Installation Instructions
Allura Fiber Cement Siding Installaon Manual
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NOTE: Do not cut wood with a polycrystalline diamond-tipped blade because wood
will dull the blade.
Miter Saw—When equipped with a polycrystalline diamond- tipped blade, a miter
saw will cut up to five pieces of Allura Fiber Cement Siding at a time.
Jig Saws—Jig saws equipped with carbide-tipped blades are typically used to cut
service openings, curves, radii, and other irregular shapes.
HEPA Filter Vacuum Attachments for Power Saws—When cutting fiber cement,
we highly recommend using power saws equipped with HEPA filter vacuum
attachments. When attached directly to power tools, vacuums equipped with
HEPA filters minimize the amount of respirable dust the operator is exposed to.
Manufacturer’s include:
• Fein – Turbo 2
• Porter-Cable
• Festool
Drills—Masonry bits work best when drilling holes in Allura Fiber Cement
Siding and trim.
Fastening
Pneumatic Nailers—Siding and roofing nailers can be used to fasten Allura Fiber
Cement Siding. They should not be used to fasten fiber cement trim. Use finish nail
guns to install trim.
Manufacturers include:
• Max • Hitachi
• Makita
®
• Stanley Bostich
®
Do not use framing nailers even if the nail is a full head because you will not be able to
regulate the pressure well enough to avoid overdriving the nails.
Fastening to Metal—Allura Fiber Cement Siding
can be attached to metal framing with any of
the following tools:
• Impact Screw gun • Aerofast Pins
• Drywall Screw gun • Max Tool
• ET&F pins
Hammer—If you hand nail Allura Fiber
Cement Siding, use a smooth-faced hammer.
Waffle-headed hammers can mark the face of
the siding.
Nail Placement Adapter—The adapter provides consistent placement of the
nail one inch down from the top of the siding to the center of the nail while still
allowing the depth adjustment to function properly. The adapter helps eliminate
high and low nail problems and the warranty issues that can result. Allura
recommends using an EZi gauge - FC Model.