Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Durostone® FRP Rebar
Customers benefit from transparency and sustainability
A verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is now available for the fiber-reinforced Durostone® FRP Rebars. In the construction sector, the document is a prerequisite for the sustainability certification of buildings and is even required in many tenders. An EPD transparently presents the environmental impact of products over the entire life cycle. This makes it easier for customers to choose sustainable products for their construction projects. "With the EPD for the Durostone® FRP Rebars, we provide our customers with the necessary proof of building certification and thus a clear competitive advantage in tenders," explains Philipp Burgemeister, Composites Business Development. The EPD is available now and can also be used for further sustainability assessments.
Sustainable construction with reinforcing bars made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Durostone® FRP Rebars are high-performance rebar made of glass fibre reinforced plastic for the construction industry. They combine extremely high strengths with low weight and a long service life. Durostone® FRP Rebars are specially developed for demanding applications that require high mechanical stability and high corrosion resistance. This makes the glass fibre reinforced rebars much more sustainable to use compared to steel reinforcement due to its durability.
An EPD is based on international standards (ISO 14025 and EN 15804) and thus makes it possible to compare products with the same function. "The declaration contains detailed and externally verified information on the environmental impact of the Durostone® FRP Rebars over the entire life cycle – from raw material extraction to production and the end of the use phase," says Willi Thielmann, Sustainability Specialist, who created the EPD. In this way, the environmental impact of a building can be transparently demonstrated by the materials used. The EPD was externally audited by the Institute for Building and Environment (IBU) in Germany.
