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Last Updated: 5th Jul 2024

What is Boral made from?

Boral TruExterior trim, siding, and trim is made from fly ash, a byproduct from burning coal, and a proprietary blend polymers. Boral claims that it is almost impervious to moisture, termites, and suitable for ground contact.



What is poly ash, you ask?

The poly-ash structure is ideal for exterior trim and siding applications. It contains more than 70% recycled or quickly renewable materials. Boral TruExterior Trim and Siding are suitable for ground contact.

What is Boral trim? Boral's TruExterior Trim consists of a blend bio-based polymers with coal-combustion waste by-products. This trim is a mixture of bio-based and coal-combustion bi-products.

Do you also need to Prime Boral

Boral TruExteriorA (r) Siding is practically impervious to moisture+. There is no need for you to prime or paint any field-cut edges or end-cuts. Paint failure on wood products is most commonly caused by moisture cycling. Paint will perform better because Boral TruExteriorA (r) Siding is resistant against this moisture cycling+

How much does Boral trim cost

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SKU Name MFG List Price
BC44066 16' BORAL TRUEXTERIOR TIME TRIM 1X6X16 128/UN $56.52/EA
BC44086 16' BORAL TRUEXTERIOR TIME TRIM 1X8X16 UN $74.73/EA
BC44106 16' BORAL TRUEXTERIOR TTRIM 1X10X16 80/UN $95.71/EA
BC44126 16' BORAL TRUEXTERIOR TIME TRIM 1X12X16 64/UN $116.76/EA
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Is Boral waterproof?

According to Boral, it is nearly impervious to moisture and termites, and is suitable for ground and masonry contact.

Is board and batten expensive?

Board and Batten Siding Cost Comparison
Material costs for this type of siding range from $0.75 up to $9 per square foot. Labor can cost anywhere from $1.50 to $5 per square foot. The cost of a 1,500-square-foot install can range as low as $4,000 to as high as $21,000.

Is Boral siding fireproof?

USG Boral offers a wide range of fire rated building systems including; lightweight wall systems up to FRR –/240/240 and 180/180/180.

Is Boral siding fire resistant?

It has incredible termite resistance.” It's also fire-resistant, with an ASTM E84 score of below 35. “That's very low,” Sims said. This modern-style earth-sheltered home features TruExterior Siding Nickel Gap and Channel profiles. Courtesy images: Boral Tru-Exterior®.

Does Boral need to be painted?

TruExterior Products come with a factory-applied primer. Because TruExterior Products absorb virtually no moisture, ends and field cuts do not need to be primed or sealed. TruExterior Products do require a coat of exterior-grade paint to maintain your warranty.

Can you glue Boral?

Re: What Type Of Glue Is Best For Boral Trim And Can It Be Thickness Planed? Yes, it can be planed, support it well as it enters and exits the planer. It is a fly ash material, may be a little rough on the planer blades.

How do you cut a Boral?

Cutting – Boral TruExterior® Trim can be cut using standard saw blades. However, for longer tool life carbide tipped blades are recommended. Routing & Drilling – Boral TruExterior® Trim can be drilled and routed using standard woodworking tools, but a carbide tipped router and drill bits are recommended.

What is Boral used for?

USG Boral Premium Premix is a lightweight, premixed, vinyl based, air drying compound used for finishing plasterboard joints, angles and fastener heads. USG Boral Premium Premix can be used as a three-coat application or just as a finishing coat over your choice of USG Boral Plasterboard base compound.
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