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This process was designed specifically for MiraTEC trim. In this patented process, wood fiber, phenolic resins, zinc borate (a wood preservative), a water repellent and other ingredients are combined and formed into a thick fiber mat. This mat is loaded into a sealed cavity.
In this manner, is MiraTEC any good?
Test results show MiraTEC resisted moisture the best and had the lowest percentage of edge swelling, while other wood composite trim swelled approximately three times more than MiraTEC. “When exterior trim absorbs water, it swells and can cause both aesthetic and performance problems.
Also asked, what is MiraTEC siding?
MiraTEC is a treated Composite trim that combines the eye-catching beauty of cedar with the long-lasting performance of an engineered product. MiraTEC trim is uniformly thick and dense, with no voids or knots. MiraTEC backs its product with an industry-best 50-year limited warranty.
TOPCOATS – Use low or non-chalking exterior acrylic latex paint, low chalking acrylic or acrylic heavy bodied latex stain, or gloss or semi-gloss oil base paint. Only MiraTEC Trim with wood-like texture is suitable for staining.