References

Notes

Student contributions

• Julie Salmon, Spring 2010

See also

Similar materials

• IceStone
• Vetrazzo
• Gilasi
• Zodiaq
• Silestone

Building references

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External links

Additional resources

• www.enviroSLABproducts.com

Leading manufacturers

• IceStone - 100% Recycled Glass mixed with cement.
  • They won the 1st Cradle to Cradle Gold Award