SureCav claims its SureCav25 and SureCav50 replacing traditional backing blocks has saved 80,000 tonnes of concrete blocks being manufactured compared to only 1000 tonnes of recycled plastic over the last decade.
This feat also equates to 4000 (20 tonne) lorry loads of blocks being replaced by 50 lorry loads of recycled plastic.
Projects where SureCav has been specified, has halved the carbon footprint of the cavity construction when compared to traditional methods.
SureCav is actively providing a solution to the evolving environmentally conscious construction industry through reducing the amount of concrete required within the build process. Equally, it reduces haulage emissions from merchant to site as it’s significantly lighter and proportionally smaller than concrete blocks.
Made from 100% recycled polypropylene, SureCav is also one of a host of emerging products providing a low impact answer to the unacceptable amounts of waste plastic which exists globally.
SureCav’s eco-friendly approach has been made possible through its ongoing relationship with the British Board of Agrément (BBA), which has helped the brand develop its formula to manufacture a truly sustainable product.
Charlie Ayers, managing director of SureCav, said: “We have worked closely with the BBA for many years, developing a product which directly addresses how we deal with waste plastic and offers a viable alternative to concrete backing blocks, in terms of sustainability and performance.
“I’m proud of the work we have done over the years to help developers design out such a high quantity of concrete. However, this is currently on a small scale and could be much higher. My vision over the next decade is to see ten times the tonnage of concrete saved through the incorporation of more eco-friendly materials in cavity walls.”
