Abstract: Aspects described herein are directed to compositions, systems, and methods of manufacturing a polymer-based construction material comprising polymeric resin and filler such as calcium carbonate (CaCO3). A surface of the polymer-based construction material may be treated such that the surface energy is increased from the material's inherent value to a predetermined value of at least 40 dynes/cm2. Further, the surface energy of the treated surface may persist within 20% of the predetermined value for at least three days.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 21, 2022
Date of Patent:
May 21, 2024
Assignee:
The AZEK Group LLC
Inventors:
Bruce Edward Stanhope, Peter Warburton, Daniel Wesley Davies, David Joel Parker, Jeffrey S. Ross
Abstract: Polymer-based sheet materials having a variegated appearance are provided. The polymer-based-sheet material may have a core with one or more caps. The cap(s) may be on a first primary surface, a second primary surface, and/or sides. The variegation may be within and/or on the cap and/or the core. Methods, systems, articles, and materials effective for a polymer-based sheet material having a variegated appearance are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 7, 2020
Date of Patent:
January 23, 2024
Assignee:
The AZEK Group LLC
Inventors:
Bruce Edward Stanhope, Jeffrey S. Ross, Cesar Samano