Green Building Coatings - Why Build Green?

 In the United States, buildings account for:

39 percent of total energy use
12 percent of the total water consumption
68 percent of total electricity consumption
38 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions

The built environment has a vast impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, we can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Green construction methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from design and construction, to renovation and deconstruction. However, the most significant benefits can be obtained if the design and construction team takes an integrated approach from the earliest stages of a building project. Potential benefits of green building can include:

Environmental benefits

• Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems
• Improve air and water quality
• Reduce waste streams
• Conserve and restore natural resources

Economic benefits

• Reduce operating costs
• Create, expand, and shape markets for green product and services
• Improve occupant productivity
• Optimize life-cycle economic performance

Social benefits

• Enhance occupant comfort and health
• Heighten aesthetic qualities
• Minimize strain on local infrastructure
• Improve overall quality of life

reRubber rubberized coating systems for green buildings

• Seal and protect surfaces from the environment
• Coat metal surfaces or objects to prevent rusting
• Insulate and reduce energy cost
• Environmentally friendly water-based coating system
• Strong adhesion properties
• Meets ADA requirements for coefficient of friction
• Contains recycled tire crumb rubber
• Over 50% recycled content
• Durable and elastic
• Easy to apply