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It is undisputed that clay roof tiles are some of the most environmentally
friendly building products available. This is because of their long life
expectancy, that they are made of a natural product - clay - and can be disposed
of, fully environmentally friendly. But their
benefits go well beyond that, creating a safe, healthy and permanent climate for
the roof and its structure. Our clay roof tiles allow for an ongoing ventilation
that extracts the moisture that could otherwise cause mildew, rot and over time
the collapse of the sub structure. In the summer, this ventilation keeps the roof
cool and helps to save energy. The clay roof tile body serves as a damper
allowing for gradual changes in the roof's temperature. In Winter the ventilation
keeps the outer roofs surface cool, thus reducing the risk of ice damming and
back-locking.
Our manufacturers, have their own strict policies for the environment:
- Pro-active
environmental management
We believe in pro-active environmental management. Naturally, we comply with
all environmental protection legislation. Moreover, we are committed to
achieving levels of cleanliness for waste water and air emissions far
exceeding those required by law.
- Ecological
auditing
We collect data on all aspects of our production process relevant to
environmental protection in order to generate an annual ecological audit. We
analyze the data thoroughly to find ways of improving environmental
protection further.
- Transparency
We believe in openness and transparency with regard to the public
authorities, customers and suppliers. The annual environmental
protection report gives a clear and informative picture of ecology at all manufacturers.
- The
right environment for our employees
If we are to ensure eco-friendly products and production methods, we must
also provide eco-friendly and safe working conditions. If our employees are
to work creatively and to contribute to protecting the environment, then
they must themselves be given a suitable environment. We also provide our
employees with training in ecological issues and practices. Moreover, all
employees are encouraged to propose ways of improving environmental
protection by making use of the company's suggestion program.
- Eco-friendly
products
Our goal is to manufacture eco-friendly products of the highest possible
quality. We employ innovative and energy-saving manufacturing technologies
to combine economy with ecology.
- A
commitment to re-naturalization
Our raw materials are extracted from local clay deposits. Following
extraction, we ensure that the area is re-naturalized rapidly, carefully and
in an ecologically compatible way.
- Renewable
energy
As an innovative and responsible company, we pay close attention to the
development of alternative energy sources and actively consider their use at
all of our manufacturers.
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