Installation Instructions
Allura Fiber Cement Siding Installaon Manual
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Panel Projection—The distance that the bottom edge of the siding projects
from the wall.
Profile—The contour or outline of a siding panel as viewed from the side.
Rainscreen Wall—A method of constructing walls in which the cladding is
separated from a membrane by an airspace that allows pressure equalization
to prevent rain from being forced in. It consists of an exterior cladding, a cavity
that is typically created through the use of furring strips behind the cladding,
and an inner wall that incorporates a weather-resistant barrier.
Rake—Tr im m em be rs of a ga bl e ro of th at r un p ar all el t o t he ro of sl op e fro m
the eave to the ridge.
Rigid Sheathing—Plywood, OSB, or foam sheathing.
Rim Joist—The board that the rest of the joists are nailed to. It runs the entire
perimeter of the house.
Rip Cut—A cut made along the grain, usually lengthwise on a board.
Kick-Out Diverter Flashing—A flashing piece located where sloped roofs meet
vertical walls; designed to divert water into a gutter.
Sealant—A waterproof filler and sealer that is used in building and repair to
make a surface watertight.
Sheathing—Sheets of plywood, exterior gypsum board, or other material
nailed to the outside face of studs as a base for exterior siding.
Shim—A building material, usually wood, used to even a surface.
Skirtboard—Treated lumber or PVC trimboard installed horizontally; used as a
transition from foundation to siding or as a starter strip.
Soffit—The underside of an overhanging eave.
Square—Unit of measure for siding; equal to 100 square feet of exposure (e.g.
a 10-ft. by 10-ft. wall section = 100 square feet = 1 Square).
Starter Strip—An accessory used under the first course of siding to provide a
consistent panel angle.
Structural Member—A support that is a constituent part of any structure
or building.
Structural Sheathing—The layer of boards, wood or fiber materials applied to
the outer studs, joists, and rafters of a building to strengthen the structure and
serve as a base for an exterior cladding.
Substrate—A layer of material applied over the studs at the exterior walls of
a building.