Download Fiber Cement Siding Revit Materials from the Nichiha BIM Library. Free BIM for Cement Board Lap Siding, Exterior Home Siding & Architectural Wall Panels. Download Now for Free.
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View our Premium Residential Siding brochure for full spec information and stunning images of Sierra Premium Shake and Savannah Smooth.
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This Priest & Associates Fire Resistance Engineering Evaluation discusses the use of Nichiha AWP and Sierra/Savannah Lap with fire resistance rated assemblies.
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This document, by Boca Engineering, is an Engineering Evaluation Report on product code compliance under the National Building Code of Canada for Nichiha AWP and Sierra/Savannah lap. The report covers buildings classified under Part 3/4/5 construction.
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The AWP Single Family Full Line Catalog contains product information and swatches of each architectural wall panel, and it features project imagery of residential and custom homes.
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Rainscreen is defined as a construction method where the siding material is held off the wall assembly to allow for air movement and drainage. This improves the longevity of the actual siding while allowing moisture from the wall cavity and weather to escape maintaining a dry, healthy structure. In some markets it is required but is increasing in general popularity because of the high performance and decreasing costs. Rainscreen systems come in many forms, from wood battens (strapping) to metal subframing or clip systems like Nichiha. We have worked to both simplify the rainscreen attachment while making it readily available and competitive in cost. In this way, any project from a home to a hospital can have all the high-design, high-performance benefits of rainscreen cladding performance.
/faqs?category=Product+Info+%26+Warranty...Our warranties vary based on product and start at 15 years. The best way to make your exterior look better longer is to keep debris away and wash it (not pressure wash!) regularly. You can find out more, including how to replace a panel, in the 'Care & Maintenance' section of our Installation Instructions. All of these details can be found in the Resource Center section of our website.
/faqs?category=Product+Info+%26+Warranty...The short answer is, "it depends". Our Retrofit Guide outlines specific furring attachment schedules to be able to install over masonry. Also, Nichiha products can be installed over structural panel siding like T-111 plywood. Regarding stucco and EIFS, both Nichiha and EIFS/stucco associations require removal of the plaster, lath and foam prior to installing Nichiha. Keep in mind extra attention should be paid to detailing windows, doors and transitions as there will likely be a plane/thickness variance to address. Nichiha offers multiple trim profiles and PDF/DWG/Revit detail downloads for just such an occasion.
/faqs?category=Product+Info+%26+Warranty...The short answer is, "it depends". Please see our Technical Bulletin on Retrofits. Each scenario is different. For example, the quality of existing masonry must be evaluated to see if it can support the addition of furring and loads imposed by AWP and the building's wind design criteria. Also, Nichiha products can be installed over structural panel siding like T-111 plywood. Regarding stucco and EIFS, both Nichiha and the EIFS/Stucco associations require removal of the plaster, lath and foam prior to installing Nichiha. Keep in mind extra attention should be paid to detailing windows, doors and transitions as there will likely be a plane/thickness variance to address. Nichiha offers multiple trim profiles and PDF/DWG/Revit detail downloads for just such an occasion.
Lastly, if working on a renovation re-side we encourage you to please engage with our Technical team for support here.
