Are you looking for a more eco-friendly form of Portland cement to support the environmental needs of your next project? SESCO Cement now offers Portland Cement Type 1L to our customers.
Designed for sustainability without compromise, this eco-friendly solution is transforming the building materials industry. It offers a lower-carbon alternative to traditional cement while delivering excellent performance across various construction applications.
Learn more about why we introduced this new type of cement to help our customers reduce their carbon footprint and alleviate environmental concerns in local communities.
What Makes Portland Cement Type 1L Stand Out?
Portland Type 1L cement is a Portland limestone cement that contains 5–15% finely ground limestone, making it distinct from traditional Portland Type I/II cement.
Its unique formulation results in a reduced carbon footprint, cutting carbon emissions by up to 10% during production. With increased limestone content, it relies less on clinker, the most carbon-heavy part of cement production. By lowering CO2 emissions, it helps build greener infrastructure and supports global carbon reduction goals.
Importantly, this type of cement does not sacrifice performance in comparison to traditional cement. Instead, it offers comparable strength, workability, and durability for numerous projects and applications.
SESCO Cement has already begun transitioning customers from Gray Portland Type I/II to Type 1L. Now we are making this type of cement more readily available, making it even easier for businesses to adopt a sustainable form of cement.
Why Choose Portland Type 1L Cement?
Here are the key advantages of selecting the new Portland Type 1L cement for your next order:
- Reliable Performance: Matches or exceeds Type I/II in strength development, durability, and workability.
- Broad Compatibility: Works seamlessly with most mix designs and admixtures already in use.
- Widely Accepted: Meets industry standards such as ASTM C595 and AASHTO, and is approved by DOTs across the country.
- Ease of Integration: Requires no special handling or significant changes to application processes.  Â
This type of Portland cement strikes the right balance between quality and environmental responsibility, enabling companies to meet sustainability goals without disrupting operations or compromising building integrity.
Key Applications for Portland Type 1L Cement
This versatile Portland cement can be used in a variety of construction work. Consider a few examples of incorporating an environmentally-friendly cement into your next project:
- Residential and Commercial Buildings: Ideal for strong, sustainable structures.
- Pavements and Highways: Durable and green road materials.
- Bridges and Transportation Infrastructure: Meets the high demands of infrastructure projects.
- Precast and Ready-Mix Concrete: Reliable for consistent and efficient production.
- Sidewalks, Foundations, and Flatwork: Ideal for a wide range of everyday commercial and residential applications.
No matter the project, Portland Type 1L cement delivers high performance while making a smaller environmental impact.
Who Benefits from Portland Type 1L Cement?
This innovative cement supports the needs of our customers in various industries and roles.
- Ready-Mix Producers: Reduce carbon intensity while staying compatible with existing mix designs.
- Contractors: Enjoy reliable performance with the added benefit of a greener footprint.
- Architects and Engineers: Achieve green building certifications such as LEED while maintaining design quality.
- Public Agencies and DOTs: Meet sustainability mandates without compromise.
- Precasters: Maintain consistent strength gain and durability for their products.
If you fall into any of these categories, Portland Type 1L cement can help you achieve your operational and environmental goals with greater peace of mind.
Choose SESCO Cement for Your Portland Type 1L Needs
As a leading cement producer in the U.S., SESCO is committed to aligning with the latest needs of modern construction customers. When you partner with us, you’re not just choosing high-quality cement; you’re working with a company that will take a vested interest in helping you achieve your sustainability goals.
By offering Portland Cement Type 1L, we’re helping builders, concrete producers, readymix customers, and admixture clients stay competitive in markets where sustainable materials are in demand.
We encourage you to optimize your next project with the support of this new type of cement. Contact us today to learn more about how to place your next order. Let’s create a more sustainable future using modern, durable building materials.
