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OUR VINYL SIDING AND SOFFIT
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONFORMANCE
Ply Gem® Vinyl Siding and Soffit products are designed for use in
residential and light commercial applications.
FINISH
Ply Gem® Vinyl Siding and Soffit are produced from PVC compound
containing quality color pigments to provide color throughout the
thickness of the panel. Close control of color and gloss is maintained to
provide for an attractive, weather able surface. Textured vinyl panels
are uniformly embossed to provide an attractive woodgrain pattern.
MANUFACTURING PHYSICALS
Solid Vinyl Siding, Soffit and Accessories are extruded polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) compound as defined in ASTM D3679, “Standard
specification for PVC Siding.” The cell classification as defined by
ASTM D1784 is 13344-B.
Ply Gem® PVC resin meets or exceeds the properties listed here:
Tensil strength (psi) 7,100-7,600
Tensil modulus (psi) 360,000-400,000
Specific gravity 1.39-1.49
Hardness (Shore D) 76.3
Heat deflection under load 264 psi 170 (degrees) F
Load impact strength (ft.-lbs./in. of match) 3.3
Chemical resistance Excellent
Coefficient of linear expansion 2.9(73.7) X 10.5
RELEVANT STANDARDS/CODES
Ply Gem® Vinyl Siding products meet or exceed the following
standards and/or code approvals:
Industry Standards Building Codes
ASTM D284 (U.B.C. #52.2)
ASTM D635
ASTM E84
ASTM D3679
BOCA 94-25
ICBO 1478
SBCCI 9623
Metro Dade 99-0610.3
Texas State Board of Insurance Ruling EC-27
Fire-Resistance Ratings
ASTM E84 ASTMD635
Flame Spread Less than 20 Avg. time of burning less than 5 sec.
Fuel contributions 0 Avg. length of burning 20 mins.
Smoke density 400 ASTM-D2843 (U.B.C. #52.2)
Smoke density 48
IMPORTANT FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Exterior vinyl building materials require little maintenance for many
years. Nevertheless, common sense dictates that builders and
suppliers of vinyl products store, handle and install vinyl materials in
a manner that avoids damage to the product and/or structure. Owners
and installers should take a few simple steps to protect vinyl building
materials from fire.
To Home and Building Owners
Rigid vinyl siding is made from organic materials and will melt or burn
when exposed to a significant source of flame or heat. Building owners,
occupants, and outside maintenance personnel should always take
normal precautions to keep sources of fire such as barbecues and
combustible materials such as dry leaves, mulch, and trash away from
vinyl siding.
To the Building Trades, Specifiers, Professionals and Do-It-Yourselfers
When rigid vinyl siding is exposed to significant heat or flames the
vinyl will soften, sag, melt, or burn, and may thereby expose material
underneath. Care must be exercised when selecting underlayment
materials because many underlayment materials are made from organic
materials that are combustible. You should ascertain the fire properties
of underlayment materials prior to installation. All building materials
should be installed in accordance with local, state and federal building
code and fire regulations.
Wall Fire-Resistance Matrix
Wall System
Interior
Underlayment
Exterior
Sheathing
Popular
Residential
Claddings*
Non-Rated
Wall
Any Conventional
Construction
½" Gypsum Board
Any
Conventional
Materials
Wood
Plywood
OSB
Hardboard
Steel
Aluminum
Vinyl
Interior
Underlayment
Any Conventional
Construction
1 Layer of
5
⁄8"
Gypsum Board
Must Include
1 Layer of
5
⁄8"
Gypsum Board
Interior
Underlayment
Any Conventional
Construction
2 Layers of
5
⁄8"
Gypsum Board
Must Include
2 Layers of
5
⁄8"
Gypsum Board
*Note: Fire-treated versions may also be available for some popular wood-based siding products.
For general information about vinyl siding products, contact the Vinyl
Siding Institute, 1201 15th St., NW, Suite 220, Washington, D.C. 20005.
Request brochures titled “Fire Properties” or “What Homeowners Want
to Know.”
PLY GEM® VINYL SIDING AND SOFFIT WARRANTY
Ply Gem® vinyl siding and soffit products are backed by a limited
lifetime warranty. Consult the actual product warranty for complete
coverage details.
PLY GEM® ALUMINUM PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONFORMANCE
Ply Gem® aluminum products are designed for use in residential and
light commercial applications.
FINISH
Soffit: The smooth finish is a baked-on, high-performance topcoat.
Trim Sheet: Available in smooth finish and striated PVC.
MANUFACTURING PHYSICALS
Aluminum Soffit Sheets – Alloy 3105-H26P
Minimum Tensile Strength: 26,000 psi
Minimum Yield Strength: 22,000 psi
Aluminum Trim Coil – Alloy 3105-H27P
Minimum Tensile Strength: 28,000 psi
Minimum Yield Strength: 26,000 psi
PROTECTION
Direct contact of aluminum products with certain dissimilar materials,
or contact with water run-off from dissimilar materials, is likely to
result in corrosion of aluminum products. See warranty and installation
instructions for more details. Accordingly, care should be taken during
installation to avoid such contract of aluminum with dissimilar materials
including dissimilar metals (e.g. copper, zinc, steel, etc.), concrete,
stucco, asbestos siding, pressure treated/pretreated lumber, masonry,
roofing materials, or roofing systems containing metallic granules or
strips, or corrosive non-metallic materials.
For further information, please call [phone].
RELEVANT STANDARDS/CODES
Ply Gem® aluminum products meet or exceed the following industry
standards and/or building code approvals:
Standards and Codes Report #
AAMA 1402.86
FHA 4900.1 for single-family dwellings
FHA 4910.1 for two-family dwellings
DOD 4720.21 for military family housing
BOCA 94-25
ICBO 1478
SBCCI 9623
Metro Dade 98-1119.03
Texas State Board
Insurance Ruling EC-27
Building codes and regulations may vary throughout the country.
Installers should review local building codes to ensure compliance with
all applicable laws, codes and regulations specific to a geographical
area. Ply Gem® does not assume any responsibility for your compliance
with such laws, codes and regulations.
PLY GEM® ALUMINUM WARRANTY
Ply Gem® aluminum products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Consult the actual product warranty for complete coverage details.
PLY GEM® CEDAR DIMENSIONS™ SIDING
Ply Gem® Cedar Dimensions siding is designed for use in residential and
light commercial applications.
FINISH
Cedar Dimensions siding is produced from a polypropylene compound
containing quality color pigments to provide color throughout the
thickness of the panel. Close control of color and gloss is maintained
to provide for an attractive, weatherable surface.
MANUFACTURING PHYSICALS
Shingle Siding
1. Style: Double 7" profile, 14" exposure
2. Butt dimension:
3
⁄4"
3. Length: 67
1
⁄2"
4. Thickness: nominal .100"
5. Material: polypropylene
Half-Round Siding
1. Style: Double Round 6
1
⁄4" profile, 12
1
⁄ 2" exposure
2. Butt dimension:
3
⁄4"
3. Length: 51
3
⁄4"
4. Thickness: nominal .080"
5. Material: polypropylene
RELEVANT STANDARDS/CODES
Cedar Dimensions siding is a rigid polypropylene siding.
Cedar Dimensions siding, tested in compliance to ASTM flame test
procedures, meets or exceeds the following properties as required by
the national code bodies.
Burn rate ASTM D635 – 1.15"/minute
Minimum self-ignition temperature ASTM D1929 – 673˚F
Minimum flash-ignition temperature ASTM D1929 – 651˚F
Flame spread and smoke developed ASTM E84 – Flame 150, Smoke 710
Windload ASTM D5206 – 80 psf, 180 mph
NOTE: It has been tested per ASTM D5206 standard test method for
windload resistance of rigid PVC siding. Check with your local building
inspector for windload requirements in your area.
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
Deliver rigid polypropylene siding products to the project site in their
original packaging. Store rigid polypropylene products in their original
packaging on a flat surface under cover, stacked no more than 12 boxes
high. Do not store in a location where temperatures may exceed 130˚F.
IMPORTANT: FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Rigid polypropylene siding is made from organic materials and will melt
or burn when exposed to a significant source of flame or heat. Property
owners, occupants and maintenance personnel should be familiar
with the performance characteristics of underlayment materials.
For maximum safety, non-combustible underlayment materials are
recommended. Normal precautions to protect rigid polypropylene
building materials from sources of fire should be taken. Barbecues and
combustible materials, such as dry leaves, mulch and trash, should be
kept away from polypropylene siding.
PLY GEM® CEDAR DIMENSIONS WARRANTY
The Cedar Dimensions line is backed by Ply Gem's limited lifetime
warranty. Consult the actual product warranty for complete coverage
details.
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