Installation Instructions
• Cut ends must be re-sealed with 100% acrylic latex
primer or paint.
• Install all bu ends/joints in contact with one another.
BUTT
JOINTS
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• Never leave a gap at a
bu joint.
• Do not use uncoated aluminum
or metal materials with ber
cement siding.
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CLEARANCES
•
Hold back siding a minimum of 6" above nal grade.
• Allow a minimum of 1"-2" above roof lines, porches, decks, etc.
• Leave 1/8" gap between siding and trim surrounding
windows and doors.
• Do not install ber cement
directly in contact with
surfaces that collect water.
• Do not install ber cement
products ght against trim.
• 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 C920 and is compable with both
ber cement siding and the trim materials.
• Be sure to caulk wherever the siding meets the
trim, non-self-ashing penetraons, and around
all windows and doors.
• If using Allura Fiber Cement Mulshake with ColorMax
nish,
please refer to the Allura Installaon Manual for best handling
and touch up pracces.
• Never apply oil-based paint
or stains.
• Do not caulk the boom of the
horizontal joint that is above
the “Z” ashing.
PAINTING
& CAULKING
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DON’TsDOs
WARNING: AVOID BREATHING SILICA DUST
Allura siding products contain respirable crystalline silica, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and is considered by IARC and NIOSH to be a cause from some occupaonal
sources. Breathing excessive amounts of respirable silica dust can also cause a disabling and potenally fatal lung disease called silicosis, and has been linked with other diseases. Some studies
suggest smoking may increase these risks. During installaon or handling: (1) work in outdoor areas with ample venlaon; (2) use ber cement shears for cung or, where not feasible, use a
dust-reducing circular saw aached to a HEPA vacuum; (3) warn others in the immediate area; (4) wear a properly ed, NIOSH-approved dust mask or respirator (e.g. N-95) in accordance with
applicable government regulaons and manufacturer instrucons to further limit respirable silica exposures. During clean-up, use HEPA vacuums or wet methods, never dry sweep. For further
informaon, refer to our installaon guides and Material Safety Data Sheet available at www.maxile.com or by calling (800) 451-2003. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO OUR WARNINGS, MSDS,
AND INSTALLATION GUIDES MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
• Fasteners must penetrate a minimum of 1-1/4" into
structural framing.
• Structural rated sheathing must be a minimum of
7/16" OSB or 1/2" plywood.
• Fasteners must be proud to the surface of material.
• Do not counter sink or
angle fasteners.
FASTENING
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• Use durable, non-corrosive ashing
that is non-reacve with ber cement.
• There must be 1/4" clearance
between the boom of the ber
cement and horizontal ashing.
• Do not use uncoated aluminum
or metal materials .
• Do not caulk “Z” ashing at
horizontal openings.
FLASHING
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