If your project calls for metal finishes with Declare documentation, you’ve found the right resource.
Linetec’s eco-friendly anodized aluminum has the only Declare label listed for shop-applied coatings for metal (Section 05 0513) including framing on windows, doors, curtain wall, storefront, as well as sun shades, wall panels and other architectural building products.
Architectural design, specification and building team members trust Declare labels when evaluating their architectural products and components. Declare labels offer material transparency and documentation for projects focused on sustainable construction and healthy spaces.
Declare labels may assist projects seeking certification through:
- S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System
- International WELL Building Standard™
- S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasers
- International Living Future Institute (ILFI)’s Living Building Challenge™ (LBC) and Core Green Building Certification
Declare Defined
Building products with Declare labels are similar to a food with nutrition labels because they offer an easy-to-read summary of product material “ingredients.” These ingredients are voluntarily disclosed by manufacturers and screened against the ILFI LBC Red List.
All of Linetec’s anodized finishes, including Copper Anodize and Bordeaux Anodize, have earned a Declare label as LBC Red List Free. This means it is in full compliance with the highest level of LBC criteria.
To achieve LBC Red List Free, the manufacturer must disclose 100% of its product’s ingredients plus residuals present at or above 100 ppm in the final product, and the product cannot contain any LBC Red List items. Updated annually, this list catalogs chemicals and compounds with known risks to human health and the greater ecosystem.
Participating manufacturers also must renew their Declare labels every 12 months by resubmitting their disclosed ingredients. These requirements include ingredient disclosure thresholds, volatile organic compound (VOC) content and emissions, embodied carbon, and responsible sourcing.
The Declare label for our anodized aluminum further indicates that there are no applicable VOCs associated with this product. Anodize contains no VOCs and is inert, non-combustible and poses no health risks.
Long Life, High Value
The Declare label for Linetec’s anodized aluminum lists a life expectancy of 40 years. Beyond on its long life on the building, anodized aluminum is 100% locally recyclable. Choosing aluminum also supports environmentally responsible circularity as the metal can be reused without diminishing its material properties and versatility for upcycled products.
Because it is an integral part of the substrate, anodization produces an oxide film that is uniform, extremely hard and protects the rest of the aluminum from deterioration. After installation, the anodized aluminum’s longevity helps reduce the need for repairing or replacing the finished metal. These durable finishes also require minimal maintenance, saving time and costs, and adding value to the property and its owner.
Specify for Sustainability
Assisting architectural design and specification professionals, ILFI published The Living Building Challenge Specification Guidebook. Available free for download, it aligns with Division and section numbers included in MasterFormat®, developed by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).
Linetec provides additional guide specifications for architectural anodize and other shop-applied metal finishes (Section 05 0513) and their sustainable, high-performance attributes.
Our anodize finishes meet AAMA 611 Class I industry specification standards, providing excellent resistance to abrasion, weather, UV exposure and salt spray, and exceptional wear in high-traffic environments.
We subject our finishes to exterior exposure under extreme climate conditions on a test fence in south Florida. Copper Anodize, one of our proprietary color offering, has been on the test fence for 20 years with no significant change to color or gloss.
From copper to clear to champagne and bronze to black, the metallic tones of our eco-friendly anodize highlight the natural beauty of aluminum.
Single Source Solution
Whether your next project requires sustainable finishes, specialty coatings or other services, we’re here to help. Please contact your Linetec architectural sales representative for personalized assistance.