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Where is Allura manufactured?

Where is Allura manufactured?

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.

Is Allura siding pre primed?

Tip #6: Paints and Finishes for Fiber Cement Allura fiber cement panels come primed to make installation even easier on the builder. And because the panels are finished with high-performing ColorMax® from PPG Paints, the color is backed by a 15-year warranty.

Is Allura trim paintable?

Allura Trim Both are available in a range of sizes, as well as 5 stains and 25 solid colors, all with long-lasting color. The 7/16 trim has a wood grain finish and is available ready to paint so you can complete your cedar-look siding project.

Does CertainTeed still make fiber cement siding?

CertainTeed is most famous for its massive vinyl siding products division. With its fiber-cement division ailing, CertainTeed decided to get out of the fiber-cement business altogether, and they sold the division to the Mexican consortium, Elementia.

What is Allura siding made of?

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.

Who bought CertainTeed fiber cement siding?

Plycem USA Inc.
The CertainTeed fiber cement siding plants in Roaring River and two other locations have been sold to Plycem USA Inc., a subsidiary of Mexico-based Elementia.

Is Allura better than Hardie?

Compared to James Hardie, Allura’s advanced formula makes for a more durable finish. It is specially formulated to provide superior protection against the elements, including hail. Each piece of Allura siding is sealed for maximum resistance to inclement weather and exterior impact.

What color is Allura?

Red
Allura Red AC is a red azo dye that goes by several names, including FD&C Red 40. It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129….Allura Red AC.

Names
ChEMBL ChEMBL174821
ChemSpider 11588224
ECHA InfoCard 100.043.047
E number E129 (colours)

Do you have to paint Allura siding?

Fiber cement boards can be purchased ready to install in a wide range of beautiful colors and stains. Or you can prime and paint them on site. Whichever method you use, you will need to coat with latex paint all cut ends of the siding before installing the siding.

Does Allura siding need to be painted?

Allura’s siding is pre-painted using their Spectrum™ Color System, which is not your run-of-the-mill retail paint. It’s been specially designed for fiber cement applications for durability that is twice as strong as on-site paint.

When did Allura buy CertainTeed?

December 19, 2013 – (Houston, TX) – Elementia, a Mexican consortium of leading industrial and construction companies, which include the manufacturing of fiber cement roofing and siding products, announced its acquisition of the fiber cement division of CertainTeed Corporation, one of the major manufacturers of …

Is Hardie board better than vinyl siding?

Both forms of siding have their benefits, but for the most part, James Hardie siding is more durable. While both vinyl and fiber cement are rot resistant and pest resistant, unlike traditional wood planks, Hardie board siding is inflammable, warp resistant, Engineered for Climate®, and impact resistant.

Is Allura cement siding ASTM compliant?

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.

What is Allura lap siding?

From traditional to modern, Allura has products to fit any style in every region. Allura’s traditional, horizontal lap siding has the natural appearance of wood, but won’t splinter, warp, or peel.

Why choose Allura shake select siding?

Allura’s Shake Select siding achieves the truly distinctive look once only possible with individual cedar shingles with a fiber cement product that’s unsurpassed in its ability to stand up to the harshest weather, wood-devouring insects or whatever else Mother Nature throws its way.

What makes Allura products different?

Allura products are fire-resistant, moisture-resistant and weather-resistant. From traditional to modern, Allura has products to fit any style in every region. Allura’s traditional, horizontal lap siding has the natural appearance of wood, but won’t splinter, warp, or peel.