NOTE ** This section is based on solid vinyl siding and soffit systems produced by:
NOTE ** Alcoa Building Products, Inc.
NOTE ** 1501 Michigan St.
NOTE ** P.O. Box 57
NOTE ** Sidney OH 45365
NOTE ** Tel: (800) 962-6973
NOTE **
NOTE ** Products include many types and styles of solid vinyl siding and both ventilating and solid soffit systems. Alcoa solid vinyl siding has been approved for use under numerous building codes.
NOTE **
NOTE ** SECTION 07464 - VINYL SIDING, Copyright 1998, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Solid vinyl siding.
B. Solid vinyl soffit.
C. Vented vinyl soffit.
D. Vinyl trim.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
A. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Framing and Sheathing.
B. Section 07260 - Vapor Retarders.
C. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers.
1.3 REFERENCES
NOTE ** Delete any of the following references that are not actually included in the final text.
A. ASTM D 256 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Pendulum Impact Resistance of Notched Specimens of Plastics.
B. ASTM D 635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
C. ASTM D 638 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.
D. ASTM D 648 - Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load.
E. ASTM D 696 - Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between -30 Degrees C. and 30 Degrees C.
F. ASTM D 1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds.
G. ASTM D 2843 - Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics.
H. ASTM D 3679 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding.
I. ASTM D 4477 - Standard Specification for Rigid Unplasticized Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Soffit.
J. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's standard printed product data and installation instructions for specified vinyl products.
C. Selection Samples: Submit color chips of manufacturer's full range of colors for Architect's selection.
D. Verification Samples: Submit three samples, each 12 inches in length, of each specified vinyl product in specified color.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph below if QUALITY ASSURANCE Article is deleted from project specification.
E. Quality Assurance Submittals: Submit evidence of Code compliance specified in QUALITY ASSURANCE Article of this section.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
NOTE ** Delete codes not applicable to project. Entire Article may be deleted if code compliance not required.
A. Regulatory Requirements: Code compliance in accordance with the following:
1. BOCA.
2. ICBO.
3. SBCCI.
4. Metropolitan Dade County, Florida.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver vinyl products to project site in original packaging.
B. Store vinyl siding products in original packaging, on flat surface under cover, stacked no more than 12 boxes high. Do not store in location where temperatures may exceed 130 degrees F.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. Provide manufacturer's standard limited lifetime warranty.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Alcoa Building Products, Inc.; 1501 Michigan St., P.O. Box 57, Sidney OH 45365; ASD. Tel: (800) 962-6973.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two paragraphs below; coordinate with Division 01 requirements.
B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Polyvinyl Chloride: Supply polyvinyl chloride products having material properties meeting the following:
1. Siding classification in accordance with ASTM D 3679: Class 2.
2. Cell classification in accordance with ASTM D 1784: 13334.
3. Coefficient of linear expansion in accordance with ASTM D 696: 0.000029 inch per inch per degree F.
4. Tensile strength when tested in accordance with ASTM D 638: Minimum 7,100 pounds per square inch.
5. Modulus of elasticity when tested in accordance with ASTM D 638: Minimum 360,000 pounds per square inch, average.
6. Izod impact, standard 1/8 inch bar when tested in accordance with ASTM D 256: 3.30 foot-pounds per inch, average.
7. Shore D Hardness: Minimum 73.
8. Specific Gravity: Minimum 1.39.
9. Deflection temperature when tested in accordance with ASTM D 648: 170 degrees F, 264 pounds per square inch.
10. Smoke density rating when tested in accordance with ASTM D 2843: 48 percent, average.
11. Horizontal flammability, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 635:
a. Burn distance: 20 mm.
b. Burn time: Less than 5 seconds.
12. Surface burning characteristics when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84: Flame spread 20, fuel contribution 0, smoke density 400.
B. Fasteners: Aluminum nails, alloy 5056 or 6110, having minimum tensile strength 63,000 pounds per square inch.
C. Vapor Retarder: Specified in Section 07260.
D. Joint Sealers: Specified in Section 07900.
2.3 VINYL SIDING AND TRIM
NOTE ** Retain only siding type or types required for project from those listed below; delete all others. Delete Type designation from paragraph if only one type siding required for project; coordinate Type designation with drawings if more than one type siding required for project.
A. Vinyl Siding Type ___:
1. Acceptable Product: Lake Forest Premier Siding.
NOTE ** Select profile below; delete other selections. If more than one profile required, copy paragraph and identify each profile by Type; indicate Type on drawings.
2. Product Description: Double 4 profile, 8 inches exposure; nominal 0.044 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 6 inch piece length.
3. Product Description: Double 4-1/2 Dutch Lap profile, 9 inches exposure; nominal 0.044 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 1 inch piece length.
4. Product Description: Double 5 Vertical profile, 10 inches exposure; nominal 0.044 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet piece length.
5. Nailing Hem: Single-row, with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long at 18 inches on center.
6. Lake Forest Premier Outside Corner Post: 4 inches by 4 inches post, 5/8 inch wide siding recess.
7. Lake Forest Premier Inside Corner Post: 1-1/2 inches by 1-1/2 inches covered projection, 5/8 inch wide siding recess.
8. Finish: Woodgrain texture; Kynar 500 polyvinylidene base coat, print coat, and clear coat.
NOTE ** Determine method of color selection; delete alternative text.
9. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of available colors.
10. Color: _______________.
B. Vinyl Siding Type ___:
1. Acceptable Product: Liberty Elite Siding.
NOTE ** Select profile below; delete other selections. If more than one profile required, copy paragraph and identify each profile by Type; indicate Type on drawings.
2. Product Description: Double 4 profile, 8 inches exposure; nominal 0.048 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 6 inch piece length.
3. Product Description: Double 5 profile, 10 inches exposure; nominal 0.048 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet piece length.
4. Product Description: Double 5 Dutch Lap profile, 10 inches exposure; nominal 0.048 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet piece length.
5. Nailing Hem: Single-row, with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long at 18 inches on center.
6. Liberty Elk Outside Corner Post: 3 inches by 3 inches post, 5/8 inch wide siding receiver.
7. Finish: Woodgrain texture.
NOTE ** Determine method of color selection; delete alternative text.
8. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of available colors.
9. Color: _______________.
C. Vinyl Siding Type ___:
1. Acceptable Product: Silhouette Siding.
NOTE ** Select profile below; delete other selections. If more than one profile required, copy paragraph and identify each profile by Type; indicate Type on drawings.
2. Product Description: Double 4 profile, 8 inches exposure; nominal 0.044 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 6 inch piece length.
3. Product Description: Double 5 Dutch Lap profile, 10 inches exposure; nominal 0.044 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet piece length.
4. Product Description: Triple 3 profile, 9 inches exposure; nominal 0.044 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 1 inch piece length.
6. Product Description: 8-inch profile, 8 inches exposure; nominal 0.048 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 6 inches piece length.
7. Silhouette Outside Corner Post: 3 inches by 3 inches wide, 7/8 inch wide siding receiver.
8. Nailing Hem: Single-row, with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long at 18 inches on center.
9. Finish: Low gloss brushed texture.
NOTE ** Determine method of color selection; delete alternative text.
10. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of available colors.
11. Color: _______________.
D. Vinyl Siding Type ___:
1. Acceptable Product: Meadowbrook Siding.
NOTE ** Select profile below; delete other selections. If more than one profile required, copy paragraph and identify each profile by Type; indicate Type on drawings.
2. Product Description: Double 4 profile, 8 inches exposure; nominal 0.042 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 6 inch piece length.
3. Product Description: Double 4-1/2 Dutch Lap profile, 9 inches exposure; nominal 0.042 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 1 inch piece length.
4. Product Description: Double 5 profile, 10 inches exposure; nominal 0.042 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet piece length.
5. Product Description: 6-1/2 inch Beaded profile, 6-1/2 inches exposure; nominal 0.042 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 4 inch piece length.
6. Nailing Hem: Single-row, with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long at 18 inches on center.
7. Meadowbrook Traditional Outside Corner Post: 4 inches by 4 inches, 5/8 inch wide siding receiver.
8. Finish: Woodgrain texture.
NOTE ** Determine method of color selection; delete alternative text.
9. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of available colors.
10. Color: _______________.
E. Vinyl Siding Type ___:
1. Acceptable Product: Mill Creek Siding.
NOTE ** Select profile below; delete other selections. If more than one profile required, copy paragraph and identify each profile by Type; indicate Type on drawings.
2. Product Description: Double 4 profile, 8 inches exposure; nominal 0.040 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 6 inch piece length.
3. Product Description: Double 4 Dutch Lap profile, 8 inches exposure; nominal 0.040 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 6 inch piece length.
4. Product Description: Double 5 profile, 10 inches exposure; nominal 0.040 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet piece length.
5. Product Description: Double 5 Dutch Lap profile, 10 inches exposure; nominal 0.040 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet piece length.
6. Nailing Hem: Single-row, with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long at 18 inches on center.
7. Mill Creek Outside Corner Post: 3 inches by 3 inches, 5/8 inch wide siding receiver.
8. Finish: Cedar Woodgrain texture.
NOTE ** Determine method of color selection; delete alternative text.
9. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of available colors.
10. Color: _______________.
F. Vinyl Siding Type ___:
1. Acceptable Product: TradeMark(cg) Siding.
NOTE ** Select profile below; delete other selections. If more than one profile required, copy paragraph and identify each profile by Type; indicate Type on drawings.
2. Product Description: Double 4 profile, 8 inches exposure; nominal 0.040 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 6 inch piece length.
3. Product Description: Double 4-1/2 Dutch Lap profile, 9 inches exposure; nominal 0.040 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 1 inch piece length.
4. Product Description: Double 5 profile, 10 inches exposure; nominal 0.040 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet piece length.
5. Nailing Hem: Single-row, with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long at 18 inches on center.
6. Trade Mark Outside Corner Post: 3 inches by 3 inches, 5/8 inch wide siding receiver.
7. Finish: Woodgrain texture.
NOTE ** Determine method of color selection; delete alternative text.
8. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of available colors.
9. Color: _______________.
NOTE ** Delete trim types not required in paragraph below. Verify siding recess or channel width required for selected siding. Consult manufacturer's product data for color availability. Delete color specification if colors are to be selected.
G. Vinyl Trim:
1. Traditional Outside Corner Post: 4 inches by 4 inches post, 5/8 inch wide siding recess; ________ color.
2. Traditional Outside Corner Post: 6-1/2 inches by 6-1/2 inches post, 3/8 inch wide siding recess; ________ color.
3. Fluted Outside Corner Post: 6-1/2 inches by 6-1/2 inches post, 3/8 inch wide siding recess; ________ color.
4. Standard Outside Corner Post: 3 inches by 3 inches post, 7/8 inch wide siding recess; ________ color.
5. Standard Outside Corner Post: 3 inches by 3 inches post, 5/8 inch wide siding recess; ________ color.
6. Standard Inside Corner Post: 1-1/2 inches by 1-1/2 inches coved projection, 5/8 inch wide siding recess; ________ color.
7. J-Trim: Channel, 1-1/2 inches nailing leg, 3/4 inch forward leg, 5/8 inch channel width; ________ color.
8. J-Trim: Channel, 1-1/2 inches nailing leg, 3/4 inch forward leg, 7/8 inch channel width; ________ color.
9. J-Trim: Channel, 1-1/2 inches nailing leg, 3/4 inch forward leg, 1-1/4 inch channel width; ________ color.
10. J-Trim: Channel, 1-1/2 inches nailing leg, 3/4 inch forward leg, 1-1/2 inch channel width; ________ color.
12. Double Finishing Trim: 1-1/2 inches nailing leg, 3/4 inch forward leg, double channel 7/8 inch total width; ________ color.
13. Wide Window Casing: 3-1/2 inches nailing leg, 2-1/2 inch forward leg with 1/4 inch return; White color.
14. Starter Strip: Single-row nailing hem with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long 18 inches on center; White color.
15. Starter Strip: Single-row nailing hem with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long 18 inches on center, 1-1/4 inch base projection; White color.
2.4 VINYL SOFFIT AND TRIM
NOTE ** Retain only soffit type or types required for project from those listed below; delete all others. Delete Type designation from paragraph if only one type soffit required for project; coordinate Type designation with drawings if more than one type soffit required for project. Determine method of color selection; delete alternative text under each soffit type.
A. Vinyl Soffit Type ___:
1. Acceptable Product: Lake Forest Premier Soffit.
2. Product Description: Double 5 V-groove profile, 10 inches exposure, 5/8 inch depth; nominal 0.046 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet piece length.
3. Nailing Hem: Single-row, with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long at 18 inches on center.
4. Finish: Low-gloss brushed texture.
NOTE ** Determine method of color selection; delete alternative text.
5. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of available colors.
6. Color: _______________.
NOTE ** Delete two of the three paragraphs below. If both types are required, ensure that pattern is indicated on drawings.
7. Supply ventilating type soffit material having 1/8 inch diameter holes or lanced openings for 7.53 square inches free air space per square foot of soffit area.
8. Supply non-ventilating type soffit material.
9. Supply both ventilating type and non-ventilating type soffit materials to achieve indicated patterns.
B. Vinyl Soffit Type ___:
1. Acceptable Product: Pro-Select Soffit.
2. Product Description: Double 5 V-groove profile, 10 inches exposure, 5/8 inch depth; nominal 0.046 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet piece length.
3. Nailing Hem: Single-row, with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long at 18 inches on center.
4. Finish: Low-gloss brushed texture.
NOTE ** Determine method of color selection; delete alternative text.
5. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of available colors.
6. Color: _______________.
NOTE ** Delete two of the three paragraphs below. If both types are required, ensure that pattern is indicated on drawings.
7. Supply ventilating type soffit material having 1/8 inch diameter holes or lanced openings for 7.53 square inches free air space per square foot of soffit area.
8. Supply non-ventilating type soffit material.
9. Supply both ventilating type and non-ventilating type soffit materials to achieve indicated patterns.
C. Vinyl Soffit Type ___:
1. Acceptable Product: Pro-Tech Plus Soffit.
2. Product Description: Triple 4 V-groove profile, 12 inches exposure, 5/8 inch depth; nominal 0.040 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet piece length.
3. Nailing Hem: Single-row, with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long at 18 inches on center.
4. Finish: Low-gloss brushed texture.
NOTE ** Determine method of color selection; delete alternative text.
5. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of available colors.
6. Color: _______________.
NOTE ** Delete two of the three paragraphs below. If both types are required, ensure that pattern is indicated on drawings.
7. Supply ventilating type soffit material having 1/8 inch diameter holes or lanced openings for 5.87 square inches free air space per square foot of soffit area.
8. Supply center ventilating type soffit material having 1/8 inch diameter holes of lanced opening for 1.96 square inches free air space per square foot of soffit area.
9. Supply non-ventilating type soffit material.
10. Supply both ventilating type and non-ventilating type soffit materials to achieve indicated patterns.
D. Vinyl Soffit Type ___:
1. Acceptable Product: Pro-Bead Soffit.
2. Product Description: Triple 2-2/3 Bead profile, 8 inches exposure, 3/8 inch depth; nominal 0.040 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet 6 inch piece length.
3. Nailing Hem: Single-row, with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long at 18 inches on center.
4. Finish: Low-gloss brushed texture.
NOTE ** Determine method of color selection; delete alternative text.
5. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of available colors.
6. Color: _______________.
NOTE ** Delete two of the three paragraphs below. If both types are required, ensure that pattern is indicated on drawings.
7. Supply ventilating type soffit material having concealed lanced openings for 1.54 square inches free air space per square foot of soffit area.
8. Supply non-ventilating type soffit material.
9. Supply both ventilating type and non-ventilating type soffit materials to achieve indicated patterns.
E. Vinyl Soffit Type ___:
1. Acceptable Product: TradeMark(cg) Soffit.
2. Product Description: Double 5 V-groove profile, 10 inches exposure, 5/8 inch depth; nominal 0.040 inch material thickness; nominal 12 feet piece length.
3. Nailing Hem: Single-row, with elongated nailing holes 1-1/4 inches long at 18 inches on center.
4. Finish: Low-gloss brushed texture.
NOTE ** Delete two of the three paragraphs below. If both types are required, ensure that pattern is indicated on drawings.
5. Supply ventilating type soffit material having 1/8 inch diameter holes or lanced openings for 7.53 square inches free air space per square foot of soffit area.
6. Supply non-ventilating type soffit material.
7. Supply both ventilating type and non-ventilating type soffit materials to achieve indicated patterns.
NOTE ** Determine method of color selection; delete alternative text.
8. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of available colors.
9. Color: _______________.
F. Vinyl Fascia:
1. Acceptable Product: Fascia.
2. Physical Characteristics:
a. Size: 7-3/4 inches face, 7/8 inch channel width, 1/4 inch return leg.
b. Color: White.
NOTE ** Delete Vinyl Trim profiles not required for project.
G. Vinyl Trim:
1. Soffit J-Trim: Channel, 1-1/2 inches nailing leg, 3/4 inch forward leg, 1/2 inch channel width; ________ color.
2. Soffit J-Trim: Channel, 1-1/2 inches nailing leg, 3/4 inch forward leg, 5/8 inch channel width; ________ color.
3. T-Channel: 1-3/4 inches batten, 5/8 inch recess; ________ color.
4. Frieze Runner F-Channel: ; ________ color.
5. Pro-Bead Soffit J: ; ________ color.
6. Crown Mold: 3 inches face, 5/8 inch recess; White color.
7. Traditional Quarter-Round Mold: 3/4 inch radius, 5/8 inch recess; White color.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine substrate conditions before beginning installation of vinyl products; verify dimensions and acceptability of substrate.
B. Do not proceed with installation of vinyl products until unacceptable conditions have been corrected.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Installation of vapor retarder is specified in Section 07260.
B. Install vinyl products in accordance with manufacturer's printed installation instructions.
C. Attach vinyl products to substrate for weathertight installation; ensure that horizontal components are installed true to level, that vertical components are installed true to plumb.
D. Installation of joint sealers is specified in Section 07900.
3.3 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A. Clean dirt from surface of installed products, using mild soap and water.
B. After completing installation of vinyl products, remove from project site excess materials and debris resulting from installation of vinyl products.
