New Study Results -- Eternal Lead Sheet: Lifecycle from Cradle to Cradle
Summary
Long-term studies carried out by highly respected independent Dutch research institute TNO have come to significant conclusions: lead sheet has the best environmental performance as a weather-proofing product of all materials assessed.Many synthetic substitutes deteriorate under UV light and several require total replacement after a period as short as 15 years,” states Ben Travers, chairman of ELSIA.“Correctly fitted lead sheet requires zero maintenance over its lifetime and can truly be used as a fit and forget material, until the building is demolished.” Summaries of recent reports and further information can be found on ELSIA’s website under www.elsia-web.org.Working to the EN 12588 standard for lead sheet, members of the European Lead Sheet Industry Association (ELSIA) operate to manufacturing criteria, which ensure a longevity unmatched by any competing products.In considering the environmental profile of a product from its manufacture to its eventual disposal at the end of its life, a “cradle to grave” approach is usually adopted in regard to product stewardship.Many synthetic substitutes deteriorate under UV light and several require total replacement after a period as short as 15 years,” states Ben Travers, chairman of ELSIA.