PVC Vinyl Siding
In recent years, vinyl has become the siding market leader. It's made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), the same stuff that serves so ably in plumbing drain lines. Certainly its primary appeal is that it doesn't have to be painted. If properly installed, the upkeep is minimal. But, its popularity continues to grow because of new product offerings and features such as wood-like textures, shingle- and shake-style panels, more appealing trim components and deeper colors. According to the Vinyl Siding Institute, shipments have more than tripled since 1986.
PVC vinyl siding has dramatically, changed the faceof house building. This is a demanding application for PVC becauseof the high level of product performance required to displace more
traditional materials such as wood, brick, stucco, and stone. PVC offers a colorful, lightweight, maintenance, free, cost-effective alternative to traditional materials. Delivery of these benefits
requires careful attention to formulation and processing issues.
