Sustainability

The production of BeeksteenĀ® bricks provides ecological, economic and social benefits. Providing bricks for a Beeksteen wall actually requires 35% less CO2 emissions than for a traditional wall.

Overview of overall benefits:
35% less CO2 emissions compared to a traditional brick wall
35% less transport
35% less mortar consumption
35% savings in terms of space for the outer wall cavity
35% more insulation possible without any loss of space, resulting in an improved Energy Performance Coefficient (EPC)

 

Specific information for...

Client
  • Reduced CO2 emissions per building
  • Lower consumption of natural raw materials

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Architect
  • Reduced CO2 emissions per building
  • Lower consumption of natural raw materials

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Bricklayer
  • 35% less mortar consumption
  • Less weight results in reduced load

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Contractor
  • Reduced CO2 emissions per building
  • Lower consumption of natural raw materials

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Merchant / brick specialist
  • 35% less impact on the environment from transport
  • Lower consumption of natural raw materials

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