Metropolitan Ceramics® is manufactured in Canton, Ohio U.S.A. Below is a map showing cities within a 500 mile radius of the Metropolitan Ceramics® manufacturing facility. Also, our raw materials are mined within 50 miles of our facility.
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The use of Metropolitan Ceramics® products may contribute to the following LEED points and LEED certification. | ||||||||
LEED Credit
MR Credit 5: Regional Materials: 1-2 Points
Intent - Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured within the region, thereby supporting the use of indigenous resources and reducing the environmental impacts resulting from transportation.
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Metropolitan Advantage
Mined (as a by-product of coal strip mining) within 50 miles of the manufacturing facility. Metropolitan's manufacturing plant is centrally located in Canton, Ohio.
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LEED Credit
MR Credit 4: Recycled Content: 1-2 Points
Intent - Increase demand for building products that incorporate recycled content materials, thereby reducing impacts resulting from extraction and processing of virgin materials.
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Metropolitan Advantage
Metropolitan Ceramics' products are manufactured with up to in excess of 50% pre-consumer recycled material (EnviroQuarry). See Recycled Content Chart for content of individual offerings.
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LEED Credit
ID Credit 1 : Innovation in Design - 1-5 Points
Intent - To provide design teams and projects the opportunity to be awarded points for exceptional performance above the requirements set by the LEED Green Building Rating System and/or innovative performance in Green Building categories not specifically addressed by the LEED Green Building Rating System.
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Metropolitan Advantage
New sustainability Certification. Metropolitan Ceramics is Green Squared Certified by SCS Certification.
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LEED Credit
SS Credit 7.1: Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof - 1 Point
Intent - Reduce heat islands to minimize impact on micro climate and human and wildlife habitat.
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Metropolitan Advantage
Metropolitan Ceramics unglazed tiles are available in light-reflective colors and can be used outdoors for areas such as patios, walkways, pool surrounds and courtyards.
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LEED Credit
IEQ Credit 4.3: Low-Emitting Materials: Flooring Systems - 1 Point
Intent - Reduce the quality of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installer and occupants.
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Metropolitan Advantage
Metropolitan Ceramics unglazed quarry tile is kiln fired to temperatures in excess of 2000°F thus burning out any potential VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds). In addition, the vitreous state of the product after firing makes it both mold and bacteria resistant.
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LEED Credit
IEQ Credit 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealant - 1 Point
Intent - Reduce the quality of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installer and occupants.
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Metropolitan Advantage
Most manufacturers of ceramic tile installation materials have moved to - no or low - VOC products.
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