Title: EPD Vitra NS EN 14411 BI a Porcelain valid 09052024.pdf
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS STAGEA4. Transport includes transportation of ceramic tiles to the construction site. VitrA transport tiles by seaway (96%) and road haulage (4%) to the distribution centres for export. From distribution centers, freight of 2215 km with transoceanic ship for seaway and 3400 km with Euro 5 class truck with capacity of 27 tonnes for road haulage is assumed. Local deliveries is done by road haulage and transortation of 200 km with 27-tonnes Euro 5 class is assumed.A5. Installation of the Product stage includes the adhesive mortar and water usage in the construction site. For 1 m2 porcelain tile installation; 6 kg mortar and 1.5 L water usage was assumed. A wastage of 3 % (in mass) is assumed during the installation.USE STAGEB1. Use stage concerns emissions into environment. Porcelain tiles are inert materials, so during the use stage, they do not cause any emissions. Hence, use phase is not relevant for the assessment.