The average costs for obtaining LEED Certification fluctuates based upon the size and type of building project, as well as USGBC membership status. TerraCast frequently works with LEED Certified projects. Our resin-based products qualify for points and credits due to their unique fabrication and manufacturing process. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is an international initiative program founded and …
6 Fundamental Reasons Our Resin is Eco-Friendly
Planters, lampposts, and site furnishings made from our specially formulated resin are eco-friendly thanks to the fact they are recyclable, long lasting, and manufactured with sustainable practices. Eco-friendly is a term tossed around to define anything and everything these days, so before you believe a product is truly eco-friendly it’s important to question why. What makes a product eco-friendly? TerraCast …
Important Questions To Ask When Buying Large Commercial Planters
Before investing in large commercial planters make sure to ask about maintenance, durability and weight, amongst other things. If you don’t shop carefully there are a few potential drawbacks to large planters. Thankfully, you can enjoy the perks of large commercial planters without the drawbacks if you shop smart. Important Questions You Should Ask Before Buying Large Commercial Planters 1. How …
How To Enhance Commercial Landscaping
Are you wondering how to enhance commercial landscaping and make your business stand out? Spruce up your commercial landscaping without spending a fortune with tree-ring lighting, large garden planters, or durable site furnishings. The best landscaping additions serve three purposes: they look great, serve more than one function and last a really long time without the need for much, if …
How To Get More LEED Credits & Points
LEED Certification is the leading standard when it comes to green buildings in the United States. Based on the amount of points you receive you will be granted a different LEED rating level. The four levels include: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. In order for a building to be considered LEED-certified it must be efficient in its use of materials …
How To Upgrade Light Poles With Decorative Bases
Are your light poles looking old, ugly and worn down? Instead of replacing light poles, you can restore them to like new by adding a decorative base. As we like to say, if you can’t replace it, re-base it! Light posts are susceptible to all kinds of damage, and many common materials used to manufacture light posts are not good …
The Durability Of Resin: Our Products Can Survive When Others Fail
We are often asked how durable our resin products really are, like could they survive being hit by a car? The honest truth is that more than likely our products could survive it—we’ve seen it before. Car crashes are one of many situations our durable resin products often survive that other comparable materials cannot. Here are 5 common situations no …
Resin Offers The Look Of Stone Planters Without The Drawbacks
There’s no denying the beauty of stone planters, but these heavy planters are prone to stains and cracks. Our specially made resin planters offer the look of stone while maintaining a lightweight, durable frame proven to outlast stone planters by many years. What Are Resin Planters? Resin is a type of polymer, but our planters are far from your ordinary …
6 Ways We Celebrate Earth Day Every Day Of The Year
We celebrate Earth Day every day of the year by providing eco-friendly, long-lasting products made in the USA with a focus on conservation. April 22nd marks Earth Day, a special day meant to acknowledge the beauty of nature and how to best take care of this Planet we call home. Here are 6 ways we strive to make every day …
Green Building Tips: How To Create Eco-Friendly Landscaping
Eco-friendly landscaping is all about durability, innovation and design. As a result you score a more functional, low-maintenance space and help save the planet. The popularity of going green is only getting stronger, but the planet hasn’t taken a sigh of relief just yet. We still have a long way to go to turn around the damage we have already …