Lower-carbon drywall construction with RiDuce
RIGIPS introduces system profiles made from 75% recycled scrap metal, which are ideal for projects seeking to reduce their embodied carbon
Drywall specialist RIGIPS now offers a CO₂-reduced profile range called RiDuce, which significantly improves the CO₂ balance of its drywall systems. RiDuce profiles are made from CO₂-reduced steel, resulting in a CO₂ footprint that is more than 70% lower*. This is evidenced by a newly issued Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Increased sustainability is founded on the use of 100% renewable energy sources and a proven high proportion of 75% recycled scrap metal. RiDuce metal profiles can be used in all Rigips systems without restriction and are of the same quality as conventionally produced profiles.
Drywall specialist RIGIPS now offers a CO₂-reduced profile range called RiDuce, which significantly improves the CO₂ balance of its drywall systems. Made from CO₂-reduced steel, the profiles have a CO₂ footprint that is more than 70 % lower than that of a profile made from conventional steel sheet produced in the same facility and using the same process. Find out more at www.rigips.de/riduce.
RiDuce profiles are available as both wall and ceiling profiles, featuring the user-friendly MultiTec structure. Another advantage in terms of sustainability and handling: the RiDuce profiles can be ordered in project-specific fixed lengths. This helps to avoid waste and offcuts while significantly reducing installation effort. Since RiDuce is produced in Germany, it also ensures short and therefore sustainable delivery routes. The CO₂-reduced profiles can be identified by their distinctive green strapping band and printed RiDuce logo.
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Drywall specialist RIGIPS now offers a CO₂-reduced profile range called RiDuce, which significantly improves the CO₂ balance of its drywall systems. Made from CO₂-reduced steel, the profiles have a CO₂ footprint that is more than 70 % lower than that of a profile made from conventional steel sheet produced in the same facility and using the same process. Find out more at www.rigips.de/riduce.
Metal profiles are essential for constructing drywall systems. They facilitate stable constructions and are available in a variety of lengths and designs. They also play a significant role in the physical performance of the systems. The non-combustible profiles are also resistant to moisture and climatic influences, easy to install and almost entirely recyclable. With their optimised CO₂ balance, the new RiDuce profiles also play an important role in conserving resources and protecting the climate.
Usable in all Rigips systems
The CO₂-reduced profiles Rigips RiDuce, which are made from CO₂-reduced steel, reduce the CO₂ footprint during construction by more than 70%*. These non-combustible profiles, which are made from galvanised steel sheet, can be used without restriction in all Rigips systems and are produced on a project-specific basis. In terms of quality and performance values, they are identical to conventionally produced profiles.
The key factor in producing CO₂-reduced profiles is the way steel is produced. Conventional steel production is associated with significant CO₂ emissions, caused by a chemical process in the blast furnace. Around 1.7 tonnes of CO₂ are emitted for every tonne of crude steel produced.
Renewable energy and recycled scrap metal – certified EPD
RiDuce profiles are manufactured using an innovative CO₂-reduced steel production process, where 100% renewable energy sources and a high proportion of 75% recycled scrap metal are used. A certified EPD, created according to the latest standards, serves as proof of the reduced CO₂ footprint and high level of sustainability. "Corresponding EPDs are also, of course, available for all other Rigips profiles", explains Martin Büsch, Head of Marketing Communication at RIGIPS. "With our RiDuce profile range, manufactured from 75% recycled scrap metal, we have taken another important step toward reducing the environmental impact of construction. The range offers architects, planners, and general contractors a system solution designed to support lower-CO₂ dry interior construction."
Recognisable by the green strapping band
The RiDuce range of profiles is available as both wall and ceiling options, featuring the user-friendly RigiProfil MultiTec design. Another advantage in terms of sustainability and handling: profiles in the RiDuce range can be ordered in project-specific fixed lengths. This helps to avoid waste and offcuts while significantly reducing installation effort. Since RiDuce is produced in Germany, it also ensures short delivery routes and lower emissions. The CO₂-reduced profiles can be identified by their distinctive green strapping band and printed RiDuce logo.
Further information is available at www.rigips.de/riduce. A compact brochure and the official EPD are also available for download there.
*compared to a profile made from a conventional steel sheet produced in the same facility and using the same process.
ABOUT SAINT-GOBAIN RIGIPS GMBH
Recognised as a system provider by construction professionals for its high-quality drywall construction solutions, RIGIPS offers a wide range of gypsum and speciality boards, Rigidur gypsum fibreboards, profiles, accessories and high-performance joint fillers and compounds. These certified solutions are ideal for interior and exterior drywall constructions, providing highly effective fire and sound protection for maximum safety and comfort. A wide range of services complements our comprehensive product and system portfolio to support the planning and execution of even the most demanding construction projects. At the same time, RIGIPS is committed to environmental responsibility, focusing on sustainable climate protection and the conservation of natural resources. For instance, gypsum board recycling options increasingly close material cycles, while product packaging made from recycled materials reduces the need for primary raw materials. RIGIPS is part of the international Saint-Gobain Group.
ABOUT SAINT-GOBAIN
As a global leader in lightweight system solutions, Saint-Gobain develops, produces, and distributes materials and services for the residential, non-residential, and infrastructure markets. Its integrated and innovative solutions combine benefits such as take-back programs and recycling schemes designed to recover materials and support resource conservation, while maintaining high levels of performance. The Group is guided by its purpose: "MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME".
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More than 162,000 employees represented in 80 countries
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