Installation Instructions

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Heat Bending Trim
Cellular PVC is a thermoplastic polymer which
means it becomes pliable or bendable when
exposed to certain temperatures and returns to a
solid state upon cooling. As such, some cellular
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bent into new shapes. Variations in batches,
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best results, do not bend any cellular PVC trim that
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in a special formulation that facilitates bending,
however the capability to bend cellular PVC trim is
limited—not all pieces can be successfully bent
100% of the time. Royal S4S Trim Boards are not
recommended for bending. Precision Cut or Sure
Edge boards are preferred.
Methods for Bending Cellular PV&3URÀOHV
There are several different methods that can be used
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y ·Heat Blankets – great for job site fabrications.
y Convection air circulating ovens.
y Radiant ovens or heaters.
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Whatever method is used, Royal Building Products
assumes no liability, for any harm or damage to
persons, product or property related to heat bending.
Any and all safety precautions to prevent any harm or
hazard should be followed by the end-user.