How Is Vinyl Siding Made?
Vinyl When most people hear the word “vinyl,” what comes to mind is club wear and old records. Another item though, which is more common than either music formats or clothing is the siding used on the sides of houses. Vinyl, being a recyclable, durable and extremely versatile thermoplastic, brings a lot to the table when it’s used as siding. It can take on the appearance of wood, but it won’t be invaded by insects or moisture. Vinyl siding doesn’t warp or crack the way wood does, and best of all the color of vinyl siding is uniform, which doesn’t require it to ever be scraped or painted. Raw Materials The first step in manufacturing vinyl siding is to choose the necessary additives. Most commonly these are the colors, UV resistance, stabilizers (which help keep the vinyl regular and smooth) and impact modifiers (which will stop the vinyl siding from cracking, denting or otherwise being damaged). The materials are then combined with the resin that is the basis of all vinyl. Once the add
