FAQs

The Qora Cladding Collection is made from proprietary phenolic resin technology under license from Acell Industries Ltd with respect to US Patent No. 9,610,759. Phenolic resin is compounded and stabilized using patented processes to create durable, corrosion-resistant materials that offer significant benefits compared to traditional cladding and siding materials. Qora siding panels and accessories contain no added formaldehyde and are non-emitting.

The Qora Cladding Collection is manufactured using our proprietary phenolic resin and compounding technology. Layers of pigments, surfacing materials (where applicable), fiberglass-reinforced molding compound, and open cell phenolic rigid foam are vacuum pressed and chemically bonded to ensure long-term durability and performance.

Qora siding panels and accessories are made in our facility located in Sugarcreek, OH.

No regular maintenance for Qora Cladding and accessories is required beyond normal exterior cleaning to remove surface dirt and mildew.

Qora Cladding and accessories can be cleaned with water and mild dish detergent when necessary. Diluted mildew remover can be used when necessary to remove surface level algae and mildew.

The Qora Cladding Collection has a Class A Fire Rating. Per ASTM E84 testing, Qora Cladding is approved for A-rated wall assembly.

Qora Cladding and accessories can be cut with standard diamond-coated or masonry saw blades and requires no specialized tools. 

Qora SKUs that contain sand, clay or other stone-based surfacing materials may contain silica that could be inhaled when cutting. Proper PPE should be used when cutting Qora siding panels and accessories. Please refer to our SDS documentation for further information.

The Qora Cladding Collection and accessories is approved for use in single family detached applications.

Please visit the installation section of our website for detailed information. 

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Qora Cladding and accessories should be installed over structurally rated sheathing with an appropriate water-resistive barrier. Qora can also be installed over dimensional lumber or metal framing when used as in an underpinning or skirting application.

The Qora Cladding Collection can be installed over existing siding panels as long as they are structurally rated and have a weather-resistive coating or overlay. Examples would be Duratemp® Siding, Metal Panel Siding, T-111 Plywood, Huber’s Zip System®, GP ForceField®, LP WeatherLogic®, or LP SmartSide®.

Qora siding panels and accessories cannot be installed over existing lap siding or lap siding covered with fanfold insulation.

Qora siding panels and accessories can be installed over CMU foundations. Low profile Masonry (Tapcon) screws should be used to ensure proper adhesion and fit of Qora fastener veneer covers.

There are several options for repairs and/or touch up of Qora once installed:

• For filling in excessive gaps, use a high-quality, exterior-grade caulk to fill in the gaps and finish with a brush or sponge to mimic the texture of the mortar. Color-coordinated caulk can be found at most local paint stores and color-matched caulk is available from Arcitell if needed.
  
  

• In the case of cosmetic repairs, use high-quality, exterior-grade paint to touch up scuffed areas. On www.qoracladding.com/documentation is information on the PPG colors used in the manufacturing process and the corresponding Sherwin Williams codes for matching colors. Additionally, touch up kits of PPG paint are available from Arcitell if needed.
  
  

• In the case of significant damage, replace the panel or fill in the damaged area with a high-grade epoxy to recreate the panel surface, then use a high-grade exterior paint to finish the repair area to match the color pattern.

The Qora Cladding Collection is approved for use in all climates. Arcitell has rigorously tested Qora siding panels and accessories by completing multiple cycles of complete water submersion and -20°F deep freeze with no adverse impacts on the material.

The Qora Cladding Collection and accessories is covered by a 20-year warranty for excessive and uneven fade on the finish and substrate degradation (excessive cracking, chipping, buckling, peeling, separation). Please click here to see complete warranty details. 

While The Qora Cladding Collection is a new product line, the core technology, and companies behind it are not.

• Phenolic resin has been a common ingredient in exterior building materials since the 1970s, with many advancements in durability, performance, and safety.

• Arcitell sources materials from large trusted, and reliable companies such as Bakelite Synthetics (resin), Owens Corning (fiberglass), and PPG (paint) who have been integral to the development and testing of Qora Cladding.

• Qora’s technology is manufactured under the license of Acell Industries Ltd who has successfully manufactured and installed similar claddings throughout Europe for 20 years.

• Arcitell’s parent company, Belden Brick Company, has been a market leader in masonry manufacturing for over 135 years with an emphasis on quality and workmanship. This tradition and adherence to quality standards are foundational to Arcitell’s key operating principles.