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Section 1405.17.2 and IRC Section 703.10.2. Flashing 5.3 In exterior wall applications, the panels and sidings
must be installed in accordance with the applicable code. must be mechanically attached to walls that are
braced in accordance with the applicable code.
4.5 Wind Resistance:
5.4 The clearance between the panels or siding and
When installed as set forth in this report on steel framing, exposed earth must be at least 6 inches (152 mm).
Plycem panels are limited to maximum allowable positive
wind loads of 56 psf (2680 Pa) and negative wind loads of 5.5 The panels and sidings are manufactured in Cartago,
68 psf (3260 Pa). T-Groove Siding is limited to maximum Costa Rica, under a quality control program with
allowable positive and negative wind loads of 71 psf inspections by ICC-ES.
(3400 Pa) and EZ Lap Siding is limited to maximum 6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
allowable positive and negative wind loads of 35 psf
(1680 Pa). Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria
for Fiber Cement Panels for Use as Exterior Wall Siding
5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE (AC90), dated June 2004.
The Plycem panels, T-Groove Siding and EZ Lap Siding 7.0 IDENTIFICATION
described in this report comply with, or are suitable 7.1 Each pallet must bear a label with the company name
alternatives to what is specified in, those codes listed in of Plycem USA Inc., the product name, the product
Section 1.0 of this report, subject to the following dimensions, the evaluation report number (ESR-
conditions: 1219). Individual panels and units of siding must be
5.1 The products must be manufactured, identified, and identified with the company name of Plycem and the
installed in accordance with this report and the date of production.
manufacturer’s published instructions. In the event of 7.2 The report holder’s contact information is the
a conflict between the manufacturer’s published following:
installation instructions and this report, this report
governs. PLYCEM USA INC.
10945 STATE BRIDGE ROAD
5.2 A water-resistive barrier complying with IBC Section ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA 30022
1404.2 or IRC Section R703.12, as applicable, must (800) 467-5923
be installed over the framing. www.plycemtrim.com