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PRIMAplank™: Fiber Cement Siding

Prima Fiber Cement Board Information


Description

PRIMAplank is designed for external wall and gable end cladding applications or traditional timber look to add character and depth to mundane surfaces. In residential homes, PRIMAplank makes a perfect match for fascia board around roof perimeter. Additionally, PRIMAplank can also be used in fencing applications. PRIMAplank is available in 3 profiles: Woodgrain, Smooth and Cedar. PRIMAplank is a 7.5 mm or 5/16" nominal thick siding board offering the durability of fibre cement, with the appeal of timber plank.

Standard Conformance:

Prima has been certified to conform to the following standards:

•  ICC-ES (ICC Evaluation Service)

Click Here to Download ICC-ES Report 1572

Features:

  • Strong and durable
  • Highly resistant to decay, termite attack and most chemical
  • Weather resistant
  • Easy to paint
  • Fire-resistant
  • Good workability
  • Square edges on all 4 sides

Prima Fiber Cement Finish Information

Pre-finishing with Solid Color Professional Finish guarantees a beautifully finished, problem free board every time. Specifically designed for fiber cement siding, composite siding and trim, and wood siding this formula uses high solids, high pigment content and an eggshell sheen to provide a hard yet flexible finish. Solid Color Professional Finish offers unsurpassed scuff and mar resistance, a block free finish, and a shiner free finish. Each color is achieved from a factory ground pigment base for outstanding color retention, superior chalk resistance, better hiding, and more consistent color from batch to batch. Backed by a 25 year factory finish guarantee on 2 Coat applications and 10 year on 1 coat applications!

 

BENEFITS OF SOLID COLOR PROFESSIONAL FINISH:

  • High Solids Content of 50%.

  • Self Cross Linking Resin anchors the product to substrate.

  • Pure Titanium Dioxide and Iron Oxide pigments are used, and our finish uses no extender pigments.

  • 25% more pigment volume than most factory finishes.

  • Polyethylene Wax gives anti-blocking properties and additional mar and scuff resistance.

  • Mildew resistant Polyphase additive and eggshell sheen keep the coating's surface mildew free.

  • Excellent pigment to binder ratio for unsurpassed hide and long term pigment adhesion.

  • Available in 15 factory ready colors, tintable to over 80 additional shades! 

Solid Color Professional Finish protects siding against UV rays and provides long lasting color. Resists blistering and fading in extreme heat. The highly flexible formula resists cracking and peeling during freeze and thaw cycles. Extreme durability provides protection against moisture from snow and ice. Mildew resistant coating protects against mildew stains on the coating's surface and fights rain and water damage.

NEW IN 2006 "Brilliant" colors! Why are Solid Color Professional Finish "Brilliant" colors special?

1. Highest quality Organic Red and Yellow pigments

2. Excellent exterior durability

3. Brilliant Red has 109% more pigment strength compared to Universal "R" machine colorant

4. Brilliant Yellow has 85% more pigment strength compared to Universal "AXX" machine colorant

5. More pigment strength = Higher hiding power

6. More pigment strength = More exterior durability

7. No sacrifice of product performance when compared to traditional tint based products

8. Bases are tintable to a variety of other Brilliant colors