Installation Instructions
Allura Fiber Cement Siding Installaon Manual
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Corner Protectors reduce the risk of marring
the surface.
Always use corner protectors when banding
Allura Fiber Cement Siding or trim.
The outside face of Allura Fiber Cement Cedar
Lap siding with ColorMax
®
finish is covered
with a patented protective film. To prevent
surface damage prior to installation, do not
remove this film before cutting or fastening.
Secon 5: Tools and Accessories
Some tools are better than others for cutting, drilling, and fastening Allura Fiber Cement
Siding. Listed below are our recommendations for the best tools for use with Allura
Fiber Cement Siding.
Cutting & Drilling
Mechanical shears create virtually no dust.
Shears—Shears produce less dust than high-speed tools. They cut with relatively
little effort, less noise, and virtually no dust. The cut is not as smooth as the cut of
a polycrystalline diamond-tipped blade, but it is acceptable. Manufacturers include:
• PacTool • DeWalt
®
• Makita
®
• Malco
®
Fiber cement shears typically have a flat side and a bevel side; consult the shear’s user
guide for proper cutting technique.
When using shears, take care to avoid delamination of the product layers at the edges.
Guillotine Shears—Guillotine shears can cut cleanly, without distorting the edges
of the siding.