Modern Facade Materials - The Fiber cement siding
Fibre cement siding — SHERA
SHERA Board is a non-asbestos fibre-cement product composed of Portland cement, cellulose fibre, and fine sand. Using a unique manufacturing process called an autoclave, the SHERA board acquires the strength, durability of cement, and easy workability of wood and dimensional stability. A non-combustible multi-purpose application fibre -cement flat board, SHERA Board, comes with various thicknesses suitable for multiple applications; ceiling, wall, and floor. It can be used for both exterior and interior applications. SHERA Boards can perfectly be calibrated and then laminated or coated with other materials, e.g. wood veneer.
Fiber-cement siding
It looks like wood, and this is cement!
WHAT IS FIBER CEMENT SIDING?
Fibre cement siding is a unique fibre cement composite of natural fibres bonded tightly in a high-grade silicate structure. It is a cellulose cement plank that contains No asbestos fibre, no fibreglass, nor formaldehyde.
Fiber cement siding is water-resistant, insect and rot-resistant and therefore requires very little maintenance.
It is the perfect fibre cement siding for any house that needs a simple yet durable cladding material. SHERA Plank comes in several sizes and textures to match your housing needs, making it easy to select your desired interior/exterior cladding materials.
It is also a perfect solution for cladding houses facing a constant threat from termites and water damage. It possesses excellent pest resistance properties, impact strength, and water/moisture resistance. It comes in several sizes and textures, and primed planks can be coated before or after installation (double coating) with optional acrylic paint.
APPLICATION
- Near the source of fire
- For soundproofing
- Shatter-resistant
- Where stable geometry is needed
- A high degree of workability
- Termite resistant
- Water and moister resistant
Made from Portland cement, cellulose fibres, minerals, and other additives. Intense heat and pressure are applied to the mixture to form various types of sheets.
Pros
- Durable.
- Low maintenance.
- High resistance to water, fire, mould, and termite/insect infestation.
- Low moisture movement.
- Non-toxic. Multipurpose usage in ceiling and wall systems. A perfect substitute for plywood in furniture, with a better quality finish.
Cons
Currently not very well-known by carpenters; however, artisans use traditional woodworking tools.