Installation Instructions
Allura Fiber Cement Siding Installaon Manual
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Allura Fiber Cement Siding and the materials used for the trim. Check the gloss and
texture of the caulk to make sure it is compatible with the paint.
Before you begin to caulk, remove any dust or debris. Caulk wherever siding meets the
trim vertically at the corners and around windows and doors. Do not caulk where the
siding is installed into J-channel or a pocket/accessory. Follow the caulk manufacturer’s
application instructions.
To u c h - u p s
Before You Begin
Check the color, amounts, and accessories in the touch-up kit.
Mix the paint well.
Do not allow touch-up paint to freeze.
The paint and the panel, as well as the ambient air temperature must be 50°
F or above.
Te s t t h e c o l o r o n t h e s a m p l e p i e c e o r h i d d e n a r e a o f s i d i n g / t r i m b e fo r e a p p l y i n g .
Applicators
Use a paint pen applicator or 1” foam brush to touch-up any nicks or scratches that
have occurred during installation.
Use paper funnels to fill the pen applicator and 4 oz. blotter.
Use a shoe polish/bingo type applicator and sponge tip to seal end cuts. Do not use on
the board face.
Use the paint pen applicator only to touch up areas that are smaller than a dime. We
recommend that you replace panels with areas of damage that are larger than a dime.
Mildew
Mildew is an airborne fungus that attaches to and grows on various surfaces, including
paint. It often gives a streaked appearance that looks like dirt on a painted surface. A
simple test to confirm the presence of mildew is to place a drop of common household
bleach on the stained area. Mildew will bleach out in 1 to 2 minutes; dirt will not.
Other fungus growth, such as molds, are more easily recognized since they are thicker
and denser and range in color from green to brown to black.
Mildew and fungus must be killed and removed whenever they are detected, but
especially before repainting since they will continue to grow through a new paint job. To
remove them, use the following solution:
1. u detergent ontaining ammonia
2. 1 quart Clorox
3. 3 quarts warm water