Jul 16, 2011
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EcoRock Drywall is Setting the Foundation for Residential & Commercial Green Building Applications

Severe Materials are the makers of the new Eco-friendly EcoRock drywall that is revolutionizing green constructing practices with materials that are 90% more efficient than what is traditionally employed and five times more environmentally friendly. People are already eagerly waiting for the day when they will be able to locate this new “Green” item at their local creating supply store. There has been a lot of excitement surrounding this new item for all its many Eco-friendly initiatives and beneficial qualities which combined make it a healthier and environmentally safer option for the interior finishing of buildings.

 

Even though the particular date has not been released for nationwide advertising Significant Materials is searching at expanding the availability of their new “Green building” and Eco-friendly drywall product later this year. EcoRock is presently available in some western and northwestern states and runs in the very same cost category as high-end drywall retailing at – per 4×8 foot sheet.

Wall board, or drywall, is a quite basic building material employed in residential and commercial sectors for the interior finishing of buildings and the renovating of projects.  Almost a century ago gypsum drywall which is a form of fabricated plaster, took the location of the older plaster and lath materials. It was a massive advancement to the creating business by creating drywall projects much less pricey, quicker and simpler to total. Along with this wonderful convenience came increased environmental problems and well being downsides. Traditional drywall contains calcium and sulfur and uses mined gypsum rock which is roasted in 500 degree kilns. The vapors, mercury and CO2 emissions, released throughout the gypsum production procedure have always been a key contributor to green home gases about 20 billion pounds per year coming from Drywall factories.

There are 15 million tons of standard drywall produced every single year in the United States alone and the item contains up to 25 percent of gypsum powder creating it a recyclable product however not a  waste item friendly to sitting in landfills. It is reported that far more than 40 tons of drywall waste is being dumped into landfills, on a every day basis, across the globe.

The groundbreaking news is that Severe Material’s new Eco-friendly EcoRock Drywall has considerably changed and improved the drywall product from its fundamental material elements to its production processing methods. EcoRock is a totally recyclable and extremely appealing alternative well fitted for the new 21st century sustainable green constructing applications being implemented worldwide.

The EcoRock drywall is made from 80% post industrial recycling, utilizing material from steel and cement plant waste. It can also be utilised as a pH additive in soils so it can be safely discarded in landfills. This new EcoRock “Green Building” product is naturally cured and dried which permits for the use of 80% much less energy than the standard strategies use in the manufacturing stages. It contains no gypsum eliminating the need for high intense energy consumption in the course of production. This new and cutting edge design also improves air quality by eliminating airborne mercury and it creates 60% much less dust. EcoRock drywall is termite resistant and is 50% a lot more resistant to mildew and mold although employing no harsh anti-fungal chemicals.

EcoRock drywall is only one of the newest additions to Severe Supplies other cutting edge “Green building” goods. Two of which contain Eco-friendly items like sustainable sound-proof doors and therma-proof insulated windows. They have four manufacturing plants in the U.S. which is expected to produce thousands of new “Green Building” jobs to meet their increased production expectations.

CEO and founder of Serious Supplies Kevin Surace, was named 2009 Entrepreneur of the year by Inc. Magazine. The firm was awarded the Cradle to Cradle gold award and the Common Science “Greatest of
What’s New” award.  In addition the firm won the 2009 Wall Street Journal technology innovation award and has also earned the UL Environment Claims Validation. EcoRock drywall has been credited to be the revolutionary product that does all that it claims to in becoming superior for its groundbreaking environmental and wellness benefits. Keeping this new Eco-friendly product inexpensive and cost efficient will hopefully make this product the new commonly utilised option to conventional drywall.

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