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David G. Axt, CCS, CSI ,SCIP
Senior Member
Username: david_axt
Post Number: 1899
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2022 - 02:14 pm: |    |
Does anyone have experience with Allura fiber cement siding?
An architectural client received a substitution request (Hardieboard was basis of design) for Allura. I have specified it in the past, but the architect says there are lawsuits over this product.
David G. Axt, CCS, CSI, SCIP
Specifications Consultant
Axt Consulting LLC |
Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS
Senior Member
Username: michael_chusid
Post Number: 637
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2022 - 03:47 pm: | |
I have no experience with them, but am amused by this statement on https://allurausa.com:
"Long-lasting Allura products are built to last a decade without even breaking a sweat."
A decade is not a long time in the life of a building. Do they start perspiring after 10 years?
Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS 1-818-219-4937
www.chusid.com www.buildingproduct.guru |
ken hercenberg
Senior Member
Username: khercenberg
Post Number: 1440
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2022 - 04:50 pm: | |
First thing that came up in a google search
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/allura-class-action-says-fiber-cement-siding-defective/#:~:text=A%20recent%20class%20action%20lawsuit%20claims%20that%20Allura,reportedly%20uses%20fly%20ash%20in%20the%20manufacturing%20process.
No idea what the reality is but it would make me a little uncomfortable. |
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