A. Jandris CMU’s – An Inherently Sustainable Building Material
Structures built with Jandris Concrete Masonry Units have a series of inherently sustainable attributes.
RESILIENCY
Concrete masonry structures are disaster resilient. CMU walls offer a combination of structural strength, wind resistance, and durable low maintenance finishes. Thermal mass contributes to the passive survivability of CMU structures. For more on CMU & resiliency, see our blog post on CONCRETE MASONRY, RESILIENCY, THERMAL MASS & PASSIVE SURVIVIBILITY
DURABILITY = COST EFFICIENCY
The longevity and low-maintenance of Jandris concrete masonry products is unmatchable.
- Resistant to rotting and warping, requiring less replacement and maintenance.
- Non-combustible, and will remain structurally sound in the unfortunate event of fire.
- Vermin and insect resistant.
- Impervious to damages from UV Light.
- Because CMU’s can be used as an interior and/or exterior finish material, paints and coatings are not needed.
LOCAL
70% of our aggregates are drawn within 10 miles of the plant.
Most of the remaining 30% of raw materials are drawn from within 200 miles of the plant.
MOLD RESISTANT
Concrete Masonry helps to reduce mold growth by not providing a food source.
NON-TOXIC
The manufacturing of A. Jandris CMU’s produces no toxic by-products, pollutants or hazardous waste.
ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE
Due to the exceptional acoustical performance of CMUs, their use can help with noise control and eliminate the need for additional soundproofing.
STC ratings for CMU range from 40 – 63, depending on the density and size of the unit. For more on this, check here.
HIGH THERMAL MASS = ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Due to high thermal mass, the use of CMUs can reduce heating and cooling loads, helping to minimize HVAC systems.
The IECC and ASHRAE give credit for thermal mass by allowing mass walls to have less insulation to pass code. For more on this, see our blog post CONCRETE MASONRY – USE LESS INSULATION WITH THERMAL MASS WALLS
