At CertainTeed, we believe choosing siding and trim for your home is as much about their impact on the environment as it is about performance and aesthetics. When you consider the facts, you’ll see CertainTeed Vinyl Siding, Polymer Siding, and Exterior Cellular PVC Trim are inherently sustainable.

Vinyl Siding vs. Bottled Water
More than 26 billion liters of bottled water are consumed each year in the United States. And
according to the Container Recycling Institute, 86 percent of plastic water bottles in the United States become garbage or litter.

CertainTeed vinyl siding uses fewer resources to manufacture and ship. And thanks to rigorous recycling practices, less siding ends up in landfills, too.

Source: OneWorld.net, February 2006

Global Warming by Lifecycle Stage

Sustainable for a lifetime:
When you the compare carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions produced by common siding materials throughout their lifecycles — from the raw material through manufacturing, distribution, use and post-life — vinyl siding is a better choice for the environment.


Energy-efficient:
Properly installed vinyl and polymer siding create an efficient building envelope that does not conduct heat or cold.

CertainTeed CedarBoards® siding actually increases the R-value of the building envelope which reduces energy consumption and related CO2 emissions, as well as contributes to ENERGY STAR® certification.


Low maintenance: CertainTeed Vinyl and Polymer Siding, and Exterior Cellular PVC Exterior Trim reduce the environmental impact throughout the life of the home as the need for painting and caulking is eliminated.





Resource efficient: CertainTeed Vinyl Siding, Polymer Siding, and Exterior Cellular PVC Trim are typically made using some recycled products. And some of our products include as much as 80% post-consumer and industrial recycled content..