Why should a builder purchase "Primed" trim and siding?

• Quality control
  * No lap marks, streaking, shrink lines or over spray.
• Lower cost than field applied/better protection
  * 30-40% lower applied costs for prefinishing
• Controlled environment for good film formation
  * Greater assurance with Machine Application
• Even Mil Thickness (generally 6 wet mils each coat)
  * Your customer is assured of accurate, even film build
• Back priming (front, back, 2 edges and 2 ends)
  * Not practical with field application
• Increases dimensional stability
• Coating application production records
  * The builder/installler can verify the correct product is properly applied and at the recommended mil thickness
• Proper Equilibrium/Moisture Content
  * Greater assuramnce with Machine Application
• Photodegradation
  * Chance of degradation eliminated with Machine Application
• Reduced environmental impact, contaminants
  * VOCs, Poisoning, empty buckets, fire hazards at job site
• Instant curb appeal/clean site lines
  * Once installed, the siding and trim look good
• Eliminates weather delays and degradation
  * Finish coats can be applied weather permitting
• Enhanced warranties/proven performance
  * Machine applied coatings allow for better assurances

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