What is it?
Royal Crest vinyl cladding is formed from extruded polyvinyl chloride homopolymer resin, which endows it with outstanding resistance to stones, balls, ladders etc.
Does it insulate?
Royal Crest vinyl bestows better insulation qualities than aluminium, making it cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
Will it burn?
Royal Crest vinyl’s self-extinguishing and can’t support flame on its own ; thus it can only be damaged by a continuous flame source. In such an instance, simply shrinks to nothing, and doesn’t drip like conventional plastics. Red cedar self ignites at 500°F(260°C).Vinyl only ignites at 810°F (432°C).
Is it weatherproof?
Royal Crest vinyl withstands temperatures of plus to 55°C and as low as minus 30°C, and can take the force of winds up to 240 k.p.h.
Is it colourfast?
The colours in Royal Crest vinyl are saturated right through the product, ensuring that they will still be distinctive in 50 years time.
Does it meet today’s norms and standards?
American Society Materials Testing Institution, an internationally recognised standards body.
Recognised by the British Standards Institute. Standard Number ASTM D3679
Fire Test: Ignition temperature 436 degrees Fahrenheit or 224 degrees Centigrade, removal of flame source causes the material to self-extinguish, prior to ignition it deforms and ‘droops’
Low Temperature Test: -37 degrees Centigrade
Wind Speed: Tested to 130 mph (Hurricane)
Is it as noisy as plastic cladding?
Because Royal Crest vinyl has superior flexibility, and because of its method of installation, it doesn’t crack and creak with changing temperatures, like conventional plastic systems, and it doesn’t warp or bend.
Physical Requirements
| Characteristics | U.S.A. Standards ASTM 3679-92 | CANADIANStandards CAN/CGSB 41-24-95 | ROYAL CREST Performance |
| Wall thickness | 0.035″ | 0.040″ | .046 + or – 0.004 |
| Width | +- 1/16″ | Not specified | +- 1/16″ |
| Length | +- 1/4″ | Not specified | +- 1/4″ |
| Weight | >15.81Kg/square | Not specified | >18.0Kg/square |
| Impact resistance @23°C min |
1.74 in-lb/mil | 2.00 in-lb/mil | 2.75 in-lb/mil |
| Impact resistance @0°C min |
Not required | 1.50 in-lb/mil | 1.95 in-lb/mil |
| Low temperature flexibility@0°C | Not required | 80%passed | 90%passed |
| Warp | 1/8″ per length max. | 1/8″ per length max. | 1/8″ per length max. |
| Heat Shrinkage | 3.0%max. | 3.0%max. | 3.0%max. |
| Thermal stability | Not specified | Not specified | 100% |
| Coefficient of linear Expansion | 4.5*10-5 in./in.°F | 4.5*10-5 in./in.°F | 3.07*10-5 in./in.°F |
| Specular gloss | Not specified | +- 15% max. | +- 10% max. |
| Color consistency | Not specified | Not specified | +- 0.2 – 0.5 |
| Fastener holes | Not specified | 1″ min. | 1 1/4″ |
| Fastener hole spacing | Not specified | 2″c.c.max. | 1 3/4″ c.c. |
Features & Benefits
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Features
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Benefits
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| It’s attractive | It will appeal to customer and visitor alike |
| It’s tough | It will withstand knocks |
| It will not flake | No Sanding |
| It will not rust | No treatments required |
| It will not chip | No repainting |
| It will not corrode | No replacing |
| It will not dent | No filling |
| It will retain colour | No painting |
| It resists insect attack | No treatment |
| It protects against the elements | No maintenance |
| It’s easy to install | Inexpensive to fit |
| It always look fresh | Maintains clean and tidy image |
| It’s versatile | Create attractive designs |
| It has a wide range of colors | Choice for customer |
| It needs no maintenance | Easy to handle |
| It has a 50 year warranty | More time for other pursuits |
| t’s simple to keep clean | It will last an adult lifetime |
| It’s self extinguishing | No effort required |
| It’s totally recyclable | No disposal problem |
Ultimately, Royal’s leadership has made the Dura Technology Manufacturing Process possible, resulting in the most durable solid vinyl siding products on the market today.
