IMI Webinar Series - Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Tile Assemblies
Ceramic tile has long been recognized for its durability and longevity. Its historical use dates back to the Egyptian pyramids and the Qin Dynasty’s Terracotta Warriors in China (259-210 B.C.E). According to the TCNA’s recent Life Cycle Cost analysis for commercial building flooring, ceramic tile boasts an estimated useful life cycle of 75 years.
Get an in-depth analysis of the life cycles of various flooring materials, exploring associated costs such as maintenance and replacement and demonstrating why ceramic tile has the lowest life cycle cost. Additionally, learn about ceramic tile's Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), including key components like embodied carbon, operational carbon, and end-of-life disposal. Finally, examine Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), highlighting that ceramic tile is evaluated from “Cradle to Grave,” unlike other flooring materials that use a “Cradle to Gate” assessment, which can be misleading for consumers.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss TCNA Life Cycle Analysis and why ceramic tile has the lowest life cycle cost among flooring materials.
- Identify ceramic tile’s superior life cycle, performance, and durability compared to other flooring options.
- Explore the key sustainability factors in ceramic tile to understand its environmental impact.
- Review Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to enhance understanding and avoid potential misconceptions.
About the Speaker:
Dale Kempster CTI, CSC, ISO, MMSA
Director of Standards & Methods, Schluter System
Dale Kempster is the Director of Standards and Methods at Schluter Systems, where he has worked for 37 years. He is Vice-President of the U.S. Materials, Methods, and Standards Association (MMSA) and an active member of the Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC). Dale served 18 years on the TTMAC Board of Directors and chairs the Specifications & Technical Research Committee. He is also Vice-Chairperson of the Canadian Advisory Committee for ISO TC189, Chairperson of the MMSA Uncoupling Committee (ANSI A118.20), and Convenor for ISO TC 189 Working Group 11. Dale represents Canada on several industry committees, including ANSI A108, TCNA, and NTCA. In recognition of his contributions, he was named NTCA “Tile Person of the Year” in 2019 and received TTMAC’s inaugural Hall of Fame Award in 2021.