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EPD: Steel mesh reinforcement for masonry joints, Murfor® Compact (Bekaert)

Bekaert is a global producer of steel wire reinforcement solutions for a wide range of applications. Murfor Compact® is a steel-based reinforcement solution covered by this EPD and is produced in the manufacturing plant located at Hlohovec, Slovakia. Murfor® Compact is a Bed joint reinforcement used in horizontal masonry joints, with mortar or glue. Murfor® Compact is a wire mesh –ladder type, provided on rolls. The mesh contains multiple wire steel cords in longitudinal direction. The cords are kept on their right position by an interwoven glass roving crosswire. Around each longitudinal steel cord, a PP yarn is stitched to connect the steel cords with the glass roving and to increase adherence with mortar or glue. A coating on the mesh generates form stability and holds the mesh stuck on the roll.

Manufacturer legal entity:
Bekaert
Manufacturer:
Country of manufacturer:
slovakRepublic country flagslovakRepublic
Product name:
Steel mesh reinforcement for masonry joints
Commercial names:
Murfor® Compact
Material type:
Steel and other metals
Material subtype:
Other steel/iron

Environmental & technical characteristics

Global warming potential (A1-A3):
2.027 kg CO2e/kg
Available units for calculation:
kg, ton
Unique identifier (OCLID):
6381ea71e11b58114d98bd60

Sustainability data background information

EPD number:
338/2022
EPD program:
ITB
Publication year:
2022
Product category rules (PCR):
ITB-PCR A (PCR based on EN 15804)
Environmental standard:
EN15804+A1
Verification status:
Third-party verified (as per ISO 14025)
Upstream database:
ecoinvent