A roof tile that eats pollution

Breathing life… NOx – collective noun for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and nitric oxide (NO), produced by burning fossil fuels. NOx can contribute to asthma, smog and acid rain. An Ecologic roof could remove 100,000 car-miles worth of NOx in its lifetime 42% of those with asthma say traffic fumes stop them walking and shopping in congested areas. 5.2 million people in the UK currently receive treatment for asthma. Ecologic roof tiles reduce NOx levels, improve air quality and contain about 50% recycled mateirals. We are familiar with the negative impact that traffic and industrial pollution has on...

Ecologic is an innovative roof tile from Marley Eternit that actually absorbs NOx, and in doing so, improves air quality. Coupled to this, Ecologic roof tiles are manufactured using circa. 50% recycled materials, making it one of the most environmentally beneficial and highly sustainable roofing products in the market today. …into the environment Ecologic Ludlow Major tiles will have a positive effect on the air quality surrounding the buildings on which they are installed, by removing NOx. Benefits of Marley Eternit Ecologic tiles Unique patented product Converts Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) pollutants...

How can a roof tile reduce NOx? Ultraviolet rays (present even when cloudy) Non-Ecologic roofs: High levels of NOx and poor air quality 4

The case for Ecologic Ecologic Ludlow Major tiles will have a positive effect on the air quality surrounding the buildings on which they are installed, by removing NOx. Allied to this are two other key environmental facts: The tile incorporates about 50% recycled materials, much higher levels than standard concrete tiles. The tile is based on a Ludlow Major tile which can achieve an 'A+' rating (the lowest environmental impact) in the Building Research Establishment’s Green Guide to Specification. So, not only does the tile have active air cleansing properties, it is also a highly sustainable...

How can a roof tile reduce NOx? Marley Eternit has a proven track record of commitment to sustainablility, recycling and the minimisation of the environmental impact of its products. ‘Ecologic’ is a ground-breaking new roof tile coating applied to Ludlow Major tiles. How Ecologic works The granular layer embedded in a slurry, fused onto the surface of the tiles, contains titanium dioxide. UV rays from sunlight cause the titanium dioxide to create active oxygen. On contact with the oxygen, NOx is oxidised to form soluble nitrate. Initially, the reaction generates nitric acid ions (Fig.1), but...

Ecologic Ludlow Major Description Ludlow Major tiles are a simple, neat and cost effective roof covering often used on urban buildings – particularly popular for social housing schemes. As more emphasis is being placed on the sustainability of building materials for such projects, any one of these characteristics would present a good case for specification, particularly where optimisation of the inhabitants’ environmental conditions are paramount. Ecologic roof tiles combine environmental properties, sustainability and the cost effective performance characteristics of concrete tile technology...

Questions & answers What is the composition of the tile? What happens to the NOx when it is removed? Can the run off be used to help fertilise a garden? The tile combines a high level of recycled aggregate plus cement replacements giving about 50% substitution of primary raw materials, with revolutionary new anti-pollution coating. The NOx converts into nitrates through reaction with the concrete tile body, and is dissolved in rain water. Yes. The water soluable nitrates generated by Ecologic could be stored in a rainwater harvesting system and used to both water and help to fertilise a garden....

Why should we worry about NOx? Which sectors is Ecologic suited to? How many credits can Ecologic get in the CFSH? The emission of NOx pollutants is causing serious disruption to the natural nitrogen cycle of the Earth which in turn disrupts ecosystems and presents another threat to our long term future. Ecologic Ludlow Major provides specifiers with lots of scope, as its green credentials are superb. The tile has a grey/blue granular textured surface to complement a wide range of architectural styles, from urban renewal to new build developments. However, they are particularly popular for social...

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