“A Subsidiary of The Navajo Housing Authority”

Made from Recycled Material

Environmentally Sensitive

Promoting Economic Sustainability for the Navajo People and Businesses

FlexCrete Product List

Item Nominal Dimensions

Length Height Thickness

Masonry Units - Load bearing

24 - inches 8-inches 8,10,12-inches

Masonry Units - Non-Load bearing

24 - inches 8-inches 2,4,6-inches

U-Block 24 - inches 8-inches 6,8,10,12-inches

Lintels 6.5-feet, Maximum 8,10,12-inches 4,6,8,10,12-inches

Wall Panel (Year 2007) 20 feet, Maximum 24-inches 2,4,6,8,10,12-inches

*All dimensions shall have a tolerance of +/- 1/32-inch**These are nominal dimensions and actual dimensions are 1/8" less than the values shown

Product Technology

FlexCrete is based on: Fly Ash as a Natural Pozzolin Aerated Concrete Approach

Fiber Reinforced Composition Chemical Activated Aerated Concrete

The FlexCrete Advantage

Low Cost Ease of Use Physical Strength and durability

(360psi equivalent to concrete) Fire Resistance Energy / Acoustic Efficiency Environmental Sensitivity

The FlexCrete Advantage Low Cost of Production Direct Connection with Tribal Agencies Local Distribution in Arizona Fiber Reinforced Composition

More Durable than other

AAC Products Transportation and Handling

Ease of Use Physical Strength and durability

(360psi equivalent to concrete) Fire Resistance Energy / Acoustic Efficiency Environmental Sensitivity

FlexCrete Operations

Currently we have one Production Plant located in Page, Arizona.

Plans to open a secondplant in Clark County, Nevada.

Quality Assurance / Procedures in place.

Our Mission Provide Quality Products Excel in Customer Service

Navajo FlexCrete Processing

BATCHING

CURING

DEMOLD

SAWINGCONSTRUCTION = HOME

The Navajo Culture promotes a philosophy “Hozhoogo Nashaa Dooleel”. The meaning translates to “May I walk in beauty, harmony and balance with my surroundings”, and is a philosophy aligned with the core principles of Sustainable Design.

The cultural philosophies of many Native Peoples and the core principles of Sustainability reemphasize a foundation that has been there all along. This just needs to be underscored by our planning and development.

Native American Cultural Philosophy

Traditional Sustainable Model

Navajo Sustainability

Native Peoples View of Sustainable DesignQuadruple Bottom-Line Economics

Are the Local economies built in. Local opportunity, access, longevity. How can Critical Mass be achieved. (people)

Environment Preservation of natural environment Limited impact resources Connectivity with open space/outdoors.

Social Social network for sense of community. Limited strain on social programs and resources. Inclusive of all users.

CULTURAL

TRIBAL HOUSING MARKET (1500 - 2500 SF HOMES):

The Navajo Housing Authority is transitioning to building primarily with Navajo FlexCrete products.

CUSTOM HOME / GREEN CONSUMER

(3000 - 6000 SF HOMES): Santa Fe & Albuquerque, NM Scottsdale, AZ Arizona, New Mexico, Utah,

Colorado and Nevada Markets

GREEN CONSUMER

Average home = 21 tons of fly ash

Otherwise disposed of in landfill.

REDUCED impact on Timber Reserves Water Fuel

COMMERCIAL MARKET

Commercial Applications Thin Un-reinforced Panels

Exterior Wall Cladding Renovations EIFS Replacement

4” Mega Block - Party Wall Assembly

Fire Walls Sound Walls

Two (2) LEED points are offered for projects using recycled Two (2) LEED points are offered for projects using recycled content. NFBB would material would qualify for both categories.content. NFBB would material would qualify for both categories.Materials & Resources Credit 4.1 & 4.2 Materials & Resources Credit 4.1 & 4.2 - Recycled Content: 10% / 20% (Post-Consumer / Pre-Consumer). - Recycled Content: 10% / 20% (Post-Consumer / Pre-Consumer).

Navajo FlexCrete products are made with a Navajo FlexCrete products are made with a 60% Fly Ash content. 60% Fly Ash content.

Fly Ash is a by-product of the coal burning process. Navajo Fly Ash is a by-product of the coal burning process. Navajo Generating Station is the source our Fly Ash and is located Generating Station is the source our Fly Ash and is located three (3) miles from our manufacturing plant.three (3) miles from our manufacturing plant.

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Two (2) LEED points are offered for projects using building Two (2) LEED points are offered for projects using building materials manufactured within 500 miles of the project area.materials manufactured within 500 miles of the project area.Materials & Resources Credit 5.1 & 5.2 Materials & Resources Credit 5.1 & 5.2 - Regional Materials: 10% / 20% Extracted, Processed and Manufactured. - Regional Materials: 10% / 20% Extracted, Processed and Manufactured.

GREEN INNOVATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS

Project published in “Project published in “Blueprint for Greening Affordable HousingBlueprint for Greening Affordable Housing” ”

GREEN INNOVATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS

Energy Consumption per Wall Type

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6" Frame SIP 6" SIP 8" FlexCrete 8" Adobe 8" Adobe 12" Adobe 16"

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Southwest Traditional Log Homes

Mirrorseal

Navajo FlexCrete

Sips Structures

ASU Photovoltaic Laboratory

U of A Environmental Research Laboratory

Alter Air

Energy Modeling Analysis

2007 Valley Forward Environmental ExcellenceCrescordia Winner for Single Family Residence

2007 Arizona Governor’s Awards

Innovation Award – Navajo FlexCrete Building Systems

Housing Hero Award - ASU Stardust Center for Gaudalupe House

NHA Production Homes

Custom Home in SEDONA, AZ2,500 SF

Year Built 2009

Custom Home in TUCSON, AZ 3,500 SF

Year Built 2009

Custom Home in TUCSON, AZ7,500 SF

Year Built 2009