Technical Specifications

Specification Sheet
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Encore
™
Vinyl Siding
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General Description: Encore
™
siding provides the look of wood siding, but does not require the upkeep common to
wood. Encore siding is available in a selection of profiles and finishes. It is appropriate for use in new
construction for single family homes, multi-housing projects and light commercial developments. It is also ideal
for remodeling.
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Styles:
Profile Finish
Panel
Wall
Thickness
Lock Design Colors Accessory Pocket
Pro
j
ection
(Nominal)
Triple 3" Clapboard Woodgrain 1/2” .040” Post-formed 8 1/2”, 5/8” or 3/4”
Double 4” Clapboard Woodgrain 1/2” .040” Post-formed 16 1/2”, 5/8” or 3/4”
Double 5” Clapboard Woodgrain 1/2” .040” Post-formed 16 1/2”, 5/8” or 3/4”
Double 4½” Dutchlap Woodgrain 1/2” .040” Post-formed 16 1/2”, 5/8” or 3/4”
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Colors: Encore siding profiles are available in the industry’s widest selection of colors. All colors are
Spectrophotometer controlled and utilize exclusive PermaColor
™
color science.
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Buckskin* Desert Tan Natural Clay Seagrass*
Castle Stone* Heritage Cream Oxford Blue Snow*
Colonial White Herringbone Sandstone Beige* Sterling Gray
Cypress* Light Maple* Savannah Wicker Warm Sand*
*= not available in Triple 3" profile
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STUDfinder™: The patented STUDfinder Installation System combines precisely engineered nail slot locations with
graphics. Nail slots are positioned 16" on center to allow for alignment with studs. STUDfinder graphics centered at each slot
provide a quick and easy guide to help locate studs.
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Accessories: CertainTeed manufactures a wide range of siding accessories that are compatible with Encore siding
styles and colors. Accessory products include installation components, soffit, window and door trim, corner
lineals, corner systems and decorative moldings.
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Composition: Encore siding products are produced using CertaVin
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custom-formulated PVC resin. This resin is
produced exclusively by CertainTeed, allowing CertainTeed to maintain the high quality of its siding products.
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Technical Data: Encore siding is in compliance with ASTM specification for Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Siding D
3679, and the requirements of section R703.11 of the International Residential Code, and section 1405.14 of the International
Building Code. Encore siding meets or exceeds the properties noted in Table 1.
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Table 1
ASTM E 84 Meets Class A fla
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ents as teste
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ding to ASTM E84.
ASTM D 1929 Self-ignition temperature 813°F
ASTM D 635 Material is self-extinguishing with no measurable extent of burn when tested in accordance with this specification.
NFPA 268 Radiant Heat Test - Ignition Resistance of Exterior Walls - Conclusion that CertainTeed met the conditions for
allowable use as specified in section 1406 of the International Building Code.