Fence, Railing & Deck
Understanding the role of CertainTeed Fence/Railing/Deck in meeting Green Building Standards
CertainTeed supports sustainable building and manufacturing practices with our comprehensive line of environmentally friendly fence, railing and deck products. CertainTeed fence, railing and deck 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:
- CertainTeed fence, railing and deck products are 99% recyclable.
- Our composite railing is made of 40-75% recycled material.
- Our vinyl fence, railing and deck products contain at least 10% internally recycled materials.
- CertainTeed's vinyl fence, railing and deck products feature a minimum 30-year product life and low maintenance.
- CertainTeed's composite products feature a minimum 25-year product life and low maintenance.
- None of our fence, railing and deck products require chemical treatment or painting.
- All CertainTeed fence, railing and deck products are non-porous, and will not develop mold or rot.
- Our fence, railing and deck manufacturing facility in Buffalo, New York, is built on a brownfield site and uses 100% hydropower.
- 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.
- CertainTeed has a strong recycling program that includes cardboard, paper, oil, metals (i.e., steel and aluminum), plastics and wood.
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