Technical Specifications

ASTM C1186-02
Standard Specification for Flat Non-Asbestos Fiber Cement Sheets
ASTM C1185-96
Sampling and Testing Non-Asbestos Fiber-Cement Flat Sheet, Roofing and Siding Shingles, and Clapboards
ASTM E72-95
Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
ASTM E84
Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM E119-95a Fire
Tests of Building Construction and Materials
ASTM E136
Non-Combustible
ASTM E330-96
Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM G26-95
Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Xenon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
(ASTM) standards of the following specifications:
Approvals: ICC ESR-1668
Texas Dept. of Insurance Product Evaluation EC-16
Weather and Other Considerations: Product offers resistance to freeze/thaw cycles and is highly dimensionally stable.
It is resistant to damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays and salt spray. It is immune to wood-boring insects. Product can resist
high wind forces when installed in accordance with Maxitile application instructions; see instructions for details.
Fire Resistance Characteristics: Maxitile Fiber Cement soffit products have a Class A (1) Flame Spread Rating - 0,
Smoke developed - 5, per ASTM E84, and is considered Non-Combustible in accordance with ASTM E136.
Installation:
Preparatory Work – Maxitile Fiber Cement siding products are cut and installed like conventional wood siding.
Handle and store product according to Maxitile recommendations. Fiber Cement siding may be applied over
sheathed walls
or directly to studs spaced up to 24” (610mm) o.c. where local codes permit. When applying direct to wood or metal
studs, a continuous weather-resistive barrier, not a vapor retarder, must be applied. A vapor barrier, permeability of
1 perm (57.5 ng/(Pa·s·m2) or less, should be used in the wall when required and as described in the ASHRAE design
manual. Consult a qualified mechanical engineer or other design professional.
Note: Maxitile Fiber Cement siding must be installed with the textured or smooth finished exterior surface facing out.
Methods – Complete installation recommendations are available from the manufacturer. Pneumatic nailing is recom-
mended for attachment to wood framing. Use double hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel nails. Do not
use staples. For steel framing application use corrosion resistant bugle head screws. Vertical joints on Prefinished
-Sealed lap siding should be moderately butted. Unfinished or unsealed joints must be gapped 1⁄8” maximum and
caulked. Follow caulk manufacturer’s application instructions. Use drip cap flashing above all openings.
Precautions – Avoid breathing dust created by drilling, cutting, or sawing. Use with adequate ventilation and a dust
collection system; see MSDS for additional dust precautions. All Maxitile soffit is sealed with our primer/sealer.
A finish coat should be applied within 6 months of installation.
Building Codes – Current data on building code requirements and product compliance may be obtained from
Maxitile. Installation must comply with the requirements of all applicable local, state and national code jurisdictions.
Warranty: Maxitile Fiber Cement siding offers a 50-year limited transferable product warranty. Additionally, Maxitile
offers for ColorMax prefinished products a 15-year limited coating warranty.
Maxitile warrants that if used for its intended purpose and properly installed and maintained according to
MAXITILE’s published installation instructions: (a) will resist damage caused by hail or termite attacks, (b) will resist
rot, (c) will remain non-combustible, and (d) will be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship.
See warranties for details and limitations.
Technical Services: Maxitile maintains a technical services staff to assist building professionals with questions
regarding Maxitile siding products. Call 1 (844) 4 MAXITILE for samples and answers to technical or installation
questions.
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