What You Need to Know About Fiber Cement Siding Sydney

 

Fiber Cement Siding Sydney is composed of fiberglass mesh that has been encapsulated in a cement plaster. The exterior of the siding has a wood finish that protects the cement board from deterioration that comes from sun exposure, heavy rain and snow fall.

Types of cement sidings

There are three types of the cement siding: lap siding, batt and board, and cedar shingles.

Lap siding is the most common style of cement siding. The material is usually installed horizontally across a home and comes with an exposed face of 4-8 inches. If you are planning of driving nails or screws into the siding, you have to pre-drill it to create the holes.

Batt and board siding comes in 1X2 to 1X12 boards that can be installed vertically. To cover the seams, you can use smaller width boards.

Cedar shingles are usually 2 feet by 16 inches. For you to hang them you need to pre-drill them. In addition to this you also have to overlap them so that they can create a look of real cedar shingles.

Advantages of fiber cement siding

The main advantage of cement siding is that it's durable. The reason for this is because its water proof and resistant to bugs. The material also doesn't crack or warp in extreme temperature.

Another advantage is that the material is versatile. This is because it comes in different designs and styles that are very elegant.

For example, the material can be easily made to look like wood, cedar shingles, stucco or even vinyl. Existence of the material in different styles gives homeowners a wide range of options.

Fiber cement siding is fire resistant; therefore, you don't have to worry of your house catching fire when you install the sidings.

Many manufacturers usually offer warranties where some of the warranties are for as long as fifty years. These warranties are good because they give you confidence that you are dealing with genuine products with a long lifespan.

Disadvantages

Although, the sidings have these advantages they have their fair share of disadvantages. One of the disadvantages is the health concern that comes with the use of these materials.

Scientists say that the dust that comes from the sidings (when they are cut) can cause cancer; therefore, you should be very cautious when installing them.

Another disadvantage is that the materials are expensive. On average one square foot of the material costs $4 which can be expensive for many people.

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