Edge Metal Manufacturer Extends Finish Warranty by 10 Years

Online, September 22, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The W. P. Hickman Company announces that their finish warranty for pre-finished metal for Hickman standard colors will change from a 20 year term to 30 years of coverage. The durable, high quality coil-coated metal is prefinished with Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000®, 70% PVDF paint.
All finish warranties issued on or after October 1, 2010 by the W. P. Hickman Company will cover 30 years from the date of shipment instead of the current 20 year coverage. The finish is warranted not to chip, peel, change color by more than 5 E units, or chalk in excess of an ASTM D 659-80 rating of 8 for a period of 30 years from the date of shipment.
"We are confident in the performance of Kynar 500® and Hylar 5000® finishes and we want to provide our customers with coverage that matches the durability of the high quality coating of our metals," commented Scott Hickman, CEO of the W. P. Hickman Company. "Architects and owners can now specify a finish that has true aesthetic longevity."
The W.P. Hickman Company is a family owned business with over 65 years of experience in the metal roof edging industry. Hickman products offer superior protection against wind and water infiltration and are backed by one of the best warranties in the business. W.P. Hickman, "The Leading Edge since 1945." For more information on W.P. Hickman or any of its products visit its website at www.wph.com or call 1.800.892.9173.