FOR MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION STUDENTS

1. FIBER-CEMENT SIDING

2. EXTERNAL FINISHES
An 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.

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

4.  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?

5. FIBER-CEMENT
SIDING
Fiber 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.

6. WHAT’s IN FIBRE-
CEMENT?

7. FIBRE-CEMENT
SIDING USES
Resistant 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.

8. PROPERTIES
FIBRE-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.

9. 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

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

11. FIBRE-CEMENT SIDING
STANDARD NAILING
In most installations,
horizontal fiber-cement
siding is nailed top and
bottom into each stud, with
the lower exposed nail going
through both layers of siding
Butt joints should lie over
studs. This is the most
durable installation.

12. 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

13. DURABILITY
To 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

14. AVALIBILITY
Available 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.

15. 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.

16. COST
FIBRE-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.

17. REFRENCE
FIBRE-CEMENT SIDING
 http://gimme-shelter.com/term-2/exterior-
finishing-materials-50051/
 http://www.roofingcalc.com/category/fiber-
cement-siding/
 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/3-uses-for-
fiber-cement-board
 http://nlcatp.org/14-vital-pros-and-cons-of-fiber-
cement-siding/
 http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-
homes/fiber-cement-siding-
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