02.Sep.2011 Environmentally-Friendly Homes
Eight Reasons why Vinyl Cladding is a Green Choice for Your Home
Vinyl was first created in the 1920′s, and quickly became a common element in many products, including wall siding. Vinyl has since emerged as the world’s second most used plastic, however, unlike its counterparts, vinyl has a number of environmentally-friendly features.
Here are eight reasons why vinyl cladding is a good choice for your house and the environment:
1. Environmentally Sustainable
The main building block for vinyl is Chlorine, which is developed from salt. This makes up almost 60% of vinyl’s chemical structure, and is a sustainable and cost-effective product.
2. Less Energy During Manufacturing
Vinyl siding manufacturing uses less than half of the energy necessary to produce bricks and mortar. Vinyl siding also uses less fuel during transportation because it is lighter than bricks and mortar.
3. Solid Foam Insulated
Prestige Exteriors’ Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding comes with a pre-installed solid foam insulation backing. This CFC-free high-rating insulation helps cut your heating and cooling energy costs, saving money and meaning there is less impact on the environment.
4. Long-Lasting
In addition to its environmental credentials, vinyl cladding is extremely durable, meaning it spends more time on your house than in a landfill. Confidence is so high in Duratuff Select vinyl wall cladding that we offer a lifetime guarantee.
5. Low Impact Maintenance
Unlike other common products available, vinyl cladding never requires painting, which not only saves you time and money on labour costs, but circumvents the environmental damage from continuous painting. In addition, only a mild soap and water is needed for cleaning which means that you are not responsible for releasing harmful chemicals into the environment.
6. Recyclable
Recyclability is a great factor in vinyl’s sustainability. In America, more than one billion pounds of vinyl was recycled in the last year. In addition, much of the waste from manufacturing can be recycled right back into the manufacturing process.
7. Less Waste during Installation
In comparison to other types of exterior cladding and exterior materials, the installation of vinyl siding generates very little waste.
8. Releases fewer toxic chemicals than other exterior cladding through life-cycle
Vinyl cladding emits significantly lower levels of toxic chemicals, including mercury and silver, into the environment, compared to other types of exterior cladding.
Protecting the future of our planet and your home.
Because protecting the environment for a sustainable future continues to become a focus in society, vinyl cladding delivers many recognised benefits which make it a sustainable choice for your home.
Prestige Exteriors is a leading supplier of vinyl cladding in Queensland. We choose to only install Duratuff Select vinyl wall cladding, which comes with a 50 year transferable manufacturer’s warranty! We clad directly over wood or fibro to leave a beautiful, colourfast and lasting impression. Available in 13 colours.
Find out more about Prestige Exteriors vinyl cladding now, or contact us today.
Looking for a great alternative to painting for your home? For Brisbane Wall Cladding & Brisbane Vinyl House Cladding, call Prestige Exteriors today or visit http://www.prestigeexteriors.com.au/
