When you choose Charter Oak, you get more than Alside’s assurance of quality. Under an independent program sponsored by the Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI), Charter Oak has received ASTM D3679 certification, the industry standard for quality. The safety of Charter Oak also is regularly tested by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). As a result of this rigorous testing and inspection process, Charter Oak is UL Classified ASTM E84.
The unique TriBeam system gives Charter Oak superior rigidity, helping to ensure straight course lines and even walls, on both new and existing homes. The result is an exceptionally beautiful installation with the built-in strength to maintain that outstanding appearance.
Charter Oak’s lasting beauty isn’t a result of just blending premium raw materials. Product engineers have created a superior – and exclusive – design for Charter Oak that provides exceptional rigidity and extraordinary resistance to hurricane force winds.
The classic look of the American home.
The quintessential American wood-sided home is distinguished by its details: the profile, or shape created by milling – the characteristic grain, or lack of it found in the wood – the depth-defining shadows produced by the underside of the boards. Rich details, authentic details are exactly what you’ll find in Charter Oak.
All-American profiles. The traditional clapboard profile is an architectural standard, the most popular siding profile in America. Its clean, simple lines add rich appeal to any home, from grand Victorian to seaside contemporary. Or for an added dimension of interest and appeal, choose an elegant dutch lap profile, distinguished by its graceful cove detailing. Both are available in popular 4 1 /2″ exposure widths.
Detailed or subtle surface texture. Some homeowners like the look of natural wood grain, and Charter Oak provides it with a detailed texture that looks and feels like the surface of quarter-sawn oak boards. Other homeowners like a softer matte surface, as if the boards had been planed rather than sawn. Charter Oak offers that option in the clapboard profile too.
The look of freshly applied paint. To produce the subtle luminosity that suggests a house has just been painted, Charter Oak uses a luxurious low-gloss finish. The look is real, the result is elegant, no matter what color you choose for your home.
Deep, realistic shadow lines. When the sun shines on a Charter Oak installation, you see the importance of realistic shadow lines. They define the individual siding courses, plus they add a dimension of depth. Because Charter Oak is made with a full 3 /4″ butt (the thickness at the bottom of an exposure), its shadow lines are deep, bold and beautiful.
All products are color coordinated with Charter Oak siding.
When you’re creating an exterior design, the delight is in choosing details. Siding color defines the total mass of your home; trim and accent details focus on particulars, highlighting the special features and characteristics that set your home apart. Alside offers a wide choice of trim and accent products made to complement the beauty and colors of Charter Oak siding.
