Following the launch of our Stealth Fascia and Stealth Soffit earlier in the year, we have now completed the Stealth Soffit System with production of the first ever vented soffit offered in cellular PVC. These 1/2” thick boards come with a code exceeding 10” of free airspace per lineal foot, instantly making it one of the top airflow systems in the market today. These boards, also sold in a solid, are available in full 12” and 16” actual widths at premium 18’ lengths, thus providing more coverage and fewer seams to improve aesthetics and speed of installation. Coupling these vented and solid soffit pieces with our Stealth Fascia and Stealth Frieze, both notched with a 9/16” pocket to accept these products, makes building a complete cellular PVC Soffit System easier than ever before.
The vented and solid soffit pieces are available for immediate shipment. Both are in small, easy to ship inventory units containing 48 pieces of 12” and 36 pieces of 16”. Additionally, several marketing materials have been created to support the launch of this exciting system: premium vented soffit pieces, a Stealth Soffit sell sheet & invoice stuffer, plus a counter literature holder. These are all now available through our Marketing Department. It is our goal to provide maximum exposure to these products through both on-line and print advertising in the coming months.
If you are a builder or know a builder who wants to be one of the first to try this exciting new vented soffit system, please contact us through Customer Service at 724-857-1111. We would love to talk to you, get photos of the installation and offer you a discount on your first job.
First, remove aluminum wrap.
Check fascia board for rotting.
If bad, remove and install cellular PVC trimboard or new VERSATEX Stealth Fascia board with 1/2" plowed slot for existing soffit.
This eliminates the need for an "F" channel and aluminum trim coil.
Span 10' to 16' with confidence by sandwiching aluminum tubing within a routed slot inside two 5/4 by 10" PVC boards.
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When installing long end-to-end runs of beadboard or beaded sheets, work in a decorative expansion joint. Rout a 1/2"x1/2" pocket along both edges of a 5/8"x3" trim piece, creating an upside down 'T' and use it to cover the space between panel ends.
Garage Doors
There are plenty of companies that take PVC sheet and create super-low maintenance Carriage Style Door garage doors, which have the same incredible attributes as all PVC trim products – they won't split, warp, twist or rot. And, although they do not require painting, they will accept high quality paints, which can last 4-5 times longer than on wood.
Curved Garage Door Trim
Remember that the trim can go right to the concrete or the ground. Miter the edges and glue. Curved tops and deep inside trim can be heat bent or cut out of sheet goods.
Factory Stealth Garage Door Jamb
Versatex has developed a garage door jamb for just about any opening, with a factory folded, one-piece corner. The width of the face is optional, and can be ordered with or without the stealth siding receiver pocket. The depth of the corner trim is optional as well. As with all Versatex products, this corner can come in direct contact with concrete floor, or even installed below grade level.
If you plan to picture frame PVC trim material, miter cut the boards bonding the miter corner with a PVC adhesive such as Weld-On 705 white. Secure the corner with pocket screws from behind and fasteners to the frame of the structure, as you would any wood trim.
Painting PVC trim is a lot different than painting wood, except that PVC material will not absorb moisture and paints will adhere better and for a much longer time. High quality paint can last 4-5 times longer on PVC trim than wood, but paint takes much longer to cure on PVC than wood.
Keep in mind that since PVC trims can attract a static charge, the trim will attract dust and dirt. Follow all the instructions typical for any quality paint job – the surface should be free of dirt and any surface contaminants.
Use a 100% acrylic latex or acrylic latex with urethane additive for superior coating, durability and flexibility.
Only light to medium colored paints with a light reflective value (LRV) of 55 units or greater should be used over PVC trims. Dark paints, without Heat Reflective Paint Technology cause unwanted heat buildup and could distort the trim.
Drying TimesTo the touch: 1 hour
To handle: 4 hours
To recoat: 24 hours
To the full cure: 30 days
PVC trim's bright white looks great right from the factory, so in situations where the trim is going to be white, consider not painting at all.
