For over 75 years Allura has been manufacturing and distributing fiber cement exterior building products that include lap siding, panel siding, shingles, soffits, shakes, Plycem trim, decking, and backerboard flash underlayment.
Our products, manufactured in North Carolina, Indiana and Oregon are specially formulated for high performance, look like natural wood but are fire, bug, moisture, impact and fade resistant with the strength and durability to handle any kind of weather in any climate. Our products also save you money because they are long-lasting, greatly reducing the need for repairs or replacement. Plus, they're backed by a tremendous 50-year warranty. All in all, Allura is the ultimate alternative to other building materials.
Hello. Thank you for the video. I know it’s almost a decade old but gave me great insight. My builder is KB and I have been fighting with them to fix some of this Allura siding. From what I has seen on this video and many others I have been watching, mine wasn’t installed correctly. Warranty is fighting with me. I’m trying to get this all fixed before my 1 year on this new build is up. It’s frustrating. I would like anyone’s help.
Do not use Allura Sidding Absolutely no customer service I had a problem with the paint peeling off the Allura Sidding they kept me going in circles for months just to get a statement “ it’s not covered under warranty “ They don’t take phone calls and there is no customer service. Be aware if u have a problem with Allura Sidding u are on your own HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
What are the horizontal framing tolerances for sheathing substrate in fraction of an inch over a stated distance? Just wondered how far out it can be between studs before you see wavy lap siding. Awesome video
I installed allura 4x8 panels.on new build. The product seems solid and will have longevity will see. But a pain in the butt. I will NEVER use that material again. I would rather use metal or wood or any other product. The allura panels are very difficult to install dont have much integrity when you cut and you have around 5 other steps to add on when using this product (paint the cut, add flashing, add multiple screws, not a one man job, breaks when you move it, dangerous to cut you must wear lung protection). never never again I would not recommend this to anyone.
How much bow is typical with alura. I bought Alura plain finish planks several year ago. They have been stored in my garage whenI received the order. I’m installing now and finding the planks are not straight and bowed by 1/4 to 3/8” over 12’. Is this normal? How should I approach installation? I’ve had to scrap 58 linear feet of material due to the bow in the planks
I've sided several houses with both LP and Cement, I think they're both good products but proper installation is critical to get long lasting low maintenance results, proper nails, placement and watch that set depth. Don't skimp or skip when it comes flashing, quality caulking or paint!
We purchased a custom home kit. Which included Allura fiber board lap siding. Instead of metal flashing for the butt joints we were sent 6" wide roofing felt. Is that acceptable for the installation?
Talk alot but don't show enough example. The are a lot of terms that normal dyi guys don't understand. Thanks for the effort. Searching for other teacher
I was exposed to massive amounts of silica dust without knowing or protection while drilling holes for housing and blowing out the holes with compressed air now I am trying to get a Whole Lung lavage to SAVE MY LIFE and remove the silica dust in my lungs before it's too late please spread awareness about a possible hope for removing the silica dust from lungs before it causes fatal damage.
Please stop contractors from killing young guys 26 year old given fatal lung disease from drilling into concrete never provided any protection or told of the dangers contractor got away Scott free no charges no fines
False advertising and lies from this crooked company. Google "Allura Class Action Lawsuit" Do NOT use anything from this company or buy anything from them unless you want years of headache -- only to have spend a greater amount of money to replace the shoddy Allura material.
Crooked company. Google Allura Class Action Lawsuit. It's my personal mission in life to make sure these crooks are put out of business as soon as possible.
Nice video. I've installed both Allura and Hardie on homes in Southern Oregon and have noticed when cutting the Allura with mechanical shears, the Allura seems to have a bit less integrity (maybe it has more pulp and thus breaks apart more easily). Both products are well suited to our climate but I'm wondering about the differences in "acceptable" exposure time to rain prior to finding the time and the ideal conditions to paint it. Does anyone have experience with this? I'm about to buy siding for my new home on the coast but probably won't be able to paint it until the Spring so I'm concerned about that...
Use stainless ring shanks. Get online to McFeely.com web site. They are a great source of speciality nails, screws and other hardware. I am a builder and been using them for 20 + years.
I do like the allura product better than Hardie. ...Hardie has a nailing strip which then dictates once it is cross cut, a factory left or right...allura has no nailing strip which allows you to flip it upside down and instal😀
Here in Australia, we call that shit Hardie Plank during my building career I have installed that shit on hundreds of houses.It is referred to as a poor man's lining. And in most cases, we used fibro cutters to cut the shit.No dust at all.
Allura customer service washes its hands of any obligation for its warranty. they simply tell me efflorescence and that isnt the case. VERY slow to respond, cant even bother sending paint. Spent over $10K in material and not even helping. I wouldnt use them going forward.
Allura customer service washes its hands of any obligation for its warranty. they simply tell me efflorescence and that isnt the case. VERY slow to respond, cant even bother sending paint. Spent over $10K in material and not even helping. I wouldnt use them going forward.
Allura customer service washes its hands of any obligation for its warranty. they simply tell me efflorescence and that isnt the case. VERY slow to respond, cant even bother sending paint. Spent over $10K in material and not even helping. I wouldnt use them going forward.
Allura customer service washes its hands of any obligation for its warranty. they simply tell me efflorescence and that isnt the case. VERY slow to respond, cant even bother sending paint. Spent over $10K in material and not even helping. I wouldnt use them going forward.
Ther are two ways to fix the joints one is to use the vertical plastic strips that are made for the Hardie Planks the other way and I never did this calk the joints.
