What Are Fibre Cement Sheets

Fiber cement is a composite material made of cement reinforced with cellulose fibers. Originally, asbestos was used as the reinforcing material but, due to safety concerns, that was replaced by cellulose in the 1980s. Fiber cement board may come pre-painted or pre-stained or can be done so after its installation.

What is fiber cement board used for?

Fiber cement siding is a durable and low-maintenance material that is commonly used to cover the exterior of houses and, in some cases, commercial buildings. It’s manufactured with cellulose fibers, along with cement and sand, making it long-lasting and durable.

Is fibre cement board durable?

Durability: When it comes to being durable, Fibre cement boards are far more long-lasting and efficient that gypsum boards. This is because of the mesh-like molecular structure of the components which provide strength and flexibility to the fibre cement sheets.