Position your first course of siding inch below the starter strip and nail the siding into the studs 1 inch down from the top of the siding.
Allura plank siding.
It is 5 8 thick twice as thick as 5 16 standard hardieplank and allura siding.
The material has a 50 year warranty and allura siding reviews prove that it s impervious to most issues that afflict other sidings such as cold heat insects fire and moisture.
With 10 gorgeous new colors and 1 new stain our outstanding color palette has now extended to 30 total colors.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed in over the issue but more people are needed to speak up to help strengthen the litigation and ensure as many people as possible are covered.
Allegations have surfaced that allura s fiber cement siding is defective and can begin cracking within five years of installation.
It also carries large format architectural panels that side contemporary buildings.
Installed costs range from 14 20 per square foot.
The cost is 6 00 9 00 per square foot for the siding and trim.
Allura continues with fiber cement products you would expect such as lap siding shingles and vertical siding.
8 individual shakes staggered and straight edge.
Use galvanized siding nails and make sure that the nails penetrate a minimum of 1 1 4 inches into the framing.
One advantage of choosing allura products is the wide range of accessory products.
Do not overdrive the nails.
Allura is a premium product that uses cellulose fibers sand silica and portland cement that produces a plank that is the same thickness but slightly denser than the hardieplank product.
Durability specially formulated allura lap siding not only looks great but lasts considerably longer than traditional exterior wall cladding or vinyl siding.
Keep the nails flush to the siding.