EBC 'Ardesia Max (InSpire)' slates
Slates made from recycled plastics and naturally occurring limestone
‘Eco-friendly slates, made from recycled plastics and natural limestone. Light weight yet extremely robust, easy to handle, vandal-resistant and suitable for harsh weather conditions. Approximately 18 inches x 12 inches size for quick installation.’
| Material/s: | approx 51% recycled plastic. 46% dolomite limestone and balance in UV stabiliser and colour additives. |
| Environmental statement: | no |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | none |
| 3rd party accreditation: | none |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | none |
| Quality certification: | none |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | unknown |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | 51% |
| Life expectancy | 20 year guarantee |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
natural slate, roofing tiles |
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| Country/s of manufacture: | USA |
| UK distribution location: | Nottinghamshire |
| Alternative products: | Roof covering |
| Further information: | Pitched roof coverings compared |
| Information last updated: | Wednesday 30th, April 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer: | EBC UK Ltd |
| Address: | Unit 16, Old Brewery Yard, Kilton Road, Worksop S80 2DE |
| Telephone: | 01909 479276 |
| Fax: | n/a |
| Email: | enquiries@e-b-c-uk.com |
| Website: | www.e-b-c-uk.com |
Suppliers
| Supply chain availability: | Manufacturer |
| Supplier: | EBC |
| Telephone: | 01909 479276 |
| Email: | enquiries@e-b-c-uk.com |
| Website: | http://www.e-b-c-uk.com |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
| - | Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification |
| - | Global warming | - | Eutrophication |
| - | Ozone layer deplection |  |
Solid Waste |
| - | Human toxicity | - | Radioactivity |
| - | Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity | - | Minerals extraction |
| - | Terrestial exotoxicity | - | Water extraction |
| - | Photochemical oxidation |
*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).
