Allura Cedar Concrete Siding

Beauty featuring the natural beauty of cedar our shingles and multishakes provide everything from small facades to large areas to full wall applications the appearance of wood without the wear and tear.

Allura cedar concrete siding.

Cedar shingles are a popular option for creating a rustic exterior on a home. For those who prefer actual cedar shakes allura s fiber cement individual shakes is your dream come true. Allura fiber cement siding products are a great choice for either a new custom home or remodel. The fiber cement looks so real in fact that it pairs beautifully with the natural wood columns in the front.

Each cedar look shingle has the same texture and appearance of a true cedar shingle but without some of the drawbacks that cedar shingles can have. Unlike wood vinyl and other building materials allura fiber cement products are specially formulated to withstand warping fading splintering cracking and denting. Fiber cement may be a manmade material but the way that it s formed gives it the appearance of a natural wood grain. Cedar look shingles made of fiber cement can also give you lots of possibilities to work with as well.

Allura fiber cement siding is tested in accordance with astm1186 in the u s. And ccmc technical guide requirements as required by the national building code of canada. Fiber cement siding usually costs between 1 85 and 2 65 a square foot a significant savings over the cost of the cedar. They are also fire resistant impervious to insects and suitable for even the harshest climate.

These testing standards include a stringent review of more than a dozen properties such as flexural strength moisture movement frost resistance transversal loading and water absorption. The cost is 6 00 9 00 per square foot for the siding and trim. With six different widths to choose from you can choose the look that you want. Installed costs range from 14 20 per square foot.

It is available in limited areas and in a limited range of colors and styles. If you prefer the look of a traditional lap siding you have the choice of a smooth or cedar texture. Keep in mind that fiber cement comes already painted or stained as well. With 10 gorgeous new colors and 1 new stain our outstanding color palette has now extended to 30 total colors.