As more and more property owners become aware of how construction can impact the environment, they’re seeking out ways to reduce the negative effect they have on the world around them. Fortunately, Bartley Corp provides green concrete construction in Baltimore to help them meet their sustainable objectives.
Our expertise as concrete contractors includes many of the latest and most effective eco-friendly materials and processes. Compared to conventional concrete, our green services offer a cleaner alternative that ensures the finished building does as little harm to the environment as possible.
Sustainable Expertise for Your Next Project
We’re well-versed in a wide range of green building techniques and practices to ensure your project is as sustainable as it can be. When you choose us to be your concrete contractor, we will take a close look at your plans and suggest ways to reduce the environmental footprint of the work. Some examples of methods we use to lower your project’s environmental impact include:
Thermomass®
This is a special type of insulation foam that is sandwiched between two layers of concrete within walls. This helps keep the interior of a building cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, reducing the need for HVAC use and helping your property lower its carbon footprint. It’s a popular choice because you can start realizing the benefits and see a return on your investment much faster than with other green building techniques. Installing Thermomass® also means your building can be eligible for up to 21 LEED credits.
ICF Insulated Concrete Forms
Made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) plastic foam, these hollow blocks and panels provide an incredibly strong structure while also providing insulation that can reduce energy savings of up to 50%. These also make forming large commercial foundations more efficient and can be up to 30% less expensive than other types of forms. Using these forms on your construction project also helps your building qualify for LEED credits, as well.
Pervious Concrete
This material features interconnected voids and channels that allow storm water to pass through it and into the ground, preventing it from pooling on the surface and becoming polluted with motor oil and other automotive fluids. We are a certified pervious concrete pavement installer, meaning we have the expertise and know-how necessary to achieve the best results when building parking lots, plazas, walkways, driveways or nature trails. Its durability and strength give it a lower overall life-cycle cost when compared to materials like asphalt that break down faster. This specialized concrete also contributes to multiple LEED rating categories.
LiteDeck® Insulated Floor
LiteDeck® is an innovative system for building concrete floors and decks. Using steel ribs and high-density EPS foam, this system adds significant insulation qualities to improve the energy-efficiency of your building. Because the panels are so lightweight, they also don’t require the use of heavy machinery to install them. This helps cut down on the amount of emissions your construction project may contribute to the environment.
Bartley Corp is your Green Construction Partner
Our dedication to green building techniques can be found in numerous successful concrete construction projects throughout Baltimore. We’re proud to contribute to a more-sustainable construction industry, and we’re ready to help you tackle your project challenges in the most eco-friendly way possible. To learn more about our residential solutions and everything else we have to offer, contact us and speak with a member of our team today.
