Unlike wood it is fire resistant.
Cement fiber corrugated siding.
Non combustible corrugated fiber cement boards.
Profile 3 having the smallest corrugations profile b5 in the middle and profile 6 having the largest corrugations.
This article gives a history of the production use of asbestos cement roofing siding products.
7 inch wide smooth lap siding primed about 1 50 per square foot picking the right siding for your house is a delicate balancing act between good looks durability maintenance and affordability.
The corrugated fiber cement boards are used for both roofing and siding.
Weatherside fiber cement siding is the 1 and weatherside fiber cement siding is the 1 and only solution for replacing or repairing old asbestos siding shingles.
As far as sustainability these panels are maintenance free and have a life expectancy of at least 50 years.
Many insurance companies offer a discount on fire insurance for those installing fiber cement siding.
All 3 sheets are manufactured from a selected blend of portland cement and water while being.
It s available in a variety of sizes and shapes to match many of the old siding shingles installed over the last 60 years.
These panels are completely weatherproof have a high level corrosion resistance and come in different corrugations and colors.
Profile 3 profile 6 and profile b5 are differentiated by the size of corrugation in the sheets.
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It offers the look of authentic wood shiplap siding even with lookalike textured wood grain.
It can be used in every climate and is fireproof.
Fiber cement siding is very resistant to cracks or dings from everyday wear and tear.
The siding on this gothic revival style home looks like wood clapboard but it s actually fiber cement painted a custom color.
Asbestos cement roofing siding history dates codes patents give a history of cement asbestos siding roofing product use.
Fiber cement siding stormed onto the scene a few decades ago and revolutionized the house siding industry because it possesses the best of many worlds.
We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.
We include research articles as well as patent citations that help trace the use of asbestos cement in and on buildings from the late 1800 s to the present.
Many manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty.
James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard.