We're Green and Getting Greener

MTI and the Environment

At Masonry Technology Inc., we recognize the challenges being faced to protect and improve the world we share. We believe that providing our customers with the best moisture control systems and services in the industry and being environmentally conscious go hand-in-hand. At MTI "Going Green" is more than just a slogan: it's how we do business!

96% Post-Industrial Recycled Material

RecycleMTI's moisture control systems are produced in a way that both respects mother nature and ensures that your wall systems are protected from her effects. Our drainage plane systems are made from raw materials that use a minimum of 96% post-industrial recycled material. Ongoing efforts are in place to minimize production waste. Our current manufacturing process has a material yield percentage of over 99.8%, which minimizes costs for our customers and waste in the landfill.

Reducing Paper, Fuel Usage, and CO2

Being Green - Building OnlineTelecommunications continue to become a more integral part of the world we live in, and MTI sees great opportunity in this. We have recently began providing live and on-demand training for architects and builders. This new approach gives us much more flexibility than we had before. We can meet virtually with customers more quickly and on their schedules. We also feel that this a much better use of natural resources and reduces our use of fossil fuels. We are continuing to develop our online HyperSpecs™ detail drawings library and other web assets to provide our customers with easy access to updated information and high quality field and installation guides while conserving natural resources and landfill space. By taking advantage of the latest technologies, everyone wins.

In the LEED

MTI's Sure Cavity Drainage plane continues to be the product of choice for innovative construction. Our Sure Cavity drainage plane was used in the Margarido House, California's first LEED Platinum Certified Home. Sure Cavity is also being used in the 131 Hillside project and other "green" buildings. Sure Cavity's recycled material composition and added sustainability value are a perfect fit for green building. In addition to being environmentally friendly, architects prefer Sure Cavity because it is proven rainscreen technology that improves the life of the home and provides a consistent finish. Contractors prefer Sure Cavity's quick installation and durability. Be green and save green by using Sure Cavity to prolong the life of your building and promote recycled materials.

Continuing Commitment

As technology advances we are continuously looking for new ways to "go green." MTI's ongoing efforts to be an ecologically sound company are reaping benefits for our customers and our planet. Environmental consciousness creates a better world for us all to share. At MTI, environmental consciousness creates a quality product as well. That's how we do business.

Green Construction

Did you know that environmentally friendly building is cost effective too? Learn more about the benefits and practices of environmentally conscious construction at www.builtgreen.net.

Environmental Alliances
MTI IS a MEmber of US Green Building Council and BuiltGreen
Masonry Technology, Inc. is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and BuiltGreen™. ("BuiltGreen is an environmentally-friendly, non-profit, residential building program of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, developed in partnership with King County, Snohomish County, and other agencies in Washington State." from BuiltGreen.net.) MTI is committed to supporting organizations that are dedicated to environmentally sound building practices.