Everlast Advanced Composite Siding by Chelsea Building Products has received building code approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. After testing the Everlast 6-7/8-inch reveal, this size plank has been deemed in compliance with Florida building codes and standards.
The demand for Everlast has grown in Florida, and now the product is available through dealers and distributors throughout the state.
Gaining approval in Florida has given the public access to Everlast, which in turn has helped meet the needs of builders looking for a durable siding product. Building owners are excited too, because Everlast provides protection from the Florida elements like rain, wind, and sun, maintaining the original look of the siding year after year.
The goal of the Florida Product Approval System is to hold manufacturers accountable for the products they produce, to maintain a higher standard of practice for product evaluations, and to uphold uniform and consistent enforcement statewide. Only nationally-accredited and state-approved evaluation entities can endorse products, which helps to ensure testing validity from a reliable source.
Contractors, engineers, designers, and other professionals rely on building code approvals to ensure that their projects are being completed with reliable products. It is all part of the risk mitigation strategy that helps builders make more informed decisions.
Before receiving approval, Everlast underwent testing for durability, surface burning, weather resistance, and wind load resistance.
The strength of Everlast lies in its composition of inorganic minerals, polymeric resins, and acrylic colorants, which provides strength and durability. Contractors and building owners are reassured knowing that they won’t have to replace damaged planks due to weather and that Everlast will not peel, flake, crack, or blister.
The Florida Building Code is a statewide standard by which new and safer products are brought into the market. It is designed to protect residents and increase consumer confidence.
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