������������������������ SECTION 07464

 

������������������������ VINYL SIDING

 

This section includes three types of plastic siding manufactured by CertainTeed Corporation, Vinyl Building Products Group, located in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

Telephone Number:� 800-233-8990.

 

Vinyl siding types included are as follows:

�� Monogram; 5 styles including clapboard, shiplap, and vertical profiles.

�� Meridian; 3 styles in clapboard, shiplap, and vertical profiles, with the true appearance of semi-transparent stained cedar.

 

The thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) siding included in the section is Cedar Impressions, a unique panel style that simulates the appearance of cedar shingles.

PART 1� GENERAL

 

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

 

��� A.� Vinyl siding.

 

��� B.� Polypropylene siding.

 

��� C.� Vinyl soffits.

 

��� D.� Vinyl accessories and trim.

 

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

 

��� A.� Section 06112 - Framing and Sheathing.

 

��� B.� Section 07900 - Joint Sealers.

 

1.3 REFERENCES

Edit the list of reference standards below to correspond to choices made elsewhere in the section.

��� A.� ASTM D 638 -- Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.

 

��� B.� ASTM D 696 -- Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between -30 Degrees C and 30 Degrees C.

 

��� C.� ASTM D 790 -- Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials.

 

��� D.� ASTM D 1435 -- Standard Test Method for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics.

 

��� E.� ASTM D 1784 -- Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds.

 

��� F.� ASTM D 1929 -- Standard Test Method for Ignition Properties of Plastics.

 

��� G.� ASTM D 2843 -- Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics.

 

��� H.� ASTM D 3679 -- Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding.

 

��� I.� ASTM D 4101 -- Standard Specification for Propylene Plastic Injection and Extrusion Materials.

 

��� J.� ASTM D 4226 -- Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of PVC Building Products.

 

��� K.� ASTM D 5206 -- Standard Windload Resistance Test.

 

��� L.� ASTM E 84 -- Standard test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

 

��� M.� ASTM E 119 -- Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.

 

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

 

��� A.� PVC Fire Resistance:� Provide vinyl siding products that meet or exceed the following ratings:

������� 1.� Flame spread 25, fuel contribution 0, smoke density 330, per ASTM E 84.

������� 2.� Minimum self-ignition temperature of 824 degrees F, per ASTM D 1929.

������� 3.� Fire endurance classification of 1 hour, per ASTM E 119.

Retain the paragraph below if any Cedar Impressions siding is required for the project.

��� B.� TPO Fire Resistance:� Provide thermoplastic polyolefin siding products that meet or exceed the following ratings:

������� 1.� Minimum self-ignition temperature of 650 degrees F, per ASTM D 1929.

������� 2.� Smoke density rating of 40, per ASTM D 2843.

 

1.5 SUBMITTALS

 

��� A.� Make submittals under provisions of Section 01300.

 

��� B.� Product Data:� Provide manufacturer's printed information and installation instructions on siding products and accessories.

 

��� C.� Samples:� Provide 3 samples of siding products in colors specified, not less than 12 inches in length.

 

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

 

��� A.� Installer:� Provide installer with not less than three years of experience with products specified.

 

1.7 WARRANTY

 

��� A.� Provide manufacturer's standard lifetime limited warranty on siding products, transferable to new owners.

 

 

PART 2� PRODUCTS

 

2.1 MANUFACTURER

 

��� A.� CertainTeed Corporation, Vinyl Building Products Group, P.O. Box 860, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania� 19482.

 

��� B.� Substitutions:� Not permitted.

 

2.2 MATERIALS

Retain the two paragraphs below if either of the vinyl siding products -- Monogram or Meridian -- are required for your project.� Also retain both paragraphs if any vinyl soffits or accessories are required.

��� A.� Polyvinyl Chloride:� Provide siding materials made of PVC resin with cell classification of 13344-B, as defined by ASTM D 1784, meeting or exceeding the following properties:

������� 1.� Impact strength:� 2.20 ft-lbs per inch at test temperature of 73 degrees F., and 1.30 ft-lbs per inch at test temperature of 32 degrees F, per ASTM D 4226.

������� 2.� Tensile strength:� 7,344 psi.

������� 3.� Flexural modulus of elasticity in tension:� 455,750 psi.

������� 4.� Deflection temperature under load of 264 psi:� 168 degrees F.

������� 5.� Coefficient of expansion:� .000034 in/in/degree F.

������� 6.� Chemical resistance:� Excellent.

 

��� B.� Vinyl Components:� Provide products made of extruded polyvinyl chloride as specified in this section and manufactured to comply with requirements of ASTM D 3679.

������� 1.� Provide elongated nailing slots on nailing flanges to allow for movement.

������� 2.� Factory-notch ends of horizontal panels to form� overlapping joints.

������� 3.� Provide products that meet weathering requirements of ASTM D 1435.

Retain the paragraph below if Cedar Impressions siding is required for your project.

��� C.� Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO):� Provide siding materials made of modified polypropylene copolymer with cell classification of PP300A11220F00W00201203, as defined by ASTM D 4101, meeting or exceeding the following properties:

������� 1.� Tensile strength:� 3,500 psi, per ASTM D 638.

������� 2.� Tensile modulus:� 180,000 psi, per ASTM D 638.

������� 3.� Flexural modulus:� 180,000 psi, per ASTM D 790.

������� 4.� Coefficient of linear thermal expansion:� .000053 in/in/degree F, per ASTM D 696.

������� 5.� Deflection temperature at 264 psi:� 160 degrees F.

 

2.3 SOLID COLOR BOARD STYLE VINYL SIDING

 

��� A.� Provide siding panels tested per ASTM D 5206 to withstand 78 psf negative wind pressure.

 

��� B.� Nominal Panel Thickness:� .044 inches, with .088 inch nail hem thickness.

 

��� C.� Nominal Butt Height:� 3/4 inches, with interlocking, self-aligning joint system.

Select one of the following styles of Monogram siding.

��� D.� Style:� Double 4 inch clapboard profile, smooth-brushed finish.

 

��� E.� Style:� Double 4 inch clapboard profile, rough cedar finish.

 

��� F.� Style:� Double 5 inch clapboard profile, rough cedar finish.

 

��� G.� Style:� Double 5 inch shiplap profile, rough cedar finish.

 

��� H.� Style:�� Double 5 inch chamfer board for vertical application, smooth-brushed finish.

Enter one or more of the Monogram colors in place of the blank below, or select one of the other color options.

 

Colors are:� Colonial White, Antique Linen, Oxford Blue, Granite Gray, Sandstone Beige, Desert Tan, Sterling Gray, Prairie Sand, Natural Clay, Barn Red, Heritage Cream, Summer Wheat, Woodland Mist, Coral Bisque, Silver Ash, Winter Mauve, and True Taupe.

 

Note that the following colors are available in D/4 Rough Cedar only:� Granite Gray, Barn Red, Coral Bisque, and True Taupe.

��� I.� Color: ______________.

 

��� J.� Color:� As indicated on drawings.

 

��� K.� Color:� As selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard colors after award of contract.�

 

��� L.� Acceptable Product:� CertainTeed Monogram siding.

 

2.4 SIMULATED CEDAR STAIN BOARD STYLE VINYL SIDING

 

��� A.� Provide siding panels tested per ASTM D 5206 to withstand 58 psf negative wind pressure.�

 

��� B.� Nominal Panel Thickness:� .042 inches.

 

��� C.� Nominal Butt Height:� 5/8 inches, with post-formed locking system for secure installation.

 

��� D.� Finish:� Low-gloss, cedar-like texture.

Select one of the following Meridian profiles.

��� E.� Style:� Double 4.5 inch clapboard profile.

 

��� F.� Style:� Double 4.5 inch shiplap profile.

 

��� G.� Style:� Chamfer board profile for vertical installation.

Select one of the following Meridian colors, all of which present the appearance of stained cedar.

��� H.� Color:� Glacier Blend.

 

��� I.� Color:� Mountain Blend.

 

��� J.� Color:� Canyon Blend.

 

��� K.� Color:� Desert Blend.

 

��� L.� Color:� Meadow Blend.

 

��� M.� Acceptable Product:� CertainTeed Meridian siding.

 

2.5 SIMULATED CEDAR SHINGLE SIDING

 

��� A.� Provide siding panels tested per ASTM D 5206 to withstand 70 psf negative wind pressure and meeting weathering requirements of ASTM D 1435.

 

��� B.� Nominal Panel Thickness: 0.100 inches, with molded lock lugs and integral water drainage flanges.

 

��� C.� Nominal Butt Height:� 3/8 inches, with integral side locking tabs to provide virtually invisible seams between panels.

Select one of the following Cedar Impressions styles.

��� D.� Perfection Shingles:� 48 inch by 14 inch double course panels, molded from authentic cedar shingle impressions, spectrocolorimeter controlled color throughout.

 

��� E.� Half-Round Shingles:� 32 inch by 15 inch double course panels, molded from authentic cedar shingle impressions.

Select one of the following color options.

��� F.� Color:� Antique Linen.

 

��� G.� Color:� Desert Tan.

 

��� H.� Color:� Sterling Gray.

 

��� I.� Color:� True Taupe.

 

��� J.� Color:� Rustic Cedar.

 

��� K.� Color:� Granite Gray.

 

��� L.� Color:� Natural Clay.

 

��� M.� Color:� As indicated on the drawings.

 

��� N.� Color:� As selected by Architect from manufacturer's standards after award of the contract.

 

��� O.� Acceptable Product:� CertainTeed Cedar Impressions siding.

 

2.6 VINYL SOFFIT PANELS

 

��� A.� Provide vinyl soffit panels designed to simulate finished wood.

Select one of the following styles of soffit and edit to meet project requirements.� Colors available are as follows:

 

Monogram Chamfer Board:� Colors listed under siding above.

Beaded Porch Panel:� Colonial White, Antique Linen, Oxford Blue, Sandstone Beige, Desert Tan, Sterling Gray, and Heritage Cream.

Ironmax:� Same as Beaded Porch Panel, plus Prairie Sand, Natural Clay, Silver Ash and Winter Mauve.

Certavent:� Same as Maxspan, plus Coral Bisque, Silver Ash, Winter Mauve, True Taupe, Autumn Yellow, Timber Brown, Barn Red, Woodland Mist, and Summer Wheat.

��� B.� Style:� Monogram Chamfer Board, double 5 inch panels, .044 inches nominal thickness, smooth brushed finish.

������� 1.� Solid type.

������� 2.� Fully vented type, with 7.4 sq. inches free air space per square foot of soffit.

������� 3.� Color:� __________________.

 

��� C.� Style:� Beaded Porch Panel, triple 2 inch panels, .039 inches nominal thickness, matte finish.

������� 1.� Solid type.

������� 2.� Invisibly vented type, with 1.2 sq. inches free air space per square foot of soffit.

������� 3.� Color:� __________________.

 

��� D.� Style:� Ironmax, double 5 inch panels, .046 inches nominal thickness, woodgrain finish.

������� 1.� Solid type.

������� 2.� Fully vented type, with 6.4 sq. inches free air space per square foot of soffit.

������� 3.� Color:� __________________.

 

��� E.� Style:� Certavent T4, triple 4 inch panels, .038 inches nominal thickness, matte finish.

������� 1.� Solid type.

������� 2.� Center vented type, with 1.9 sq. inches free air space per square foot of soffit.

������� 3.� Fully vented type, with 5.9 sq. inches free air space per square foot of soffit.

������� 4.� Color:� __________________.

 

��� F.� Style:� Certavent 16, triple 5 inch panels, .038 inches nominal thickness, matte finish.

������� 1.� Center vented type, with 2.0 sq. inches free air space per square foot of soffit.

������� 2.� Color:� __________________.

 

2.7 ACCESSORIES

 

��� A.� Provide coordinating vinyl accessories for complete and proper installation, whether or not specifically shown on the drawings.

 

��� B.� Color:� Provide accessories in color matching adjacent siding or soffit panels.

 

��� C.� Color:� Provide accessories in contrasting color, as follows:� ________________.

 

��� D.� Profiles:� Provide types as indicated on the drawings.

Accessories can be detailed or called out on the drawings, or the following schedule can be edited to suit the project.

 

Note:� Aluminum starter strip is for use with all sidings except Cedar Impressions.� Vinyl starter strip is for use with all sidings except Monogram and Cedar Impressions.� Cedar Impressions may be installed only with Cedar Impressions starter strip.

 

Note that CertainTeed 3-1/2 inch and 5 inch lineals significantly improve project appearance, closely approximating the look and feel of wood trim at gables, frieze, corners, and around openings.

��� E.� Schedule of Accessories

������� 1.� Starter strip:� Aluminum.

������� 2.� Starter strip:� Vinyl.

������� 3.� Starter strip:� Cedar Impressions.

������� 4.� Undersill trim:� Standard type.

������� 5.� Undersill trim:� Dual type.

Note that CertainTeed 4-piece corner system significantly improves overall appearance of siding installation, closely approximating the look and feel of wood corner trim.

������� 6.� Outside corners:� 4-piece system, including 5 inch lineals, quarter round insert, and universal corner starter.

������� 7.� Outside corners:� Single piece corner.

������� 8.� Inside corner post.

������� 9.� Window starters:� 5 inch lineals.

������� 10. Window starters:� 3-1/2 inch lineals.

������� 11. Window and door trim:� 2-1/2 inch standard casing.

������� 12. Gable trim:� 5 inch lineals.

������� 13. Frieze board:� 5 inch lineals.

������� 14. Soffit trim:� F-channels.

������� 15. Soffit trim:� Soffit cove molding.

������� 16. Miscellaneous channels and dividers to suit project conditions.

 

2.8 FASTENERS

 

��� A.� Provide galvanized or other corrosion-resistant nails as recommended by manufacturer of siding products.

 

 

PART 3� EXECUTION

 

3.1 EXAMINATION

 

��� A.� Prior to commencing installation, verify governing dimensions of building and condition of substrate.

 

3.2 PREPARATION

 

��� A.� Examine, clean, and repair as necessary any substrate conditions which would be detrimental to proper installation.�

 

��� B.� Do not begin installation until unacceptable conditions have been corrected.

 

3.3 INSTALLATION

 

��� A.� General:� Install products in accordance with the latest printed instructions of the manufacturer, with all components true and plumb.

 

��� B.� Nailing:� Nail horizontal panels by placing nail in center of slot.� Nail vertical panels by placing first nail at top of top slot and remaining nails in center of slots.� Drive nails straight, leaving 1/16 inch space between nail head and flange of panel.

 

��� C.� Spacing:� Allow space between both ends of siding panels and trim for thermal movement.� Overlap horizontal panel ends one-half the width of factory pre-cut notches.

 

��� D.� Joints in Horizontal Siding:� Stagger lap joints in uniform pattern as successive courses of siding are installed.

 

��� E.� Joints in Vertical Siding:� Install J-channel and flashing to accommodate successive courses of vertical siding.� Install wood shims at building corners to bring cut edges of vertical siding out to correct plane.

 

3.4 CLEANING

 

��� A.� At completion of work, remove debris caused by siding installation from project site.

 

 

Back to SPECDISK Table of Contents

---

sorabji.com > foundcrap > found floppies > specdisk