Green / LEED
As a leading manufacturer of radiation shielding products, Ray-Bar is proud to be a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). We offer a full range of lead building materials that meet LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) requirements, designed to provide sustainable and safe radiation protection.
Why is Lead Considered a Sustainable Building Material?
Lead is recognized as a sustainable building material due to its durability, efficiency, and recyclability. Lead remains the most efficient radiation shielding solution available, with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to other materials. This reduces the need for frequent replacement and minimizes environmental impact.
Lead also requires significantly less thickness and expense than alternatives like metallic polymers, composites, or "lead-free" substitutes. It requires less energy and less pollution to recycle compared to other materials. As the industry standard for radiation protection, lead offers unmatched shielding performance, making it the preferred choice for medical applications, including diagnostic X-ray and gamma radiation shielding.
Key Benefits of Lead Shielding for Green Building Certification Applications
- Lead retains its properties indefinitely, making it the most sustainable radiation shielding material.
- In the United States, 98% of lead used for construction purposes is recycled.
- By using lead, other materials that are more difficult to recycle are kept out of landfills.
- Ray-Bar only uses solid metallic lead, which is the safest form of lead.
- Our lead products can help projects earn LEED certification points.
- As a U.S. and Canada Green Building Council member, Ray-Bar assists with proper documentation for LEED material credits in hospital and medical center projects.
Facts About Lead for Leed Certification Projects
Ray-Bar Is Your Source for Radiation, Fire, & Ballistic Shielding Materials that Meet LEED Certification Standards
For more than 80 years, Ray-Bar has been the global leader in the design and manufacturing of life and safety products. Our line of sustainable building materials includes radiation shielding, fire protection, and ballistic shielding products. Customers worldwide rely on Ray-Bar's protective products for superior protection, from hospitals, schools, and municipal facilities to rugged industrial environments. With Ray-Bar, you can meet green building certification standards while creating a safe and sustainable environment.
Contact Us to Learn How Ray-Bar Can Provide Green Building Certification Solutions for Your Application
Contact us today to learn how Ray-Bar can supply radiation protection products, fire-rated glass, windows, and building products, and ballistic and bullet resistant products that meet Green / LEED standards. For pricing information on your project, request a quote online. Ray-Bar Engineering is your source for industry-leading green building certification solutions.
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