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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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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.com
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
ALLURA™ FIBER CEMENT LAP SIDING, VERTICAL
PANEL SIDING, SOFFIT PANELS AND SHAPES SIDING
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE
1.1 Compliance with the following codes:
2012, 2009 and 2006 International Building Code® (IBC)
2012, 2009 and 2006 International Residential Code®
(IRC)
2013 Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC)†
†The ADIBC is based on the 2009 IBC. 2009 IBC code sections referenced
in this report are the same sections in the ADIBC.
Properties evaluated:
Weather resistance
Transverse loading
Surface burning characteristics
Non-combustibility
Fire-resistive-rated construction
1.2 Evaluation to the following green code(s)
and/or standards:
2016 California Green Building Standards Code
(CALGreen), Title 24, Part 11
2015, 2012 and 2008 ICC 700 National Green Building
Standard™ (ICC 700-2015, ICC 700-2012 and
ICC 700-2008)
Attributes verified:
See Section 3.0
2.0 USES
Plycem USA’s Allura™ fiber cement lap and panel
products are intended for use as exterior wall coverings
and soffits.
3.0 DESCRIPTION
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. See Table 1 for dimensions and surface
texture. Design wind pressures must be determined in
accordance with the applicable code. See Table 2 for
allowable wind pressures, fastener schedules, and
installation requirements. Wind pressures noted in Table 2
are allowable values for positive and negative directions.
Allura™ fiber cement sidings exhibit a flame-spread
index of 25 or less and smoke-developed index of 450 or
less when tested in accordance with ASTM E84.
Allura™ fiber cement is classified as non-combustible
when tested in accordance with ASTM E136.
Allura™ lap and vertical panel siding products are
recognized in this report as components of a one-hour,
fire-resistance-rated, limited-load-bearing, wood-stud wall
assembly, when installed in accordance with Section 4.7 of
this report.
Lap siding, vertical panel siding, soffit panels and
shapes siding come in lengths and widths as noted in
Table 1. All edges are square. Shapes siding is a panel-
type product available with various designs.
The attributes of the stone veneer have been verified
as conforming to the requirements of (i) 2013 CALGreen
Section A4.405.1.3 for prefinished building materials
and Section A5.406.1.2 for reduced maintenance; (ii)
ICC 700-2015 and ICC 700-2012 Sections 601.7,
11.601.7, and 12.1(A).601.7 for site-applied finishing
materials; and (iii) ICC 700-2008 Section 601.7 for
site-applied finishing materials. Note that decisions on
compliance for those areas rest with the user of this report.
The user is advised of the project-specific provisions that
may be contingent upon meeting specific conditions, and
the verification of those conditions is outside the scope of
this report. These codes or standards often provide
supplemental information as guidance.
4.0 INSTALLATION
4.1 General:
The lap, vertical panel and shapes sidings must be
installed over nominally 2-inch-thick wood framing
members; minimum No. 20 gage [0.036 inch (0.91 mm)],
3.625-inch-by-1.375-inch (92 by 34.9 mm), 33 ksi steel,
C-stud framing members; or minimum 7/16-inch structural
wood sheathing as specified in Table 2. A water-resistive
barrier and sheathing must be installed behind the siding in
accordance with the applicable code. Fasteners must be
spaced no closer than 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) from the panel
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horizontal edges, and must be no closer than 3/8 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.
Where nonstructural or nonfastener base structural
sheathing is used under the siding, fastener length must be
increased to provide a minimum 11/4-inch (31.8 mm)
penetration into the framing. Blind fastening is acceptable
on lap siding installed according to the assemblies noted in
Table 2 and Figure 2 of this report.
The installation of the Allura™ fiber cement sidings must
be in accordance with the limitations described in Section
1405.16 of the 2012 and 2009 IBC or Section 1405.15 of
the 2006 IBC, as applicable, for all construction types.
4.2 Lap Siding:
Lap siding must be applied horizontally, commencing from
the bottom of a wall, and with a minimum 11/4-inch-wide
(31.8 mm) overlap at the top of each board. Vertical joints
between planks must be over studs and must be staggered
on subsequent courses. If no wood stud or steel framing is
available at the vertical joints, the siding vertical edges
must be fastened to 7/16-inch structural sheathing. These
vertical joints between planks must be lightly butted and
must be covered with an H-section joint cover or located
over a strip of flashing. Horizontal joints must be flashed
with Z-flashing and blocked with solid wood framing. A 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) gap must be left at locations where the
siding butts against door and window trim and at corners;
such gaps must be flashed in accordance with the
applicable code, then caulked. Trim and corners must be
installed and the siding must be finished in accordance
with the manufacturer’s application instructions. A clear
distance of 6 inches (152 mm) must be maintained
between the siding and the ground.
4.3 Vertical Panel Siding:
The vertical panel siding may be applied with the long
dimension of the panel parallel or perpendicular to the
framing. All panel edges must be backed by nominally
2-inch or thicker wood or minimum No. 20 gage [0.036 inch
(0.91 mm)], 3.625-inch-by-1.375-inch (92 by 34.9 mm),
33 ksi steel C-stud framing members. Vertical joints must
be lightly butted, must occur over framing members, and
must be sealed with caulking or covered with battens.
Horizontal joints must be weatherproofed by leaving a 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) gap, which must be flashed with
corrosion-resistant metal “Z” flashing and caulked. Where
siding butts against door and window trim, and at corners,
a 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) gap must be left and flashed in
accordance with the applicable code and caulked. Trim
and corners must be installed and the siding must be
finished in accordance with the manufacturer’s published
application instructions. A clear distance of 6 inches
(152 mm) must be maintained between the siding and the
ground.
4.4 Soffit Panels:
The soffit panels must be attached to framing spaced a
maximum of 24 inches (610 mm) on center, with the long
dimension of the panel perpendicular to framing. Fasteners
and fastener spacing must be as described for vertical
siding in Section 4.3 and Table 2. Fasteners must be
stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized, and fastener
spacing must not exceed 6 inches (152 mm) on center.
4.5 Shapes Panels:
Shapes siding shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s published application instructions.
4.6 Transverse Wind Pressures:
Allura™ fiber cement sidings must be attached to wall
framing so that the allowable transverse wind load
pressure (based on the siding size, framing spacing, and
fastening schedule) noted in Table 2 exceeds the design
wind pressures determined in accordance with the
applicable code.
4.7 One-hour Fire-resistance-rated Assembly:
The lap and vertical panel siding products noted in
Table 1 are recognized as components of one-hour,
fire-resistance-rated, limited-load-bearing, wood-stud wall
assemblies when constructed in accordance with Figure 1
of this report. Wall design is limited to the allowable stress
design approach, using the edition of the National Design
Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) specified in
the applicable code. The allowable axial load for a wall
assembly constructed with lap siding must be determined
in accordance with the applicable code.
5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
The Plycem USA Allura™ fiber cement products described
in this report comply with, or are suitable alternatives to
what is specified in, those codes listed in Section 1.0 of
this report, subject to the following conditions:
5.1 The products must be installed in accordance with
this report and the manufacturer’s instructions. In the
event of a conflict, the instructions in this report must
govern.
5.2 The products must be subject to the limitations
described in Section 4.1 for all construction types.
5.3 Under the 2012 IBC, Section 1403.5, installation
on exterior walls, on buildings of Type I, II, III, and
IV construction incorporating a combustible
water-resistive barrier, is limited to buildings that are
not greater than 40 feet in height above grade plane.
5.4 The products have not been evaluated for in-plane
racking resistance. Walls must be braced by other
means as required by the applicable code.
5.5 The products are manufactured in Roaring River,
North Carolina, and White City, Oregon, under a
quality control program with inspections by ICC-ES.
6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
6.1 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance
Criteria for Fiber Cement Panels Used as Exterior
Wall Siding (AC90), dated June 2012 (editorially
revised November 2013).
6.2 Reports of testing in accordance with ASTM E119,
ASTM E136 and ASTM E84.
7.0 IDENTIFICATION
The lap siding, vertical panel siding, soffit panels, and
shapes siding must bear a label noting the product name;
the manufacturer’s name; the manufacturing plant location;
and the evaluation report number (ESR-1668).
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TABLE 1—DESCRIPTIONS OF ALLURA™ LAP SIDING, VERTICAL SIDING AND SOFFIT PANELS
PRODUCT TYPE WIDTH LENGTH THICKNESS
Lap
Siding
Smooth 5¼ , 6¼, 7¼, 8¼, 9¼, 12 inches 12 feet 5/16 inch
Cedar 5¼, 6¼, 7¼, 8¼, 9¼, 12 inches 12 feet 5/16 inch
Smooth Beaded 7½ inches 12 feet 5/16 inch
Textured Beaded 7½ inches 12 feet 5/16 inch
Textured Dutch Lap 8¼ inches 12 feet 5/16 inch
Shapes
Siding
Perfection Shingle 8¼ inches 12 feet 7/16 inch
Random Square Straight Edge 12 inches ( 5" exposure) 48 inches 5/16 inch
Random Square Straight Edge 16 inches ( 7" exposure) 48 inches 5/16 inch
Random Square Staggered Edge 16 inches ( 7" exposure) 48 inches 5/16 inch
Half Rounds 16 inches ( 7" exposure) 48 inches 5/16 inch
Octagons 16 inches ( 7" exposure) 48 inches 5/16 inch
Individual Shakes 6¼, 8¼, 12inches 16 inches ¼ inch
Vertical
Siding
Stucco 4 feet 8, 9, 10 feet 5/16 inch
Cedar 8" Groove 4 feet 8, 9, 10 feet 5/16 inch
Cedar No Groove 4 feet 8, 9, 10 feet 5/16 inch
Smooth 4 feet 8, 9, 10 feet 5/16 inch
Soffit
Panels
Cedar 12, 16, 24 inches 12 feet ¼ inch
Cedar Ventilated 12, 16, 24 inches 12 feet ¼ inch
Smooth 12, 16, 24 inches 12 feet ¼ inch
Smooth Ventilated 12, 16, 24 inches 12 feet ¼ inch
Porch Panel 4 feet 8 feet ¼ inch
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
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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
PRODUCT
DIMENSION
(in.)
FASTENER
TYPE
FASTENING
METHOD1
FRAMING
TYPE
FRAMING
SPACING
(in)
Allowable
Pressure
(psf)
Basic Wind Speed Vult (Vasd) in mph, IBC Figure 1609.3.1
100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 Exposure (78) (85) (93) (101) (108) (116) (124) (132) (139) (147)
Vertical
Siding 48
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235" head
dia.
6" edge
12" field
2x4
SPF 16 21.1
OK OK OK B
OK C
D
Vertical
Siding 48
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235" head
dia.
6" edge
6" field
2x4
SPF 16 42.2
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK OK D
Vertical
Siding 48
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235" head
dia.
6" edge
12" field ea.
way into
OSB
2x4
SPF w/
7/16"
OSB2
24 18.6
OK OK B
C
D
Vertical
Siding 48
No.8 x
15/8" long x
0.375" head
dia. ribbed
waferhead
screws
6" edge
12" field
Min. 20
ga., 3.625"
x 1.375"
Metal
C-stud
w/ 1/2"
gypsum
16 42.4
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK OK D
Vertical
Siding 48
No.8 x
15/8" long x
0.375" head
dia. ribbed
waferhead
screws
6" edge
12" field
Min. 20
ga.,
3.625"x
1.375"
Metal
C-stud
w/ 1/2"
gypsum
24 24.1
OK OK OK B
OK C
OK D
Vertical
Siding 48
SFS intec
TW-S-D12
4.8x38
11/2" x
0.4675 head
dia
Commercial
Pattern A
into OSB
2x4
SPF w/
7/16"
OSB2
16 31.1
OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK C
OK OK D
Vertical
Siding 48
SFS intec
TW-S-D12
4.8x38
11/2" x
0.4675 head
dia
Commercial
Pattern B
into OSB
2x4
SPF w/
7/16"
OSB2
16 21.6
OK OK OK B
OK C
D
12"
Lap
Siding
12
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235" head
dia.
Face Nailed
8" o.c.
2x4
SPF w/ 7/16"
OSB2
16 36.1
OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK D
91/4" Lap
Siding 9.25
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235" head
dia.
Face Nailed
8" o.c.
into OSB
2x4
SPF w/
7/16"
OSB2
16 48.7
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK OK OK D
91/4" Lap
Siding 9.25
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235" head
dia.
Face Nailed
12" o.c.
into OSB
2x4
SPF w/
7/16"
OSB2
24 24.4
OK OK OK OK B
OK OK C
OK D
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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
FRAMING
TYPE
FRAMING
SPACING
(in)
Allowable
Pressure
(psf)
Basic Wind Speed Vult (Vasd) in mph, IBC Figure 1609.3.1
100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 Exposure (78) (85) (93) (101) (108) (116) (124) (132) (139) (147)
91/4" Lap
Siding 9.25
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235" head
dia.
Face
Nailed
2x4
SPF 16 24.5
OK OK OK OK B
OK OK C
OK D
91/4" Lap
Siding 9.25
Ring-Shank
Roofing
Nails
13/4" long x
0.120 shank
x 0.375"
head dia.
Blind
Nailed
8" o.c.
into OSB
2x4
SPF w/
7/16"
OSB2
24 32.3
OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK C
OK OK D
91/4" Lap
Siding 9.25
Roofing
Nails
11/4" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
Blind
Nailed
Into
Furring
1x4 PT
Furring 12 20.3
OK OK B
OK C
D
91/4" Lap
Siding 9.25
Roofing
Nails
11/4" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
Blind
Nailed
into
Furring
1x4 PT
Furring 8 39.0
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK D
81/4" Lap
Siding 8.25
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235"
head dia.
Face
Nailed
2x4
SPF 16 25.8
OK OK OK OK B
OK OK C
OK D
81/4" Lap
Siding 8.25
Roofing
Nails
13/4" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
Blind
Nailed
2x4
SPF 16 23.3
OK OK OK B
OK C
. D
81/4" Lap
Siding 8.25
Roofing
Nails
13/4" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
Blind
Nailed 12"
o.c. into
OSB
7/16"
OSB2 24 27.0
OK OK OK OK B
OK OK C
OK D
81/4" Lap
Siding 8.25
Roofing
Nails
13/4" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
Blind
Nailed 8"
o.c. into
OSB
7/16"
OSB2 24 40.3
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK OK D
81/4" Lap
Siding 8.25
Ring-
Shank
Roofing
Nails
13/4" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
Blind
Nailed 8"
o.c. into
OSB
7/16"
OSB2 24 37.6
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK D
81/4" Lap
Siding 8.25
No.8 x
15/8" long x
0.375"
head dia.
ribbed
waferhead
screws
Blind
Screwed
Min. 20
ga.,
3.625"x
1.375"
Metal C-
stud w/ 1/2"
gypsum
16 22.3
OK OK OK B
OK C
D
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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
FRAMING
TYPE
FRAMING
SPACING
(in)
Allowable
Pressure
(psf)
Basic Wind Speed Vult (Vasd) in mph, IBC Figure 1609.3.1
100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 Exposure (78) (85) (93) (101) (108) (116) (124) (132) (139) (147)
71/4" Lap
Siding 7.25
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235"
head dia.
Face
Nailed
2x4
SPF 16 33.2
OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK C
OK OK D
71/4" Lap
Siding 7.25
Roofing
Nails
13/4" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
Blind
Nailed
2x4
SPF 16 31.4
OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK C
OK OK D
71/4" Lap
Siding 7.25
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235"
head dia.
Face
Nailed
8" o.c.
2x4
SPF w/
7/16" OSB2
16 65.7
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK D
61/4" Lap
Siding 6.25
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235"
head dia.
Face
Nailed
2x4
SPF 16 34.8
OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK D
61/4" Lap
Siding 6.25
Roofing
Nails
13/4" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
Blind
Nailed
2x4
SPF 16 36.4
OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK D
51/4" Lap
Siding 5.25
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235"
head dia.
Face
Nailed
2x4
SPF 16 43.7
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK OK D
51/4" Lap
Siding 5.25
Roofing
Nails
13/4" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
Blind
Nailed
2x4
SPF 16 38.2
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK D
Porch
Panel 48
Roofing
Nails
13/4" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
6" edge
6" field
2x4
SPF 24 31.9
OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK C
OK OK D
Perfection
Shingles 8.25
Roofing
Nails
13/4" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
Blind
Nailed
2x4
SPF 16 31.3
OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK C
OK OK D
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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
FRAMING
TYPE
FRAMING
SPACING
(in)
Allowable
Pressure
(psf)
Basic Wind Speed Vult (Vasd) in mph, IBC Figure 1609.3.1
100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 Exposure (78) (85) (93) (101) (108) (116) (124) (132) (139) (147)
Individual
Shakes
18"
(8" Reveal)
Roofing
Nails
11/2" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
Per
Instructions
2x4
SPF w/
7/16"
OSB2
24 31.3
OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK C
OK OK D
Individual
Shakes
18"
(8" Reveal)
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235"
head dia.
Per
Instructions
2x4
SPF w/ 7/16"
OSB2
24 27.1
OK OK OK OK B
OK OK C
OK D
Shapes 15.75"
(7" Reveal)
6d Ring-
shank Nails
11/2" x
0.095"
shank x
0.235"
head dia.
Per
Instructions
2x4
SPF w/
7/16"
OSB2
16 34.3
OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK OK C
OK OK OK D
Shapes 15.75"
(7" Reveal)
Ring-Shank
Roofing
Nails
11/2" long x
0.120
shank x
0.375"
head dia.
Per
Instructions
2x4
SPF w/
7/16"
OSB2
16 22.7
OK OK OK B
OK C
D
Shapes 15.75"
(7" Reveal)
6d Siding
Nails
2" long x
0.095"
shank x
0.235"
head dia.
Into Studs 2x4
SPF 16 21.3
OK OK OK B
OK C
D
Shapes 15.75"
(7" Reveal)
No.9x 15/8"
long x
0.375"
head dia.
ribbed
waferhead
screws
Per
Instructions
Min. 20
ga.,
3.625" x
1.375"
Metal
C-stud w/
7/16" OSB
16 33.3
OK OK OK OK OK OK B
OK OK OK C
OK OK D
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1 pound/foot2 = 47.8803 kPa: 1 pound = 4.448N.
1 See Figure 2 of this report for a description of face and blind nailing. 2 For these assemblies the walls must be solidly sheathed with minimum 7/16-inch OSB structural wood panels complying with DOC PS-2 and installed with 8d nails spaced a
maximum of 4-inches o.c. on the edges and a maximum of 8-inches o.c. in the field.
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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.
ITEM 3: Interior side of wall assembly must be covered with 5/8-inch-thick ASTM C36-95b Type X gypsum wall board. Wall board must be fastened to
wood framing with 15/8-inch-long No. 6 Type W drywall screws spaced 8 inches on center at the edges and 12 inches in center in the field. All
screw heads must be covered with joint compound and all wallboard joints must be covered with joint compound and taped and treated with
joint compound. Joint compound must comply with ASTM C474 and C475.
ITEM 4: Insulation must be provided and must be either mineral wool or fiberglass. Mineral wool must have a nominal density of 2.5 lbs/ft3. The
fiberglass must be R13. Batts must be 16 inches wide.
ITEM 5: Exterior side of wall assembly must be covered with 5/8-inch-thick ASTM C79-95 Type X gypsum sheathing. Gypsum sheathing must be
fastened to wood framing with 15/8-inch-long No. 6 Type S drywall screws spaced 8 inches on center at the edges and 12 inches on center in
the field.
ITEM 6: Weather-resistive barrier in accordance with this report and the applicable code.
ITEM 7: Exterior wall covering must be either Allura™ fiber cement Lap Siding or Allura™ fiber cement Vertical Siding. Where Lap siding is utilized the
overlap must be a minimum of 11/4 inches and face fastened with 21/2-inch-long double hot-dipped galvanized roofing fasteners with a head
diameter per Table 2. The fastening schedule for Allura™ Fiber Cement Vertical Siding must be a maximum of 6 inches o.c. at the edges and
12 inches o.c. in the field with 8d common nails.
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
FIGURE 1—ONE-HOUR FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED WALL ASSEMBLY
FOR ALLURA™ FIBER CEMENT LAP AND VERTICAL SIDING
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NOTES:
1See Section 4.2.2 and Table 3 of this report for the fastening requirements of lap siding.
2For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
FIGURE 2—ALLURA™ FIBER CEMENT LAP SIDING INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS
1”
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.com
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
ALLURA™ FIBER CEMENT LAP SIDING, VERTICAL PANEL SIDING, SOFFIT PANELS AND SHAPES SIDING
1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that Allura™ fiber cement lap siding, vertical panel siding,
soffit panels and shapes siding, recognized in ICC-ES master evaluation report ESR-1668, have also been evaluated for
compliance with Chapters 7 and 14 of the California Building Code® and with Chapters R3 and R7 of the California
Residential Code®.
Applicable code editions:
2013 and 2010 California Building Code® (CBC)
2013 and 2010 California Residential Code® (CRC)
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
2.1 CBC:
The Allura™ fiber cement lap siding, vertical panel siding, soffit panels and shapes siding, described in Sections 2.0 through
7.0 of the master evaluation report ESR-1668, may be used where noncombustible or ignition-resistant exterior walls
complying with Chapter 7 and 14 of the CBC are required, provided installation is in accordance with the applicable
International Building Code® (IBC) provisions of the master report and the additional requirements in CBC Section 1405.3.
The use of the products in construction of new buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State
Responsibility Areas or any Wildland–Urban Interface Area requires installation in accordance with the applicable IBC
provisions of the master report and the additional requirements of CBC Sections 701A.3, 704A.3, 707A.3, as applicable.
2.2 CRC:
The Allura™ fiber cement lap siding, vertical panel siding, soffit panels and shapes siding, described in Sections 2.0 through
7.0 of the master evaluation report ESR-1668, may be used where exterior walls complying with CRC Chapters R3 and R7
are required, provided installation is in accordance with the applicable International Residential Code® (IRC) provisions of the
master report and the additional requirements in CRC Section R702.7.
The use of the products in construction of new buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State
Responsibility Areas or any Wildland–Urban Interface Area requires installation in accordance with the applicable IRC
provisions of the master report and the additional requirements of CRC Sections R327.1.3, R327.4.3 and R327.7 as
applicable.
The products recognized in this supplement have not been evaluated for compliance with the International Wildland–Urban
Interface Code®.
This supplement expires concurrently with the master report, reissued October 2017.
ICC-ES Evaluation Reports are not to be construed as representing aesthetics or any other attributes not specifically addressed, nor are they to be construed
as an endorsement of the subject of the report or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluation Service, LLC, express or implied, as
to any finding or other matter in this report, or as to any product covered by the report.
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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.com
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
ALLURA™ FIBER CEMENT LAP SIDING, VERTICAL PANEL SIDING, SOFFIT PANELS AND SHAPES SIDING
1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that Allura™ Fiber Cement lap siding, vertical panel siding,
soffit panels and shapes siding, recognized in ICC-ES master evaluation report ESR-1668, have also been evaluated for
compliance with the codes noted below.
Applicable code editions:
2010 Florida Building Code—Building
2010 Florida Building Code—Residential
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
The Allura™ products, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the master evaluation report ESR-1668, comply with the 2010
Florida Building Code—Building and the 2010 Florida Building Code—Residential, provided the design and installation are in
accordance with the International Building Code® provisions noted in the master report and the following conditions apply.
• Design wind loads must be based on Section 1609 of the 2010 Florida Building Code—Building or Section 301.2.1.1 of
the 2010 Florida Building Code—Residential, as applicable.
• Load combinations must be in accordance with Section 1605.2 or Section 1605.3 of the 2010 Florida Building Code—
Building, as applicable.
• Siding attachment must meet the requirements of Section R703.4 of the 2010 Florida Building Code—Residential, where
applicable.
Use of the Allura™ for compliance with the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone provisions of the 2010 Florida Building Code—
Building and the 2010 Florida Building Code—Residential has not been evaluated, and is outside the scope of this
supplemental report.
For products falling under Florida Rule 9N-3, verification that the report holder’s quality assurance program is audited by a
quality assurance entity approved by the Florida Building Commission for the type of inspections being conducted is the
responsibility of an approved validation entity (or the code official when the report holder does not possess an approval by
the Commission).
This supplement expires concurrently with the master report, reissued October 2017.
ICC-ES Evaluation Reports are not to be construed as representing aesthetics or any other attributes not specifically addressed, nor are they to be construed
as an endorsement of the subject of the report or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluation Service, LLC, express or implied, as
to any finding or other matter in this report, or as to any product covered by the report.
Copyright © 2017 ICC Evaluation Service, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 1