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Royal Building products of Canada is a huge company
that manufactures window extrusions for many of our local companies
and a wide range of vinyl siding products. Because of the favorable
exchange rate some of their products are relative bargains. Royal
products have a reputation for performing very well under cold conditions.
Royal vinyl products must pass the same tests as American products,
but where our product impact tests are done at room temperature,
theirs are done at freezing. Their impact tests exceed the ASTM
standard and are an excellent choice for cold areas. Royal products
also have a great reputation for not fading (their quality product
lines like Royal Woodland, and Architectural) and offer one of the
very best anti fade warranties in the industry. Royal Woodland comes
standard in a 16 foot length and was the first company I knew of
going back a great many years. Today there are many companies offering
long panels. The Royal Woodland panel offers the highest wind rating
I know of at 240 miles per hour. High wind areas along the coast
require "hurricane panels" rated at 130 mph or above.
The seam lines are not as tight as an Alside Centerlock, but a person
wanting a high impact strength siding at freezing temperatures would
be hard pressed to find a better solution at a good price.
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(Photo from Royal Woodland Brochure)
This siding is wind rated at almost double "hurricane strength"
(240 miles per hour)
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Although I do not get a lot of demand for
smooth siding finishes looking like fresh paint, I have put up several.(Architectural
looks elegant on a Victorian) and no other vinyl siding looks nicer
than the Architectural series from Royal for that application. (Monogram
or Charter Oak are also quality choices for a nice smooth finish)
Their Architectural series is a special order product, seldom seen,
but of exceptional quality and thickness (50 mils). (Special order)
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"unequaled
excellence in every way"
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Royal makes a shake pattern under their
Showplace label that is very dimensional. This is where the Royal
pattern differs from other shake patterns on the market. It is actually
too rustic for most peoples' taste, but if you have a cabin or home
in the woods or by a lake, etc., it may be just what you have searched
for. Royal Showplace is a very rugged natural looking siding with
a deep multi colored finish giving it an even deeper look than it
naturally has. This product has been very popular in Eastern Washington
and in Idaho. (Special order)
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(Royal photo from their Showplace Brochure) |
| For a value line of products, Royal offers
some popular choices. Residential is a relatively thick vinyl siding
that offers the homeowner a cheaper alternative to other products.
The main thing a homeowner gives up when going to the value lines
is fade resistance. This is also true of all other major companies
also. That is how companies can make the product cheaper in a hurry.
Sun inhibitors are expensive to manufacture. A prudent homeowner would
be wise to avoid colors prone to fade such as blues and yellows. But
a home in white or light gray, etc. would fare well and give the homeowner
a nice siding job for the money. We are not exactly the sun capital
of the nation, but you still should take care if the building has
a sunny location with exposed areas. In terms of impact resistance
and the ability to resist a crack under freezing temperatures, this
is a good siding. |
Residential
Series
(Royal photo from their Residential Brochure)
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