Please read these instructions carefully. If you need assistance completing the Claim Form, please go to the FAQ page , or reference the Notice available on the Important Documents page . If you still have questions, you may send an email to the Claims Administrator at: Info@PlycemSidingSettlement.com .
Deadline and Submission Method. Claim Forms must be either submitted online, via email or printed, mailed and postmarked by no later than June 21, 2023 .
Eligibility. You may be a member of the Class, if you own a single-family home with Allura-branded lap siding manufactured in Plycem’s plant located in White City, Oregon between February 1, 2014 and May 7, 2014 or in Plycem’s Roaring River, North Carolina plant between February 1, 2014 and February 18, 2015 (“the Siding”), that experienced Qualifying Damage, which is defined as cracking, bowing, shrinking, warping, breakage, or gapping (greater than 3/16”) and, if available, evidence of the alleged property damage resulting from such failed Siding, including damage under the weather barrier.
Eligible claimants can choose one of three compensation options. These options are explained below in the claim form and are more thoroughly explained in FAQs and Notice. Please review your options and the requirements for establishing a claim under each option before making your selection. A complete description of the three options is set forth in the Settlement Agreement.
Complete and accurate Claim Forms must be either submitted online, via email or printed, mailed and postmarked by no later than June 21, 2023 . If your Claim Form is incomplete, contains false information, or is not timely, your claim will be rejected, and you will waive all rights to receive a payment under this Settlement. The Claims Administrator may contact you to request more information to verify your claim.
II. BENEFIT SELECTION
(select ONE of the three benefits below)
Replacement and Repair: Claimants will receive $1.00 per square foot of Replacement Area for replacement siding and $4.75 per square foot of Replacement Area to contribute to additional repair costs. Within 30 days of final approval of the Claim, the Claims Administrator will pay 30% of the total compensation available under this option. Within 30 days after proof of repair is accepted by the Claims Administrator, the Claims Administrator will pay the remaining 70% of Additional Costs. In order to receive the additional 70% of Additional Costs, you must provide proof of repair within 12 Months of the mailing of your initial 30% settlement payment.
Quick Cash Option: This Option provides compensation solely for Siding exhibiting Qualifying Damage and not the 30% or greater Elevation Replacement Area . The Claims Administrator will pay the Settlement Class Member $4.25 per square foot of Qualifying Damage within 30 days of final approval of the Claim.
Cash Option with Proof of Repair: This Option allows a Settlement Class Member with Qualifying Damage that does not exceed 30% of an Elevation to be reimbursed for an entire Elevation upon proof of repair of the entire Elevation. Specifically, the Claims Administrator will pay $4.25 per square foot of Qualifying Damage within 30 days after final approval of the Claim, and $4.25 per square foot of the remaining portions of the Elevation.
Original Owner or Permitted Transferee:
Do you currently own the property on which the Siding is installed?
Yes (You must upload/provide proof of ownership such as a deed or tax bill using the upload tool below.)
No
What was the approximate installation date (month/year) of the Fiber Cement Siding on your property?
Warranty Claim:
Have you submitted a warranty claim to Plycem?
Yes (Please upload/provide proof of your prior claim such as email correspondence or work orders.)
No
V. DOCUMENTATION
DOCUMENTATION OF INSTALLATION CONDITIONS AT OR NEAR QUALIFYING DAMAGE
Where possible, please include photographs of the following conditions with photographs of Qualifying Damage:
Distance between cracking and windows, trim, and doors (please include an object like a coin in each photo as a sizing reference); Exposed Fasteners; Sealant between boards and trim; and End of each board where Qualifying Damage is sought.
Required Documentation
PLEASE CHECK OFF EACH BOX BELOW TO INDICATE WHETHER YOU ARE ENCLOSING THE DOCUMENT(S) DESCRIBED BY THE LANGUAGE NEXT TO EACH BOX. YOU MAY HAVE DOCUMENTS THAT SATISFY MORE THAN ONE BOX; IF SO A SINGLE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT IS SUFFICIENT.
Documentation of product identification.
Acceptable documentation would include reliable and contemporaneous documentary proof of purchase and installation of the Siding, such as an invoice or a purchase order from the supplier, builder or another third-party; or a prior communication from Allura (e.g., where a prior warranty claim has been made), which confirms that the Siding on the structure is Allura Fiber Cement Siding. In some cases, photographs of the siding may be sufficient to establish that the Siding installed on the property is Allura Fiber Cement Siding. Bids and estimates are not acceptable.
Documentation of date of manufacture, purchase, or installation.
If the product identification documents do not show a manufacture, purchase, or installation date, then other documentation that may show the date of installation would include: a dated receipt for purchase of the Siding; an invoice for installing the Siding from a third-party; a certificate of occupancy or final building inspection; a Building Permit; or a photograph of the back of the siding which indicates a date of manufacture. The Building Permit should be available by contacting your local township or municipality’s building department. Bids and estimates from third-parties for siding installation are not acceptable.
Documentation of elevation and quantity of the Siding you believe qualifies for relief under this Settlement in order to determine Replacement Area eligibility.
Acceptable documentation would be the original receipt showing the date and quantity of materials purchased, or the contractor’s invoice at the time of application. Photographs of the building sufficient to establish the size of the area covered by Siding may be accepted if other documentation is not available, along with the square footage of the home.
Documentation of Qualifying Damage.
Please submit photographs in each category specified below.
In general, try to ensure the photographs are of sufficient quality to establish the condition of the Siding, which would allow the Claims Administrator to evaluate whether and how much of your Siding has Qualifying Damage pursuant to the Agreement, and to determine the nature and extent of any affected areas. It is further advisable that Claimants include in each photo contain a standard sized object that can be used by the Administrator to verify the size of each elevation such as a ruler, yardstick, or other alternative object.
General photographs of: (1) house number for address identification; (2) the entire structure (each elevation) from the ground level; and (3) the entire front of the structure from a distance.
A minimum of two photographs of each wall of Siding where Qualifying Damage is being claimed. Such photographs should include close-up photographs of any condition being claimed as Qualifying Damage.
PHOTOGRAPHING THE DAMAGE:
Provide photographs using a ruler or the measurement scale available on the last page of the printed version of the Claim Form. The settlement defines Qualifying Damage in part by reference to the amount of cracking, bowing, shrinking, warping, breakage, or gapping. The shrinkage refers to the joint where the ends of two boards meet on a wall or where the board abuts or ends against a window frame, doorframe or trim. Use the 3/16” scale mark to measure shrinkage at the point where boards meet. Use the 5/16” scale to measure shrinkage at places where windows, door or trim meet the boards. The 1/2” scale mark should be used to measure the warping and buckling of the board. To photograph cracking or delamination you do not need to use the scale, but only take pictures of the cracked or delaminated portion of the siding.
The easiest way to see these scales is to hold the scale (or a photocopy of the scale) directly adjacent to the area of shrinking or warping/buckling and take a picture. If it helps, tape the scale to a firm surface, like a piece of cardboard. You can also use a ruler or any other clearly marked measuring device. You can ask a local contractor to assist you.
REPAIR / REPLACEMENT HISTORY:
Have you repaired or replaced any Siding?
Yes
No
Date of Repair:
Describe the repairs made below: