Green Roofing Materials
Quarrix Building Products support the use of sustainable construction practices and energy efficient design in all new and remodeling construction projects.
Quarrix Ridge Vents contribute to environmental sustainability in the following ways:
- Manufactured locally in Baldwyn, MS - any project within a 500 mile radius would be considered manufactured locally. (LEED)
- Fuel Efficiency - Quarrix Ridge Vents are very lightweight meaning the product can be top loaded onto a roofing material pallet.
- Energy Efficiency - When an attic has proper ventilation the life of the roof will be extended. The roof will also be protected from elements that can damage the roof structure and reduce the life of the roof, eliminating energy waste.
- Manufacturing Process - plastic overage is ground up and made into floor sweep and underground corrugated piping, eliminating any type of plastic waste in the manufacturing process. No in-process plastic from Quarrix's manufacturing plant goes into landfills. The excess regrind is sold to other industries (lawn edging, drainage pipes), 30% of regrind plastic is used in new products.
Quarrix Composite Tile contributes to environmental sustainability in the following ways:
- Reclaimed landfilled waste - Quarrix Composite Tile utilizes a recycled cellulose material along with a crystalline filler. Both of these ingredients would be landfilled if we did not reclaim and use them.
- Manufacturing Process - Regrind plastic is used in 10-20% of new products. No in-process plastic from the Distinction manfacturing plant goes into landfill
- Fuel Efficiency - Quarrix Composite Tile has 67% less weight than natural concrete/clay tile; equaling the typical weight of shingles. Weight advantage means more square footage on a truckload, which requires less transportation per roof.