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Most Widely Accepted and Trusted

ICC-ES Evaluation Report

ESR-1668

Reissued 10/2017

This report is subject to renewal 10/2018.

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DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION: 07 46 46—FIBER-CEMENT SIDING

REPORT HOLDER:

PLYCEM USA, INC.

15055 WOODHAM DRIVE

HOUSTON, TEXAS 77073

EVALUATION SUBJECT:

ALLURA™ FIBER CEMENT LAP SIDING, VERTICAL PANEL SIDING, SOFFIT PANELS

AND SHAPES SIDING

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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Most Widely Accepted and Trusted 0 ICC-ES Evaluation Report ICC-ES 000| (800) 423-6587 | (562) 699-0543 | www.icc-es.org ESR-1668 Reissued 10/2017 This report is subject to renewal 10/2018. DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION SECTION: 07 46 46—FIBER-CEMENT SIDING REPORT HOLDER: PLYCEM USA, INC.
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ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1668 Reissued October 2016 This report is subject to renewal October 2017. www.icc-es.org | (800) 423-6587 | (562) 699-0543 A Subsidiary of the International Code Council ® 3.0 DESCRIPTION DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION Section: 07 46 46—Fiber-Cement Siding Allura™ products are autoclaved, single-faced wall coverings manufactured from a proprietary mixture of cellulose fiber, portland cement, silica, clay or fly ash and limestone.
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ESR-1668 | Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 2 of 9 3 4.5 Shapes Panels: horizontal edges, and must be no closer than /8 inch (9.5 mm) from the panel vertical edges. Fasteners must be corrosion-resistant and sized as specified in Table 2 of this report. Installation must comply with this report and the manufacturer’s published application instructions. Shapes siding shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published application instructions.
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ESR-1668 | Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 3 of 9 TABLE 1—DESCRIPTIONS OF ALLURA™ LAP SIDING, VERTICAL SIDING AND SOFFIT PANELS PRODUCT TYPE Smooth Cedar Lap Siding Smooth Beaded Textured Beaded Shapes Siding Soffit Panels LENGTH 5¼ , 6¼, 7¼, 8¼, 9¼, 12 inches 12 feet 5 12 feet 5 12 feet 5 12 feet 5 5¼, 6¼, 7¼, 8¼, 9¼, 12 inches 7½ inches 7½ inches THICKNESS /16 inch /16 inch /16 inch /16 inch Textured Dutch Lap 8¼ inches 12 feet 5 Perfection Shingle 8¼ inches 12 feet 7 Rando
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ESR-1668 | Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 4 of 9 TABLE 2—ALLOWABLE WIND PRESSURES AND REQUIRED FASTENER SCHEDULE IBC SECTION 1609, ASCE 7-10; MAX. WALL HEIGHT (H) <=30 FT., CATEGORY II, ENCLOSED BUILDINGS, ZONE 5 (CRITICAL) PRODUCT Vertical Siding Vertical Siding Vertical Siding Vertical Siding Vertical Siding Vertical Siding Vertical Siding 12" Lap Siding PRODUCT DIMENSION (in.) 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 12 1 9 /4" Lap Siding 9.25 1 9 /4" Lap Siding 9.
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ESR-1668 | Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 5 of 9 TABLE 2—ALLOWABLE WIND PRESSURES AND REQUIRED FASTENER SCHEDULE IBC SECTION 1609, ASCE 7-10; MAX. WALL HEIGHT (H) <=30 FT., CATEGORY II, ENCLOSED BUILDINGS, ZONE 5 (CRITICAL) (Continued) PRODUCT PRODUCT DIMENSION (in.) 1 9 /4" Lap Siding 9.25 1 9 /4" Lap Siding 91/4" Lap Siding 91/4" Lap Siding 9.25 9.25 9.25 8.25 8.25 8.25 81/4" Lap Siding 81/4" Lap Siding Blind Nailed 8" o.c. into OSB Roofing Nails 1 /4" long x 0.120 shank x 0.
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ESR-1668 | Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 6 of 9 TABLE 2—ALLOWABLE WIND PRESSURES AND REQUIRED FASTENER SCHEDULE IBC SECTION 1609, ASCE 7-10; MAX. WALL HEIGHT (H) <=30 FT., CATEGORY II, ENCLOSED BUILDINGS, ZONE 5 (CRITICAL) (Continued) PRODUCT PRODUCT DIMENSION (in.) 1 7 /4" Lap Siding 7.25 7.25 1 7 /4" Lap Siding 7.25 1 6 /4" Lap Siding 61/4" Lap Siding 51/4" Lap Siding 51/4" Lap Siding 6d Siding Nails 2" long x 0.095" shank x 0.235" head dia.
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ESR-1668 | Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 7 of 9 TABLE 2—ALLOWABLE WIND PRESSURES AND REQUIRED FASTENER SCHEDULE IBC SECTION 1609, ASCE 7-10; MAX. WALL HEIGHT (H) <=30 FT., CATEGORY II, ENCLOSED BUILDINGS, ZONE 5 (CRITICAL) (Continued) PRODUCT PRODUCT DIMENSION (in.) FASTENER TYPE FASTENING METHOD1 Roofing Nails 1 /2" long x Individual 18" Per 0.120 Shakes (8" Reveal) Instructions shank x 0.375" head dia.
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ESR-1668 | Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 8 of 9 ITEM 1: Allowable axial load for a wall assembly constructed with Allura™ fiber cement Lap Siding and for a wall assembly constructed with Allura™ fiber cement Vertical Siding must be determined in accordance with the applicable code. ITEM 2: Continuous vapor barrier in accordance with the applicable code and the manufacturer's instructions.
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ESR-1668 | Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 9 of 9 1” NOTES: 1 See Section 4.2.2 and Table 3 of this report for the fastening requirements of lap siding. For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
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ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1668 CBC and CRC Supplement Reissued October 2017 This report is subject to renewal October 2018. www.icc-es.org | (800) 423-6587 | (562) 699-0543 A Subsidiary of the International Code Council ® DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION Section: 07 46 46—Fiber-Cement Siding REPORT HOLDER: PLYCEM USA, INC. FIBER CEMENT PRODUCTS 15055 WOODHAM DRIVE HOUSTON, TEXAS 77073 (281) 742-7074 www.allurausa.
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ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1668 FBC Supplement Reissued October 2017 This report is subject to renewal October 2018. www.icc-es.org | (800) 423-6587 | (562) 699-0543 A Subsidiary of the International Code Council ® DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION Section: 07 46 46—Fiber-Cement Siding REPORT HOLDER: PLYCEM USA, INC. FIBER CEMENT PRODUCTS 15055 WOODHAM DRIVE HOUSTON, TEXAS 77073 (281) 742-7074 www.allurausa.