Exterior Insulated Finishes Product Overview

Basic Use

These products are designed to help eliminate labor intensive practices (such as rasping and back wrapping) and to provide straight and impact resistant edges. The Starter Trac™ with drip edge will stop any moisture from running down the face and back into the system. Starter tracs and casing beads will also eliminate the need to apply finish at the termination point. A separate line of heavy duty casing beads for the modified “hard coat” cement stucco systems are available. These products are designed for the EPS board to sit in a protective shelf, and allow for either a 1/4" or 1/2" thick stucco to be applied.

Installation

Installation should be in accordance with, 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. We strongly recommend that only light colored tints be used. Dark colors are unable to reflect ultraviolet rays and may adversely affect their long-term performance.

Low Temperatures: All materials will gradually harden as temperatures change. PVC compounds used by PLASTIC COMPONENTS, INC. are formulated to withstand these changes.

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. PLASTIC COMPONENTS, INC. products are designed with perforated flanges and “eyebrows” which provide positive bonding of stucco to the product and substrates to which they are attached. They become part of the building and will move with the wall, subsequently they are not free to express their coefficient of expansion or contraction.

Availability & Cost

PLASTIC COMPONENTS, INC. products for this application offer lower in place costs 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. A description is included to assist you in the proper selection of product. ASTM standard specification (copy) is available upon request.

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warnock-hersey-logoThird-party tested to meet ASTM standard D1784, C1063, and D4216 and Canadian Codes.
Listed by ITS/Warnock Hersey.

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 the caulk manufacturer or PLASTIC COMPONENTS, INC. for specific recommendations.

Painting: No special preparation necessary. We recommend Ultra-Tech® elastomeric sealant.

Physical Characteristics

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

Physical Properties ASTM Testat 0°F (-18°C)at 72°F (22°C)
Tensile Strength, psiD6388,1005,900
Tensile Modulus, psi D638425,000360,000
Flexural Strength, psiD79016,50011,200
Flexural Modulus, psiD790 497,000415,000
Izod Impact (ft-lbs/in)D256 1.13.4
Heat Distortion Temp at 1.82 MPa (264 psi)D648 160°F (71°C)
Coefficient of Linear Expansion 105 cm/cm°C (105 in/in°F) D6963.45
E-84 Fire Tunnel Test
Flame Spread18
Fuel ContributionND
Smoke Density @ 35 Mils250
Fire RatingClass A
Reaction to Stucco or Plaster None

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 D3678 and C1047 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.