Installation Instructions
Allura Fiber Cement Siding Installaon Manual
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Subsequent Courses in Gable Areas
1. Make a rake angle template for gable:
a. Hold a short piece of siding along the starter strip against the left edge of
the gable.
b. Hold a second piece of siding against the trim at the rake angle of the gable.
c. Use this template as a guide when you cut the panels to fit the gable.
2. Run a pencil along the edge of the template piece, transferring the rake angle to
the piece of siding.
3. Use the rake angle template to trim the starting panel of the subsequent courses.
4. Install the 2nd and subsequent courses according to the directions
previously shown.
5. Face nail the final piece at the top of the gable and the small pieces required to fill
in at the rake angle.
Tra cin g the An gl es of th e R ake
NOTE: When estimating for materials, allow for a much higher scrap rate on gables
than for a straight wall.
Secon 12: Vercal Siding
Before you install the siding, review and comply with all local building codes and
regulations regarding wall construction including the proper use of sheathings, framing,
weather-resistant barriers, flashings, and other building materials and systems.
The panels must be installed over wall construction with framing spacing 16” to 24” o.c.
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