Understanding the role of CertainTeed Fence/Railing/Decking in meeting Green Building
Standards
CertainTeed supports sustainable building and manufacturing practices with our comprehensive
line of environmentally friendly fence, railing and decking products. CertainTeed
fence, railing and decking is 99% recyclable and does not require chemical treatment
or painting. Our composite railing is made of 40-75% recycled material, and our
vinyl products contain at least 10% internally recycled material. In addition, CertainTeed
fence, railing and deck products feature a long life span and low maintenance, which
helps to conserve natural resources.
Green Facts:
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CertainTeed fence, railing and decking products are 99% recyclable.
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Our composite railing is made of 40-75% recycled material.
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Our vinyl fence, railing and decking products contain at least 10% internally recycled
materials.
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CertainTeed's vinyl fence, railing and decking products feature
a minimum 30-year product life and low maintenance.
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CertainTeed's composite products feature a minimum 25-year
product life and low maintenance.
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None of our fence, railing and decking products require chemical
treatment or painting.
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All CertainTeed fence, railing and decking products are non-porous,
and will not develop mold or rot.
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Our fence, railing and decking manufacturing facility in
Buffalo, New York, is built on a brownfield site and uses 100% hydropower.
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The Buffalo plant uses a closed loop water system that saves
more than 372,000,000 gallons of water per year. Water used in the manufacturing
process is self-contained and re-used; it is not released into the environment.
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CertainTeed has a strong recycling program that includes
cardboard, paper, oil, metals (i.e., steel and aluminum), plastics and wood.
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