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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Fypon products? Check out our list of frequently asked questions. You can browse the full list of questions or jump to your area of interest by using the category links to the right.
If your question isn't answered here, contact customer service at 800.446.3040 or drop us an e-mail.
Buying Products
Where can I buy Fypon products?
Fypon products are available nationwide. Visit our online Dealer Locator or call 1-800-446-3040 to be linked up with the closest Fypon dealer to you. If you would like to become a Fypon distributor, visit our Becoming a Distributor section.
Can I buy direct from the company/manufacturer?
No. All product sales go through dealers in your area. To locate a dealer in your area, visit our online Dealer Locator or call 1-800-446-3040. If you would like to become a Fypon distributor, visit our Becoming a Distributor section.
How much do the Fypon products cost?
Fypon establishes list prices on our products and our individual dealers set retail prices for the Fypon products they offer. Please check with your local Fypon dealer for retail pricing.
Educational Information
What are Fypon products made of?
The majority of our products are made of precision molded, high-density rigid polyurethane. Fypon also manufacturers Cellular PVC Trim, which is virgin polyvinyl choloride (PVC).
Is polyurethane some type of polystyrene foam?
No. The durable Fypon products are high-density polyurethane products, unlike the soft nature of polystyrene foam products. Urethane has the look and feel of wood.
How are Fypon urethane products made?
Polyurethane is created by mixing isocyanate and resin. The mixture is poured or injected in a liquid state into custom moulds. Once in the mould, a chemical reaction occurs, causing the urethane to expand and quickly harden. The mixture is kept under pressure in the mould as it expands to any desired shape. When fully formed, the product is removed from the mould, the excess removed, and given an exterior grade primer coating.
PVC is formed by polymerization of the gaseous monomer vinyl chloride. A blowing agent is added to the PVC to create PVC foam. The foam is then extruded into sheet form, which is split with knives to board widths.
How dense is Fypon's cellular PVC?
The density of Fypon Cellular PVC is 37 lb. per cubic foot. This density is similar to hickory and provides the same working characteristics as white pine.
Will these products melt in high temperatures?
All products, including wood and steel, will melt if the temperature is hot enough. However, Fypon products will not melt under normal use conditions. We recommend following all Fypon painting instructions to ensure top performance of the product.
Installation Information
What type of special skills are needed to install Fypon urethane products?
None. If you can install wood products, you can easily install Fypon products. They can be nailed, cut and sanded just like wood products.
Are special supplies needed to install polyurethane products?
We recommend using noncorrosive fasteners along with PL Premium Adhesive. The adhesive is recommended to place between decorative moulding joints and to secure the Fypon piece to the wall along with nailing into place.
What are some general tips about installing urethane products:
- Aside from, E-vents, functional louvers, columns and porch posts, Fypon products are for decorative use only.
- Never install product with fasteners only. For best results, always use noncorrosive fasteners along with urethane base PL Premium Adhesive on the back and at all decorative moulding joints.
- Urethane mouldings are somewhat temperature sensitive, as are all organic materials. We recommend over-cutting decorative mouldings by ¼" per 10' of length (spring fitting the moulding as tightly as possible).
What type of weather conditions are necessary to install exterior urethane products?
For exterior applications, urethane products can be installed in any temperature, hot or cold, and in any kind of weather.
Anything special I should know about storing polyurethane products?
Urethane products can be stored either inside or outside, but not in extreme heat. Products should be stored as it is intended to be installed; for example, store mouldings horizontally and columns vertically. For optimum use, PL Premium Adhesive should be stored at room temperature until ready to use. Acclimate urethane products before installation up to 10 hours.
How can PVC be cut and fabricated?
PVC Trim by Fypon can be ripped to size with a table saw or circular saw using a blade designed for wood or plastic. Shaped edges can be machined with a hand router. No special equipment or saws required.
What installation procedures should be used with PVC board and sheets?
PVC is relatively fast and easy to install. The pieces should be installed using stainless steel or hot-dipped, galvanized screws and hot-dipped galvanized nails. The joints between boards and sheets can easily to bonded with Bond & Fill™ adhesive to prevent separation of joints.
How difficult is it to maintain and repair PVC once it's installed?
Not difficult at all. PVC is considered a low maintenance product and its surface can be easily cleaned with soap and water. If PVC gets a minor nick, scratch or dent in it, repair can be done easily with Bond & Fill™ epoxy.
Where can I get some extra help on installation?
You may find the information you need in our online installation guides. If you still need additional assistance, call our Technical Representatives at Fypon between 8am and 5pm EST, Monday through Friday, at 1-800-446-3040.
Product Benefits
What type of maintenance is needed to keep Fypon products looking good?
Very little, if painted with a quality exterior-grade latex paint. Fypon products are all low maintenance millwork products, making them ideal for both the interior and exterior of the home.
I have wood trim outside my house that's been infested with termites. If I replace it with Fypon products, will the same thing happen again?
No. Fypon products are very different than wood products. They resist insect infestation, as they are not a food source for insects.
My house is located in a high moisture area on the coast, so the outside products tend to decay with salt spray and fog. Will this happen with the Fypon products?
No. Fypon products have a closed cell structure to prevent water penetration and absorption. This makes the product ideal for all types of weather conditions, including high humidity and coastal areas.
Product Literature
What type of literature is available on Fypon?
Fypon offers product information packets specially tailored to the needs of Architects, Builders, Remodelers, Contractors, Dealers and Homeowners. To receive the packet that will meet your specific needs, please fill out our Literature Request Form.
Product Usage
Why or how do people use Fypon products?
Fypon products add character and beauty to both the interior and exterior of homes. Many homeowners use the exterior products to add "curb appeal" to their homes and make them more attractive. On the inside of a home, people use mouldings, ceiling medallions and wall niches to upgrade the look of different rooms. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, Fypon products are lightweight and easier to install than wood, plaster and other moulding products --- making it a top selection of both building professionals and consumers.
What types of products are in the Fypon line?
There are thousands of pieces in the Fypon product line. Generally, the products fall into the following categories: decorative millwork, mouldings, window trim, entrance trim, eave vents, balustrade systems, columns/column wraps and louvers.
Do the products come primed and ready for final finishing?
Yes. Fypon products come double-primed with an exterior grade coating. The product should be painted with a high quality latex paint. Urethane pieces can be painted any color the homeowner desires, and can also be faux painted and marbleized for more decorative looks.
Since PVC is a thermoplastic polymer, it must be painted with a paint that has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54% or higher. There are many special formulated paint systems that will allow dark paint colors to be applied to PVC with low heat absorption. Contact www.aquasurtech-oem.com or your local Sherwin Williams store for more information.
What if I want a woodgrain look to my mouldings?
Fypon offers an assortment of mouldings and louvers with a woodgrain pattern and texture molded into the product. The homeowner can then stain the product to match his or her color scheme.
Are Fypon products just decorative?
No. Several Fypon products also serve functional purposes. We have a variety of functioning louvers and our patented E-Vent™ systems that increase air flow in the attic of the home, square and round load-bearing structural columns, and structural porch posts for interior and exterior rail systems.
