When painting AZEK Trim with PaintPro Technology, use the right paint type and color that will ensure a long-lasting painted finish with truly low maintenance. Painting AZEK a dark color may increase movement if the wrong paint type is used. Painting AZEK trim with PaintPro Technology Properly fastening AZEK Trim and Moulding along its entire length will minimize movement.
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Fasten and install AZEK trim tight per the fastening guidelines in the previous section. Expansion and contraction of AZEK trimĪZEK Trim and Moulding products expand and contract with changes in temperature. This movement will be primarily along its length, not its width. To bond AZEK Trim and Mouldings to other substrates, various adhesives can be used. Consult the adhesive manufacturer to determine suitability. For scarf joints, be sure to avoid fastening through the actual joint.Fasten each side of the joint with fasteners within 2 inches.For best results, glue all AZEK-to-AZEK joints with AZEK Cellular PVC Cement, which has a working time of 10 minutes and will be fully cured in 24 hours.Make sure the gluing surfaces are smooth, clean, and in complete contact with each other.Joints between two pieces of AZEK trim and molding materials should be glued to eliminate joint separation. Boards wider than eight inches will require three fasteners at each end and at a max of every 16 inches. Boards under 8” wide will need, 2 fasteners every 16 inches maximum.Fasteners should penetrate a wood substrate at least 1-½ inches.Fasten each board within 2 inches of the end.Do not fasten AZEK trim like you would with wood, fiber cement, or other materials. For premium results, AZEK recommends the Cortex Collated Fastening System.ĪZEK trim is made of engineered polymers, so it is important to follow AZEK’s fastening guidelines.If using a coil nailer, adjust the air pressure and depth drive so that the fasteners are flush to the surface.#8 trim screws or siding nails from a coil nailer also work well with AZEK Trim and Moulding products.Use durable fasteners that will match AZEK Trim’s longevity, such as stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners that are designed for wood trim and siding.Cutting and machining AZEK TrimĪZEK Trim and Moulding products can be cut and machined using the same tools used to cut lumber.Ĭarbide blade tips designed to cut wood trim will produce a crisp, clean edge.
This makes AZEK trim suitable for ground contact. AZEK trim will not rot, split, splinter, delaminate, warp or swell excessively from moisture. Significantly lighter than alternative substrates like fiber cement, it’s easy to carry and install.ĪZEK trim products do not absorb water, so they’re less susceptible to swelling and distortion from moisture. AZEK TRIM WITH PAINTPRO® TECHNOLOGY is a premium trim product, superior to wood and other trim substitutes.
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