Fibre cement boards, also known as fibre cement panels, are a versatile composite construction material used in roofing and façade building products.
Ever since they were developed in the early 1980s, they’ve been used for their strength and durability. Fibre cement sheeting is made up of cellulose fibre (the filler), cement (the binding agent), sand and water. There’s a small amount of other chemical additives too to help the binding process.
Once the fibre cement has been made, it is rolled into fibre cement sheeting and compressed to draw out moisture. If the intended use is on an industrial roof, the fibre cement panels are shaped into a corrugated profile for added weather resistance. To improve the visual appeal of cement board cladding, there’s a wide range of paints and finishes that can be applied at the manufacturers.
As leading fibre cement sheet suppliers, we supply some of the very best fibre cement sheeting on the market. One of our most popular systems is Cemsix (Profile 6) fibre cement sheeting. Cemsix is much denser than its semi-compressed counterparts and is therefore highly durable. It is also available in a wide range of colours, including low sheen natural grey and anthracite. Moreover, the Cemsix roofing cement board system is covered by the BBA Agreement Certificate 03/4049 and is guaranteed for 30 years.
For smaller, single skinned structures and single storey roofing, Cembrit B5 is a good fibre cement sheeting system as it’s great at preventing rust and rot and absorbing condensation. It’s just the right fibre cement panels product if you’re looking to replace 3” corrugated sheets on garages or agricultural buildings.