Fiber cement board siding building material for covering the outside of building

Fiber Cement Board Siding
Fiber cement board siding is a building material used for covering the outside of a building in both domestic and commercial applications. Fiber cement is a composite material made of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers. It has a wide range of styles and colors resembling conventional siding materials mainly cedar shingles, stucco, and wood clapboards. The cost of fiber cement siding is little more than vinyl siding but less than stucco. It lasts longer than its competitors by decades because it withstands many common hazards, including wind, fire, rain, and insects. Fiber cement board siding can be used in all climates, but is ideal for hot, humid regions. Regardless of its wetness it won’t rot. Because it is made up sand and cement it’s resistant to termites. Due to its durability fiber cement siding reduces maintenance costs and it’s unlikely to end up in landfills in comparison to conventional siding. It is an inert material that, if finally sent to a landfill, should not cause danger to the environment.
Benefits of Fiber Cement Board Siding
1. The Design Versatility. While purchasing fiber cement sidings you can choose from many different textures. Color matching can also be done if you want. Besides its appearance, it is available is different sizes and shapes.
2. Dimensional Tolerances and Stability. You can rely on the quality of the products and dimensional stability. Its fire rating is class A and the texture and color does not fade or warp.
3. Warranty benefits. The paint of Fiber cement sidings remains fresh in an average expectation of 7 to 15 years.
4. Painting. Before the purchase fiber cement sidings are usually primed in the factory. After installation the fiber siding is then protected from moisture entering it with finally coating it with exterior paint.
5. Installed Cost. The installation cost of fiber sidings is lesser than installation for cedar, natural stone, hardboard siding, and wood siding.
Usage of Fiber Cement Board Siding
Fiber cement board siding is mostly made of overlapping horizontal boards imitating clapboard, wooden siding, and imitation shingles. It is also made in a sheet form and not only used as cladding but also usually used as a softit / eave lining and is placed under tiles in bathrooms and on decks. Not only can fiber cement board siding be used as an outside siding, it also can be used instead of bargeboards and timber fascias in high fire areas.
Tips for better Fiber Cement Siding Installation
Follow the instructions of your fiber cement manufacturer, prepare the wall surface properly before installing fiber cement board siding, use the recommended materials and tools, for leveling the wall use a siding insulation product and align each fiber cement board siding panel, and apply any finishing materials.