AZEK Cladding
CASE STUDY
CustomerCorbelo LLCWinter Park, FloridaCorbelo.com
Project Type2 Semi-Custom,Residential Homes
Project LocationOrlando, Florida
ProductAZEK CLADDINGTimberTech® Vintage CollectionCypress and Mahogany
FLORIDA HOME EXTERIOR GETS LASTING FACELIFT WITH AZEK® CAPPED POLYMER CLADDING
“Their wide range of natural colors and true-grain fi nishes gave us beautiful design choices we’d never had before.”
With the resurgence of mid-century modern, to urban
design trends, mixing modern materials is more
popular than ever in the architectural world. And the
benefits are clear. When you pair the clean lines of
concrete and glass with warm wood tones, the result
is a home or living space that feels cutting edge and
contemporary without being cold and sterile. But while
concrete, glass and metal are all built to last, wood
wears out over time without constant maintenance.
That’s exactly the problem Michael Kara ran into. As
CEO of Corbelo LLC, an award-winning design/build
firm in Winter Park, Florida, Michael and his team
build contemporary homes with mid-century flair.
After applying traditional wood to several modern
home projects in the Orlando area, the architects at
Corbelo became frustrated. Within a year, homeowners
were complaining of fading, bending, splintering and
endless maintenance. Sanding and re-staining was a
short-term fix. What they really needed was a better
solution.
“We saw how well TimberTech decking and AZEK trim
materials performed in the relentless Florida sun,
and we thought, why not use their exterior cladding
planks?” said Michael.
“After looking for an alternative to natural wood for
about a month, I realized the AZEK Cladding just made
sense,” he continued. “Their products have worked
great for us on decks and porches with their capped
polymer technology. Plus, their wide range of natural
colors and true-grain finishes gave us beautiful design
choices we’d never had before.”
With minimal modifications to create a clean
tongue-and-groove look, Corbelo’s build crew found
application fast and easy – much like regular siding.
For one home in particular, the challenge was to spec
the right color to match the wood garage door and
real wood soffit already on the home. AZEK delivered
with boards from their designer TimberTech® Vintage
Collection®. As you can see, they matched perfectly,
giving the contemporary home a rich look of exotic
wood with subtle and dramatic highlights.
Many homes in Florida are exposed to full sun for
the entire day. Humidity, rain and gale-force winds
can wreak havoc on real wood. With premium capped
polymer boards, there’s no fading, splintering, mildew
or warping. Plus, a 50-Year Fade & Stain Warranty
adds another layer of protection that homeowners in
all regions of the country will appreciate.
“We’ve had this application up for over two years, and
it looks like we just put it up. Our client is ecstatic
with the results. Our architects are looking forward
to finding other creative uses for AZEK planks, like
half walls for dramatic entrances. The potential is
amazing.” Kara said.
During the design process, Michael Kara connected
with AZEK Sales Manager Kristopher Michael to help
in selecting the right AZEK products. “Based on his
product performance needs we suggested that Michael
review the TimberTech Vintage Collection line due
to the light-weight nature and leading fade and stain
warranty. It has an authentic wood look and it would
meet the durability needs for Florida’s wet, harsh
weather and sun exposure.”
Now it’s your turn. Consider the design/build
possibilities of AZEK capped polymer cladding planks
that clearly go beyond durable decks and welcoming
porches. Use our beautiful and long-lasting materials
to build on your most imaginative ideas. Because
Michael Kara is right; the possibilities are endless.
“Our client is ecstatic with the results. Our architects are looking forward to finding other creative uses for AZEK planks like half walls for dramatic entrances. The potential is amazing.”
Michael Kara Corbelo LLC
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Available Colors
TimberTech Vintage Collection
Industry-Leading Warranties
AZEK Cladding achieves the same natural aesthetics of wood but with advanced performance that lasts
for years without maintenance. With a 50-Year Fade & Stain Warranty, homeowners can rest assured that
their home will look beautiful for decades to come.
• Premium, low-maintenance alternative to traditional and exotic wood
• CCRR-0266 available for Vintage, Harvest and Arbor Collections
• No painting or sealing needed for protection
• Resistant to mold, mildew and moisture damage
• Stain, scratch and insect-resistant
• Will not split, splinter, rot or crack
• Can be installed with Cortex® to nearly eliminate the appearance of fasteners
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