The best siding for the worst weather

The best siding for the worst weather

W H N T H W AT H R T U R N S U G LY, VO R T X X T R M P R F O R M S B AU T I F U L LY. H igh winds can strike anywhere, in all kinds of storms, with powerful gusts that pull at your siding and threaten your home s exterior. With the introduction of Vortex xtreme vinyl siding, we ve engineered a panel designed to fight these threats effectively. Designed in Tornado Alley, Vortex xtreme withstands wind loads up to 225 mph.* It s the result of what we call Weather Warrior Technology a combination of innovative design, quality materials and a standard of excellence second to none. *Tested in accordance with ASTM D5206. Wind speed rating will vary depending on specific code region and construction method. Refer to local building codes for detailed requirements concerning allowable wind loads and specified conversion tables for actual wind speeds.

W A T H R WA R R I O R T C H N O L O G Y. M A K M O T H R N A T U R C R Y U N C L. To develop one of the toughest siding products available, we took the best-known weather technologies out there, engineered them to perform even better and put them all in one siding system. We call this combination of innovative design features Weather Warrior Technology. Manufactured to exacting standards and rigorously tested, Weather Warrior Technology protects your home from some of the worst elements Mother Nature can throw at you. w e a t h e r Wa r r i o r T e c h n o l o g y 1 2 RVRS ROLL-OVR NAIL HM Unique patent-pending design allows for expansion and contraction but holds fast in extreme conditions. Double hem provides a two-layer attachment point for extra holding power Circular reinforcement bar on top increases strength and rigidity Circular design helps prevent nails from being driven too tight TRIPL BOW LOCKING SYSTM The curved bow echo design of the locking system withstands winds up to 225 mph. * Curled bow design of top and bottom locks allows panels to snap securely together Structural channel design adds rigidity, allowing panels to install straight and stay true Reinforced bottom lock design adds interlocking strength where it s needed most * Tested in accordance with ASTM D5206. Wind speed rating will vary depending on specific code region and construction method. Refer to local building codes for detailed requirements concerning allowable wind loads and specified conversion tables for actual wind speeds.

3 4 SPRING-LOADD PROFIL Design The spring-loaded center lap design helps hold panels together so seams stay tight. Upward reverse angle butt provides pressure to help keep seams tight and flat against the wall Full ¾ʺ profile design increases rigidity and stability Deep panel projection creates attractive shadow lines Color-Through technology Color is embedded throughout the panel, so your siding looks great year after year. Helps hide nicks and scratches Mineral-based pigments deliver long-lasting color hold Unique formulation provides an added barrier against UV rays and heat buildup d g e V i e w

G O O D L O O K S T H A T L A S T. T H A T S T H B A U T Y O F V O R T X X T R M. While powerful storms pose an immediate threat to your home s exterior, milder weather can also take a toll over time. Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause colors to fade. That s why we use mineral-based pigments sourced from rocks and other long-lasting elements. These pigments won t degrade like colors sourced from plants and other living materials. In addition, every panel is formulated with an ultraviolet blocker to resist fading and reduce heat buildup. The result is siding with consistent color that looks great season after season. L a rg e p h o t o : Vo r t e x x t r e m e i n I r i s h T h i s t l e, ac c e n t e d w i t h P ly G e m S t o n e I n s e t p h o t o : Vo r t e x x t r e m e i n G r a n i t e, ac c e n t e d w i t h P ly G e m S t o n e

A C O L O R C H O I C Y O U C A N C A L L Y O U R O W N To help you achieve a custom look, Vortex xtreme vinyl siding is available in 14 classic colors and 5 dramatic Scenic Scapes colors. It s a color palette that allows you to make your own unique statement. C L A S S I C S Au t u m n B e i g e C l a s s i c C r e a m D ov e r W h i t e D e l r ay S a n d G e o rg i a n G r ay G r a p h i t e G r ay I r i s h t h i s t l e I s l a n d P e a r l N at u r a l A l m o n d S a n dy Ta n S ava n n a h B l u e S i lv e r M i s t S pa n i s h O l i v e S t o n e M o u n ta i n C l ay D a r k C o l o r s n g i n e e r e d t o L a s t Sunlight can be especially harsh on dark finishes, so we add an extra layer of protection to our Scenic Scapes colors with our Permahue color enhancer (made with Luran S ASA resin from BASF * ). It helps prevent our deep shades from fading, so they stay beautiful year after year. Deep, dark colors stay beautiful despite long-term exposure to sun and weather Variform proprietary technology and Permahue color enhancer provide maximum color protection C a n yo n G r a n i t e R i v e r B e n d W i l l ow S e d o n a R e d (Not available in D5") C o l o r Fa d e Vo r t e x e x t r e m e : S c e n i c S c a p e s c o l o r w i t h P e r m a h u e ov e r t i m e O t h e r s : C o m p e t i t o r s S ta n da r d Da r k C o l o r S i d i n g ov e r t i m e * Luran and BASF are registered trademarks of BASF, Inc. Simulation. Fading comparison is based on color tests performed on actual siding samples.

A U t h e n t i c S T Y L s. a t t r a c t i v e s h a d o w l i n e s. D4" D5" D4.5" DL Choose from D4" and D5" Traditional or D4.5" Dutch Lap styles, each with a deep ¾" panel projection that adds rigidity and creates dramatic shadow lines. T H L O O K O F W O O D W I T H O U T T H W o r k Natural-looking texture replicates the look of split cedar. A shallow embossed grain reduces dirt buildup and makes cleaning easy. An occasional spray with the garden hose is all it takes. Never scrape, stain or paint your house again. L O N G R L N G T H S, F W R S A M S In addition to standard 12' lengths, longer 16' 8" lengths are available in Double 4" Traditional Lap and Double 4.5" Dutch Lap. Longer lengths minimize the number of seams on a home, especially on long walls with no windows or doors Creates a clean, straight appearance 12' 16'8" 33% L S S S ta n da r d 1 2 ' S i d i n g Vo r t e x x t r e m e 16 ' 8 " L e n g t h Vo r t e x x t r e m e i n S t o n e M o u n ta i n C l ay Ac c e n t e d w i t h P ly G e m s t o n e

S U P R I O R P R O T C T I O N F O R Y O U R H O M A N D I N V S T M N T. When you choose Vortex xtreme for your home, you re getting siding manufactured using the highest quality materials and the highest standard of quality controls. Before we package it, we put it through a 35-point checklist to make sure it meets our exacting standards. We re so confident Vortex xtreme will perform beautifully for years to come that we offer a Limited Lifetime Transferable Warranty that protects against manufacturing defects, excessive color fade and limited hail damage.* LIMITD LIFTIM TRANSFRABL WARRANTY B e a u t y a n d P e r f o r m a n c e f o r Y o u r H o m e a n d O u r P l a n e t Variform by Ply Gem can help you meet your sustainable building goals and earn points in leading green building certification programs. Our products offer features that positively contribute to sustainable building practices, improved energy efficiency or life cycle benefits of homes. All are important aspects of sustainable building and reflect Variform s contribution to the Ply Gem nviro initiative. Susta i na ble R esou rces: Variform vinyl siding is manufactured from abundant natural resources: salt (57%) and natural gas (43%). 1 Vinyl siding generates less construction site waste than cardboard packaging, brick or lumber. Our aluminum products are made from an alloy that contains recycled content. Ply Gem facilities reuse and recycle all post-product scrap material, pallets and packaging material, reducing raw material needs and landfill use. n ergy ffici ency: Vinyl siding requires less energy to manufacture per square foot than brick and mortar. 2 Variform has multiple plant locations, so we can minimize the travel distance from our facilities to your job site using less fuel and cutting down on harmful transportation-related emissions. Variform CSL 600 Insulated Vinyl Siding adds additional insulation to exterior walls, increasing overall wall system R-value by up to 26%. Li fe cycle Ben efits: Variform vinyl siding is durable and requires no site finish. When installed properly and under normal use, our products should never require painting or staining. They won t crack, peel, blister or rot. All of our aluminum accessories are easily recyclable. In fact, at the end of its life cycle in building applications, 100% of the aluminum can be recycled. n v i ro Sna p SHot: LD for Homes Possible Points 0 61 LD New Construction Possible Points 2 26 NAHB Standards Possible Points 9-36 42 R G Y R S O This Product has been Green Approved by the NAHB Research Center. This means you can be assured that this product complies with specific green practice criteria in the National Green Building Standard. Visit www.greenapprovedproducts.com for details. U N L Y C C F I L R C S 1 A Dozen Things You Might Not Know That Make Vinyl Siding Green, page 9, Tad Radzinski, P.., LD AP, and VSI. October 10, 2009. <http://www.vinylsiding.org/greenpaper/> 2 Ibid, page 10. * See warranty for complete details.

over 40 years of excellence Finish your home, your way. Beauty truly is in the details. That s why Variform by Ply Gem offers a full line of matching accessories in a variety of colors and styles to complete the look of your home. From corners to columns, guttering to soffits, door surrounds Rainware, Fascia, Soffit Accent Panels Ply Gem Stone to fascia, Variform has all the details you need to define the look you want for your home. And with our enhancements Leaf Relief by Ply Gem gutter protection, Ply Gem Stone, Monticello Columns by Ply Gem and Richwood by Ply Gem exterior finishings you ll enjoy worry-free maintenance and a beautiful finish down to the last detail. Columns Shutters, Vents, Mounting Blocks Gutter Protection 2600 Grand Blvd., Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64108 800.800.2244 Fax: 800.800.0077 www.variform.com *See www.vinylsiding.org for a current list of certified products and colors. Variform, the Variform logo, Vortex xtreme, the Vortex xtreme logo, Weather Warrior, the Weather Warrior logo, Scenic Scapes, Permahue and Triple Bow are trademarks of Variform, Inc. Luran is a registered trademark of BASF. Ply Gem is a trademark of Ply Gem Industries, Inc. Variform, Inc. 2010. 1109100971104 / CG / BB / 1110 XX% Cert no. XXX-XXX-XXX