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42 • JULY 2015 • WORLD FENCE NEWS VALLEY FORGE, Penn. — CertainTeed announced it is becom- ing the fi rst vinyl fence and railing manufacturer to provide complete product environmental transparency by publishing a Life Cycle Assess- ment (LCA). The LCA covers its Bufftech ® vinyl fence, as well as Kingston vi- CertainTeed publishes industry-fi rst life cycle assessment for vinyl fence, vinyl railing and composite railing systems nyl railing and Panorama ® composite railing products under the EverNew ® brand. Dedicated to providing contrac- tors the best products for green build- ing projects, CertainTeed said it chose to be the fi rst fence and railing man- ufacturer to publish an LCA through the Building for Economic and Envi- ronmental Sustainability (BEES) pro- gram. An online program designed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), BEES offers transparent and credible product envi- ronmental and economic performance information. Conducted by Sustainable Solu- tions Corporation of Royersford, Penn., the LCA includes a cradle- to-grave, in-depth analysis of raw material acquisition, manufacturing, transportation and distribution, instal- lation, maintenance, and end of life recycling and fi nal disposal. To provide full transparency and accessibility, the LCA was submitted to the BEES database for independent review and publication. The BEES system aligns with ISO 14044, the internationally rec- ognized standard for LCA under the International Organization for Stan- dardization. "Seeking this extensive analysis not only supports our customers in making sustainable product choices, it also demonstrates our company-wide devotion to making environmental advancements," said Doug Mucher, marketing manager for CertainTeed Outdoor Living and Trim. "We are constantly pursuing new ways to reduce our environmental im- pact and this publication confi rms that our vinyl fence, vinyl railing and com- posite railing systems are aligned with that commitment." "By adding another industry-fi rst LCA under their belt, CertainTeed proves they are not only a valued part- ner, but an industry leader that truly believes in product transparency for their customers," said Tad Radzins- ki, president of Sustainable Solutions Corporation. In addition to its exemplary sus- tainability performance, choosing these products can also contribute to earning points for green building certifi cation in both USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) and Home Innovation Research Labs building programs. By selecting these products with a published and third-party verifi ed LCA, there is potential to contribute towards projects pursuing LEED Pi- lot Credit 52, Material Multi-Attri- bute Assessment, and NGBS Practice 610.1.2.1, Product LCA. CertainTeed offers Freedom of Choice ® through its industry-lead- ing portfolio of long-lasting polymer, insulated and vinyl siding as well as fence, railing, decking and exterior trim. CertainTeed noted that it offers the advantage of using exterior prod- ucts from a single source that are de- signed to mix-and-match with each other and feature authentic textures, versatile styles and rich color combi- nations, for a beautifully coordinated look. As the result of a strong commit- ment to environmental responsibility, CertainTeed is the fi rst manufacturer to issue and publish third-party vali- dated life cycle assessments (LCA) for its vinyl, trim, fence and railing prod- uct lines. For more information, visit www. certainteed.com/freedomofchoice. 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