Installation Instructions
Allura Fiber Cement Siding Installaon Manual
6
DO DON’T
4
Sheathing &
Wraps
Install lap siding and vertical siding
to structural framing when using
non-structural sheathing, builder
board, foam-type sheathings, and
gypsum board.
See the recommendations on page
29 before installing Allura Fiber
Cement Siding over Structural
Insulated Panels thicker than 1”.
Install Individual Shakes over
wall construction with framing
spaced no more than 24” o.c.
and a minimum o S or
plywood sheathing.
Apply siding over a weather-
resistant barrier in accordance with
local building code.
Do not fasten Allura Fiber
Cement Siding over non-
structural sheathing thicker than
1” without re-establishing a
structural fastening surface.
5
Fasteners
Use corrosion-resistant, hot-dipped
galvanized or stainless steel nails.
Do not use D-head nails, staples,
finishing nails and/or construction
adhesives to install fiber
cement siding.
6
Clearances
Hold back siding a minimum of 6”
above the finished grade.
Allow a minimum of 1”–2” above
roof lines, porches, decks, etc.
eae ga beteen siding
and trim surrounding windows
and doors.
7
Cutting
(cont. on
next page)
Use appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE).
Refer to page 23 for details.
Cut fiber cement outdoors
when possible.
Use a polycrystalline diamond-
tipped fiber cement blade for
circular, miter, and table saws.
When using a circular saw or
mechanical shears, cut Allura Fiber
Cement Siding face down.
Do not score and snap
fiber cement.
Do not cut fiber cement without
proper ventilation.