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of my house done such as the trim?
Are the other spray-on coatings like AM-VI-CO Liquid Vinyl Siding?
No! There are other companies with similar names or call the
product they sell 'liquid vinyl'. But that's where the similarity
ends. There is only one
AM-VI-CO®
Liquid Vinyl. Our technologically advanced product has a
higher solid content and contains PVC resin which other products
do not. Our companies using standard latex or elastomeric
paints then adding fillers to disguise the product and calling
it 'liquid vinyl'. Ask to look at their product specification
sheet. If they will show it to you, you will see their coating
contains all the common components found in any other
ordinary paint. They simply use a common paint with ceramic powder
or some other filler to thicken it up then re-label it. There is ONLY
one Liquid Vinyl SIDING. For over 25 years property owners have trusted
AM-VI-CO®
Liquid Vinyl to protect their homes and businesses.
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What type surfaces can Liquid Vinyl Siding be used on?
Liquid Vinyl Siding is approved for use over WOOD, STUCCO,
BRICK, BLOCK, MASONRY, CEMENT, STONE, FIBER BOARD, OSB,
COMPOSITE SIDING, METAL, VINYL SIDING and ALUMINUM SIDING.
It will work on most paintable surfaces but SHOULD NOT be
used on decks, horizontal surfaces with sitting water or roofing applications.
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Are authorized Liquid Vinyl Siding dealers licensed and insured?
Authorized dealers are required to be licensed, insured and meet
any other regulatory requirements of the state they do business
in. Authorized dealers are required to maintain a satisfactory
record with the Better Business Bureau and have trained and
certified to install Liquid Vinyl Siding products. Beware of
companies that claim to be dealers but are not authorized
to install AM-VI-CO products.
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Why is Liquid Vinyl Siding better than
other coatings?
Very simply, with over 40 years of performance history behind it, it is proven to work.
Other coating use high build latex or elasomeric (rubber). They do not
pocess all four characteristics a coating must pocess to withstand
weathering and last; breathable, waterproof, elastic and pocess a complete memory.
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Does Liquid Vinyl Siding provide
additional insulation?
Yes. It will seal the structure and helps reduce conduction and
convection heat loss in winter and gain in summer. It is difficult to
measure the R-Value of a coating. Beware of insulation claims being
made by other companies with spray on products. The claims
are unverifiable and the FTC has disciplined companies making
fictitious insulation claims.
Even a paint with ceramic powder added will not provide
enough insulation to reduce energy bills. The true
value of Liquid Vinyl Siding is in the savings from eliminating
future maintenance and painting costs and the beautiful
appearance it adds to a home. The value it can add to a
property is also a plus.
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What if there is not a dealer or contractor in my area?
If there is not a dealer or contractor servicing your area you can
purchase the products directly from our national wholesale distributor
and have your own painter apply the products or apply them
yourself. Call 1-888-409-2023 for further information.
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Is Liquid Vinyl Siding a lot thicker than paint?
Yes. Regular paint consist of about 70% to 75% liquids, which evaporate
out as the paint dries leaving only 25% to 30% of solids to
form the paint film. A dry coat of paint is only about one
mil (.001 inch) thick, not much thicker than a single ply of
tissue paper. Liquid Vinyl Siding contains about 70% solids
and the LVS system has a dry thickness of about 18 -19 mils!
The Liquid Vinyl Siding coating is over 15 times thicker than
a coat of paint.
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How do I clean Liquid Vinyl Siding?
Liquid Vinyl Siding is anti-static so it will stay cleaner
than regular paint and other coatings. When it becomes
necessary to clean, it can be pressure cleaned or simply
hosed down with a garden hose. Ordinary household cleansers
such as Spic & Span or a bleach solution can be used
for tougher stains.
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My house has several colors on it, can more than one color be applied?
Yes, a home can be coated with multiple colors or any combination
of colors.
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Do I have to coat the entire structure or can I just have certain parts of my house done such as the trim?
Although we recommend coating the entire structure for long-term
protection, we can coat only those parts you want covered.
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But my house is brick?
Even brick homes still has a good amount lot of wood that needs
to be protected. We can coat the eves, wood trim around
windows and doors, porch railing and ceilings, columns,
etc. to make the entire exterior mainteinance-free.
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If I decide to sell my house, can the
new owner change the vinyl color?
Yes! Although Liquid Vinyl is engineered to last a lifetime, if
you decide to change the color, the house can be misted
with a fresh coat of vinyl to change the color. Since only
a thin coat is required for a color change with very little
prep work, it can be less expensive than regular
painting. The initial thick application will still provide the
protection.
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Will it work over existing vinyl or aluminum siding to renew the color?
Yes! Liquid Vinyl Siding is an ideal solution renew old faded vinyl
or aluminum siding or to change its color entirely.
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What surface preparations do I need to have done first?
Surface preparation is part of the application procedure. The
certified technician doing the installation will inspect
your home and take care of the surfaces preparation
required before installing the Liquid Vinyl system. Each
project involves different preparation depending on the
type, age and condition of the siding. If wood replacement
is required, the technicians are capable of handling
carpentry as well.
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How much will Liquid Vinyl Siding cost?
Each project is different and depending on the many
factors involved, the local contractor will need to look at
your home out before providing you with the cost. Authorized
dealers will courteously provide this service at no
charge with no obligation. After inspecting your project, the
contractor will provide a written quotation free of charge.
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If I want to start a Liquid Vinyl business in my area, how do I find out more?
Fill out the dealer information request
form and someone will call you with the details. .You
can also call dealer services at (775) 345-3008 for more
details and to answer questions you may have..
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