Masonry Magazine November 2010 Page. 30
GREEN BUILDING
option quite appealing to both busi-
nesses and homeowners.
A new masonry veneer system
just being introduced to the U.S.
market combines concrete masonry
stones and clay brick with insulating
polystyrene foam panels and special-
ly designed mortar to create a veneer
system with an R-13.5 insulation fac-
tor. Suretouch by Oldcastle has been
growing in demand in Canada since
its introduction in 2006.
Sure Touch's innovative technolo-
gy pairs masonry's durability with
foam insulation panels to create an
R-13.5 insulation value for energy
savings and acoustical comfort.
Drainage channels found on both
sides of the foam panels naturally
drain away any water that might
infiltrate the veneer.
The foam panels are attached to the
home's exterior using stainless-steel
screws and anchors. The Suretouch
masonry units then are placed into
Case Study
Concrete Trash to Cash
Multiquip Supplies Tanner Excavating
with EZ Grout Hog Crusher that transforms
leftover concrete to profit.
Pat Tanner, owner of Tanner Excavating, encountered a
dilemma when removing excessive concrete waste from his
company's jobsites. Tanner was charged $10 per yard of
construction trash at the local land fill, in addition to the cost of transporting the debris from the site to the
landfill. Upon realizing that this was not a cost-effective way to run a business, he began transporting the
debris to his farm, where he had plans to eventually dispose of it. In less than 12 months, the excessive
concrete waste on Tanner's property had grown from a small pile to a mound measuring about 200 feet
long X 25 feet wide X 10 feet tall.
Fixing the problem
After researching various solutions, Tanner read online about Multiquip's EZ Grout Hog Crusher. Multi-
quip quickly arranged for a demonstration at Tanner's farm through its local dealer, Michigan CAT. With the
assistance of a mini-excavator, the EZ Grout Hog Crusher was able to compress large slabs and chunks of
concrete into a useable grade of fill. Within two hours, Tanner had about 12,000 pounds of useable fill he
could sell,
"In Michigan, you are not permitted to create a dump site or landfill on your property; however, storing
for rescaling is allowed," says Tanner. "As an owner of the EZ Grout Hog Crusher, I am in compliance with
all of the disposal laws. I have literally tumed my trash into cash, contributing to our company's bottom line."
The result
The EZ Grout Hog Crusher Job Site Material Recycler was capable of pulverizing recyclable material in
minutes, thus eliminating the need to have debris removed from Tanner's various construction jobsites. It
also was capable of handling materials of differing sizes, and varying strengths of concrete.
The Hog Crusher provided a cost-effective, reliable and durable product that helped excavators perform
their jobs faster and easier. It also has saved tens of thousands of dollars annually to Tanner Excavating
from expensive disposal costs.
For more information, visit www.multiquip.com.
Suretouch by Oldcastle is a veneer system with an R-13.5 insulating factor for energy
savings and acoustical comfort.
pockets in the panels, taking the guesswork out of the stone
placement and masonry pattern. Finally, specially designed
mortar seals the system together and to the frame of the home,
making a finished home exterior that is low-maintenance and
durable, providing significant energy savings contributing to
the home's green status.
Permeable pavers
POSSIBLY AT THE TOP of municipality and govern-
ment green initiatives lists is waste water management. As