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Weather Shield embraces its role as a friend of the environment. Constructing new facilities, such as a manufacturing plant, can present some rather complicated environmental issues. Considerable planning and control measures are required to minimize the effects of runoff and air emissions from a site, both during and after construction.
Our Park Falls Division in North Central Wisconsin stands as a shining example of Weather Shield's commitment to environmental protection. The manufacturing facility, parking lots, loading docks and access roads required approximately 20 acres of land.
Because more than one acre of wetlands were to be impacted during construction, Weather Shield underwent both "on-site" and "off-site" wetland compensatory mitigation that mandates the creation of new wetlands to replace those that are lost.
As a result, a storm water retention pond encompassing more than one acre was constructed on-site, and an off-site wetlands project of more than two acres was developed. Both wetland areas are protected and preserved into perpetuity as they provide water quality protection that would not have been a consideration vinyl replacement windows 30 years ago.
Weather Shield remains as committed to preserving the environment we live and work in, as we are to the people we employ and the customers we serve.
There are many independent industry organizations that provide various guidelines for green building. Each use different ratings or systems, but ultimately have the same goal in mind. For more information about any of these organizations, click on the links below.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is USGBC's green building rating system that sets a national "benchmark" for high-performance green buildings.
Promoting a whole-building approach to sustainability, LEED recognizes performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
To earn certification, a building project must meet certain prerequisites and perform to benchmarks ("points") within each category. The more points the project achieves, the higher the certification that is awarded.
Weather Shield windows and doors can contribute toward points earned for a project through the energy efficiency, materials section and indoor environmental air quality depending on the product and style selected. For example, ProShield products under LEED MR-4-Recycled Content is eligible for 2 points as a result of being SCS Certified.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a home's windows consume up to 3.8 quadrillion BTUs of energy annually in the form of heating and air conditioning expenses. At a cost of more than $30 billion to homeowners, it pays to compare glazing options when choosing windows for your home.
The estimated savings for a typical home, from replacing double-paned wood windows with Zo-e-shield windows, are significant in all regions of the country and can range from 15% to 30% a year*. Find out more about the Zo-e-shield advantage by clicking here.
Weather Shield proudly offers you yet another reason to Want More from a window and door manufacturer. Our ProShield product line of vinyl-clad wood windows and patio doors has received the first-ever independent certification by the Scientific Certification Systems for recycled material content.
This certificate qualifies ProShield products, under LEED MR-4-Recycled Content, for two points toward a LEED-certified building project. As a faithful steward of our precious natural resources, we build every ProShield product to meet the highest standard for environmental improvement, social accountability and product performance.
Weather Shield proudly offers you yet another reason to Want More from a window and door manufacturer. Our ProShield product line of vinyl-clad wood windows and patio doors has received the first-ever independent certification by the Scientific Certification Systems for recycled material content. This certificate qualifies ProShield products, under LEED MR-4-Recycled Content, for two points toward a LEED-certified building project. As a faithful steward of our precious natural resources, we build every ProShield product to meet the highest standard for environmental improvement, social accountability and product performance.
Weather Shield believes Want MoreTM extends beyond products. Learn about our green efforts, from glazing options that maximize energy efficiency and personal comfort, to reducing natural resource consumption through sustainable-growth woods.
We're working hard to ease our burden on the environment with recyclable materials like glass, vinyl and wood, plus low Volatile Organic Compound paints and sealants. Building green with Weather Shield saves money too. Come see how our work on behalf of nature grows on.
Like all fine craftsmen, the status quo makes us restless. With more than 50 years of innovation behind every window and door we create, we're always looking for the next improvement, the next discovery, the next big thing. Learn about them here, as well as information on company developments and upcoming events. Be sure and check back often. At Weather Shield we're constantly moving forward.
Welcome to the Idea House. Think of this as a home for your imagination. In this area, we invite you to create a PERSONAL SCRAPBOOK to store the images and information you'll discover throughout our site. You can also GATHER DESIGN IDEAS from other homeowners who've made their dream homes a reality. Find out WHY WEATHER SHIELD WINDOWS AND DOORS aren't made for just anyone, they're made just for you. And pick up some HELPFUL TIPS that will make your window and door purchase a more insightful, educated decision.
From top to bottom and side to side, both inside and out, every window and door we make at Weather Shield offers a wide array of distinctive advantages. If you're looking for basic information on what goes into the products we engineer and manufacture, or have questions about how to install or properly maintain them for long-lasting performance, you'll find the answers you're looking for right here.
Like all fine craftsmen, the status quo makes us restless. With more than 50 years of innovation behind every window and door we create, we're always looking for the next improvement, the next discovery, the next big thing. Learn about them here, as well as information on company developments and upcoming events. Be sure and check back often. At Weather Shield we're constantly moving forward.