A Sustainable
Solution to an
Integral Building Component.
A POLISHED PASSION
Premium Polished Concrete is the hands-on approach for a sustainable solution to the most consumed man-made product in the world: concrete. Concrete’s adaptability and availability has led to many societal advancements and formed the foundation for many comforts in our lives.
A by-product of concrete production is carbon, accounting for approximately 7% of worldwide carbon emissions. Research into alternatives to standard cement based concrete to reduce emissions can be seen in products such as geopolymer concrete and hempcrete. Although these alternatives exist, there is expected to be a 400% increase in concrete consumption by 2050.
The West Gate Bridge - concrete that keeps Melbourne moving
Individual consumers are not inherently responsible for the pollution at the production level, but can choose to reduce their own carbon footprint. Environmentally responsible consumption can be achieved through the processing and treatment of structural and existing concrete into a finished surface. When the installation of concrete is an engineering requirement or a renovation is on a concrete slab, choosing to mechanically polish the existing concrete is a responsible choice.
Amazing stones can be hidden in any slab
Premium Polished Concrete’s Mechanically Polished Concrete will aesthetically outdo, economically outperform and environmentally outlive all other flooring solutions. The versatility of concrete as a construction product allows for concepts and results unobtainable with other materials. The efficiencies of mechanically polished concrete can be seen in the retention of its properties for decades. The initial outlay is recouped via decreased maintenance, increased efficiencies and a life cycle that spans generations of alternatives.
The key to the sustainability of polished concrete is the use of an existing substrate for a finished surface. This significantly decreases the material requirements of the project reducing the environmental footprint. This acts to remove the additional energy consumption other products require, such as harvesting raw materials, manufacturing, refining, multiple transportation [often internationally] and installation compounds.
