Recorded Thursday, October 15 at 11AM EDT – Presented by PolyOne
Dark, bold-colored outdoor building products continue to grow in popularity among consumers. But finding a material that balances good weathering performance with cost-effectiveness in dark colors can be a challenge for building product manufacturers.
In this webinar, we will highlight five important factors to consider when selecting polymeric materials for outdoor weatherable building products. We will help you better define dark color spaces and acceptable weathering performance and discuss some key market trends driving demand for these products. We will also discuss how new PVC alloys can help balance good weathering performance and cost-effectiveness so your products can perform for your customers and your bottom line.
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As you mentioned, choosing the right building supplies for your deck will influence the weatherabilty and life of your deck. Being able to balance the price with longevity will help you get the most out of your deck before it will need maintenance, repairs, or replacing. This can be especially important in areas that receive a substantial amount of rainfall. Thanks for your webinar.
I really enjoyed this webinar, especially since I’ve been working on several projects on my home recently. I can see how choosing the right building supplies for your deck will influence the weatherability and life of your deck. I live in an area with a fair amount of rainfall, so this information was helpful for me. Thanks for sharing.
The information that you shared about choosing the right materials was very helpful. I like how you mentioned the balance between good weathering performance and cost-effectiveness. My wife and I are thinking of adding a new deck to the back of our home and we will be sure to get building materials that meet the criteria that you listed!
I appreciate the tips on finding materials for outdoor building. I agree that it is hard to find cost-effective materials that can really match what you want. My mom is looking to do some remodeling in her backyard, I will be sure to share this information with her.