P. O Box 11 Brandon, FL. 33583
LEED NC 2.2 Certification
Precast Concrete Lintels
Precast Concrete Door Headers
Prestressed Concrete Lintels
Precast Concrete Lintels, Precast Concrete Door Headers and Prestressed Concrete Lintels, hereafter referred
to as Precast and Prestressed Concrete Units are made in accordance with the Florida Building Code. National
recommended standards and practices used to pre-engineer, manufacture and incorporate into a composite
lintel beam system include ACI 318, ASCE 7-02, and ASTM A416 7-Wire, ASTM A615, ACI 315, and ACI
530 and ASTM C476. They contribute to the following LEED point Categories.
LEED EQ Credit 5 - Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
Precast and Prestressed Concrete Units improve indoor air quality by eliminating the need to paint, thus
reducing associated volatile organic compounds, when used in conjuncture with architectural or prefaced
concrete units. Furthermore, they also reduce the potential for mold growth because precast concrete does not
provide a ready food source for mold.
LEED MR Credit 5.1 – Regional Materials: 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
Precast and Prestressed Concrete Units are manufactured from abundant local raw and post consumer
recycled materials. Manufactured close to Florida construction sites, minimizes fuel requirements for handling
and transportation.
ID Credit 1-1.4 – Innovation in Design
Precast and Prestressed Concrete Units improve environmental impacts through life cycle considerations.
Furthermore, they improve fire safety for occupants and property. Precast Concrete Lintels, Precast and
Prestressed Concrete Units improve acoustical performance.
EA Prerequisite 1 – Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems
Precast Concrete Units provide high thermal mass and specific heat, and therefore thermal storage compared
to frame wall construction. These units remain warm or cool long after the heat or air conditioning has shut
off, thus reducing heating and cooling loads. Occupant comfort is improved by moderating indoor temperature
swings. Peak heating and cooling loads are shifted to off peak hours.
For additional information please call (800) 752-1730 or visit us at www.qualityprecast.com
February 27, 2008