The Advantages of LEED Certification

Weather Shield Windows and Doors has been manufacturing and distributing high-quality doors and windows nationwide for decades. Weather Shield stands out for its customer-focused approach and flexible solutions for virtually any application. Using Weather Shield products can significantly contribute to a building receiving a LEED certification, a major benchmark for high-performance green buildings.

A LEED certification, first and foremost, provides a major boost in public relations both for the builders of a project and for the owners. It’s an internationally-recognized certification that carries significant weight with environmentally-minded customers.

It also provides more concrete benefits. LEED-certified buildings can qualify for numerous incentives such as special zoning permissions and tax credits. In addition, it can lower insurance premiums for buildings that remain certified in good standing.

Some studies show that LEED-certified buildings have an easier time attracting tenants than their non-certified counterparts. There is also evidence that LEED-certified building projects are less affected by recessions. Even when new construction is in a decline, LEED-certified square footage grows consistently.