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Fall 2009
NAHB Green Product Certification
CertainTeed Cedar Impressions®, Vinyl Siding and Trim, Restoration Millwork® Trim, and Panorama® Railing earn Green Approved status.
Currently, Cedar Impressions® Polymer Siding, all Vinyl Siding and Trim, Restoration Millwork® Cellular PVC Trim, and Panorama® Composite Railing have earned Green Approved certification. CertainTeed is the only manufacturer to have attained NAHB certification on their vinyl siding. For copies of the certificates, visit our Building Responsibly website.
CertainTeed is an active member of the U.S. Green Building Council and the NAHB. Both organizations have developed sustainability programs to continually improve their processes to reduce energy and water consumption, carbon emissions, and landfill waste. When homeowners choose CertainTeed siding, trim, and railing, they can be confident that the green choices they make today will extend positively into the future.
Apartment Buildings Get Much-Needed Facelift
Cedar Impressions® and MainStreet™ bring new life to North Carolina apartment complex.
"A colorful, traditional appearance was of utmost importance to the customer, as was having a low-maintenance material," says Larry Tolleson, co-owner of Coast to Coast Commercial Enterprises. "We've used a lot of the CertainTeed vinyl siding products over the years, and Cedar Impressions® and MainStreet™ were perfect for this project." With guidance from Coast to Coast Commercial Enterprises, King Properties chose 2,000 squares of CertainTeed MainStreet™ Single 6-1/2" Beaded vinyl siding in Cypress and 500 squares of CertainTeed Cedar Impressions® Double 7" Straight-Edge Rough-Split Shakes in Buckskin. The Richmond branch of Allied Building Products supplied the siding.
Because the original Masonite siding had allowed water infiltration over the years, the crew had to first replace the rotted sheathing and apply a housewrap. They, then installed MainStreet siding on the buildings. To provide an attractive contrast, Cedar Impressions was installed on the gables. CertainTeed vinyl soffit and 3-1/2" vinyl window lineals completed the look.
Begun in March 2008, the entire renovation was completed in May 2009 and has received excellent reviews. Both the contractor and property owner were impressed with the new siding.
"It looks beautiful," Tolleson says. "You don't think of vinyl or polymer when you look at this siding — you think of real wood."
"I'm very pleased," says Emily Carter, Walden at Greenfields' property manager for King Properties. "The colors are absolutely gorgeous and complement each other very well. After this renovation, we've heard from people who think Walden at Greenfields is brand new."
CertainTeed Hits the Deck Running with EverNew® LT
EverNew LT deck in Sequoia color.
Consisting of a solid cellular PVC core, EverNew LT cellular PVC decking emulates the look and feel of wood, with all the advantages of a wood alternative. It never needs painting or staining, will not splinter, warp or rot, and is highly resistant to wood-boring insects. Adding to the product's appeal is its patent-pending, fusion-bonded Lumenite™ surface technology, which ensures lasting beauty by creating a shield of protection from mold, stains, and fading. The Lumenite surface is also solar-reflecting, making it cool to the touch, even on the hottest of days. The new decking provides exceptional advantages over competitive decking, including a 10-year warranty against staining and fading—an exclusive in the industry.
EverNew LT PVC decking is offered in four bold, rich colors: Saddle, Greystone, Dune, and Sequoia. Compared to traditional deck materials, it requires very little maintenance and is easy to clean. The only maintenance involved is an occasional washing with a standard garden hose to remove dirt and spills—a much simpler process than the periodic painting or staining required for wood decking. The product also carries a Class 1(A) fire rating.
Like other EverNew decking products, the new LT decking has a smooth, hidden fastener surface and is easily installed with traditional face fastening techniques, through the use of EverNew's exclusive DeckPilot system. For more information on EverNew LT Cellular PVC Decking, go to certainteed.com/evernewlt, or call (800) 233-8990. You can view all the features and benefits in our EverNew LT brochure.
They're a Natural, and They're Ready to Ship
Cedar Impressions® Naturals™ bring more choice.
Cedar Impressions® Naturals™ Double 7"
Straight Edge Perfection Shingle in Cedar Blend.
Straight Edge Perfection Shingle in Cedar Blend.
To help you sell Cedar Impressions Naturals, we've developed several pieces of dedicated collateral that are available through your CertainTeed distributor, including a Glamour Brochure (CTS254) and an ExampleSample (CTS1037). Naturals are also part of the Show Me the Money contractor rewards program.
New Product Trade Ads:
To help introduce our two new products to trade audiences, new ads for Cedar Impressions® Naturals™ and EverNew® LT Decking are appearing in current and upcoming issues of Remodeling, Professional Remodeler, Qualified Remodeler, Residential Architect, Landscape Architecture and ProSales magazines.
Here's a preview...
To help introduce our two new products to trade audiences, new ads for Cedar Impressions® Naturals™ and EverNew® LT Decking are appearing in current and upcoming issues of Remodeling, Professional Remodeler, Qualified Remodeler, Residential Architect, Landscape Architecture and ProSales magazines.
Here's a preview...
Panels First, Then Cornerposts
by Bob Werner
If you install the cornerposts before the siding, you will have to cut the Cedar Impressions panel to fit. To do this, measure from the edge of the last installed panel to the edge of the cornerpost. Add 1-1/4" to this dimension, and cut the panel to length. Then angle the panel under the cornerpost and slide it to the left until the side tabs clear. Slide the panel to the right until the correct temperature marks on the panel are lined up, and fasten the panel to the wall. Click here for complete instructions and diagrams.
Census Data Show Vinyl Siding Still the Most Popular
The July 2009 issue of the Vinyl Siding Institute's (VSI) Sidelines focuses on highlights of the census data. To read the article, visit Sidelines.
CertainTeed Products Featured on Riverboat
The Jungle Princess riverboat is sporting a fresh, new look with CertainTeed vinyl siding and railing.
The Jungle Princess wasn't looking very royal. With peeling paint and sagging railings, the 150-passenger tour boat had clearly seen better times. But it continued to offer passengers sightseeing cruises along the Waccamaw River and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, and its owners, The Great American Riverboat Company, felt an exterior makeover was in order. To that end, the boat's tropical, painted motif was replaced with low-maintenance vinyl siding.
 Tropical colors, while festive at one time, had clearly faded and peeled. |
 Board & Batten siding and EverNew railing transformed the once-faded riverboat into a Myrtle Beach jewel. Unlike wood, vinyl siding and railing will never need painting and can withstand the hot, humid North Carolina climate. |
Myrtle Beach-based G-Wiz Construction, Inc., installed CertainTeed Board & Batten Single 8" vertical siding and EverNew® vinyl railing. Board & Batten recreates a siding favored by early settlers to protect and beautify homes, outbuildings, and, in this case, riverboats. On the Jungle Princess, alternating wide and narrow vertical panels combined in a simple, yet beautiful design well suited to the distinctive North Carolina shoreline.
Departing from the north end of Myrtle Beach, the Jungle Princess cruises the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway as passengers view beautiful homes and natural areas. In addition to sightseeing, passengers can enjoy pirate ghost stories as well as sunset and dinner cruises.
Report on Insulated Vinyl Siding Details Home Insulation Capabilities of CedarBoards™ Siding
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's (NYSERDA) High Performance Residential Development Challenge is intended
to educate home builders on the construction of cost-effective, high-energy performance homes. A side-by-side field test in 2008-2009
comparing insulated vinyl siding with James Hardie fiber cement siding demonstrated that insulated vinyl siding outperforms exterior
cladding alternatives on environmental measures, including performance.
In addition to a life cycle analysis, the NYSERDA-supported study evaluated insulated siding in terms of "possible contribution to points achieved within nationally recognized green building standards and guidelines, energy conservation potential as projected by building energy simulation and software, and thermal performance as demonstrated by on-site thermal imaging."
Read the full report.
Restoration Millwork® Named Home Builder Executive Innovation Winner
Home Builder Executive magazine has named CertainTeed Restoration Millwork® a First Place Winner of their 2009 Innovation Awards
in the "Cellular PVC Trim Board" category. In their August 24 issue, HBE announced Innovation Award Winners in 24 different categories.
Restoration Millwork was cited for TrueTexture™, its highly realistic cedar finish and CertaPak shrinkwrap protective packaging.
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