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The New Year brings new colors and products.
Monogram in Seagrass
Seagrass is the newest "It" color, and we’re offering it in our most popular panels and accessories:
- Cedar Impressions® Shakes and all Vinyl Carpentry® accessories for Cedar Impressions
- Monogram® panels and all Vinyl Carpentry accessories for Monogram
- T 3-1/3" InvisiVent® Soffit and Vertical Siding
- Universal Soffit and Vertical Siding: T-4" solid and fully vented soffit
Chamfer Board™
In addition to vertical siding, our NEW Chamfer Board™ Vertical Siding and Soffit can be used in porch ceiling and soffit applications. Beveled-edge Chamfer Board is .044" thick and available in D5" solid and fully vented styles in eight low-gloss colors.
New products and services for 2012.
ColorMax® Stains are available on:
- Perfection Shingles
- Random Square Straight Edge Shakes (7" exposure)
- Random Square Staggered Edge Shakes
- 6-1/4", 7-1/4", and 8-1/4" Lap Siding
- 12" and 16" Solid and Perforated Soffit
- 5/4" trim in 4" x 12' and 6" x 12'
In addition, we are adding four of our most popular CertainTeed vinyl siding colors to our Custom Color program: Pacific Blue, Cypress, Flagstone and Forrest.
Finally, we’ve added NEW 5/4" x 5" x 12' trim, in woodgrain or smooth finish, available primed (reversible) or prefinished in 10 ColorMax solid colors.
New products and finishes broaden your choices in cellular PVC trim.
Fiber Cement Skirtboard
J-pocket Trimboard
Manufactured with a unique beveled lap that automatically sets the first course for fiber cement siding installation, cellular PVC skirtboard can come into direct contact with the ground or concrete. Skirtboard ensures that fiber cement is installed at 6" minimum clearance above the finished grade and can be used as a transition board between shakes and lap siding. With its patent-pending DualStart™ design, it’s reversible and flippable to either TrueTexture™ woodgrain or smooth finish. Skirtboard is available in 12' lengths, 1" and 5/4" thicknesses, and 6" and 8" widths.
4" J-pocket Trimboard with Cut-out
Available in smooth/smooth or woodgrain/smooth texture, this new window trim features a cut-out that allows trimboards to lie flush around windows and doors with built-in nail flanges, taking the work out of making perfect miter cuts at the corners.
Column Wraps
Beadboard with TightLap™
Square column wraps come pre-cut, pre-mitered, and pre-assembled to easily wrap around existing load-bearing 4"x 4" or 6" x 6" porch posts to create a low-maintenance porch column. Available 8" x 8" and 10" x 10" square, the 9' wraps come in a smooth finish and coordinate with any EverNew® vinyl or composite railing system. Choose from either Classic or Estate cap/base trim sets.
Satin Finish Profiles
Satin Finish Profiles
Our great profiles are now available with an enhanced satin finish that allows for improved paintability. The current glossy profiles will be phased out during the first quarter of 2012.
Beadboard with TightLap™
Featuring both a larger lap and traditional groove, the new Beadboard with TightLap™ delivers faster installation and a tight fit for better hold and a larger concealed nailing area. The 2TL is 1/2" x 6" x 18', while the 3TL measures 1/2" x 8-1/2" x 18'. Both sizes feature a reversible smooth surface with two attractive repeat patterns.
Not to be outdone, the EverNew® team has developed some fresh additions for our popular fence, decking and railing products.
Effective December 1, 2011, the EverNew® LT and EverNew® PT decking warranties have increased. The EverNew PT decking is now a 25-year performance warranty with 25-year stain and fade. The EverNew LT decking is now also backed by a 25-year stain and fade warranty, in addition to its limited lifetime warranty.
Fascia for EverNew® LT or PT Decking
Fascia will be available the first quarter of 2012 for the multi-chromatic Jatoba and Spanish Cedar colors of EverNew LT Decking and in Ipe Tropics, Rosewood Tropics, Castle Gray and Tudor Brown for EverNew PT Decking.
Oxford Railing
Our two most popular colors – Almond and Clay – are now available for Oxford Railing. Clay features CertainTeed’s ColorLast™ dark color fade technology to provide superior protection from the sun's harshest rays. Square and colonial baluster styles are available in Almond, while the square baluster is available in Clay.
Gate Kits
Gate Kits
Oxford, Edgewood®, and Kingston railing systems now include gate kits featuring sturdy construction with heavy-duty internal aluminum frames and stainless steel fasteners. The kits ship complete and ready to assemble, with aluminum reinforced uprights and rectangular rails, balusters, fasteners and high-quality gate hardware.
Decorative Post Caps
Our expanded selection of post accessories provides the elegance of metal without the unwanted side effect of corrosion. Also available is a complete line of coated PVC post accessories — decorative post caps, solar post caps and post trims in five metallic finishes: Antique Brown, Antique Copper, Antique Gray, Antique Gold and Patina. All coordinate with 4" x 4" post sleeves.
Mount Post Support
Constructed of Dachromate-coated steel for superior rust prevention, the Mount Post Support is designed for surface mounting posts to concrete, wood and composite decking. Available 36" and 42" high, the Mount Post Support works for both flat and stair applications.
CertainTeed Selects™ Fence
Wilshire, Bel Air, Arlington, Arlington with Lattice, Post & Rail, and accessories are now available in ever-popular Almond.
by Bob Werner
Individual Shakes must be installed over wall construction with framing spacing 16" to 24" o.c. (max.) and a minimum of 7/16" OSB or 1/2" plywood sheathing. Use double hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel fasteners. Do not use electro-galvanized fasteners because they corrode faster, especially in coastal areas.
Starter Strip
You can use fiber cement, vinyl utility trim, or PVC skirt board as a starter strip. When starting installation at ground level, establish a straight, level chalk line to guide the positioning of the starter strip and the shake starter course.
- Find the lowest point of the sheathing and make a mark that is 1" above the lowest point. The bottom edge of the siding will be 2-1/4" below the mark you just made. Make sure this point is high enough to ensure that the shakes are installed at least 6" above the finished grade or 1" above surfaces where water may collect.
- From this mark, snap a level chalk line to the opposite end of the wall. Repeat this step around the entire house.
- Using the chalk line as a guide, attach a starter strip.
To ensure that the keyways are fully backed by fiber cement, install the first course of Individual Shakes over a full starter course of 9-1/4" lap fiber cement siding. If you are transitioning from less than 9-1/4" Lap Siding to Individual Shakes, use 9-1/4" Lap Siding as your starter course at the transition. If you are starting the wall with Individual Shakes, place a starter strip under the starter course.
Using the starter strip as a guide, attach the starter course so that the bottom edge will project at least 1/4" below the bottom edge of the starter strip.
- Place the fastener 1" from the top of the panel and no closer than 3/8" from the edge. Drive the fasteners a minimum of 1-1/4" into the structural framing, but do not over-drive the fasteners and do not place the fasteners in the center, unsupported area of the siding.
- Fasten from one end of the panel to the other.
First Course of Individual Shakes
- Install the first shake with the bottom edge slightly below the starter course. Be sure to maintain a 1/8" gap at all trim locations. Always caulk between the siding and the trim.
- Place fasteners 1" from the side edges and 9" up from the bottom of the shake.
- Continue installing shakes in a random manner, mixing the 6-1/4", 8-1/4" and 12" shake sizes.
- Maintain a 1/4" keyway gap between shakes. Use the edge of a shake or a piece of 1/4" plywood as a jig to maintain even spacing between Individual Shakes.
- Select and position the shake 8" up from the bottom of the previous course, such that course-to-course keyway spacing is no closer than 1-1/2".
- Place fasteners 1" from the side edges and 9" up from the bottom of the shake. Fasteners must penetrate the top of the shakes of the previous course.
- Continue installing shakes in a random manner, mixing the 6-1/4", 8-1/4" and 12" shake sizes to maintain the 1/4" keyway gaps and 1-1/2" minimum keyway spacing.
- Individual Shakes are designed and installed to create a straight-edge, 8" exposure finished application. Alternative applications, such as staggered edge, can be achieved with the Individual Shakes following the basic steps noted above. However, the exposure should never be less than 6-1/2" and the fastening location should be kept 9".
Here are some newsworthy snippets and fact sheet we found of interest from the Vinyl Siding Institute:
- In an interview with WEWS in Cleveland, VSI President Jery Huntley dispels the claim that vinyl siding was "melting off homes in NE Ohio."
- Siding with the Facts, Edition 8 is now available for download on the America Sides with Vinyl page of the Members Only website. The VSI has added more information on polypropylene siding and insulated siding.
- To help promote the green building benefits of vinyl siding, VSI has partnered with Hanley Wood University to sponsor Building Green with Vinyl Siding. This new course will be offered through August 2012.
- The downloadable PDF version of Designing Style: A Guide to Designing with Today’s Vinyl Siding has recently been updated to incorporate more references to polypropylene siding and insulated siding. This helpful guide showcases a variety of popular architectural styles and shows how to bring each to life with the lasting beauty of durable vinyl siding, architectural trim and accessories.
- PVC: Harder to Ignite, Easier to Extinguish Fact Sheet provides all the facts about vinyl siding as it relates to fire safety.
Programs to grow your business.
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Product information available online.
Printable Word and PDF versions of specification sheets, portfolios, drawings, warranty information, brochures, installation manuals and other technical data are available for immediate download at www.certainteed.com/architectbinder.
CertainTeed sent three VSI Certified Trainers and donated vinyl siding to the October Millard Fuller Build.
Roger Werner at Millard Fuller
Legacy Build
Volunteers from around the country built eight new homes and rehabbed seven others during the five-day build. To help ensure that the homes were built to last, a dozen Certified Trainers and Vinyl Siding Institute staff contributed their time and expertise to show volunteers how to properly install vinyl siding and accessories. All of the vinyl siding and accessories used for the eight new homes and one rehab undergoing exterior improvement were provided by VSI member companies.
VSI has actively participated in builds with The Fuller Center for Housing since Millard and Linda Fuller founded it in 2005. For more information about the 2011 Millard Fuller Legacy Build, visit http://www.fullercenter.org/legacybuild2011.
Couple wins $15,000 worth of CertainTeed exterior building renovations.
Contest winner and Beachwood, N.J.
residents Ann and Eric Cicerello
As a certified CertainTeed 5-Star Siding contractor, All County Exteriors has completed high-level training and has been provided tools to improve installation skills as well as enhanced product information for CertainTeed’s vinyl and polymer siding and Restoration Millwork® Exterior PVC Trim.
To achieve CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster member status, All County Exteriors has shown extensive knowledge of shingle installation and quality through rigorous testing.
Here are some articles we've come across in the last few months that we think you might be interested in.
Remodeling, September
"Traffic Spot – What's Driving Consumers to Your Website?" – Tips on how to increase traffic to your website.
"Your Clients – The Handyman Can" – Reward loyal customers who refer your company with a day of free handyman service.
"Your Projects – Season's Leadings" – Offering snow and ice removal keeps one remodeler busy during the off-season.
Remodeling, October
"ByLaw – Setting Expectations" – When you set reasonable expectations with your clients, you're assured of a better outcome.
"Your Business – Work the A List" – Use a mailing list service to help you set parameters so you can target those homeowners most likely to buy from you.
"Your Clients – Inbound for Success" – Transform a "brochure" website into an active lead generator through website analytics and inbound marketing.
"Campaign Season – Planning a Marketing Campaign" – Tips for developing a step-by-step short-term campaign that packs a long-term punch.
Qualified Remodeler, September
"EPA Revises 'Renovate Right' Pamphlet" – EPA suggests that owners of homes built before 1978 request a lead dust test conducted by a third-party (p. 10).
"Business Solutions: Prequalifying Clients" – Staying true to your core business may mean walking away from some jobs (p. 22).
Professional Remodeler, October
"6 Mistakes in Online Marketing" – Advice on what to avoid when driving leads to your website.
Southern Design and Building, Summer
"Increasing the 'Wow' Factor with Exterior Trim" – Focusing on this often overlooked accessory can increase curb appeal, create a buzz in the neighborhood, and increase your profits.
LBM Journal, July/August
"Practice Boosts Results" – Preparing for sales calls can boost confidence and results (p. 10).
"Housewrap: It's About Balance" – Help your customers understand why housewrap is important for proper insulation (p. 16).
"In Depth – Siding" – Finding the bright spot in the siding market can help keep sales moving (p. 22).
Bill Hughes of California-based Northwest Exteriors and David Phelps of The Roofing Company in Portsmouth, VA.
Bill says, "When we install fiber cement siding, we install aluminum flashing on all outside and inside corners. The flashing makes the installation look more solid for the customer and it ensures that you won't get a leaker service call in areas that are prone to water intrusion. It's important to us because in our market, we have to provide a solid lifetime warranty, and we'll be around when that caulking starts to fail. Our distributors save their damaged rolls of coil for us to use for this, and we simply break it right down the center and tack it up. It is easier to apply than membrane flashing, so labor costs are minimal."
David writes, "When I present a siding remodeling project, I price more than the homeowner has asked for: I work up a Good-Better-Best presentation. The "Good" must include the products and scope of work the homeowner requested. Upgrades like Restoration Millwork® Exterior Trim are added to the "Better" offer, while the "Best" offers something completely different, like Cedar Impressions® Shakes or WeatherBoards™ Fiber Cement Siding. You will find that while some homeowners will select the "Good," most will gravitate towards the middle and pick the "Better" option. You will even find some that select the "Best'! The fact is: No one will buy the best if you don't present it. Let it be the homeowner's choice!"