Aluminum Siding, Soffit and Fascia
- Siding, soffit and fascia are made of 3105 or equivalent aluminum alloy. Soffit is H28 or equivalent hardness, siding and fascia H26 or equivalent.
- Thickness: 0.019” nominal; 0.024” nominal
- Meets performance requirements of AAMA 1402-86
- Coating Characteristics
1. Name of coatings:
Rollex’s two coat acrylic coating.
2. Gloss:
8 to 12 on 60° Photovolt Meter, ASTM test D523.
3. Formability:
No removal of finish with 610 Scotch tape on a 2T bend. NCCA test 11-19.
4. Pencil Hardness:
Eagle Turquoise, HB Minimum.
5. Adhesion:
8 to 12 on 60° Photovolt Meter, ASTM test D523.
6. Humidity Resistance:
No loss of gloss, cracking or peeling after 3,000 hrs. in 100% relative humidity, ASTM test D714 and method 6201of FTMS 141a.
7. Salt Spray Resistance:
Withstand 5% salt fog for 3,000 hrs. ASTM test B117.
8. Impact Resistance:
No visual cracking or Scotch tape pick-off when subject to impact in inch pounds equal to 1,500 times metal thickness. NCCA test 11-6.
9. Exterior Exposure:
Fade: Shall not exceed more than 5 Color Difference Units within 5 years after removal external deposits. ASTM test D2244.
10. Dry Film Thickness:
.70-1.00 Mils.
Steel Siding and Accessories
- Siding is made from roll formed 0.0172 inch (nominal) thick hot dipped galvanized steel complying with ASTM A653 and having minimum yield and ultimate strength of 33,000 and 55,000 psi respectively.
- Coating Characteristics:
Dry film thickness limits: 4 mils nominal Gloss range: 10° to 15° on 60° photovolt meter.
1. Adhesion of Film:
(a). No blistering or loss of adhesion after immersion in distilled boiling water for a minimum of 4 hours followed by a minimum 4 hour freeze test.
(b). Rollex PVC finish shall not be removed from cross hatched lines scored 1/8" apart after application of No. 600 Scotch tape.
2. Flexibility:
(a). Mechanical tests at 77° F showed no fracture of the coating at 10X magnification or any loss of adhesion when tested with No. 600 Scotch tape.
(b). Reverse Impact: Garner impact Tester- 5/8" Steel Ball, 120 inch lbs., 29 gauge steel.
(c). Bending: OT 180° bend, 29 gauge steel. (d). Draw: Tinius Olsen Test-1” steel ball, 0.3 inch uniform draw.
3. Elongation:
Shall withstand a minimum elongation of 120%.
4. Tensile Strength:
Rollex finish shall have a minimum of 2,200 lbs./square inch of cross sectional area when tested according to ASTM D882-56T.
5. Abrasive Resistance:
Standard Tabor Abraser Test at 77° F, when using a CS No. 10 wheel with 500 GM load, film loss shall be 1.0 mil per 2,500 cycles, maximum. Typical 4 mil Rollex PVC finish shall withstand 10,000 cycles minimum.
6. Accelerate Tests:
Humidity Cabinet: Rollex PVC finish panels given a 90° bend and subjected to 100% Relative Humidity at 100°F (+/- 5°F)for 1,000 hours showed no blistering, cracking, loss of gloss or peeling and no softening after 24 hour recovery.
7. Salt Spray:
Rollex PVC finish, when subjected to a 5% salt solution (ASTM B117), shall withstand 1,000 hours exposure without blistering or loss of adhesion.
8. Weatherometer:
Rollex PVC tested in accordance with AStm D822-57T after a period of 2,000 actual light hours with humidity control shall show no cracking, crazing or loss of adhesion. The maximum allowable chalk and color change shall be:
(a). Chalking: No greater than ASTM D659-44 No. 8 rating, based on a scale of 10 being excellent.
(b). Color Change: No greater than 5 N.B.S. Units after removal of external deposits.
9. Chemical Resistance:
Rollex PVC finish will withstand total or partial immersion in most acids at concentrations up to 40% and all alkali and salt solutions.