Q: How does it hold up in high winds?
A: Tests show that properly installed vinyl cedar siding materials withstands
winds in excess of 150 mph, making it an excellent choice for the Gulf Coast
and other areas where hurricanes and high winds can damage ordinary siding.
Q: How is it made?
A: We use a unique, proprietary process that gives us – and the homeowners
who are choosing types of vinyl cedar siding– the best of “two
worlds.” The first part is fine, old-world craftsmanship. We design,
build and pour our own molds by hand. There are nearly 100 of them, each different
from the others. This gives our products the authentic, random wood look grain
that is the #1 selling point for cedar shingles and cedar shake. The second
part is that we use advanced manufacturing techniques that produce exceptionally
high quality Vinyl Cedar - quality that makes it a leading choice for architects
and builders who recognize the significant added value of cedar siding materials.
Q: What makes vinyl the best house siding material?
A: When it’s designed and manufactured properly, vinyl gives a home’s
exterior a unique combination of beautiful and classic appearance, with virtually
zero maintenance required. Most homeowners tell us that their goal is to simplify
chores, and gain more family time. Vinyl home siding is the ultimate “family-value
alternative” for busy families who want more time for fun, and less time
on ladders, scraping wood rot and painting!
Q: What makes our house siding materials so easy to install?
A: Vinyl Cedar has the elegance and appearance of tree wood, but it also has
something that tree wood shakes can never have. This is our Positive Panel
Interlock System that assures a perfect, permanent fit.
Q. Will I be able to see the laps?
A. If you know exactly where to look, and are blessed with perfect 20-20 vision,
you’ll be able to find them. (But unless you point them out, no one
else ever will!) The concealed laps of vinyl cedar are one of its most popular
features.
Q: What makes vinyl a good material for siding?
A: Pacific Columns had many choices when it was time to make a decision
regarding types of siding material. The long-life vinyl we chose has a proven
history of resilience, will withstand weather extremes, and can be manufactured
in a wide range of spectacular house siding colors.
Q: Does Vinyl Cedar require any special tools to install?
A: No – all of the tools used to install this home siding are standard.
Special tools aren’t needed, and, unlike competitive products, respirators
are not required either.
Q: Are there environmental issues to consider when choosing siding?
A: Yes. First, homeowners who are concerned about the environment will want
to know that Vinyl Cedar is manufactured in such a way that scrap – and
solid waste – is significantly reduced compared to some competitor
panels. Also, the specific type of vinyl formula we use, PVC, is proven safe,
and is widely used in medical devices.
Second, like many Americans, we are troubled about the cutting down of old
growth forests. Old growth trees are what give us the natural look and beauty
so many of us want for house siding. Yet, in truth, over-cutting has made high-grade
wood very hard to find, and extremely costly. What’s left is often very
bland and average-looking tree wood.
Our mission is to capture and preserve the beauty and texture of those original
old growth forests. And that’s exactly what craftsmanship, combined with
new technology, has allowed us to do.
Q: Why were these specific shapes chosen?
A: We wanted to give American homeowners great choices in exterior siding.
We believe that the best, highest-value neighborhoods have homes that are
each unique, and individualized. And we believe that decorating can be as
beneficial for the outside of the home as it is for the inside. These shapes,
which are also known as Fancy Butts or Fancy Cuts, were chosen because they
accurately reproduce the classic profiles that have been used on homes for
200 years. They were chosen because the shapes are tasteful, and timeless.