Fiber Cement Siding Sydney - What You Need to Know

Fiber Cement Siding Sydney is termite resistant, durable, non-combustible, easy to install and finish, moisture resistant, and typically carry 50 year manufacturer's warranties. Fiber cement siding has the appearance of wood siding but it is lower priced and has lower maintenance costs than wood siding. Typically, fiber cement siding products cost more than vinyl siding, but costs less than masonry, wood, and stucco cladding.

The concept of fiber cement siding has been in existence for nearly a century. Initially the fiber cement siding had an asbestos admixture. In the last 20 years newer technologies began making the product as we know it today in a different manner. The siding is composed of Portland cement, sand, cellulose or wood fiber material that has been autoclave. The fiber content helps make the cement stronger by avoiding and eliminating cracking, which typically occurs with cement as it ages.

The following is a partial list of producers and suppliers of fiber-cement siding:

1.       Cemplank

2.       Certainteed

3.       GAF Materials

4.       James Hardie

5.       MaxiTile

It is quite common that many refer to this product as "hardie board", for the namesake, although there are other large producers of fiber-cement siding.

ADVANTAGES

There are many advantages of fiber cement siding with the largest being its durability and characteristics that lend its installation to any geographic region and climate. The product is more versatile than vinyl or wood siding alternatives. The fiber cement products are thicker than Vinyl Siding Sydney and therefore are more resistant to peeling, cracking, chipping, shrinking, swelling, sagging, and bowing.

DISADVANTAGES

The advantages far outnumber the disadvantages of the product, although here are some drawbacks:

§  The siding is heavy and proper handling and care is required prior to installation.

§  An ingredient of the products is Silica (SiO 2) which also comprises approximately 75% of the earth's crust and is a very common ingredient in most products in the tile and masonry industries. When silica is in an intact state it does not pose any silica risk.

§  The products can be installed by homeowners, although professional installation is recommended to conform to manufacturers’ recommendations and guidelines. Noncompliance with the installation specifications typically will lead to problems and dissatisfaction.

§  Improper installation techniques generally relate to improper nailing, lack of proper flashing methods, improper clearances from other surfaces.

§  Most manufacturer's have explicit installation instructions for each product type - lap siding, plank siding, vertical sheets, soffits, trim, shingle siding and etc.

§  Fastening the materials to the walls can be accomplished by two different methods.

§  oBlind Nailing - which is the action of placing a fastener through the top edge of lap siding that will be covered by the next course or lap.

§  Face Nailing - This is the action of placing a fastener through the overlap of a plank. The fasteners will be visible.

Green Products

These products are considered environmentally friendly since there are no detrimental effects on the environment. Use of these types of products eliminates wide spread clearing of our forests for building purposes. The products are durable with a long life expectancy and do not need to be continually replaced during the typical ownership or life cycle of the building. The raw materials that are used to produce the products are low in toxicity wood pulp, sand, cement, and water and are recycled up to four times. Additionally, Hardie produces a Unique Color Plus manufacturing process that bakes on paint in their factories which delivers a quality consistent finish.

JS Cladding is a sydney based construction company installing larger panels, James hardie cladding, Weathertex sheeting, traditional cladding, etc. Whether you are looking to install an Interior Cladding Sydney or exterior cladding existing one, we have expertise to deliver you with finest results for your project within your time limit and budget. We ensure completion of your project within time limit and budget. For more details, contact them at 0418 607 206 or visit their website at https://www.jscladding.com.au/.
Location: 66 Governor Dr, Harrington Park NSW 2567, Australia

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