Westlake Royal Building Products is expanding its line of TruExterior siding and trim with the addition of a lap siding profile.
The new profile combines the appearance and shadow lines of traditional lap siding with the attributes of TruExterior’s poly-ash material. It has a true 5/8-inch butt and an aesthetic that mimics real cedar.
“Not only does TruExterior Lap Siding meet demand for a popular, timeless style, it also emulates the thickness and shadow lines of cedar in a way few other man-made products are able to accomplish,” said Steve Booz, vice president of marketing at Westlake Royal Building Products. “The result is remarkable authenticity and enduring beauty alongside low maintenance and long-term durability.”
Like all TruExterior profiles, lap siding is made of poly-ash, a proprietary blend of polymers and fly ash that provides dimensional stability and resistance to warping, cracking, and splitting. As a result, the siding requires no sealing of ends or cuts in the field. It can be used for ground-contact applications, and it can be painted any color, including dark hues.
TruExterior offers workability similar to wood and does not require special tools for cutting. Installers can fasten TruExterior close to the edge, eliminating the need to worry about mushrooming and pre-drilling.
