The document provides an overview of vinyl and polymer shake siding products, emphasizing their resemblance to genuine wood shakes and their advantages, such as low maintenance and high durability. It introduces Novik and Foundry brands, detailing their product offerings and unique benefits, including various profiles and color options. Additionally, ordering support and design inspiration resources are available for customers looking to enhance their home exteriors.

1. Product Knowledge Course
Introductory Level
SHAKE 101

2. Vinyl and Polymer Shake is
manufactured from molds shaped from
genuine cedar, giving it a warm,
authentic texture. These high-quality
cladding products are resistant to many
forces that would cause wood to
deteriorate or fail in performance.
The Mitten brand offers a wide
selection of profiles and colours that will
both complement and contrast for
outstanding curb appeal.
Objectives
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By the end of this course, you will
understand:
1. What is a Shake?
2. Benefits of Shake
3. Difference between Vinyl and Polymer
4. Who is Novik?
5. Novik Polymer Shakes
6. Who is Foundry?
7. Foundry Vinyl Products
8. Where to go for design inspiration
9. Ordering and Support
Shake 101

3. Shake is home siding made from pieces of wood split from a log.
Vinyl and Polymer Shakes are patterned after real wood shakes and appeal to
people looking for a low maintenance, less costly alternative to wooden shakes.
In the case of shake siding, the splits are classically long, and the shakes are
overlapped in a pattern which covers the exterior of the home. Sizes may be
varied to create visual interest. For example, small shakes may be used near
the roof, with large shakes being used on the rest of the structure. Cedar is a
popular wood for siding, although pine, redwood, and numerous other woods
can be used as well.
What is a Shake?

4. Accent or whole home coverage for luxurious curb appeal!
• Replicates the appearance of real wood
• Specially-formulated polymer engineered to withstand extreme
temperatures
• Colour throughout entire panel
• Formulated with superior U.V. inhibitors
• Laboratory test results exceed industry standards for fire rating, wind
resistance, impact resistance and fading
• Sturdy and lightweight material (for faster and effortless installation)
• Never needs to be painted for maintenance-free exterior
• Traditional seamless finish
Benefits of Shake

5. Vinyl is the most popular exterior cladding product. It is a type of plastic polymer
(polyvinyl chloride or PVC). Vinyl Siding offers home or business owners both beauty
and long lasting performance.
Polymer Siding provides a unique level of added durability due to its thickness. It is
exceptionally strong and won’t get brittle over time. Polymer Siding is highly impact-
resistant and can withstand hail damage.
Novik branded products are made from Polymers, and Foundry branded products are
made from Vinyl. Both materials outperform wood and are a great value.
Difference between Vinyl and Polymer

6. Novik manufactures the premier brands of NovikShake™, NovikStone™ and
related products. These products replicate the natural beauty and texture of
wood and stone materials.
Novik was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Quebec, Canada.
Who is Novik?

7. • Ideal for architectural accents
• Harmonizes with all siding types
• Authentic deep wood-grain texture
• Seamless visual appearance
• Maintenance free
• Never needs to be painted
• Features that simplify installation
• Colour matches to Mitten vinyl siding are available.
Minimum quantities apply.
Novik Profiles
Novik Shake RS8 - 8’ Roughsawn Cedar Shake
Novik Shake RS - Roughsawn Cedar Shake
Novik Shake HS - Hand Split Shake
Novik Shake SE - Staggered Edge Shake
Novik Shake PS - Perfect Shake
Novik Shake HR - Half Round
Novik Plank S8 - Cedar Plank
NovikShake

8. Starter Strip
(In Natural only)
Corner Post
RS8 - 8’ Rough Sawn Cedar
Shake is a single-course 8’ panel,
with features that simplify
installation and authentic details.
The Roughsawn 8' Shake panel is
the most popular profile.
Exposure is 6 5/8”.
NovikShake 8’ Roughsawn Cedar Shake

9. Starter StripCorner Post
(In Natural only)
RS - Roughsawn Cedar Shake creates the rich,
deep-grained look of real roughsawn shake.
Exposure is 6 ¼”.
NovikShake Roughsawn Cedar Shake

10. The HS - Hand Split Shake panel presents
the authentic look and feel of hand-split
shake, for a rugged look that will stay just
as beautiful for years to come.
Exposure is 8 ¾”.
CornerPanel
Weathered
Blend
Traditional
Blend
Cedar
Blend
NovikShake Hand Split Shake

11. SE - Novik’s Staggered Edge Shake
panel creates a more natural and
random looking pattern.
Available in solid colours.
Exposure is 6 ¼”.
NovikShake Staggered Edge Shake

12. PS - Novik's Perfect Shake is the ideal choice
for those who want a seamless and bolder look,
and an alternative to regular vinyl siding and
wood composite siding products.
Available in solid colours.
Exposure is 4 ½”.
PanelCorner
NovikShake Perfect Shake

13. Aluminum
Starter Clip
Novik’s HR is a half-round, also
referred to as a scallop due to its shape.
They help accentuate a home’s
architectural elements.
Exposure is 6 ¾”.
1 Panel
2 Panels
Novik Half-Round

14. SE - Novik’s Single 8" Plank is an
8' long panel available in the
exclusive StainNatural Colour Series
that will give any home a unique and
distinctive look.
Exposure is 7 ¾”.
PanelCorner
Novik Plank

15. Foundry Specialty Siding is part of the Tapco Group which manufactures building materials.
The company offers roof ventilation products, siding products, shutters and accessories,
tool systems, window wells, trim and molding products, and decking products to
distributors, architects, contractors, and home owners.
The Tapco Group serves customers through wholesale, specialty, and retail channels in the
United States and internationally. It was founded in 1961 in Wixom, MI.
Foundry Profiles
• Staggered Shake
• Split Shake
• Perfection Shingles
• Perfection Weathered Shingles
• 7” Shingles
• Round and Fish Scale Shapes
Colour matches to Mitten vinyl siding are available.
Minimum quantities apply.
Who is Foundry?

16. Dramatic and rugged, staggered shake
siding features irregular butt ends,
pronounced grain lines and varied widths.
Long lines and random keyways add to the
authentic, textural effect.
Diverse, rough-hewn cedar molds are used
to avoid patterns or repetition, ensuring the
look of genuine cedar.
Available in 7" and 10" widths
Foundry Staggered Shake

17. Scores of distinct cedar molds are used to achieve a hand-split
appearance with random grooves and grain.
A deep texture creates a captivating contrast between light and shadow.
Available in 7” widths
Foundry 7” Split Shake

18. The Foundry Perfection Shingle
delivers harmonious balance with the
deep texture of Shakes and the clean
lines of Shingles.
The Perfection Shingle offers a
traditional look with a hint of rugged
spirit. Crisp vertical grains are
highlighted, complementing the random
shingle widths.
Available in 7" widths
Foundry 7” Perfection Shingle

19. The Weathered Collection
captures the essence of time,
giving a home the authentic
appearance of cedar that has
beautifully weathered over the
years.
A proprietary process achieves this
incredible look by presenting a
darker shade of a colour in the
grain, and a lighter one on the
higher points.
Available in 7" widths
Foundry 7” Perfection Weathered Shingle

20. This popular profile embraces
a traditional look with easy
elegance. Subtle, authentic
texture transcends
metropolitan and rural
sensibilities, creating universal
style that’s easy to love.
Crafted from scores of real
cedar molds, they feature the
random marks of a mill saw
and natural, subtle wood grain.
Available in 7" widths
Foundry 7” Shingle

21. Rounds are the most popular, versatile shape,
adding distinctive dimension in gables and
applications that deliver texture all the way around
the home.
Crafted with real cedar molds, they showcase
authentic texture with subtle grain and saw-mark
detailing. They are available in 10 standard
colours that can be mixed and matched for
outstanding appeal.
Rounds
Fish Scale
For subtle dimension, the soft curves of the Fish
Scale shape provides appeal for a variety of
architectural styles. Crafted with real cedar
molds, they showcase authentic texture with
subtle grain and saw-mark detailing.
Foundry Shapes

22. • enVISION it! online tool helps a customer design their home improvement project
• Outputs a list of items needed for project which facilitates the ordering process
• Found at www.mittenbp.com
• Upload a photo of your own house or use one of our many stock photos
• Mask it yourself, or pay a nominal fee to have it done professionally
enVISION it!

23. Ordering and Support
To order, contact Mitten’s customer service department at
1-888-MITTEN4.

24. Ordering and Support
To order, contact Mitten’s customer service department
at 1-888-MITTEN4.
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