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Greenwashing is occuring in the full size brick business. Thin brick is easily 60% greener to use than full size brick.

Energy to manufacture and ship is approx 70% lower than full size brick. The building foundation foot print is put to much better use when a 5 inch brick ledge is not incorporated. 70% less concrete t ...

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Topic: ArchWeek - Green or Greenwashed by the NAHB?
Carl Dunlap Replies: 4 Views: 1989	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 9:34 am Subject: ArchWeek - Green or Greenwashed by the NAHB?
Carl Dunlap Replies: 4 Views: 1989	Greenwashing is occuring in the full size brick business. Thin brick is easily 60% greener to use than full size brick.
Topic: Thin Brick results in less CO2 into the atmosphere
Carl Dunlap Replies: 1 Views: 3508	Forum: Green Building & Climate Forum Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:14 am Subject: Thin Brick results in less CO2 into the atmosphere
Carl Dunlap Replies: 1 Views: 3508	Energy to manufacture and ship is approx 70% lower than full size brick. The building foundation foot print is put to much better use when a 5 inch brick ledge is not incorporated. 70% less concrete t ...