Fiber cement siding fibre cement cladding in the uk and fibro in australia is a building material used to cover the exterior of a building in both commercial and domestic applications.
Fiber cement siding wall section.
Originally asbestos was used as the reinforcing material but due to safety concerns that was replaced by cellulose.
With vertical siding you may opt for a rustic board and batten look or a cleaner look with simple minimalist lines.
Fiber cement is a composite material made of cement reinforced with cellulose fibers.
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Csip panels emit no know toxins and are classified as a green building material with the use of a csips panel drywall can be eliminated which further reduces the time and cost of construction.
The siding on this gothic revival style home looks like wood clapboard but it s actually fiber cement painted a custom color.
Available in vented and non vented style many fiber cement manufacturers make soffit panels that will neither warp nor rot making it easier to coat the underside of architectural eaves.
Esr 2290 noncombustibility see page 1 section 3 1 flame spread and smoke developed see page 1 section 3 1 1 hour fire walls see pages 2 3 section 4 3.
For more information see hardiepanel vertical siding.
Cement fiber boards will not support black mold growth and have a high resistance to moisture absorption.
7 inch wide smooth lap siding primed about 1 50 per square foot picking the right siding for your house is a delicate balancing act between good looks durability maintenance and affordability.