Reuse of our facade materials:
durability and eco-responsibility

Give new life to your ^CAREA® siding

Much more than just a manufacturer of façade materials, ^CAREA® is committed to sustainability and eco-responsibility. We are proud to present our product re-use initiative, specially designed to meet the needs of architects and builders concerned with reducing their environmental footprint while maintaining high quality standards.

The benefits of ^CAREA® re-use

1. Reusable

At CAREA, we’re currently developing an innovative process for recovering and fully reusing our products once they’ve reached the end of their life on a building site. This means that your CAREA panels are not destined to be thrown away after use, but can be refurbished for a second life, on the same site or on another building. This applies to all our grooved (Ardal, Acantha, Armada) and anchored (Artema) cladding ranges.

2. Deconstruction / Dismantling

Our expert team provides top-to-bottom dismantling support. We work closely with your on-site teams to train them in the techniques of careful dismantling, handling and easel repackaging, ensuring a smooth process.

^CAREA® product take-back procedure:

All products undergo rigorous testing in accordance with regulations, ensuring that they always meet performance, safety and durability requirements, just as they did at the outset.
Depending on test results, products are either re-used (on the same building or on other sites) or recycled back into our production cycle.

This procedure is currently being assessed as part of an ATEx for reused products.

We also offer a complete service including packaging, palletizing, wrapping and protection. We take care of the collection of products from the worksite for their return to our factory, and the cost of this service is assessed on a case-by-case basis, according to your specific needs.

3. Product re-use

The ATEx currently under evaluation calls for product requalification, including laboratory testing and thorough cleaning of facings.

Once successfully requalified, recovered ^CAREA® products can be reused. Eventually, they will also be covered by a ten-year warranty, providing peace of mind for future projects. Please note: this reuse process can only be envisaged if ^CAREA® assists at least in the careful removal of all the cladding to be subjected to the^CAREA® requalification process. The associated costs will depend on the size of the project.

Free storage

We also offer a free storage service for your recovered products for the first three months, pending reuse on another site. From the fourth month onwards, charges will apply; please consult us for details.

4. Recycling

For the remaining facings that cannot be reused, CAREA follows its usual recycling procedure, guaranteeing an environmentally-friendly approach and a reduction in construction waste.

Take a step towards sustainability with CAREA

Opt for sustainability, quality and environmental responsibility with CAREA’s reconditioning solutions. Contact us to discuss the implementation of this initiative on your construction projects and contribute to a more sustainable and eco-responsible future.

For more information on our reconditioning service, or to obtain a personalized estimate for your site, please contact us today.

Do you have a CAREA site to recycle?

▶ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GEO-SOURCED MINERAL MATERIAL

▶ THE LIFE CYCLE OF OUR PRODUCTS (from manufacturing to recycling)

▶ THE USE OF OUR INTERLOCKING PRODUCTS AS OVER-INSULATION OR OVER-CLADDING

▶ THE CARBON ASSESSMENT OF OUR PRODUCTS (FDES)