It might seem like the only things you ever hear people talk about these days is bad news. The truth is, good stuff is happening, but most people don’t know about it. Ceiling tiles, for example, have long been an example of our wasteful and dangerous habits, but that is no longer the case thanks to ceiling tile recycling programs.
What to Know About Recycling Materials
Why it is Important to Recycle Ceiling Materials
In the not too distant past, ceiling tiles were made from materials such as asbestos and plaster. It did the job, in that it helped control the movement of audio waves through a building, but it also was pretty unsafe for anyone who lived or worked in those buildings. Thankfully modern acoustic ceiling tiles aren’t made from those materials; they are made from fiberglass, mineral fiber, and occasionally something such as aluminium. However, once older ceiling tiles are no longer of use, even those not made out of harmful materials, they are thrown into a landfill adding more waste to the planet. It’s why the recycling of ceiling tiles is important, because not only does it give you a cost effective material, it also removes thousands of tons of junk from the landfills.
How Do Recycled Ceiling Tiles Differ From The Other Types?
If you’re concerned about losing quality because the materials have been used before, don’t worry. You can expect the same level of noise reduction, music to the ears of those looking to build or remodel in Nashville, since there’s such a green-friendly mind set in the area already. If you’re not familiar with the concepts of acoustic ceiling tiles, think back to your days in school staring at the ceiling. There’s a very good chance the ceiling you were staring at was an acoustic ceiling tile. The reason you find them in so many offices and schools, beyond how they keep sound waves where they should be, is that they can be used to hide utilities, while still keeping them accessible.
The Green-Friendship Doesn’t End There
The ceiling tiles are not the only things that are recycled, either. Most of the metal tracking used to suspend the ceilings is made from recycled aluminum. It’s just one way the professionals here at Ozburn-Hessey are making an effort to pass the savings along to you when possible, without sacrificing quality. Since these materials are recycled, there’s less of a carbon-footprint than there would be if the pieces were created from scratch, along with the fact that the materials would then be sitting in a landfill forever. In fact, if you couple a reclaimed hardwood floor with the recycled acoustic ceiling tiles your home will not only last for longer than if you used cheap products, but it is so very good for the environment.
Many manufacturers are using recycled materials when constructing acoustic ceiling tiles. It saves raw goods from the landfill, and cuts down on the harm to the environment. It’s just one of the ways the professionals here at Ozburn-Hessey are looking out for you.
