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Siding
Make a Fashion Statement --Structure in DreamColor, Alcoa Home Exteriors Insulated Siding, Fits Your Style--, Alcoa Home Exteriors
PITTSBURGH, January 13, 2005 – Are you tired of looking like every other house on the block with white, beige and taupe exteriors, and the thought of repainting your house every few years is less than desirable? You are not alone. Color is one of the hottest trends in home exteriors and interiors. The creamy butterscotch color that you love on your living room walls can now wrap your home in the same sunny glow.
A first for the industry, Alcoa Home Exteriors pairs its most advanced insulated product line, Structure™, with its virtually unlimited color palette, DreamColor™. With Structure in DreamColor, your home will have a freshly painted look for years to come without ever lifting a paintbrush. In addition to the 700 baseline colors, Alcoa offers a custom color matching system. And, because Structure is the first premium siding permanently bonded to STYROFOAM® brand extruded polypropylene (XPP) foam from Dow, you will also enjoy the added benefits of noise reduction, water resistance and energy savings.
Introduced this year, Structure is winning praise from contractors and homeowners alike. Contractors prefer Structure because it is easy to install, has no messy debris, and has a smooth finish with few visible seams. Homeowners prefer Structure for its energy efficiency, its beautiful appearance and resemblance to wood.
Structure insulated siding can improve the R-Value (resistance to heat flow) of exterior walls by up to 25 percent, resulting in lower energy costs and improved climate control. Its XPP
STYROFOAM has a cellular structure that resists moisture. In recent tests, Structure retains 97% of its R-value over time.
With 30 percent more impact resistance than standard EPS foam, Dow XPP STYROFOAM gives Structure added rigidity and aesthetic appeal. Structure locks securely with Alcoa’s patented T3-Lok System, capable of withstanding 160 mph winds. Another key benefit of the innovative siding line is its ability to block sound. Structure reduces high frequency noise and wind sounds by up to 50 percent.
Available in two profiles - double 6” and wide-style single 7” planks, and accessories, Structure combines the beauty of natural wood with the low-maintenance of today’s premium siding materials. Homeowners can now have the best of both worlds—superior function and sensational fashion. Colors like Garden’s Glow, Spiced Cedar, Blue Thistle, Spanish Sherry, French Riviera, Tangelo Cream, Rose Lake, or Brown Mustard enhance individuality and increase curb appeal.
Structure insulated siding is backed by Alcoa Home Exteriors Registered Medallion Lifetime Warranty. Structure’s darker hues are formulated with GELOY, GE Plastics’ high-performance resin, which adds extra UV protection for optimal fade resistance.
For information on Structure or other Alcoa products, visit Alcoa Home Exteriors at AlcoaHomes.com or call (800) 962-6973.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Alcoa Home Exteriors, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa, is a leading U.S. manufacturer of vinyl and aluminum products for the remodeling and new construction markets. Alcoa Home Exteriors offers 44 years of experience in manufacturing and marketing a broad selection of exterior building products, including siding, shutters & window treatments, soffit & fascia, and designer accents. Alcoa Home Exteriors operates manufacturing, training and warehousing facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, Texas and Georgia. For more information, visit www.alcoahomes.com or call (800) 962-6973.
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What Homeowners Want to Know about Vinyl Siding
By: Vinyl Siding Institute
Source: www.vinyl-siding.org
Q: Why should I reside my home?
A: New siding will rejuvenate an older home, give it a completely new look, and significantly reduce cost for home upkeep and maintenance. It will protect the home from elements and eliminate the need for costly, frequent repainting.
Q: What types of siding materials can I choose from?
A: Among the siding materials available today are vinyl, aluminum, steel and hardboard. Vinyl siding is particularly popular because it adds to the value and beauty of the home, requires minimal upkeep and can be installed over most existing sidewalls. It simulates the appearance of wood, and is the most durable, practical and efficient siding on the market.
Q: What exactly is vinyl siding?
A: Vinyl siding is manufactured from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a revolutionary building material that has replaced metal as the prime material for many industrial, commercial and consumer products. PVC has many years of successful performance as a construction material, providing impact-resistance, rigidity and strength.
Q: Can the color peel or flake off?
A: No. There is no paint to peel, flake off or blister.
Q: If painting isn't required, then how do I keep my vinyl siding clean?
A: See the VSI Vinyl Siding Cleaning and Maintenance Guide.
Q: Does vinyl siding contribute to rotting, moisture buildup or termite infestation?
A: Vinyl siding will not cause any of these problems, but neither will it cure problems that existed before the siding was installed. Vinyl siding can be applied with assurance that it will not promote rotting, moisture or termite infestation. Indeed, the siding itself is impervious to rotting, and does not attract insects. It is designed to allow for proper ventilation. Pre-punched weep-holes along the bottom butt edge of the siding allow condensation to drain out.
Q: What effect will vinyl siding have on television or radio reception?
A: None at all.
Q: How does its price compare with other replacement siding materials?
A: Vinyl siding is competitively priced with other siding materials. When you consider that you no longer need to have your house repainted every few years, the cost is very economical and eventually will be recovered by eliminating repainting costs. Vinyl siding is designed to last 40 years or more. Consult individual manufacturers for specific warranties.
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