ClarkDietrich Becomes First Steel Framing Manufacturer to Issue EPDs
ClarkDietrich Building Systems, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing in North America, announced a milestone in its ongoing commitment to supplying high-quality, environmentally responsible products. ClarkDietrich received third party-verified ISO-compliant Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its complete steel product portfolio, including its popular ProSTUD and ProSTUD with DiamondPlus Steel Framing Systems.
An EPD is a standardized, internationally recognized, comprehensive tool for providing information on a product’s environmental impact. Verified by a third party, information in the document is based on an ISO-compliant Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This detailed analysis considers all processes in the life cycle of a product, including raw material extraction and refining, energy use and efficiency during manufacture and transportation methods.