How do you make a better brick?
How do you make a better brick?
...And don’t fix what’s not broken. Of course, we’ve retained all the features that everyone loves about brick. The durability, low-maintenance, and in-wall performance are
The production of clay bricks has remained the same for thousands of years. Bricks are fired up to 2,000°F for up to
comparable to clay brick. Many masons can’t tell the difference: it
three days, in tunnel kilns that operate around the clock for months at a time. As a result, each clay brick you see was
weighs the same and lays the same. And the warm, rich, appearance is
responsible for about a pound of CO2 and 6,000 BTUs of energy. In a typical year, U.S. brick kilns generate as much
suited to a wide range of building styles, from Georgian to ultra-modern.
CO2 as a million cars and use about as much energy as the households of 1 million people.
Make it sustainable. CalStar has developed a patent-pending formula and manufacturing process to make a better and more sustainable brick. With no firing
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I’ve laid hundreds of different types of brick, it’s in the top 10-15% of the products I’ve used before – Jeff Rivenbark, President Rivenbark Masonry
and no cement, CalStar’s process consumes 85% less energy and
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releases 85% less CO2. Plus, we use 40% post-industrial recycled material that would otherwise wind up in a landfill.
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Anything we can do in manufacturing or production to save the environment is a blessing for all of us. – Rex Milam, GM Creteform Construction
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Who needs a better brick? Who doesn’t? We’ve shipped millions of units to building and hardscape projects throughout the central and southern United States. It’s a perfect solution for green builders, traditional builders, budget builders and landscapers. With CalStar, you get more green for less green.
Make it for less... CalStar is proving that sustainability doesn’t need to be more expensive. By replacing mined clay with recycled by-products and reducing energy use, we take cost out of the equation. So the same innovations that make our products sustainable also make them affordable.
“
We have confidence in this material. It’s easy to work with, a very true product and very aesthetically pleasing. – Dean Brodley, Project Manager Cullpepper Construction
”
How do you make a better brick?
...And don’t fix what’s not broken. Of course, we’ve retained all the features that everyone loves about brick. The durability, low-maintenance, and in-wall performance are
The production of clay bricks has remained the same for thousands of years. Bricks are fired up to 2,000°F for up to
comparable to clay brick. Many masons can’t tell the difference: it
three days, in tunnel kilns that operate around the clock for months at a time. As a result, each clay brick you see was
weighs the same and lays the same. And the warm, rich, appearance is
responsible for about a pound of CO2 and 6,000 BTUs of energy. In a typical year, U.S. brick kilns generate as much
suited to a wide range of building styles, from Georgian to ultra-modern.
CO2 as a million cars and use about as much energy as the households of 1 million people.
Make it sustainable. CalStar has developed a patent-pending formula and manufacturing process to make a better and more sustainable brick. With no firing
“
I’ve laid hundreds of different types of brick, it’s in the top 10-15% of the products I’ve used before – Jeff Rivenbark, President Rivenbark Masonry
and no cement, CalStar’s process consumes 85% less energy and
”
releases 85% less CO2. Plus, we use 40% post-industrial recycled material that would otherwise wind up in a landfill.
“
Anything we can do in manufacturing or production to save the environment is a blessing for all of us. – Rex Milam, GM Creteform Construction
”
Who needs a better brick? Who doesn’t? We’ve shipped millions of units to building and hardscape projects throughout the central and southern United States. It’s a perfect solution for green builders, traditional builders, budget builders and landscapers. With CalStar, you get more green for less green.
Make it for less... CalStar is proving that sustainability doesn’t need to be more expensive. By replacing mined clay with recycled by-products and reducing energy use, we take cost out of the equation. So the same innovations that make our products sustainable also make them affordable.
“
We have confidence in this material. It’s easy to work with, a very true product and very aesthetically pleasing. – Dean Brodley, Project Manager Cullpepper Construction
”
What else can we make better? Our sustainable formula works for a variety of masonry products. If it can be molded or cast, we can probably make it. Even large units that can’t be made of clay. Facing Unit , Thru Wall , Holland , Permeable
The green brick solution.
A better thru-wall unit.
• CalStar brick meets or exceeds testing requirements for ASTM C216-10 Standard Specification for Facing Brick • Freeze-Thaw Resistant, Grade SW • Excellent dimensional consistency - FBX
• Complies with ASTM C90 • Same fire resistance as standard concrete block • Stretcher, knockout bond beam and corner/sash/ splittable units available • Premium pressed finish • FBX-level dimensional tolerances
Unit CO2 Savings: 2 lbs (utility)/ 0.8 lbs (modular)
Unit CO2 Savings: 1.2 lbs
The better permeable paver.
The new face of green brick design.
• Permeable, 5.9% open area • Suitable for vehicular applications • ADA-compliant for slip resistance and maximum allowable space between units • Reduces stormwater runoff and flooding and promotes groundwater recharge • Meets ASTM C936 • Can be packaged for mechanical installation
• CalStar brick meets or exceeds testing requirements for ASTM C216-10 Standard Specification for Facing Brick • Suitable for at-grade installation • FBX-level dimensional tolerances • Freeze/thaw resistant • Premium pressed finish • Solid unit • Available in pallets of 64 units, 3,182 lbs. per pallet
Unit CO2 Savings: 1.5 lbs
Unit CO2 Savings: 7.2 lbs
40% Recycled 85% Less CO2 85% Less Energy Visit calstarproducts.com for detailed product information and helpful installation advice.
CalStar Products saved the following resources by using 641 pounds of Primavera Gloss (FSC), made with 80% recycled fiber and 60% post-consumer waste, elemental chlorine free and manufactured with electricity that is offset with Green-e® certified renewable energy certificates. Consumer Paver brochure: 15,000 units
Manufacturing 2825 Four Mile Road Racine, WI 53404
Contact phone 877-700-9501 fax 262-672-6300
trees
water
energy
solid waste
greenhouse gases
4 fully grown
1899 gallons
1 Million BTUs
115 pounds
394 pounds