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What are the environmental attributes of PVC trim?

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All vinyl scrap generated during our process is recycled back into the finished product.

Cellular PVC is a “Durable” product that conserves materials and eliminates pollution associated with manufacturing shorter life alternative products.

Cellular PVC trim does not require the use of paint, stain, or harsh cleansers. Wood trims, on the other hand, do require the use of these products on a regular basis.

Cellular PVC is lighter to transport than most other building products, reducing the amount of fuel and other resources used for such transportation.

Cellular PVC saves the environment, since it is a replacement for wood trim; thus, it helps prevent deforestation.

The PVC resin used to produce cellular PVC is made from a combination of natural gas, which is a fossil fuel and 57% salt. This is why it is called poly vinyl chloride, since chlorine is 57% of the base component. Most other plastics are 100% hydro-carbon based.

The PVC resin used to produce cellular PVC uses less energy in manufacturing than any other plastic material.

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