Sustainability

Sustainable Resources:

Ply Gem Stone's quality control process results in more usable stones - and less production and jobsite waste. Ply Gem Stone has a waste factor of 2%; compared to 10% average with natural stone.

Ply Gem Stone can be installed over existing cladding materials, resulting in less site waste on remodeling jobs. Old cladding isn't removed, so it never ends up landfills.

Ply Gem works with its suppliers to recycle as many materials as possible, including cores, cardboard padding, batteries, light bulbs, toner, and paper.

Energy Efficiency:

Ply Gem Stone stone veneer is lighter weight than brick and stone, so it requires less energy to transport. And because of its thinner profile and lighter weight, more square footage can be shipped per truckload, reducing transportation impact.

Ply Gem Stone uses larger molds than most other brands, so we are able to produce more stones per man hour on the production line.

All Ply Gem facilities do their part to conserve energy by doing simple things like turning out lights on weekends and during shutdowns.

Lifecycle Benefits of Homes:

After installation, Ply Gem Stone requires no additional site finish.

When properly installed, Ply Gem Stone resists moisture, temperature extremes, or insects. Its great looks last for years and years with little or no maintenance.

The color of Ply Gem Stone is incorporated into the product at manufacture. Under typical use, Ply Gem Stone never needs painting or staining, reducing the volatile organic compounds released into the environment.