Allura will be there through the seasons of your life.
by Allura
Our premier Allura products feature authentic woodgrain appearance in a weather-resistant engineered fiber cement. The product is further protected by our proprietary primer/sealer that is engineered to seal against mold and moisture.
Make a stunning first impression that will endure all the seasons of your life.
Beauty that lasts means delivering the finest products and building relationships through genuine interest in helping our customers succeed. Allura is brought to you by Plycem, a trusted, international company specializing in manufacturing and building products around the world.
With a broad choice of colors, textures and styles, Allura is backed by an industry leading product warranty with protection that covers both labor and materials. Allura’s proprietary ColorMaxŽ Finishing System provides a spectrum of prefinished design possibilities with 22 attractive solid colors and 6 natural wood stains. Our paint is factory-applied for maximum consistency and performance, and allows for faster job completion. ColorMax Solid Colors and Stains have a 15-year limited coating warranty.
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Beauty is in the eye of the
Builder
Beauty is in the eye and the hands of the builder when Allura is the choice for premier fiber cement siding. Because Allura is a part of Plycem, it gains ultimate capabilities from industry leaders who stand behind the brand offering proven innovation, genuine interest in helping customers succeed and building products and systems via superior experience.
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The entire team at Allura works to build long-lasting relationships with all of our customers by providing 24/7 support. At the end of the day, if you still need us, we'll be there. Carte Blanche You may start with a blank slate, but after visualizing what our color palette can do for your project, the possibilities become endless. We are the only building products manufacturer to offer so many choices, which includes our proprietary primer/sealer and fiber cement product line with trim and decking by Plycem. The complete line of building products are designed to work together with complementary styles and colors. Beauty that lasts means stretching your design possibilities and extending the longevity of the architecture, home exterior and interior underlayment projects.
Products shown: 6-1/4" Cedar Lap Siding, 12" and 24" Soffit, and 5/4 x 4" Trim in Mahogany ColorMax速 stain; 9-1/4" Cedar Lap Siding and 5/4 x 4" Trim in field-painted custom color
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Building Science With world renowned expertise in the science and technology behind Allura, the brand joins the plank ranks as a forerunner of new technologies and innovation. The company is supported by a dedicated team of research and development professionals. Allura Fiber Cement Siding is tested in accordance with ASTM C1186 in the U.S. and CCMC technical guide requirements as required by the National Building Code of Canada. These testing standards include a stringent review of more than a dozen properties, such as flexural strength, and moisture movement.
Consumer Product Preference Survey
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means delivering the finest products possible"
Allura
– Jessica L. Navascues, CEO, Fiber Cement Divisions A Leading Competitor
Fiber cement is a premium cladding material and provides high-end resale value. The brand you ultimately choose will impact how aesthetically pleasing your home is from the curb to the wrap-around porch. Authentic appearance is created through the Allura DuraPress™ process, which evenly applies over 500 psi of pressure to the panel.
Allura's textured woodgrain is an innovative system that delivers authentic woodgrain through a direct transfer system from real cedar boards.
Allura's smooth board is a technology that creates a panel surface that authentically captures the finely crafted, smooth finish of sanded wood.
Product shown: 7-1/4" Cedar Lap Siding in Desert Tan ColorMax® solid
The Choice
by both professionals and consumers over a leading competitor In a recent survey • 2 out of 3 people preferred the woodgrain appearance of Allura fiber cement siding. • Over 4 out of 5 design professionals preferred the smooth satin finish of Allura. ROI Guaranteed According to a 2013 nationwide review by Remodeling Magazine, for the 7th year in a row in terms of cost versus value, fiber cement siding provides nearly an 80% return on investment, higher than any home improvement costing more than $1,300. Architectural Accuracy From Colonial to craftsman, modern to Victorian, historic wood cladding designs are easily reproduced using the wide variety of profiles, shakes and panels. Attractive trim and accessories enhance your ability to add personal finishing touches.
Superior Design Allura Fiber Cement repeats the pattern every 48 planks, which means a 20 x 24-foot wall will have a maximum of only two repeats—the best in the industry. Also, the intersections where siding meets roofing, decking and other building components are held to a 1-inch offset for better visual appeal.
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Choose Your
Color Palette Allura Fiber Cement combines the textures and profiles of natural wood with the strength and stability of Allura’s proprietary fiber cement formula. The product is further protected by our proprietary primer/sealer that is engineered to seal against moisture for better endurance. Allura Fiber Cement is engineered to save time and money by installing quicker and lasting longer. Easier installation translates to less interruption to the lives of busy homeowners. Also, enhanced long-term performance means less maintenance over time. Industry-Leading Warranty We stand behind our products with an industry-leading 50-year warranty. ColorMax® solid colors and stains have a 15-year limited coating warranty.
Freedom of Expression that Endures the Test of Time Innovative engineered material technology creates a product that is weather-resistant, non-combustible and will not warp or rot. • Class A (1) flame spread rating • Resists UV rays and moisture • Impervious to wood-boring insects • Stands up to freeze/thaw cycles • Resists damage from everyday impacts • Resists salt spray Rigorous Testing Allura Fiber Cement Siding is tested in accordance with ASTM C1186 requirements. These standards include a stringent review of flexural strength, moisture movement, frost resistance, transverse loading and water absorption. Phone Support With a dedicated customer service group, Allura experts are just a phone call away for advice on all of your project needs:
Products shown: 6-1/4" Cedar Lap Siding in Redwood ColorMax stain; Vertical Panels in Silverplate ColorMax solid
1 844 4 ALLURA (1-844-425-5872)
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Embrace your inner creativity for a new exterior attitude.
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Finishing System Choosing the right color will highlight the beautiful features of your home and boost the overall curb appeal. Color reflects your personality and lifestyle, from beachside blues and warm-inviting yellow to woodsy greens and browns. Allura’s proprietary ColorMax Finishing System provides a spectrum of pre-finished design possibilities with 22 attractive solid colors and 6 natural wood stains. All are factory-applied for maximum consistency and performance and our proprietary primer/sealer that is engineered to seal against mold and moisture. Experience unlimited possibilities with the freedom to paint any color of the rainbow after it’s installed within 6 months of installation. With the protection of our primer/sealer, your siding is built to last.
Twenty eight choices never looked so good. Whether you choose to pre-finish with our ColorMax Finishing System or paint later, the flexibility to change colors makes Allura the last cladding material your home will ever need.
28 beautiful colors. Which one is your favorite?
Products shown: Smooth Vertical Panels and 8-1/4" Cedar Lap Siding in Marigold, Autumn Red and Light Maple ColorMax solid colors
Visualize
Your New Home
Start exploring color combinations to create your custom exterior at AlluraUSA.com.
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The Beauty of
Woodgrain STAINS 3
ColorMax Base Coat Primer/Sealer
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Cedar
Maple
Mahogany
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Allura Fiber Cement
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Our primer/sealer is applied to Allura Fiber Cement for protection against moisture.
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Our innovative ColorMax Base Coat features proprietary resins that further enhance resistance to weather.
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As a top coat, ColorMax Stains provide coverage against the elements, enhance the deep, natural grain pattern and gives it the look of natural stained wood. Our coating is factory-applied for maximum consistency and performance, and allows for faster job completion. We stand behind our products with an industry-leading 50-year warranty*. ColorMax Stains also have a 15-year limited coating warranty*.
* See actual warranty for details and conditions. Variations in colors may occur due to the manufacturing process and woodgrain patterns. Colors shown are as accurate as printing methods will permit. Please see product samples before making final selection.
Redwood
Slate
Emerald
Your Palette of
Beauty Autumn Red
Sable Brown
Hearthstone
Suede
Taupe
Nantucket Gray
Cypress
Olive
Forest
Pacific Blue
SOLID COLORS
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15 ColorMax Solid Color Primer/Sealer
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2 Coastal Blue
Flagstone
Pewter
Granite Gray
Natural Clay
Savannah Wicker
Marigold
Light Maple
Desert Tan
Linen
Sterling Gray
Snow
Allura Fiber Cement
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Our primer/sealer is applied to Allura Fiber Cement for protection against moisture.
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As a top coat, ColorMax Solid Colors provide coverage against the elements and enhance the deep, natural grain pattern of Allura Fiber Cement. Our paint is factory-applied for maximum consistency and performance, and allows for faster job completion. We stand behind our products with an industry-leading 50-year warranty*. ColorMax Solid Colors also have a 15-year limited coating warranty*.
* See actual warranty for details and conditions. Variations in colors may occur due to the manufacturing process and woodgrain patterns. Colors shown are as accurate as printing methods will permit. Please see product samples before making final selection.
We should All do Our Part to Make the World
More Beautiful
As homeowners continue looking for ways to become more eco-friendly, we are committed to developing sustainable solutions that offer beauty, comfort and performance. Allura Fiber Cement is an NGBS (National Green Building Standard) Green Certified product, and the only fiber cement siding to guarantee contribution to LEED速 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits on every project.
Allura Fiber Cement also helps homeowners achieve green certification with more than 30% post-industrial material, termite resistance, and ISO 14001 accreditation, which is an international standard that our manufacturing facilities meet for minimizing environmental impact. Allura Fiber Cement provides customers with complete environmental transparency through third-party GreenCircle速 Certification, as well as our voluntary Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approved by NIST (The National Institute of Standards and Technologies) for use with its BEES (Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability) online product selection program.
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Shake it Up
Perfection Shingles* 8-1/4" x 12' (7" exposure) Shown in Natural Clay * NEW—Perfection Shingles also available with Enhanced Shadow Lines, in our six stain finishes (west region only).
SHAKES
Random Square Straight Edge 12" x 48" (5" exposure) 16" x 48" (7" exposure)
Go bold and funky or warm and fuzzy with the beauty of natural cedar, and the rich and rugged textures of handhewn cedar shingles, shakes, octagons and half-rounds. Allura Shakes offer a cohesive collection that’s as distinctive as it is durable. In styles befitting fine homes, the traditional cuts of shakes are of exacting craftsmanship. Perfection Shingles If you are looking for an economical option that simulates a wood shake look, choosing Perfection Shingles is a great option for an entire home or as an accent. Random Squares Allura Random Squares in staggered or straight styles provide a traditional random shake effect and eliminate all the guesswork associated with conventional shake application. Individual Shakes For those of you who prefer actual cedar shakes, Individual Shakes is your answer. It provides the appearance of real cedar shake while offering the same advantages of our other fiber cement products. It can be installed to create the look of both Staggered and Straight Edge.
Shown in Taupe
Random Square Staggered Edge 16" x 48" (7" exposure) Shown in Olive
Individual Shakes Staggered Edge 6-1/4" x 18" 8-1/4" x 18" 12" x 18" (8" exposure) Available primed only
Individual Shakes Straight Edge 6-1/4" x 18" 8-1/4" x 18" 12" x 18" (8" exposure) Available primed only
Half-Rounds
Half-Rounds/Octagons Historically accurate detailing on gable ends, dormers and other architectural features take shape with Half-Rounds and Octagons. Performs Beautifully Panels are thick and rigid. Innovative engineering creates strong, consistent, on-the-wall performance. • Tested to withstand hurricane-force winds • Low maintenance alternative to wood • Industry-leading 50-year limited warranty*
Products shown: Random Square Straight Edge Shakes in Silverplate ColorMax® solid with woven corners; Restoration Millwork Trimboards and Skirtboard
*See actual warranty for details and conditions.
16" x 48" (7" exposure) Shown in Coastal Blue
Octagons 16" x 48" (7" exposure) Shown in Pacific Blue
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Lap of Luxury Cedar Lap Siding 5-1/4" x 12' 8-1/4" x 12' 6-1/4" x 12' 9-1/4" x 12' 7-1/4" x 12' 12" x 12'
LAP SIDING Allura Fiber Cement Lap Siding is manufactured to look like natural wood, providing bold and traditional profiles. Our grain pattern repeats every 48 planks— the best in the industry—which means a 20 x 24-foot wall will have a maximum of only two repeats.
Shown in Coastal Blue
Smooth Lap Siding 5-1/4" x 12' 8-1/4" x 12' 6-1/4" x 12' 9-1/4" x 12' 7-1/4" x 12' 12" x 12' Shown in Sterling Gray
Bottom and top edges are cut clean with water jet cutters for a smooth appearance and dimensional stability. This design allows for boards to be reversed for installation, allowing for less waste and more flexibility. Also, the intersections where siding meets roofing, decking and other building components are held to a 1-inch offset instead of 2 inches for better curb appeal. Allura Lap Siding is available in a cedar or smooth finish, to perfectly match your home’s style. Our cedar woodgrain appearance is achieved with our advanced direct transfer system using real cedar boards. Allura creates a panel surface that authentically captures the finely crafted, smooth finish of sanded wood. Available with ColorMax® Finishing System’s line of 22 solid colors and 6 stains, featuring the protection of our proprietary primer/sealer. Also available are the primed and sealed panels for painting after installation.
Product shown: 8-1/4" Cedar Lap Siding in Snow ColorMax solid
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Cedar No Groove Vertical Siding 4' x 8' 4' x 9' 4' x 10'
More Choices to Fit Your Style
Shown in Olive
Cedar 8" Groove Vertical Siding 4' x 8' 4' x 9' 4' x 10' Shown in Sable Brown
VERTICAL SIDING Smooth Vertical Siding
Details make the difference. And when Allura Vertical Siding goes up, the difference is eye-catching and memorable. Allura Vertical Siding is perfect for just about any exterior application, from sidewalls to overhead details. Go where your imagination takes you, and your vision will endure.
Whether the look is seamless cedar, beautifully textured stucco, grooved cedar or simply smooth, this is one design choice that radiates with style. The Trim system has been engineered to be a fast, beautiful, and cost-effective way to clad the exterior of your building.
Products shown: Smooth Vertical Panels, field-painted custom color with EasyTrim™ Reveals
4' x 8' 4' x 9' 4' x 10' Shown in Desert Tan
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Under the Sea of Possibility
SOFFIT Allura wants you to choose from a complete line of fiber cement on your project. Our fiber cement is available in a wide variety of color options and styles to help give you a beautiful finished look. Allura Soffit and Porch Ceiling Panels feature a selection of styles and designs that finish a home’s exterior with great attention to detail. Choose smooth or cedar-grained styles for porch ceilings, or select perforated soffit to control the airflow under eaves and throughout your home.
Allura Soffit Cedar Soffit 12" x 12' 16" x 12' 24" x 12'
Porch Ceiling Panel 4' x 8' Shown in Savannah Wicker
Smooth Soffit 12" x 12' 16" x 12' 24" x 12'
Porch Ceiling Panel
The Air Balance System Proper ventilation is vital protection against damage to the roofing materials and structure. It also increases comfort inside the home and energy savings. Experts agree that the most effective system is a balance of air intake and exhaust that creates a uniform flow of air through the attic. This system creates a condition in which the roof temperature is equalized from top to bottom, supplying a consistent airflow along the entire underside of the roof deck.
Ridge Vents (exhaust)
Soffit Vents (intake)
4' x 8' Shown in Linen
Ventilated Soffit Available in Cedar or smooth 12" x 12' 16" x 12' 24" x 12' Shown in Snow
Ventilated Soffit
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Trim and Proper
TRIM/FASCIA
Detail work on the corners, framing along the front, and various sizes and thicknesses make every detail a perfect finishing touch. Plycem Trim/Fascia provides the ideal cedar texture and color range to finish your home. Plycem Trim/Fascia has all the same properties as Fiber Cement Siding, including our durable and eco-friendly formula.
Made expressly for
by Plycem.
Fiber Cement 7/16" Trim/Fascia • Coated with Allura's primer/sealer • Texture: Available in Cedar • Thickness: 7/16" • Length: 12' • Widths: 5 sizes, from 3-1/2" to 11-1/4" • 50-year limited warranty Fiber Cement 4/4 and 5/4 Trim • Available in a reversible Cedar/smooth board for added versatility • Thickness: 4/4 or 5/4 nominal (3/4" or 1" actual) • Length: 12' • Widths: 7 sizes, from 2" to 12" nominal (1-3/4" to 11-1/4" actual) • 25-year limited warranty
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Backed by Confidence
Built in Moisture Defense
Tiles
Our advanced technology created to produce Allura Fiber Cement Siding is now applied to interior ceramic tile underlayment.
Tile adhesive Allura Fiber Cement Underlayment Thinset
The result: Allura Fiber Cement BackerBoard featuring a dense, non-porous surface. Allura Fiber Cement is an excellent choice for kitchen and bathroom applications where moisture is a fact of life.
Base minimum 3/4" plywood Floor joists 16" o.c.
The surface and edges are also smoother than competing products for easier installation and neater finished jobs.
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Framing 16" o.c. Drywall Allura Fiber Cement BackerBoard
Below the Surface
Tile adhesive
Allura Fiber Cement BackerBoard is made of a precisely blended combination of Portland cement, wood fibers and specialty additives.
Tiles
Our exclusive manufacturing process transforms these raw materials into fiber cement backer products that deliver outstanding performance in an easy-to-install package. • Versatile: suitable for interior floors, walls and countertops • Adaptable: use with tile, natural stone, faux stone and brick veneer • Easy to use: lightweight and easy to nail • Moisture-resistant: will not swell, decay, delaminate or deteriorate • Fire-resistant: Class A (Class 1) Flame Spread Rating • Backed by Allura: 20-year limited warranty
* See actual warranty for details.
Specifications Thickness (actual) Underlayment: .25"
BackerBoard: .42"
Sizes Underlayment: BackerBoard: 3' x 5' 3' x 5' 4' x 8'
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As a low-maintenance alternative to wood, Allura offers a broad lineup of profiles, decorative siding, shakes, soffits and trims. Historically accurate wide board and batten, wide profiles and vertical panels create attractive architectural designs.
Safe & Durable Allura has a Class A (1) flame spread rating, will not rot, resists UV rays, and is impervious to wood-boring insects. Our proprietary primer/sealer ensures better weather-resistance by sealing out harmful moisture.
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