Is MiraTEC waterproof?

Competitive and long term performance testing shows MiraTEC resists moisture, rot and termites and outperforms the competition in several key areas: Moisture resistant: As measured by ASTM D1037 for water absorption and thickness swelling.

Is MiraTEC any good?

MiraTEC is kind to the environment, and looks great no matter what color it is painted, at half the price. MiraTEC outlasts and outperforms wood, with a 50-year warranty to prove it. IN HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPETITION, IT’S NO CONTEST. No Other Trim Performs Like MiraTEC.

What is MiraTEC used for?

MiraTEC trim is a non-structural decorative trim product and should not be used where structural lumber properties are required. MiraTEC trim is designed to be applied to structural framing, sheathing and other materials. * Note: Nail at least 1/2˝ from the edge.

What can I use for exterior trim board?

Exterior House Trim Materials

Solid Wood. Solid wood trim is one of the oldest materials around.
Engineered Wood. Engineered wood has become a fast growing alternative to solid wood.
Fiber Cement Trim.
Plastic Trim.
Preservative-Treated Trim.

Does MiraTEC expand contract?

Like all wood products, composite wood house trim will expand and contract when exposed to changes in weather. This is a process known as edge swell. In a test conducted by MiraTEC®, there is less than six one-hundredths of an inch diﬀerence when comparing the edge swell of 4/4.

How do I install MiraTEC fascia?

36 second clip suggested4:46Installing MiraTEC Trim – YouTubeYouTube

Where is MiraTEC manufactured?

Towanda, Pennsylvania
The TEC™ Process: How MiraTEC is Made. MiraTEC trim is made in the USA in Towanda, Pennsylvania. The mill sits on 273 acres of land and was formally recognized for Voluntary Protection Program status by OSHA, recognizing superior performance in the field of health and safety.

Is MiraTEC a hardboard?

Miratec® Trim boards provides the beauty of authentic wood and the lasting performance of an engineered product. Miratec is not a hardboard and will not delaminate. Reversible with one smooth side and one wood grained textured side. – Low Maintenance with a 50-year limited Warranty.

What sizes does MiraTEC come in?

MiraTEC is available in a wide range of thicknesses and widths – the right size for nearly any project. MiraTEC 5/8″, 3/4″ and 1″ trim is reversible, with an authentic woodgrain texture on one side and a smooth surface on the other; both sides are smooth on MiraTEC 1-1/4″ trim.

What is MiraTEC® trim?

What is the difference between MiraTEC and extira panels?

MiraTEC is reversible with a detailed woodgrain texture on one side and a smooth surface on the other. MiraTEC Smooth Select brings a new level of smooth to composite trim. MiraTEC is available in a wide range of widths and thicknesses. Extira panels are designed for outdoor use.