What is Co-extrusion?
Co extrusion is the manufacturing process that VinylGard Vinyl Products uses to molecularly bond the ingredients into two layers. These layers are fused through extreme heat and pressure and cannot be physically separated. Co extrusion allows VinylGard Vinyl Products to have the ability to control the placement of the majority of the UV inhibitor TiO2 to the outside where it is exposed to the sun. VinylGard is proud to be a coextruded manufacturer that uses only premium ingredients. When you purchase a VinylGard system of any kind, you can have solace in knowing that you have purchased the best vinyl system available on today s market. These vinyl systems won t decay, blister, rust, or suffer from insect damage. Fence-depot.com is proud to bring you the leader in today s vinyl market.
This means the siding has two layers that have been fused together. The top layer is called capstock which prevents fading and things sticking to it. It also protects from harmful UV rays. The second layer, often referred to as the main body, is for strength and stability. The capstock is generally a thin layer while the main body is a thicker layer.
