Rubber Sidewalk Leed Green Building Credits
Our Sidewalks and other systems may earn LEED points in a variety of ways, including:
1) HEAT ISLAND EFFECT- LEED CREDIT SSC7.1 (2 POINTS POSSIBLE)
This credit is for items that influence solar reflectance, thermal emittance, permeability, and tree maintenance to help reduce the “heat island effect.” Poured In Place satisfies the following criteria:
Our Sidewalks are permeable, allowing water to penetrate and rinse while reducing run-off issues. 75 gal/min/yd2 Our Sidewalk Drains
Lighter hues have more reflectivity, which means they absorb less heat. Our Sidewalks in light gray and beige have an SRI of 31 and a reflectivity of 42.
Surface Thermal Emittance: Lighter colors lower surface thermal emittance. The thermal emittance of Poured In Place Sidewalks in light gray and beige is 0.83.
Our Sidewalks are porous and flexible, enabling water to penetrate to prevent root heave caused by water deprivation, which often leads to tree loss due to broken sidewalks and public safety concerns. Our Sidewalks allow urban trees to remain in situ, providing shade, moisture retention, and lowering the urban heat island effect.
2) RECYCLED CONTENT- LEED CREDIT MRC4 (2 POINTS POSSIBLE)
Our systems employ 100 percent recycled tires when all black crumb rubber is used. When a colored EPDM virgin rubber wear layer is added, the recycled content without the binder ranges from 66 to 100%.
3) REGIONAL MATERIALS- LEED CREDIT MRC5 (2 POINTS POSSIBLE)
Our systems in California are made entirely of materials that are manufactured or produced in the state. Wherever feasible, we use regional materials in the United States.
4) STORM WATER DESIGN- LEED CREDITS SSC6.1 AND SSC6.2 (2 POINTS POSSIBLE)
Rain and other sources of water can penetrate the subsurface using Poured In Place pervious paving systems, minimizing stormwater runoff.
5) INNOVATION IN DESIGN- LEED CREDIT IDC1 (5 POINTS POSSIBLE)
We have an innovative green building technology that uses recycled tires to create a permeable, robust, colorful, appealing, and durable surfacing solution. The system is seamless, which prevents warping, curling, and dislodging; nonlinear, which allows it to follow curves, travel around corners, and accept contour changes; and robust, which provides safe, pleasant traction, lowering liability damages from slipping or falling.
Below you will find specifications, detailed drawings, and brochures.
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