CertainTeed Corporation Vinyl Siding and Trim 750 E. Swedesford Road PO Box 860 Valley Forge, PA 19482 Toll-Free: (800) 233-8990 Fax: (610) 341-7940 E-mail: building.solutions@saint-gobain.com Web site: http://www.certainteed.com Sweets 07460 BuyLine 2154 Cedar Impressions® Perfections Shingles, Rough-Split Shakes and Half-Round Shingle Polymer Siding General Description: Cedar Impressions® D7" Straight Edge and Staggered Edge, T5" Perfection Shingles, D7 and D9" Rough-Split Shakes and D 6-1/4" Half-Round Shingles siding provides the look of wood shingles, but does not require the upkeep common to wood. These shingles are manufactured with a true-to-life cedar shingle texture molded directly from natural wood shingles. Cedar Impressions siding is appropriate for use in new construction for single family homes, multi-housing projects and light commercial developments. Cedar Impressions is also an ideal product for remodeling. Colors: Cedar Impressions siding profiles are available in a wide selection of colors. All colors are Spectrophotometer controlled. Lock: Molded perimeter locking system locks on all sides of panels to provide a seamless appearance and superior wind resistance. Accessories: CertainTeed manufactures a wide range of siding accessories which are compatible with Cedar Impressions siding styles and colors. Accessory products include installation components, soffit, window and door trim, corner lineals, corner systems and decorative moldings. Composition: Modified polypropylene copolymer. Technical Data: Cedar Impressions siding, tested to ASTM flame test procedures: Important Fire Safety Information: When rigid polypropylene is exposed to significant heat or flame, the polypropylene 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 materials should be installed in accordance with local, state and federal building code and fire regulations. Wind Load Testing: Cedar Impressions siding products have been tested per ASTM 5206 standard test method for wind load resistance to withstand negative wind load pressures and their mph equivalents as shown in the chart below. All products exceed industry standards for wind load performance. Check with your local building inspector for wind load requirements in your area for the type of structure you are building. Installation: Complete instructions for installing Cedar Impressions siding are available in the Installation Instructions manual available from CertainTeed. Please review this manual prior to installation, it contains important installation requirements. Warranty: CertainTeed supports Cedar Impressions siding products with a Lifetime Limited Warranty. The warranty is transferable if the home is sold. Technical Services: CertainTeed maintains an Architectural Services staff to assist building professionals with questions regarding CertainTeed siding products. Call 800-233-8990 for samples and answers to technical or installation questions. Sample Short Form Specification: Siding as shown on drawings or specified herein shall be Cedar Impressions® as manufactured by CertainTeed Corporation, Valley Forge, PA. The siding shall be .100" nominal thickness. Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturers written instructions. Three-part Format Specifications: Long form specifications in three-part format are available from CertainTeed by calling our Architectural Services Staff at 800-233-8990. These specifications are also available on our website at www.certainteed.com. |