Greener Product announced today that Enviroshake has been awarded the Greener Product Certification Seal for their environmentally friendly cedar - like shake roofing made from 95% recycled content. Charleston, SC - January 3, 2011 - Enviroshake® is a composite "high tech" roofing product that replicates the look of a cedar shake but has the added benefit of performance and durability associated with Enviroshake® composite materials. Enviroshake® was founded in 1998 and is marketed in direct competition to natural cedar shakes and other premium roofing products. Predominantly all of the materials (95%) used in the product are reclaimed materials. The Enviroshake® composite blend is a mixture of post industrial plastic(s), recycled rubber elastomers and cellulosic fibre materials. What distinguishes the Enviroshake® is its formulation and the process that produces this superior product. As the manufacturer, Enviroshake® can justifiably claim strong environmental advantages in addition to a quality product The Greener Product Certification Seal demonstrates that a product has been evaluated against the LEED, LEED for Homes and/or NAHB green building standards using internationally recognized third-party certification organizations, laboratory test results and/or other supporting documentation. The Seal confirms the product complies with the LEED, LEED for Homes and/or NAHB standards and may earn credits that contribute to certification under these green building rating systems.Only building products that meet the standards are awarded the Greener Product Certification Seal.
