US-based producer of manufactured stone Native Custom Stone is now offering LEED quality building products for commercial and residential uses. The building products offered by Native Custom Stone have acquired a high rating in areas like resources and materials, regional priority, energy, water and atmosphere.
LEED certification is given on the basis of a strategic point system where the maximum points that can be attained are 110. The categories under which points can be won are material and resources, energy, sustainable sites, locations, awareness, design innovation, design quality and quality of indoor environment. The products of Native Custom Stone gained rankings in four of these categories. Many engineers, architects and commercial builders carry out various jobs on the basis of LEED points. Native Custom Stone purchases all of its raw materials from resources that are located within 500 mi of their headquarters. Packaging for the company’s products is done using recycled boxes, which helps in the reduction of waste. The company also uses the latest technology to restrict the wastage of water and natural gas. The usage of energy-efficient processes led to the company receiving LEED certification
Native Custom Stone specialises in producing manufactured stone and faux stone panel for residential and commercial purposes. Their products can be used in all LEED building projects and for interior and exterior applications.
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