Ice Stone

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Material analysis

MasterFormat Number: 06 00 00

IceStone® is the world’s safest, most sustainable durable surface. Made from three core ingredients —100% recycled glass, Portland cement, and pigment— IceStone® surfaces are the perfect choice for everything from kitchen countertops to conference room tables to art installations.

Uses

Countertops.
Bathroom vanities.
Bar tops.
Tabletops.
Conference tables.
Window sills.
Wall coverings.
Shower walls.
Shower benches.
Tub decks.
Tub aprons.
Flooring.
Reception areas.
Transaction tops.
Credenza tops.

Finish and aesthetic qualities

21 Colors
IceStone comes with a high polish but can be honed or sandblasted by the fabricator
Color is achieved by mixing non-toxic pigments and various glass colors and sizes
Custom colors are available for commercial projects only

Surface forms / shapes

IceStone recommends using one of the following edge finishes: bullnose (half or full), pencil, eased, or platner.

Cost analysis

IceStone has several price points and cost is dependent on color selection, size and scope of the project. Please contact a preferred showroom or fabricator in your area to obtain detailed pricing information. For special and volume pricing, please contact IceStone’s Customer Service Department directly at 718-624-4900.

Material properties

Primary structural use

Material performance

Compression strength of 13,000 psi
Heat resistant
Porosity/Absorption 0.18% unsealed
Flexural Strength is 293
Freeze/Thaw 0.49% expansion, 300 cycles
Surfaces will not fade with UV exposure because they do not contain petrochemicals

Dimensional and opening restriction

Each pre-cast slab measures 52.5 inches wide, 96 inches long and 1.25 inches thick

Acoustic property

Manufacturing process and assembly

IceStone is a terrazzo-like composite made with 100% recycled glass in a cement matrix
It is constructed into precast slabs
Slabs are cut using standard stone cutting equipment
Manufactured in Brooklyn, NY
IceStone's factory is day-lit
IceStone has implemented a grey water recycling system

Environmental impact

IceStone durable surfaces contain recycled content that ranges from 70% to 75% of the product by weight
90% of waste from the manufacturing facility and corporate office is recycled, recovered or composted
IceStone conducts environmental education programs for employees
IceStone surfaces are 100% recyclable via mechanical grinding and reforming into tiles, landscaping material and roadbed aggregate^[1]
IceStone is the first and only material of its kind to receive the McDonough Braugart Design Chemistry (MBDC)'s Cradle to Cradle GOLD certification. The material is recognized for using safe and healthy materials and efficiently using water and energy during the manufacturering process.

LEED

Recycled content: 10% (MR 4.1)
Recycled content: 20& (MR 4.2)
Innovation in design: recycled content 30% or greater (ID)
Regional materials: 20% manufactured regionally (MR 5.1)
Regional materials: 10% extracted and manufactured regionally (MR 5.2)
Low-emitting materials: adhesives & sealants (EQ 4.1)
Innovation in design: cradle to cradle certification (ID)
Environmentally preferable material: cradle to cradle certification (MR 2.2)

Life Safety & Rating Standards

Flammability rating

Class 1 A ASTM E84 ^[2]
Flame Spread index 0
Fuel contribution 0
Smoke Density Index 0

Coefficient of friction

ASTM C -1028 0.28 (dry)

References

Notes

Student contributions

Mary Ellen Sullivan, Spring 2010
Julie Salmon, Spring 2010

External links

Additional resources

Leading manufacturers

IceStone

[_note-0] ttp://www.icestone.biz/sustainability/triple-bottom-line

[_note-1] ttp://www.boernegreenhouse.com/content-files/IceStone-DataSheet.pdf

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