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RIGIDFORM Siding
Technology
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Protect the Investment of Your Home
Wild, Wicked Weather
Let's face it, weather happens everywhere. Virtually every part
of the United States experiences thunderstorms. Some areas are
also hit with blizzards, small tornadoes, or localized wind storms.
All of these weather occurrences can easily pack winds over 80
miles-per-hour (mph).
The problem is that many
competitive products, even premium thickness panels, do not have
the strength in the nail hem area that CertainTeed RigidForm
sidings offer the added security of a proprietary locking
system. Without these design innovations, blow off and other
weather-related problems are a very real possibility. |
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Hamilton
Park RigidForm 135
Severe thunderstorms, FO and F1 tornadoes and
tropical storms can easily damage your home and property with
gusts and sustained winds of over 100 mph. Hamilton Park
RigidForrn 135 siding helps keep your home secure by providing
protection from winds up to 135 mph*, combining quality and
value, in a variety of exterior-enhancing design features. .
RigidForm 135 nail hem technology with post-formed lock . Four
popular styles . 10 siding colors with a variety of matching and
contrasting trim . Low-gloss, natural wood grain appearance .
.040" panel thickness . Virtually maintenance free, never
needs painting . Lifetime limited warranty
'Hami on Park double 4. sideing has been
tested to withstand negative wind load pressures of 46.3 pst
when installed with nails and 6S pst when installed with
staples. which convert to 135 mph and 160 mph respectively. |
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MainStreet
RigidForm 160
In some parts of the country, particularly along coastal areas,
the high mountains, and within the area known as "Tornado
Alley," severe weather and damaging winds are a simple fact
of life. MainStreet RigidForm 160 holds firm in winds common to
F2 tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms where wind forces can
reach 160 mph*. MainStreet RigidForm 160 vinyl siding is an
outstanding choice for homeowners looking to combine value with
the quality and great looks of a premium panel. . RigidForm 160
nail hem technology and DuraLock locking system . Eight classic
styles . 14 siding colors with a variety of matching and
contrasting trim . Low-gloss, natural woodgrain or
smooth-brushed appearance . .042" panel thickness .
Virtually maintenance free, never needs painting . Lifetime
limited warranty
*MainStreet Ie 4. siding has been tested to
withstand tive wind load pressures of 6S pst when installed with
nails and 8S pst when installed with staples, which conven to
160 mph and 180 mph respectively. |
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Monogram
RigidForm 180
When Mother Nature's temper is unleashed,
tornadoes and hurricanes strike with often dire consequences.
And,as more homeowners establish homes within coastal
communities and other areas prone to severe weather, property
damage costs continue to escalate. Monogram RigidForm 180 vinyl
siding matches nature's strength, resisting damage and blow-off
in Fa - F3 tornadoes and hurricane-force winds up to 180 mph*.
For homeowners who want design options as well as strength,
Monogram RigidForm 180 also offers the broadest selection of
coordinating siding and trim colors and styles in the industry.
. RigidForm 180 technology with double-thick .088" nail
hem, and CertiLock'" locking system . Four classic styles .
20 solid siding colors, 8 natural wood-tone blends and 31
coordinating trim colors . Low-gloss, rough-cedar-like texture
or smooth-brushed finish . .044" panel thickness for added
strength and durability . Virtually maintenance free, never
needs painting . Lifetime limited warranty .
Monogram double 4. siding has been tested
to withstand negative wind load pressures of 85 pst when
installed with nails and 145 pst when installed with staples,
which conven to 180 mph and 235 mph respectively.
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Wind
Load Test
When subjected to high sustained winds and strong wind gusts,
tests have shown that the force of the wind can actually begin
pulling the siding away from the wall. This force can cause the
nails to pull from the wall or rip the panel at the nail hem.
RigidForm sidings have been tested in a specially designed
chamber which replicates wind pressures, calculated as .pounds
per-square-feet (psf)." These calculations are then
translated into wind speeds. CertainTeed research has proven
that RigidForm's double nail hem design enables the siding to
withstand negative wind load pressures of 65-145 pst which
equates to wind speeds of 135-235 mph, depending on the product
and method of installation.
Torture
Test
You don't have to be an engineer to test the strength of
RigidForm. Just take a metal car or house key and insert
it into the nail slot of a competitor's siding panel
without the rolled-over nail hem design. When you firmly
pull and wiggle the key in the nail slot to simulate the
pressures and forces of a strong wind, you can expect
the nail slot to distort or rip. Now perform the same
test on a RigidForm siding panel. You can expect the
double-thick nail hem design of the RigidForm panel to
give added strength, which helps the nail slotmsist
deforming and tearing. |
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Color Test
CertainTeed vinyl siding colors stay true through years of
exposure to the elements. All of our siding products utilize
Permatek color science: a unique blend of our own Certavin
resin, superior microingredients and state-of-the art pigment
chemistry. CertainTeed is the only manufacturer to make its own
resin, which helps maintain a consistent high quality.
The Brand of Choice
CertainTeed siding is the brand preferred by building
professionals and homeowners alike. Various surveys conducted by
major trade magazines including Builder, Remodeling,
Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler have rated
CertainTeed Number One in brand preference, brand use,and brand
recognition. |
Certified
Quality
CertainTeed RigidForm sidings have been certified to meet or
exceed the industry standard for vinyl siding set forth by the
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D3679). The
Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) sponsors this program and insures
that compliance is verified by an independent, third party
inspection process. VSI is an industry association that
encourages high standards of quality, performance and customer
service among manufacturers. CertainTeed is an active,
long-standing member and supporter ofVSI quality initiatives. |
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