Installation Instructions

Allura Fiber Cement Siding Installaon Manual
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Find the lowest point of the sheathing(s) and make a mark that is 1” above the lowest
orner e bottom edge o te siding ill be  belo te mar ou ust made Mae
sure this point is high enough to ensure that the siding is installed at least 6” above the
nised grade or  aboe suraes ere ater ma ollet
1. From this mark, snap a level chalk line to the opposite end of the wall.
2. Repeat the procedure around the entire house.
3. Using the chalk line as a guide, attach a starter strip.
Starter Course
Using the starter strip as a guide, attach the starter course so that the bottom edge will
roet at least  belo te bottom edge o te starter stri
 lae te astener  aboe eer oter ea and no loser tan 
from the edge.
 Fasteners must enetrate a minimum o  into te strutural raming
 Do not over drive the fasteners. Seating them below the surface of the siding
reduces their holding power. Do not place fasteners in the center, unsupported
area of the siding.
 If you are hand nailing, it may be necessary to predrill to help prevent the corners
from breaking.
 Fasten from one end of the panel to the other.
First Course
First Panel
1. Start at the left side of the wall.
2. Remove a bit of the left edge of the panels so that the entire panel butts up flush
against the trim.
3. lae te irst nail  aboe te to o te eas and no loser tan  rom te
edge of the panel. This will ensure the nails are concealed.
4. Continue nailing 1” above every other keyway. Finish the panel with a nail at the
right edge.

for structural movement. Always caulk between the siding and the trim. Do not caulk
between siding and any built-in receiving channels located at or around windows.
Always prime or paint any cut edges that are inserted into a window J-channel.