Thankfully, fibre cement sheeting is straightforward to install due to its light weight, which makes it easy to handle and transport. Plus, most fibre cement boards and panels are available in large sizes, which speeds up the installation process.
If you haven’t taken delivery of fibre cement boards before, here are a couple of tips on storage, which as leading fibre cement sheet suppliers we like to share with our customers.
When the fibre cement cladding arrives make sure you check it for any damage – although our delivery drivers are very careful! Also make sure you keep it off the ground and dry until it is installed. Carry large fibre cement boards from the edges to prevent breaking and support them along the length when cutting.
The right cutting tools are essential for this notoriously strong material, which we can also source as fibre cement sheet suppliers. When cutting large sections, it is best to use a polycrystalline diamond blade to cut fibre cement cladding or sheeting since the diamond-tipped teeth of the blade make the job far easier and safer. If you need to make small angled cuts, you can generally use the score and snap method using a carbide cutter, but it all depends on the thickness of your chosen fibre cement panels.