Arriscraft: masonry range and the EPD gap
Arriscraft is a familiar name on jobsite submittals for premium masonry. The portfolio is broad and distinctive, yet their environmental declarations lag the lineup. If your projects aim for LEED v5 or owner decarbonization rules, that gap can quietly cost specs.
Who they are and what they sell
Arriscraft manufactures calcium silicate building stone and brick, thin stone veneer, cast stone, and dolomitic limestone units, serving commercial and residential work from plants in Cambridge, Ontario and Fort Valley, Georgia. Their company page outlines the calcium silicate “Natural Process” and long-running technical support services, which sustainability‑minded teams will appreciate for detailing and envelope reviews. See the overview on the Arriscraft company page.
Product lineup at a glance
Across building stone series, thin veneer collections, and architectural brick formats, it is reasonable to estimate hundreds of SKUs when colors, textures, and sizes are counted. Practically, design teams experience these as a handful of product families across multiple finishes and lengths. This is not a one‑trick brand.
EPD coverage today
In late 2025 checks of major public registries, no current product‑specific EPDs surfaced for Arriscraft. Past cladding declarations appear to have lapsed. That matters because most construction EPD programs set a five‑year validity, so an older declaration stops counting for many specs once the date passes (EPD International, 2024).
Why that gap affects specs
LEED v5, ratified by USGBC members on March 28, 2025, elevates decarbonization and keeps product‑specific, third‑party verified disclosures in the submittal rhythm for many teams (USGBC, 2025). When a product lacks an applicable EPD, teams often default to conservative estimates or choose a comparable material with a verified declaration. No one wants to compete only on price because the paperwork is missing.
Competitors likely to be on the same bid table
Natural stone suppliers such as Polycor publish current stone cladding EPDs that remain valid into 2028, which makes substitution easier when design intent allows stone cladding in lieu of manufactured stone (Sustainable Minds Transparency Catalog, 2025). In concrete masonry, large producers and associations have EPDs in play. The Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association released a U.S. industry‑average CMU EPD in 2025, ASTM‑verified, giving block a ready disclosure when owners ask for one (CMHA, 2025). Those documents do not compare one‑to‑one with calcium silicate stone, yet they meet common submittal checklists in offices, education, healthcare and civic work.
Where to start if you want to win back specs
Aim for fast coverage of the high‑volume families.
- Calcium silicate building stone as a product‑specific EPD, one declaration per plant if formulations or energy mixes differ. This is the flagship on many commercial facades and podiums.
- Calcium silicate architectural brick, since long, linear formats show up repeatedly in contemporary elevations.
- Thin stone veneer lines that target retail and hospitality, where chain standards increasingly reference EPDs.
- Cast stone trims and details to close the loop on full elevations.
A five‑year validity means a single publishing wave can support multiple bid cycles if you choose robust reference years and keep data models tidy for renewals (EPD International, 2024).
PCRs and rulebooks that fit these products
Manufactured stone veneer and unit masonry share updated Product Category Rules used by U.S. operators in 2025, which simplifies getting to a compliant Part B without inventing a new rule from scratch. The masonry trade association highlighted the new PCR covering CMU and manufactured stone veneer in 2025, a helpful signal for scope and datasets if you publish now (CMHA, 2025).
Who Arriscraft meets in the market
On many projects the like‑kind set includes Westlake Royal Stone Solutions brands in manufactured veneer, natural stone leaders like Polycor, regional limestone producers, cast stone fabricators, and national concrete masonry brands for CMU assemblies. Brick on certain elevations brings Glen‑Gery, General Shale, Acme and other clay specialists into the conversation. The common thread is simple. Products with current declarations reduce friction in submittals, so they are easier to keep in spec.
What good looks like for the next 120 days
Line up data owners at both plants, pick a recent twelve‑month reference period, and finalize which operator to publish with. Great partners make the data collection painless across utilities, materials, waste, and transport so engineering and plant teams stay on the floor while the LCA moves forward. Verification calendars can stretch, so treat dates as definative checkpoints, not wishlists. With a clean model, publishing two to four product‑specific EPDs quickly restores specability across most of the catalog and buys five years of runway on bid packages before routine renewal planning starts (EPD International, 2024).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LEED v5 still recognize product‑specific EPDs and why should masonry care?
Yes. LEED v5 centers decarbonization and keeps verified disclosures in scope for material credits and whole‑building LCA workflows. Teams prefer products with clear data because it simplifies documentation and avoids default penalties on embodied carbon (USGBC, 2025).
How long will our new EPDs remain valid?
Most program operators set a five‑year validity and allow continued use until the printed date, with renewals triggered by PCR updates or major product changes. Already‑published EPDs keep their original validity through program updates (EPD International, 2024).
Is there a relevant, recent PCR for manufactured stone veneer or unit masonry?
Yes. U.S. operators updated a manufactured concrete products PCR in 2025 that covers CMU and manufactured stone veneer, which streamlines scoping for masonry producers (CMHA, 2025).
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
