Cement Fibre Boards
Cement Fibre Boards
Cement fibre boards such as Cedral and Hardie Plank are commonly used. The cladding planks are made from a mixture of cement and fibres creating a hard, dimensionally stable board. The boards are pre-coloured and have a wood grain surface. Cedral, for instance, is available in 23 different colours. Because the colour pigment is added during production, the boards don’t need repainting.
Cement Fibre Boards Colours Options
Colour Finishes
Cement fibre boards are the perfect wood alternative with its convincing texture and natural look. The seamless interlock system means you’re spoilt for choice with horizontal or vertical installation, as well as eight vibrant colours.
Composite simply means a mix of two or more materials so cement boards There are many styles available, a whole host of colours and you can decided between a wood grain effect or a smooth one so this is a great option for the front of a garden room if you don’t want to use timber or do any upkeep. Completely resistant to rot and decay, easy to cut and dimensionally stable. Composite decking is becoming more popular now for the same advantages it holds over timber. Both the plastic and wood is recycled so its reasonably environmentally friendly. Wide price range dependent on manufacturer and style. From a distance it looks very similar to composite but it’s much heavier and requires a special blade to cut. The two main manufacturers are Marley Eternit (Cedral Lap or Click) and James Hardie (Hardie Plank). You get it in a lap weatherboard style or tongue and groove.
Very long lasting, no re-painting required, dimensionally stable and has fire-rated properties too. Wide price range dependant on manufacturer, style and thickness of board.
Finishing touch
Trim is that final touch that completes your home’s design. Accentuate corners, columns, doors, windows and more with our complementary trims.
Choosing the right cladding for your garden room is an important decision, with each cladding type offering a variety of options in texture, colour, size, finish and installation method. Ultimately, the choice of facade material may be decided by a number of considerations.
Advantages of Cement Fibre Boards
Future-proof your garden room
Choosing the right cladding for your garden room is an important decision, with each cladding type offering a variety of options in texture, colour, size, finish and installation method. Ultimately, the choice of facade material may be decided by a number of considerations
Durability
Thanks to its special yet natural composition, fibre cement can withstand the effects of the weather in a wide variety of climates. For a permanently beautiful and durable facade.
Wood cladding and uPVC may be susceptible to fading, cracking and sagging over time.
Moisture resistance
Tried and tested, our boards offer
long-lasting protection and stand up beautifully, whatever the weather.
Humidity and precipitation may cause paint to crack and peel prematurely when using wood-based products as they expand and contract due to changes in climate conditions. Moisture may also cause rotting, swelling and shrinkage.
uPVC cladding is also known to become brittle and susceptible to cracking when cold.
Low maintenance
Cement Fibre Boards come with a multi-coat, baked-on finish that is fade-resistant and does not require regular repainting.
Wood As a result of fading, painted wood
needs to be repainted every 5 years, and stained wood treated every 3 years. uPVC cladding may also be susceptible to fading, discolouration and cannot be repainted
Pest resistance
Cement Fibre Boards is resistant to pests and rodents, which can cause considerable damage to wooden facades.
Both wood and uPVC cladding are vulnerable to pest infestation. In the long run, the material would need to be replaced.
Fire resistance
Cement Fibre Boards will not ignite when
exposed to direct flame or extreme heat; it is non-combustible with a fire classification of A2-s1, d0 – the highest possible fire rating for a coloured facade board.
Combustible material like wood burns easily and very quickly, producing significant amounts of heat and smoke. uPVC cladding can melt and warp when exposed to fire.
Featured Manufactures and Suppliers of Cement Fibre Boards
