Ben and Carrie Modlin vs. Historic Preservation Commission (COA#2019-1007A)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the best method for cutting Celect? Can Celect siding and trim be repainted? Celect siding panels are most easily cut using Yes. We recommend 100% acrylic latex paint. standard wood cutting tools such as a miter saw If you're going to paint the product a darker color, or circular saw for straight cuts and jig saw consult the paint manufacturer for the LRV (Light around obstacles. The best tool for Celect Trim is Reflectance Value). Painting Celect products with paint a power miter saw. darker than 56% on the LRV scale voids the product warranty. Do the cut ends need to be sealed? There are paint manufacturers that sell coatings No, not necessarily. The only reason to coat specifically designed for PVC. These paints are typically them is if the ends are going to be visible. This referred to as "vinyl-safe" paints or "heat reflective" way the finish color will match the adjacent coatings. sides of the part. Where and when can I use caulking? NOTES The use of caulking should be held at a minimum. If it is desired for esthetic reasons, caulking can be used around window and door trim, etc. Never caulk at any expansion gaps such as in trim pockets or at the top of corners. My existing windows have a built in J channel. Do I still need additional trim around the window? Typically yes. Celect horizontal profiles require '/2" to 1" expansion gaps along the jams of windows and most built in channels are only 3/4" deep. This means that the end of the panel could contract to the point that it would be visible outside the pocket of the channel. The same holds true for Celect Board and Batten panels only not at the jambs but above and below windows for the same reason. Unless the built in trim is at least 1" in depth, additional trim should be installed. 60 61