Installation Instructions

Allura Fiber Cement Siding Installaon Manual
7
DO DON’T
7
Cutting
(continued)
When using a chop saw cut the
siding face up.
If Fiber Cement Lap Siding with
Allura ColorMax
®
Finish is covered
by protective film, leave the film
on the siding until it is nailed to the
substrate; then remove it before
applying the next course.
If protective foam is inserted
between siding panels, remove it
before cutting or installing fiber
cement panels.
8
Butt Joints
Re-seal cut ends with 100% acrylic
latex primer or paint.
Install all butt ends/joints in
contact with one another.
Use durable, non-corrosive
backflashing that is non-reactive
with fiber cement at all butt joints.
Never leave a gap at a butt joint.
Do not use uncoated aluminum or
metal materials with Allura Fiber
Cement Siding.
9
Fastening
Nails must penetrate a minimum of
 into strutural raming
Fasten only to structural rated
seating lie  S or
 lood
Keep fasteners proud to the
surface of material.
Nail 1” down from the top of the
board when blind nailing.
ail  u rom te bottom en
face nailing.
Do not counter sink or angle
fasteners.
10
Painting &
Caulking
Use high quality 100% acrylic latex
paint or stain.
Use high quality, exterior grade,
color matched or paintable caulk or
sealant that meets ASTM standard
C-920 and is compatible with both
Allura Fiber Cement Siding and the
trim materials.
Be sure to caulk wherever the
siding meets the trim and around
non-self-flashing penetrations and
all windows and doors.
Never apply oil-based paint
or stains.
Do not caulk the bottom of the
horizontal joint that is above
“Z” flashing.