Fiber cement cladding panels come in various shapes and sizes, giving architects the freedom to customize each project by creating unique looks with them. Their flexibility also enables them to form curvilinear facades.
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Eco-friendly
Fiber cement offers several advantages over natural materials like wood for exterior facades: hail and storm damage resistance; infiltration resistance against bugs and vermin; as well as energy savings through reduced air conditioning and heating bills. It’s therefore a more eco-friendly choice than natural alternatives like wood.
SVK’s Linea, Lunara and Tectiva facade panels come with through-colored designs in a range of combinations to meet any taste or need. You can paint any shade you desire; and their natural aesthetic may even feature different tones or spots/flecks which add depth.
Cladding panels feature high thermal resistance and sound transmission rates, as well as minimal maintenance requirements resulting in reduced building maintenance costs. Furthermore, their use has been shown to decrease energy consumption by 30% while providing insulation and improving air circulation in urban environments – while also being recyclable making this material a sustainable option for commercial buildings alike.
Durable
Fiber cement panels are made of recyclable ingredients and produced using an eco-friendly process, yet their weight makes transportation much more environmentally damaging than desired.
architects can add visual interest to their projects with customized fiber cement cladding panels that feature various textures, patterns, and color finishes. These panels can be cut and arranged into geometric shapes – even curves – with cutting tools. Perforations in circles, slots, squares or rectangles add further visual depth and visual interest.
Some manufacturers provide moisture protection that stops moisture penetration into a building envelope, and many cladding manufacturers provide backer boards as an extra measure to provide additional thermal and moisture insulation. Ask your manufacturer about these options so they can assist you with designing a system to meet the unique requirements of your project and helping select an appropriate thickness of backer board for you.
Easy to maintain
Cladding panels can withstand wind, rain and snow without looking their best; however, regular washing of their facades is recommended to maintain their appearance and ensure their warranty covers chipping or peeling issues. Repainting is also a straightforward option available if the color begins to fade quickly – you might consider opting for factory-painted products whose warranties typically cover chipping and peeling issues too!
Fiber cement stands out from wood by being resistant to rot, mold and termite attacks and being noncombustible, making it safe for homes and commercial buildings alike. Furthermore, its waterproof properties make it the perfect material choice in high humidity or coastal climate environments.
The SVK facade panel range offers endless variations and combination possibilities, such as smooth, sanded and 3D ridged finishes. As light changes throughout the day, this cladding reflects back its own visual texture to add visual interest and dimension to your building.
Affordable
Fiber cement is more economical than steel when it comes to maintenance costs, providing long-term durability without risk of rot, insect damage or corrosion. Additionally, its fire-retardant nature offers added longevity. Furthermore, this material offers no risk of rot, insect infestation or corrosion issues.
Another advantage of fiber cement is its versatility. Fiber cement can easily be formed into three-dimensional forms by shaping, molding and embossed surfaces; additionally it’s flexible so larger panels can self-support with continuous surfaces for a natural appearance.
Nichiha has made strides over time to develop formulas with reduced brittle breakage, making their cladding products far less susceptible to seam separation at corners. They now provide seamless corners on all their cladding products with eight unique colors available and an unpainted option available as well as recycled wood fibres sourced from FSC accredited forests that help reduce plastic waste.