EXTERNAL FINISHES

FIBER-CEMENT SIDING

EXTERNAL FINISHESAn exterior finish is a type of material that covers a house or building. It is a outer covering that protects the structure of a building against the outside elements.

TYPES OF EXTERNAL FINISHES Asbestos Asphalt Shingles Brick Cedar Composite Concrete Fiber Cement Siding Log Log Siding Metal Wood Shingle Stone Stucco Vinyl Wood

The thing that keeps your home’s and building’s walls protected from wind and rain is an exterior finishing material. Without it, your home would likely fall apart in a few years. Exterior finishes also add insulation values to the outside walls of your home.

WHY DOES IT MATTER?

FIBER-CEMENT SIDINGFiber cement siding is a building material used to cover the exterior of a building in both commercial and domestic applications. Fiber cement is a composite material made of sand, cement and cellulose fibers.

WHAT’s IN FIBRE-CEMENT?

FIBRE-CEMENT SIDING USESResistant to external influence such as ultraviolet rays, salt spray, rain and heat, they are also impenetrable by birds or insects.Used not only as cladding but is also commonly used as a soffit / eave lining and as a tile underlay on decks and in bathrooms.It can also be utilized as a substitute for timber fascias and bargeboards in high fire areas.

PROPERTIESFIBRE-CEMENT SIDING

They are either water resistant or waterproof . They are more resistant to mold and mildew and do not

breakdown as a result of the constant moisture. They look like wood but are cheaper and more durable. They are immune to temperature changes and impact, and they

require minimal maintenance More durable than other exterior finishes such as vinyl siding ,

wood siding. More economical than stucco , brick , stone. Recommended in all climates, but is ideal for hot, humid

regions. Fiber-cement siding does not expand and contract as much as

wood siding and provide a smooth surface.

PROS AND CONS OF FIBRE- CEMENT SIDING

PROS CONS Can Look Indistinguishable From

Wood Cost Effective Alternative To Wood Provides Superior Resistance And

Stability Moisture And Pest Resistant Requires Little To No Maintenance Can Become Part of A Super

Energy Efficient Structure Holds Paint Very Well Available In A Variety of Sizes Normally Provides Class 1A Fire

Safety Rating 50-Year Average Warranty

Requires Two People To Install Requires Specific Tools To Cut You Will Have To Paint Within 90

Days Higher Installation and Handling

Costs

HOW TO INSTALL FIBRE-CEMENT SIDING?Nailing up fiber cement siding on an exterior wall

FIBRE-CEMENT SIDING STANDARD

NAILINGIn most installations, horizontal fiber-cement siding is nailed top and bottom into each stud, with the lower exposed nail going through both layers of sidingButt joints should lie over studs. This is the most durable installation. 

FIBRE-CEMENT SIDING BLIND NAILING In this siding nailing technique, the fasteners are hidden just above the lap line of the overlapping plank and put a slight curve in the siding, pulling it tight to the wall. Roofing nails work well because of their large heads

DURABILITYTo deterioration from salt and ultra Fiber-cement siding is low-maintenance, impact-resistant, and available in finished or painted options. Most companies warranty their product for 50-years, which is proof of its durability.A choice in siding which will not rot, sustain insect damage, or fade which makes it a firm investment, is impervious to wood-boring insects, and is resistant violet rays

AVALIBILITYAvailable in many different styles with varying textures and colors.Available in different shapes and patterns Widely available Color-matched galvanized nails are available for the exposed nails on prefinished sidings.

ENERGY EFFICIENT

Fiber-cement is enjoying greater popularity among the people , they are looking this product for green building product , fiber cement has forest-saving properties and environmentally friendly qualities CertainTeed takes the wood fiber needed for its fiber-cement siding from a sustainably managed forest. They also use fly ash (a byproduct of coal-burning) to replace the sand and silica, thereby adding post-industrial recycling to its list of attributes.

COSTFIBRE-CEMENT SIDING

MATERIAL COSTS : 1) The price for fiber cement siding will vary depending on thickness of the

panels – from 7/16 of an inch to one inch and the finish and styling chosen.

2) Fiber cement siding is sold in panels and traditional clapboards. Clapboards range from 4 inches to 12 inches wide. A standard length is 12 feet.

3) Expect to pay from $150 per square (100 square feet) to $300 per square in material costs.

Installation Costs : 1. Installation will cost between $300 and $850 per square depending on the

complexity of the job, your location, and the company you choose to hire.2. Fiber cement siding is heavy – about 2.5 pounds per square foot – and

delicate and it is also flexible.

REFRENCEFIBRE-CEMENT SIDING

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