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Alside

Alside, one of the nation’s leading producers of vinyl siding, windows, patio
doors, railing, and fencing, takes its role seriously as a champion of
sustainable practices. From manufacturing processes in the company’s
seven plants in Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Arizona, Washington, and North
Carolina, to the “green” advantages vinyl siding and windows offer its
customers, Alside is committed to reducing its carbon footprint.

Vinyl, the main constituent of Alside’s primary product lines, offers an
environmentally friendly alternative to other traditional building
materials. Using Alside vinyl products, homebuilders and contracting
firms can qualify for LEED status from the government’s ENERGY STAR
program in the categories of Homes (H) and New Construction (NC).
Insulated vinyl siding cuts energy consumption and raises the R-value
(thermal resistance) of a building’s walls. In addition, Alside burns
domestically produced natural gas in the manufacturing of its vinyl
building products, which reduces the country’s dependence on foreign
oil.

Once Alside’s vinyl products have been installed, the low maintenance
requirements further contribute to the health of the environment.
Alside’s vinyl siding does not require caulking, staining, or painting,
which reduces the release of harmful solvents into the air, and cleaning requires nothing more than soap and water.

In addition, Alside’s business contributes to improved air quality,
because vinyl emits lower amounts of toxic chemicals, such as silver and mercury, than other types of exterior cladding. It also releases less
dioxin than other exterior cladding during the manufacturing phase. Much lighter than brick and concrete, vinyl siding requires less fuel to
transport.

Other products manufactured by Alside realize or offer high levels of
recycling potential. Alside aluminum siding is produced from material
that is at least 90 percent recycled aluminum. Steel siding is
completely recyclable; approximately 88% of all steel products are
recycled into something new at the end of their useful life. Alside
recycles all its own scrap vinyl and scrap glass, and all packing
materials made of cardboard, corrugated packaging, and wood.