Agreed. UV can take a heavy toll on lots of products. Higher quality products have UV stabilizers which allow them to take that kind of exposure for longer.
Yes, it does. There is an episode from last season where we had an expert from AZEK explain it to us like we were 12 year-olds... www.protradecraft.com/video/board-batten-siding-and-secret-successful-pvc-installs-building-resilience-episode-8
As someone who is from the south, I've seen the sun reek havoc on vinyl products that get brittle. Time will tell
I do like the info, thanks!
Agreed. UV can take a heavy toll on lots of products. Higher quality products have UV stabilizers which allow them to take that kind of exposure for longer.
yeah, what @manshell2009 said.
Definitely talk to the material manufacturer about the right material for the right application.
PVC does expand and contract significantly
It does, which is why the fastening pattern matters. Fastened properly, the movement is eliminated.
Yes, it does. There is an episode from last season where we had an expert from AZEK explain it to us like we were 12 year-olds... www.protradecraft.com/video/board-batten-siding-and-secret-successful-pvc-installs-building-resilience-episode-8