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To what type of surface can PW products be safely attached?
PW products are designed for direct application to exterior stucco, plaster, brick, CMU block and
concrete. Contact your PW representative for adding details to cement board and vinyl siding
applications, shingle-sided, and other wood-clad buildings.
Can PW products cause building moisture infiltration problems?
PW architectural details are not part of the building’s primary weather-envelope
system. Unlike applied wood trims and precast masonry materials that require nails, screws or
other fasteners, our profiles are typically glued to the face of a finished, weatherproof, codecompliant
wall and do not penetrate the building membrane. Also, our engineered top-slope
and drip-edge contouring helps shed rainwater away from the building face.
Are there other liability advantages when using your profile systems?
Our lightweight composition helps reduce problems associated with structural loading, settling,
and seismic incidents. Architects and builders specifying our materials and carefully following
our installation guidelines avoid the risks and call-back costs associated with heavier and/or
membrane penetrating detailing methods.
How environmentally safe are your materials and manufacturing procedures?
PW expanded polystyrene (EPS) cores are 100% recyclable and produced without creating
ozone-depleting CFC’s and HCFC’s. Selecting Patterson Whittaker products over conventional
wood moldings is a great way to help preserve our natural forests.
PW products look great, but will they really save me money?
As a general rule, we provide nearly twice the size profiles for the same dollar spent on
conventional architectural details - and offer even better values for large-scale components like
parapet cornices, brackets and other major decorative items. PW’s patent-pending installation
systems provide major labor savings and long-term maintenance costs are virtually non-existent
when compared to painted wood assemblies. Also, our lightweight construction eliminates the
need for structural upgrades required to accommodate the heavy weight of pre-cast concrete
shapes.
We firmly believe there is not a comparable product on the market offering
greater architectural value for your dollar.
How difficult is installation?
Not difficult. PW products are lightweight, easy to handle, and can be installed by tradesmen or
homeowners using common tools and equipment. Carpenters and stucco and masonry
applicators find our materials much easier to install compared to other detailing methods.
Detailed installation instructions are readily available and should be closely followed for best
results.
Can you provide pre-mitered corners and return ends, or is this done on-site?
The choice is yours. Our products can be can be cut and mitered on-site using a common miter
saw. We also provide the option of factory-finished prefabrications that are a labor-saving
alternative that many experienced tradesmen view as an indispensable part of our profiling
system.
What care and maintenance is required for PW exterior products?
Our finishes can be cleaned with a reasonably firm nylon scrub brush and biodegradable soap
such as Simple Green. NEVER USE SOLVENTS OR A PRESSURE WASHER TO CLEAN
OUR PRODUCTS.
Can Patterson Whittaker supply large commercial projects?
Yes. We supply details for many major commercial projects, including jobs in Asia, Europe, the
Middle East, Alaska, Hawaii and Canada. Our large cornice and parapet systems, applied wall
panels, decorative brackets, crown moldings and other large-scale features are ideal for
shopping centers, hotels and casinos, institutional and multi-family projects and other
commercial developments.
Do you accept custom orders?
Yes. While we have a large selection of standard shapes and sizes, we can create a wide
variety of attractive and affordable options to meet your requirements.
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