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Alcoa Home Exteriors

Address:
Omega Corporate Center
1590 Omega Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
USA

Website: http://www.alcoahomes.com		Phone: 412-ALCOA 4 U
Fax: 412-249-6059


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Color Theory and its Use in Building Exteriors

1 hour program
Provides an overview of basic color theory and the origins of color trends, including outside influences. It also provides some practical considerations when selecting a color for a project.  
Course Details  Contest Info 
Vinyl Siding for Exterior Designs

1 hour program
Provides an overview of how vinyl siding is manufactured, including its advantages and designer accessories. Identifies some unique applications, as well as how parts and pieces fit as a system.  
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Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Alcoa Home Exteriors, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa, is a leading U.S. manufacturer of vinyl and aluminum products for the remodeling and new construction markets. Alcoa Home Exteriors offers 45 years of experience in manufacturing and marketing a broad selection of exterior building products, including vinyl and aluminum siding, shutters and window treatments, soffit and fascia, designer accents and composite and PVC decking. Currently over 500 independent distributor outlets stock and sell Alcoa Home Exterior products for maximum accessibility.

AHE has always been at the forefront of product/service innovation and technology. New options for the architectural-designer and builder segments include:


DreamColorTM: Siding, trim, shutters and other accessories are available in 700 colors, in job-lot quantities. Plus, Alcoa also offers custom color matching capabilities.

StructureTM Premium Insulated Siding StructureTM is the first premium insulated siding permanently bonded with a new high-tech foam from Dow® Chemical, a recognized leader in insulation. With its wide profile, it looks and feels like solid wood, improves R-value by 25%, and reduces high frequency sound penetration better than any other product on the market.

OASISTM Composite Decking: OASISTM Composite Decking and Railing offers the warmth, texture and beauty of wood, without the expensive and time-consuming maintenance. Alcoa uses the best quality raw materials in the industry to produce a deck that outperforms wood and other composites in durability, style and above all color.

Plus, Alcoa Home Exteriors offers a comprehensive product and sales training program.

For more information, please call 1-800-ALOCA 4 U or check out www.AlcoaHomes.com.

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- 05060 - Metal Materials
- 06 49 00 - Wood Screens and Exterior Wood Shutters
- 06 65 00 - Plastic Simulated Wood Trim
- 06455 - Simulated Wood Trim
- 06470 - Screens, Blinds, and Shutters
- 06730 - Composite Decking
- 07 40 00 - ROOFING AND SIDING PANELS
- 07 41 13 - Metal Roof Panels
- 07 41 33 - Plastic Roof Panels
- 07 42 13 - Metal Wall Panels
- 07 42 33 - Plastic Wall Panels
- 07 46 00 - Siding
- 07 46 16 - Aluminum Siding
- 07 46 19 - Steel Siding
- 07 46 23 - Wood Siding
- 07 46 26 - Hardboard Siding
- 07 46 29 - Plywood Siding
- 07 46 33 - Plastic Siding
- 07 46 43 - Composition Siding
- 07 46 46 - Mineral-Fiber Cement Siding
- 07 62 00 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim
- 07 71 00 - Roof Specialties
- 07 71 13 - Manufactured Copings
- 07 71 16 - Manufactured Counterflashing Systems
- 07 71 19 - Manufactured Gravel Stops and Facias
- 07 71 23 - Manufactured Gutters and Downspouts
- 07 71 26 - Reglets
- 07 71 29 - Manufactured Roof Expansion Joints
- 07 71 33 - Manufactured Scuppers
- 07 72 00 - Roof Accessories
- 07 72 13 - Manufactured Curbs
- 07 72 23 - Relief Vents
- 07 72 26 - Ridge Vents
- 07 72 33 - Roof Hatches
- 07 72 36 - Smoke Vents
- 07 72 43 - Roof Walk Boards
- 07 72 46 - Roof Walkways
- 07 72 53 - Snow Guards
- 07 72 63 - Waste Containment Assemblies
- 07400 - Roofing and Siding Panels
- 07410 - Metal Roof and Wall Panels
- 07420 - Plastic Roof and Wall Panels
- 07460 - Siding
- 07464 - Vinyl Siding
- 07620 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim
- 07710 - Manufactured Roof Specialties
- 07715 - Fascias, Soffit Panels and Penthouse Enclo
- 07720 - Roof Accessories
- 08 95 00 - Vents
- 08 95 13 - Soffit Vents
- 08 95 16 - Wall Vents
- 10 01 70 - Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Specialties
- 10 71 13 - Exterior Sun Control Devices
- 10230 - Vents
- 10345 - Exterior Specialties Restoration
- 10710 - Exterior Shutters
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