Technical Specifications

Wind Load Testing: Carolina Beaded has been tested to exceed the minimum wind load requirements per ASTM D3679

standard test method for resistance to negative wind load pressures of 50 psf, which equates to more than 180 mph per VSI

windspeed calculation guidelines, when installed with nails positioned 16" on center.

Documents: CertainTeed Vinyl Siding meets the requirements of one or more of the following specifications.

Texas Department of Insurance Product Evaluation EC-11 Conforms to UBC Standard 14-2

New York City Approval MEA #284-93M, 285-93M Conforms to ASTM Specification D3679

Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved NOA 02-0531.09 Conforms to ASTM Specification D4477

Florida BCIS Approval FL1573

ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1066 For specific product evaluation/approval information, call 800-233-8990.

Installation: Prior to commencing work, verify governing dimensions of building, examine, clean and repair, if necessary,

any adjoining work on which the siding is in any way dependent for its proper installation. Sheathing materials must have an

acceptable working surface. Siding, soffit and accessories shall be installed in accordance with the latest editions of

CertainTeed installation manuals on siding and soffit. Installation manuals are available from CertainTeed and its

distributors.

Warranty: CertainTeed supports Carolina Beaded siding products with a Lifetime Limited Warranty including PermaColor

Lifetime Fade Protection to the original homeowner. The warranty is transferable if the home is sold.

Technical Services: CertainTeed maintains an Architectural Services staff to assist building professionals with questions

regarding CertainTeed siding products. Call 800-233-8990 for samples and answers to technical or installation questions.

Sample Short Form Specification: Siding as shown on drawings or specified herein shall be Carolina Beaded™ Vinyl

Siding as manufactured by CertainTeed Corporation, Valley Forge, PA. The siding shall have a .044" nominal thickness.

Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

Three-part Format Specifications: Long form specifications in three-part format are available from CertainTeed by calling

our Architectural Services Staff at 800-233-8990. These specifications are also available on our website at

www.certainteed.com

CertainTeed Corporation

P.O. Box 860

Valley Forge, PA 19482