Sustainable design refers to reducing or eliminating the negative impact of buildings on the environment and their occupants. It involves site planning, effective water and energy use, material conservation and indoor air quality.
CertainTeed® is committed to creating residential roofing and siding products with environmentally friendly performance attributes. Learn more about the company’s sustainable practices.
CertainTeed’s saves billions of gallons of water every year as its manufacturing facilities recycle water used in plants. Its CedarBoards™ D6 contains up to 64% pre- and post-consumer recycled material and is National Green Building Standard™ (NGBS) Green Approved.
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) determines the environmental impacts of a product, process or activity through its lifespan. CertainTeed submitted its products to Building for Economic and Environmental Sustainability (BEES). BEES found CertainTeed vinyl and polymer siding have a lower environmental impact than most cladding options.
When you choose BSR, you can rest assured quality and eco-friendly materials are used for your roof repair or replacement. We work with leading manufacturers like CertainTeed to provide you the best roofing solutions for your home or business.
CertainTeed’s L’Anse, MI, ceilings plant gets its electric supply from a nearby biomass-fueled power plant for all its operations. Biomass plant waste heat is used in the manufacturing process. The company’s vinyl fence, decking and railing products are produced using 100% hydropower. This recycling program has reduced over one million landfill wastes.
Recycled and renewable materials are used to manufacture CertainTeed’s Sustainable Insulation®. This includes a plant-based binder without formaldehyde, harsh acrylic dyes or unnecessary fire-retardant chemicals. CoolStar® granule technology and Landmark Solaris® GOLD roofing products reflect more solar energy and radiant heat than standard materials. Moreover, CertainTeed recycles scrapped and old vinyl siding to manufacture new siding products.
For high-quality residential and commercial exterior services, choose BSR. You can count on us for your roofing, siding and window replacement needs. Call us at (607) 229-1280, or fill out our online form to get a free estimate. We serve homeowners in Ithaca, NY.