Tag: Lightweight Aggregate Concrete

Green Roofs Made Lighter

by ESCSI | April 16, 2024 | Articles | Tags: , , ,

Vegetated green roof not only adds aesthetic value but also play a pivotal role in sustainability goals, managing rainwater runoff and mitigating the heat-island effect. They also serve as thermal buffers for the building underneath, cooling the bui...

Environmental Impacts of Lightweight Aggregate

by ESCSI | March 25, 2024 | Articles | Tags:

By Bill Wolfe Marketing & Technical Manager, Arcosa Lightweight As with many construction materials, the manufacturing of lightweight aggregate has been evaluated for its environmental impact. The Expanded Shale Clay and Slate Institute (ESCS...

Masonry Magazine: Masons First with Lightweight Concrete Masonry Units

by ESCSI | March 6, 2024 | ESCSI News | Tags: , , , ,

ESCSI Member Kevin Cavanaugh authored an article featured in Masonry Magazine outlining how lighter concrete blocks can mitigate injuries, increase productivity, and improve profitability for mason contractors. Read an excerpt below. As you all...

What is Structural Lightweight Concrete? And Why You Should Use It.

by ESCSI | February 5, 2024 | Articles | Tags: , , , , ,

Why use Structural Lightweight Concrete Made with ESCS? Structural lightweight concrete (SLC) has been a popular building material for over a century, effectively employed to solve weight and durability issues. Industry professionals now recogniz...