ASCEND is the world’s first composite cladding engineered with a combination of Glass-Reinforced Polymer and Graphite-Infused Polystyrene. This exclusive (GP)2 technology was developed to achieve superior performance in tests for wind load and impact resistance, workability and flame/smoke spread. With (GP)2, ASCEND boasts:
| Class A Fire Rating for both flame spread and smoke developed |
Impressive thermal and impact resistance |
Superior wind load performance |
ASCEND’s (GP)2 compound contains glass particles for added structural stability, strength, and heat resistance, while titanium dioxide protects against ultraviolet degradation, and impact modifiers help resist dents and dings. (GP)2’s integral weatherable pigments provide strong fade resistance, even on ASCEND’s dark colors, and its non-moisture-absorbing materials prevent rotting, warping, shrinking, and swelling.
| A. REINFORCED NAIL HEM for increased windload resistance (up to 180mph) | B. SELF-ALIGNING STACK LOCK for quick and efficient installation | C. (GP)2 TECHNOLOGY ensures lower expansion greater structural integrity |
| D. 7″ FLAT FACE AND CEDAR GRAIN MILL creates the organic beauty of natural wood | E. COMPATIBLE 3/4″ PROJECTION works beautifully with both standard and architectural trim accents | F. DEFINED BUTT EDGE replicates the look of wood, with added dimension and a crisp shadow line |
| G. FORGIVING HANG conceals minor wall imperfections | H. ON-TREND COLOR PALETTE features 21 fade resistance, low gloss colours for extensive design |
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