Product Description:
An extensive line of accessories designed specifically for direct applied finish (DEFS) systems. Field engineered to save time and provide integrity to all systems. All products are manufactured with exterior grade, lead-free PVC material conforming to ASTM standard D1784. All products shall be third party tested to meet ASTM standard D4216-99 and be Canadian Code Compliant. All products are listed by ITS/Warnock Hersey.

Basic Use:
To protect and ensure straight corners – providing casing beads to protect raw cut edges, wide flange “L” beads for adjusting to uneven cut board, starter tracks to eliminate the need for expensive back wrapping, control joints to help relieve movement, vents for free air flow in soffit areas, and decorative reveals for aesthetic purposes only.

Installation:
Installation should be in accordance with ASTM C1063 and recommendations of system manufacturer, accepted industry standards and local building codes.

Weather Resistance:
Ultraviolet Sunlight: Plasticizers and similar chemicals which can migrate to the surface are not present in the PVC formulas used in the manufacturing of PLASTIC COMPONENTS, INC. products covered in this section.

Low Temperatures: All materials, including metal, will gradually harden as temperatures change. What is important, is the ability of the material to function as the temperatures drop.

Coefficient of Expansion and Contraction: PVC products are weaker than the materials to which they are attached and the plaster in which they are embedded. Therefore, the products will move with the wall and the plaster they are embedded in, and are not free to express their coefficient of expansion or contraction.

Availability & Cost:
PLASTIC COMPONENTS, INC. products for this application will be lower in place cost than back wrapping and finishing. All products are available from regional warehouses which supply your local wholesale distributor.

Specification:
A short form CSI specification is printed on each product sheet and a product description is included to assist you in your proper selection. A copy of the ASTM standard specification is available upon request.

Maintenance:
PVC products have a built in resistance to damage and will return to their original shape when subjected to normal impact. There is no transmission of shock, which means damage is localized to the point of impact. Repairs can be made by returning the product to its original shape and reapplying finish to the damaged area. If cut, the product can be repaired with vinyl cement.

Caulking: Caulking materials bond very well to PVC products. Contact caulk manufacturer or PLASTIC COMPONENTS, INC. for specific recommendations. Painting: Excellent paint adhesion, no priming necessary.

Physical Characteristics:
Material Description: All products are manufactured from PVC compounds conforming to ASTM D1784, cell classification 13244C.

Warranty:
PLASTIC COMPONENTS, INC. warrants that the product contained herein as manufactured by PLASTIC COMPONENTS, INC., when properly applied and used in and for the manner which they are manufactured in accordance with ASTM standards D1784 and C1063 shall be free from defects and will perform as stated. PLASTIC COMPONENTS, INC. sole responsibility under this warranty shall be for replacement of material only and excluding any labor or installation cost, and for material that is manufactured by PLASTIC COMPONENTS, INC. which has been deemed defective through manufacturing only, and not product which has been damaged during installation or improperly installed.

Technical Service:
For additional assistance or information please call 1-800-327-7077 or contact your local sales representative.