Steel framing decreases construction time, provides increased strength and conserves trees. A premolded wood fiber strip used in concrete and masonry joints compensates for contraction and expansion caused by temperature change. Warner Bros. Studio Set Pieces. The entire floor of the ERC's lobby is laid with reprocessed wood. The flooring was installed with environmentally sensitive adhesives.
Interface manufactures one-third of the commercial carpet tile in the world.
When the new carpet becomes stained and worn, it will be shipped to a recycling center to be made into new carpeting or used as an energy source, a preferable alternative to landfilling, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Carpet backing can also be reused as a filler for more backing. The manufacturing process blends glass with traditional ceramic materials to make a durable stoneware tile product. Solid plastic partitions are made from recycled polymer resins by a high-pressure and thermal conduction process. Partitions are guaranteed for 15 years, while standard metal partitions can rust within five years in a high-moisture climate.