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rockies
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# Posted: 6 Oct 2018 18:46
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I was going to use Hardie Cement siding on my cabin but now I see this. Anyone used CertainTeed Icon?

https://www.certainteed.com/icon/

This section discusses the water absorption amounts of different brands of composite siding.

https://www.certainteed.com/icon-superior-durability/

NorthRick
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# Posted: 8 Oct 2018 15:01
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That stuff looks real similar to Boral's Truexterior siding. Made from fly ash.

Nate R
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# Posted: 8 Oct 2018 19:27
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The only "catch" is their comparison is a little unfair....they soaked LP and Hardi with UNPAINTED edges. Not that the Icon would absorb water necessarily, but I wonder how much better it really is vs the competition, when installed correctly. I'm guessing the cost difference for plastic/foam siding is more substantial than the benefit......

ICC
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# Posted: 8 Oct 2018 21:35
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I didn't see any obvious info on its fire rating.

And unless you get hit by a flood your Hardie or other siding is not going to be sitting in water.

NorthRick
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# Posted: 9 Oct 2018 11:53
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The Truexterior siding has a Wildland Urban Interface listing. Whatever that really means.

rockies
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# Posted: 9 Oct 2018 18:11
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Yes, in reading through the installation instructions I noticed that the product will burn which, for me, doesn't make it suitable for a cabin out in the wilderness. Oh well, back to cement.

Great Outdoors
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# Posted: 10 Oct 2018 21:53
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Boral makes some very nice stuff and it can be used for ground contact. I am using it for the trim on my camp. It is very pricey though.

ICC
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# Posted: 10 Oct 2018 23:19
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Quoting: rockies
Yes, in reading through the installation instructions I noticed that the product will burn which, for me, doesn't make it suitable for a cabin out in the wilderness.


That's what I was afraid of when I didn't see any claims about fire along with all the other good stuff they claim. That cuts off huge market chunks here in the west.

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