The task is to choose the material for facing the ventilated facade. It must be as strong as concrete so that you can choose the texture and color of the front. And most importantly, has not lost its appearance for 10 years of operation. The solution is fiber cement siding. From the review, you will learn what it is and which manufacturers are promoting this material on the Russian market. To do this, we have selected 5 of the best companies specializing in the manufacture of this cladding.
Purpose of the article: talk about the range of fiber cement siding, help determine the appropriate material and its manufacturer.
Important material information
Fiber cement siding (hereinafter referred to as FCS) is a composite finishing material made of water, cement, sand, as well as cellulose fibers or PAV, asbestos. Concrete works in compression, the fibers play the role of a reinforcing filler, together - the siding is durable, does not contain toxic substances. The front side is given the desired texture, the material is painted, after which it takes on a finished look.
| Comparison criterion | Kinds | Note |
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| Production technology | natural maturation | For natural maturation, a mixture of water, Portland cement, lime, synthetic fibers such as PVA is used. After pressing, the resulting blanks are left for 28 days to mature in natural conditions. The technology requires the use of large production areas, therefore it is advisable to create special textures. |
| Aging in an autoclave | It is used in most enterprises to obtain mass models of siding. The mixture for FCS consists of cement, sand, cellulose and water. The maturation of the blanks takes place in an autoclave under a pressure of 7 atmospheres when processed with superheated steam. | |
| Dimensions | Siding | Conditional division by size. By siding, most manufacturers mean boards 190-200 mm wide and 6-10 mm thick, while the width of the plates is on average 455 mm with a thickness of 14 to 35 mm. |
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It is formed during rolling by cylinders with the corresponding relief. The final form of the workpiece is given at the stages of applying paint and other coatings. |
| Mounting method | overlap | It turns out a facade in the Scandinavian style, imitating the finish with wooden boards. Installation of material in a horizontal position. |
| butt | It can be used for conventional FCS with a rectangular profile, or for material with a tenon-groove connection. Any invoices, fastening of facing vertically or horizontally. | |
| Coating | Is absent | Some manufacturers supply cladding covered only with a layer of primer for subsequent painting. This is convenient if the desired color range is not in the manufacturer's catalog. |
| paintwork | Usually 2-3 coats of acrylic paint from the catalog are applied. | |
| UV protection | To maintain the original color of the cladding, the paint layer must be protected from UV rays with a varnish or a thin ceramic coating. | |
| Special | This includes a hydrophilic coating to make the material self-cleaning in the rain, photocatalysts for air purification, and the like. Significantly increase the cost of the FCS. |
Attach such a finish with nails, screws or clamps. The caps of the fasteners are tinted with the paint proposed by the manufacturer. The base is a crate, in some cases it is permissible to mount directly to the wall. It all depends on the thickness and area of the material, as well as the recommendations of the manufacturer. The seams between the panels are left or sealed with sealant.
We offer you a list of 5 companies that specialize in the production of facade finishes made of fiber cement. With the maximum degree of probability, when buying FCS in the CIS, you will deal with the products of one of them.
| Manufacturer | Range | Min. price, rub./m² | |
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| Cedral / Belgium | 5 models of Equitone boards, 2 models of siding | 1 124 | |
| Latonit / Russia | 4 types of boards: unpainted, painted, dyed in mass and vandal resistant. 1 type of siding panels. | 730 | |
| Mirco / Russia | Panels and siding with a thickness of 6 to 10 mm with a regular and interlock connection with a smooth or wood-like texture. | 683 | |
| Kmew / Japan | 4 ranges of panels with coatings for self-cleaning, UV protection, air purification. All types of invoices. | 1 602 | |
| Nichiha / Japan | 5 types of plates with thickness from 14 to 35 mm. UV protection. All types of invoices. | 1 520 | |
1. Cedral (Cedral) - Belgium
The products of this company will be the first to catch your eye if you begin to be interested in fiber cement siding. Cedral is the most promoted brand in the CIS. Belongs to the international holding Etex, an Eternit company headquartered in Belgium. The product line of materials we are interested in is represented by panels and siding. The range of the latter is 2 types of material. Cellulose fibers are used as reinforcing raw materials. There are 5 types of panels under TM Equitone. They are designed for facing large buildings. All products are guaranteed for 10 years for UV resistance. We will consider only what the manufacturer offers for private development.
| Cedral (Cedral) | Cedral click (Cedral Click) | |||
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| a brief description of | Facade board made of fiber cement with a rectangular profile. It looks good when mounted horizontally with an overlap, but can be installed end-to-end. | Fiber cement board with a quarter profile. The material is butt-mounted horizontally or vertically - easier than conventional Cedral. The finished surface imitates a wall made of timber or concrete blocks. | ||
| Texture | under the tree | smooth | under the tree | smooth |
| Color spectrum | 31 options | 30 options | ||
| including neutral cold, neutral warm, warm and cold scales | ||||
| Board size, mm | 10x190x3600 | 12x186x3600 | ||
| Useful board area, m² | 0,6264 | |||
| Frost resistance, cycles | 150 | |||
| Weight, kg/pc. | 10,9 | 12,2 | ||
| Price, rub./pc. | 769 | 948 | 1 077 | 1 293 |
| Price, rub./m² | 1 124 | 1 386 | 1 719 | 2 064 |
Application impressions. The most important advantage is the preservation of the original appearance for 10 years or more. Considering that this material has been sold in the Russian Federation for several years, buyers managed to check the property of Kedral declared by the manufacturer to withstand environmental influences. Those who worked with this FCS note the absence of marriage in the package - you can order the material "back to back" according to the estimated quantity. When adjusting the boards, the places of cuts are tinted with paint from the manufacturer, which ensures an even color of the entire surface of the cladding.
Video about Kedral siding:
2. Latonit (Latonite) - Russia
Siding under TM Latonit is produced on the basis of the Russian manufacturer JSC "Lato". The company has more than 50 years of history, specializes in materials with a base of asbestos and fiber cement. Fiber cement products have been supplied since 2007. The entire production cycle is carried out at one enterprise. FCS is produced on Austrian, German and Swiss equipment according to the classical technology of autoclave maturation. The FCS assortment shows that the company is focused on large customers: 4 out of 5 models have a length of 1200, 3000 or 3600 mm with a width of 1500 mm. Siding panel for finishing low-rise buildings is represented by 1 model in various colors.
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| a brief description of | FTP with a rectangular profile for exterior and interior decoration. The ends of the plate are covered with a hydrophobic coating and one layer of paint. The front side is primed, covered with a three-layer paint layer and a glossy or matte UV varnish. Primer and a coat of paint applied on the reverse side. Unpainted panels are also available. | |
| surface texture | smooth | under the tree |
| Color spectrum | 18 pcs. yellow series, 4 pcs. orange series, 16 pcs. red series, 8 pcs. purple series, 23 pcs. blue series, 31 pcs. green series, 37 pcs. gray series, 17 pcs. brown series, 10 pcs. black and white series. | |
| Board size, mm | 8x200x1800-3600 mm, boards 8x200x3000 mm and 8x200x3600 mm are mainly sold | |
| Useful board area, m² | butt: 0.36-0.72 overlap 0.03 m: 0.306-0.612 | |
| Frost resistance, cycles | 150 | |
| Weight, kg/pc. | 4,98-9,95 | |
| Price, rub./pc. | 8x200x3000 mm - 4388x200x3600 mm - 525.6 | 8x200x3000 mm - 446.48x200x3600 mm - 535.7 |
| Price, rub./m² | 8x200x3000 mm - 730 | 8x200x3000 mm - 743 |
Application impressions. The thickness of 8 mm makes the siding of this manufacturer more affordable compared to analogues of greater thickness. All due to the lower consumption of materials. The Russian origin and a wide range of colors according to the corporate catalog also speak in favor of Latonite. If necessary, you can save on the use of FCS indoors, where it is not exposed to UV rays - along with painted panels, it offers uncoated material for subsequent painting.
Video about JSC "Lato" products and their application:
3. Mirco (Mirko) - Russia
The Russian company Mirko has been producing chrysotile cement panels since 2013. Those. chrysotile asbestos* is used instead of cellulose and PVA fibers. Facing is successfully implemented in the CIS: there are dealers throughout the Russian Federation, as well as in Belarus and Ukraine. The range includes siding and panels with a thickness of 6 to 10 mm, as well as boards with a thickness of 12 to 20 mm. The products of this brand are used in the decoration of apartment buildings, office buildings, low-rise buildings and other structures with a ventilated facade. Supplied painted and primed for painting. Factory-applied coating has been tested in temperate climates for 10 years.
* There are 2 types of asbestos: amphibole and chrysotile asbestos. The first has a carcinogenic effect and is banned in many countries, the second is safer and widely used.
| Siding | Lock-in siding | |
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| a brief description of | FCS with a rectangular cross-section for horizontal overlapping, can be mounted end-to-end in any order. Supplied in painted and unpainted form for outdoor and indoor use. | Cladding material in the form of a quarter board for vertical or horizontal butt joint installation. All other characteristics are identical to conventional Mirko siding. |
| surface texture | smooth or imitation wood | |
| Color spectrum | 23 pcs. according to the corporate catalog | |
| Board size, mm | 6-8-10x190x3600 | 6-8-10x186x3600 |
| Useful board area, m² | 0.03 m overlap: 0.576; butt: 0.684 | 0,6264 |
| Frost resistance, cycles | 150 | |
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Application impressions. There are few reviews of real use of siding from Mirko - this is a good sign, because real reviews are usually negative. Facing under this brand is approximately in the same price category as Latonite, it turns out cheaper than Kedral. Again, a large selection of material thickness, colors. Plus, the declared 10 years of coating protection against fading, confirmed by tests in the laboratory, allow us to confidently call Mirko a high-quality budget option for finishing.
Video about Mirko material and its use on a real object:
4. Kmew - Japan
Kmew is a Japanese hybrid of Kubota and Panasonic corporations since 2003. The company is known for original designs and a wide range of fiber cement boards, especially protective and decorative coatings. Over 500 types of slabs for facade finishing, which are based on two production technologies to increase the frost resistance of the material: Seradir and Neorok. In the first case, polypropylene balls are added to the mass of cement, sand, water and fiber filler. During the production process, under the action of high temperature, they are destroyed with the formation of air bubbles inside the material. It saves in winter. When the panel is waterlogged, moisture enters the material through microcracks, and air bubbles perform a compensatory function with an increase in the volume of frozen water. According to the Neorock technology, elastic microgranules in the form of an additive remain inside the slab and play the role of a shock absorber for the water expanding during freezing, which has entered the slab through microcracks.
| Neorock-Photoceramics 16 | Seradir-Hydrophile Powercoat 16 | Neorock-Hydrophilic Coat 16 | |
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| a brief description of | The range is represented by plates coated with acrylic paint, a protective ceramic layer and a photocatalyst composition. The latter is designed for air purification*. The property of hydrophilicity of the coating contributes to better self-cleaning of the facade during rain and high humidity. For horizontal mounting on clamps. Spike-groove connection. | Boards with an external hydrophilic coating, due to which the material has the property of self-cleaning. The next layer is Powercoat to protect the acrylic paint applied to the base from fading. Installation horizontal or vertical on clamps. Connection of thorn-groove panels. | An analogue of Seradir-Hydrophil Pavercoat 16 with a base, inside of which there are elastic granules. |
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| Color spectrum | 4-6 pcs. for each of 19 textures | 3-6 pcs. for each of 15 invoices | 3-5 pcs. for each of 11 invoices |
| Size, mm | 16x455x3030 | ||
| Useful board area, m² | 1,38 | ||
| Frost resistance, cycles | 150 | ||
| Price, rub./m² | 2 086 | 1 665 | 1 602 |
* read more about the technology on the official website at the link below
Application impressions. Among the reviews about the plates from Kmew, there are few complaints about the quality of the material itself - more dissatisfaction with the quality of the installation of official teams. There are still questions regarding the availability in the warehouse, because. this is an imported product and there are periodically problems with deliveries, even in St. Petersburg and Moscow. Now, on to the positives. The lined facade remains unchanged for more than 3 years. Against this background, it is quite hard to believe about the 15-year warranty, which is constantly discussed on specialized forums. The seams are also well preserved - like new. The self-cleaning property also works for models with a hydrophilic coating. Such fiber cement slabs are recommended for owners of large houses who do not consider an economical option for cladding a ventilated facade.
Video about the installation of Kmew plates:
5. Nichiha (Nichiha) - Japan
Nichiha, the oldest Japanese enterprise with factories all over the world, has a half-century history in the production of cladding and roofing. Engaged in fiber cement materials since 1999. The company's product range includes fiber cement boards of 5 series: EX Design, V, W, Cool and ART - to imitate wood, brick, stone, plaster finishes, as well as to create original design coatings.
| EX | W | art | |
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| a brief description of | Facade panels 16 mm thick with self-cleaning function. The front side is covered with four layers of protective and decorative materials. Suitable for outdoor and indoor work. Vertical or horizontal fastening on clamps. Soundproofing at the level of double windows. Flammability group G1. | Impact and fire resistant 14 mm fiber cement panel for exterior and interior wall cladding. Mounting on self-tapping screws or clamps horizontally or vertically, depending on the texture. Nanohydrophilic self-cleaning surface. | Heavy volumetric panels with a thickness of 35 mm with a high degree of texture detail. Differ in moisture resistance. |
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| Size, mm | 16x455x3030 | 14x455x3030 | 35x220x455 |
| Usable area, m² | 1,38 | 0,1 | |
| Frost resistance, cycles | 150 | 150-300 | 150 |
| Weight, kg/pc. | 26 | 22 | 26 |
| Price, rub./pc. | 2 095-3 775 | 1 980-3 000 | 1 200-1 344 |
| Price, rub./m² | 1 520-3 100 | 1 800-2 520 | 13 000-13 440 |
Application impressions. The material is high quality and very expensive. The choice of textures is simply huge, and many have no analogues from other manufacturers. If the technology is followed, a monolithic coating is obtained with invisible seams between the plates. It is usually chosen by those who are ready to pay 2-3 times more in advance compared to domestic products for ventilated facades. Another important point is the high requirements for the qualifications of workers, as well as the cost of a complete installation kit from Nitikh, comparable to the FCS itself: subsystem, profile, sealant, etc. This is not a material that can be easily installed on your own without experience.
Video about Nichiha panels, their range and application:
Editor's Choice
Finishing the facade with fiber cement siding is more expensive than many alternative solutions. If you want to save money, pay attention to the FCS under the brand Latonite. At a price of 730 rubles / m², you will receive a reliable cladding from a time-tested Russian manufacturer.
If the financial situation allows, then you can consider the purchase of material Cedral at a price of 1124 rubles / m². This is the most promoted fiber cement material on the Russian market, so there will definitely be no problems with its supply.
You need a really original texture - look towards the plates from the Japanese company Nichiha. Imitation of wood, brick, plastered wall - from 1,520 rubles / m², realistic volumetric coating under a stone - from 13,000 rubles / m². More than 100 different designs for your facade. More expensive than analogues, but worth it!
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Finishing the facade with fiber cement siding is a relatively new way of cladding. The panels resemble lining, but differ in operational and quality characteristics.
Compound
It is a panel that is attached to the wall. What are they made of:
- - the main binder that determines the strength of the product;
- Fine cleaned sand;
- Water;
- Mineral additives - crumb of quartz, mica, marble;
- Binder additive - wood fibers;
- Improvers: curing agents, moisture resistance, etc.
Each manufacturer has its own composition of fiber cement, there is no single standard for it. All components are mixed and placed in an autoclave, where all components are combined. After hardening, fiber cement becomes resistant to water, mechanical damage and burning.
Varieties
Finishing products adapted to the modern consumer: the market offers fiber cement siding, the types and forms of which will satisfy the needs of any client. The panels have a different structure, colors, sizes of elements, imitation of known materials. Siding that repeats the shape is in great demand:
- Stone in any form: laying of boulders, cut of slate, mountain precipice, etc.;
- Brick;
- Wood of any breed and origin.
Sometimes you can mistake a facade finished with fiber cement for an ordinary plank, painted with oil paint. The material is an excellent alternative to expensive finishes and coatings made of wood and stone, while its characteristics are not much different from the original.
Distinctive features of fiber cement products
Why you should pay attention to the new building material:
- Durability - products serve up to 5 decades;
- Ease of installation;
- High levels of sound and heat protection: many homeowners opt for cement panels to reduce heating costs;
- The self-cleaning ability of the panels will allow the facade to do without cleaning for a long time;
- A rich range of colors and a choice of textures allow you to create an imitation of any coating;
- The light weight of the products does not require the installation of special fixtures and foundations.
disadvantages
When choosing this type of panels, you should consider the features of the products:
- Elements for facade cladding are fragile to fall, which can cause difficulties in transportation;
- The ability of fiber cement to absorb moisture can lead to linear expansion of the skin and some displacement of the seams;
- The complexity of cutting - you need to be careful not to get injured.
Popular manufacturers
Careful selection requires any material, including fiber cement siding. Manufacturers are the first thing you should pay attention to.
- Rospan is a domestic brand for the production of panels for decoration. The range of products mainly includes imitation of different stones in a wide range of colors.
- Eternity;
- Kedral;
- Faspan;
- Nichiha.
A commercial manufacturer will not risk its reputation; products of well-known brands in most cases meet high quality standards.
Choosing a domestic brand will save on the purchase of material.
Fiber cement siding installation
The panels consist of the following steps:
- A drainage system is fixed on the facade - a gutter, a discharge pipe.
- A vapor barrier is attached to the base wall - an ordinary film or membrane.
- Install vertical guide rails with a step equal to the length of the panel, fix them with self-tapping screws to the wall.
- A heater is fixed between the rails - or using long dowels. The thickness of the mats should not exceed the width of the rails;
- The second layer of vapor barrier is fixed on the rails.
- Sheathe the wall with panels, starting from the corner of the bottom row along the perimeter, gradually rising to the top.
Finishing a house with fiber cement siding does not take much time, you can cope with the process without using the services of a professional, which will help save the family budget.
- Horizontal crate. Bars with a size of ≥ 50x30* mm, depending on the presence of an intermediate layer of insulation, the distance is within ≤ 600 mm.
* Depending on the thickness of the insulation. - Anchoring Fastening is carried out by using dowels, screws at a distance of ≤ 800 mm.
- Thermal insulation. Fastening of special heat-insulating mats to the wall of a building, structure. Depending on the climatic features of the region, the thickness of the insulation is selected.
- vertical crate Vertical bars are attached directly to the horizontal crate at a point that intersects 2 connecting elements. In this case, the optimal width of the bars of the vertical batten is ≥ 40 mm. The width of the vertical lathing at the junction point of the Kedral bars should be ≥ 70 mm. The distance located directly between the axes of the vertical bars should be 600 mm.
- Perforated profile Perfectly protects the facade of the building from penetration and damage by rodents, insects. Fastened with a starting bar around the entire perimeter of the structure. In this case, the perforation area should be ≥ 50 cm 2x1 r.m.
- starting bar Represented by a profile of 10x30 mm. Directly sets the angle of the most important, first board.
- EPDM tape Attached at the junction of the Cedral boards directly to the vertical bars. EPDM tape protects against negative external influences, adverse weather damage.
- Fiber cement boards Kedral. In the process of their installation, it is necessary to use a special screwdriver that regulates the force, as well as stainless self-tapping screws, additionally equipped with a self-drilling tip, a self-drilling cap. If there is a need for installation of slopes and corners, it is necessary to additionally consult with a professional.
Installation of a wooden crate
The basis of the design of a ventilated curtain wall with the direct use of Cedar siding is a vertical and horizontal bar.
The horizontal bar is attached with powerful screws or thick nails to the bearing wall. The method of fastening depends on the type of material from which it is made. It must provide a high level of reliability and strength of fastening.
Fastening to a concrete or brick wall is carried out by using screws made of stainless steel with a diameter of at least 7 mm, as well as a nylon dowel. The maximum distance between the bars of the horizontal type should be at the level of 6 cm.
The best option would be to use mineral wool as thermal insulation. It is attached directly to the base by means of plate-shaped dowels. The type and thickness of the insulation is selected on the basis of the heat engineering calculation.
The waterproofing film is fastened with vertical type bars using a special building-type stapler. In this case, the overlap of the fixed canvases should be at least 1 cm.
The thickness of the heat-insulating material must correspond to the thickness of the horizontal lathing bars with a width of 6 cm and a minimum thickness of 3 cm. As a rule, a beam of 6x6 cm or 6x8 cm is used. In the event that there is a need for a thicker layer of thermal insulation, galvanized steel brackets are used , to which bars of wood of a vertical type are directly attached.
Fastener bars vertical to horizontal is carried out by means of two steel or stainless screws. Each individual board of fiber cement type is attached to at least three vertical type bars. When attaching the board to two bars, the optimal distance between them is 4 cm.
Installation of Cedral fiber cement board on the purlin
The minimum overlap of fiber cement siding Cedral is 3 cm. The boards are fastened using special steel self-tapping screws, ribbed nails.
The installation of Kedral begins from the bottom up. At the same time, an initial plank 3 cm wide and 1 cm thick is attached. The first Kedral board is stuffed, which later sets the angle of inclination of the siding.
Fiber cement boards Cedar do not need to create ventilated conditions. At the same time, it is recommended to leave a gap between the wall and the siding for air to enter. Its width should be at least 2 cm. This will avoid the formation of condensate. The gap at the bottom is closed with a profile with perforations in order to protect the building from the penetration of harmful insects and rodents.
External and internal corners are finished with profiles that give the facade of a building or structure a concise external presentation. The optimal length of the profiles is considered to be 300 cm, the color scheme is the shade of the Cedar sheathing.
The number of fiber cement boards required to finish a wall of a given height is calculated using a specific formula:
n = ( (H - 190) / 160 ) + 1
In the future, the result n is rounded up and an integer is obtained. If there is no need to cut the last board or the minimum size of the gap, the method of greater overlap (o) is used. The formula applied is:
o \u003d (N * 190 - H) / (N - 1)
In this case, the overlap should be no more than 5 cm. When using a variable overlap on one side of the facade, the distance between the siding should be no more than 1 cm.
Video instruction for installation of Cedral fiber cement boards
Processing and cutting material
Cedar facade boards of fiber cement type are extremely easy to saw, mill and drill. As a sawing element, it is best to use a circular-type electric saw with a hard-alloy disk, diamond-coated, or on teeth with hard-alloy fillings. A regular hand saw with sharp notches and carbide inserts is great for cutting small pieces of siding. A tungsten carbide jigsaw with a sharp blade and high speed can also be used for this purpose. In the process of using a power tool, it is also necessary to turn on the dust extraction to eliminate small, dusty particles.
During the processing of the board, it must be securely attached to the layout. At the same time, the workbench must be extremely stable in order to avoid additional vibrations, eliminate excessive stress during the cutting process and make the edge even. If the trimming is not done correctly, the cut edges will peel off. After trimming, the ends are cleaned of burrs with special sandpaper. Dust that has formed during the processing of the siding is removed with a soft, dry cloth. It must be remembered that dust that has not been removed in time leaves stains that are difficult to remove on the wood.
In the process of drilling holes, the siding must have a fulcrum. To do this, you may need a regular table. Wood is drilled with a sharp drill with a sharpening of 600. If it is necessary to form a hole of a wider diameter, cutters of the well-known Metabo brand are used.
Retouching of end and longitudinal sections
The ends of the processed boards of sawn material do not need to be tinted - Cedar siding is a durable material. The need for tinting sections with retouching paint is based on the aesthetics of the external supply. The color scheme of the paint should match the color of the fiber cement board. Before you start painting, you need to take care of the dryness of the surface to be painted, its cleanliness from dust and dirt. Leaks are removed immediately.
When choosing a Cedar facade board in such colors as "Walnut", "Pear", "Cherry", it is necessary to paint open saw cuts without fail.
There are increased requirements for finishing facade materials, as they must not only improve the appearance of the house, but also reliably protect the walls from negative external influences. Along with natural materials, such as wood or stone, imitations are also used, which are practically not inferior to the originals in terms of characteristics. One of these analogues is .
Fiber cement siding: manufacturers, manufacturing technology, characteristics, varieties
Fiber cement siding is a cladding material for the exterior of buildings. There are two manufacturing technologies for fiber cement cladding - autoclave curing and natural maturation.
Autoclave curing
The main composition of the raw materials is cement, quartz sand, natural fiber (cellulose fiber) and water. The mixture is formed in special drums, and excess moisture is removed under pressure. After that, the blanks are sent to the autoclave, where hardening occurs under the action of hot steam and high pressure. Also, the production cycle includes coloring, due to which the original gray range is diluted with a mass of different shades. Due to heat treatment, the production time of the material is significantly reduced.
natural maturation
This type of fiber cement differs from the first option not only in the method of manufacture, but also in its composition - it is made from a mixture of cement, synthetic fiber (polyvinyl fiber), lime and water. The technology does not imply temperature effects. After mixing, molding and pressing, the sheets gain grade strength within twenty-eight days, standard for cement mixtures.
Both methods endow the cladding with approximately the same technical parameters - strength, wear resistance, durability, low thermal conductivity and high decorative effect.
The difference is in the resulting texture: during autoclave processing, an imitation of almost any material is obtained, natural maturation gives a rough surface, on which fiber fibers are clearly visible.
Varieties of fiber cement cladding
Manufacturers offer two main types of cladding:
- Fiber cement siding - long wide boards that look and feel identical to valuable woods. Dimensions depend on the specific manufacturer, there are two types of siding - a flat board, mounted with an overlap, and a board with a chamfer, this groove allows end-to-end installation and imitates a lining, while a flat one resembles a planken.
- Fiber cement panels are rectangular slabs, most often imitating stone or brick surfaces, but there are also smooth collections that resemble a plastered wall.
According to the scope of application, wall and basement fiber cement cladding is produced. Plinth panels, due to increased operational loads, are thicker and heavier than the wall variety. Regardless of the type of cladding and its purpose, the most common name for this facade material is fiber cement siding.
If we compare metal, vinyl and fiber cement siding, the price of the latter per m2 will be higher due to the raw material component and technology features. Therefore, with all the advantages of a material such as fiber cement, vinyl siding is still more common.
However, fiber cement facade siding is gradually conquering the Russian market, as it surpasses other types of siding in terms of strength and durability. Although some are confused by the frost resistance of the material - an average of 200 cycles, there is no reason to worry. Yes, in our climate, the indicators on the thermometer in one season can jump from plus to minus a dozen times, but this does not mean that after several years the siding will begin to warp and crumble.
Frost resistance cycles when testing building materials and natural cycles are different concepts
The frost resistance cycle is understood as the complete freezing of the test sample and its complete thawing, it is taken into account how many times the sample will withstand this procedure until its parameters begin to change. Therefore, even in the conditions of Russia, the qualities declared by the manufacturer will last for several decades - the service life of fiber cement siding is on average 50 years.
And the decorative component of the material is at its best - it is resistant to ultraviolet radiation and even after a few years retains the brightness of the color. It is just as attractive, but does not require constant finishing: it does not need to be impregnated and repainted every few years, which is why our users choose fiber cement. Moscow or a small village on the edge of geography - there are fans of this "indestructible tree" everywhere.
Those who are closer to brickwork clad the facade with fiber cement panels. With proper installation, a monolithic surface without pronounced joints is obtained, indistinguishable from a brick wall. Here in such a mansion with a front brick finish he turned his frame AlexeyT who chose fiber cement panels for the facade.
Which fiber cement siding to buy
Now you can buy any kind of fiber cement siding, production is carried out by both domestic and foreign companies. Japanese and Belgian products are famous for excellent quality and a large selection of textures, but Russian fiber cement siding is quite competitive. There are small firms that produce custom-made fiber cement panels - they can imitate almost any surface, but unlike well-known brands, they require painting after installation.
Mounting technology
The installation technology of fiber cement siding is practically the same as the installation of conventional siding and other hanging materials. There are two main ways:
- Fastening to the subsystem - a crate made of timber or a metal profile, the step of the guides depends on the dimensions of the board or panels. The crate not only compensates for the unevenness of the walls. It is necessary when the facade is pre-insulated or a so-called ventilated facade is made, in which a ventilation gap is required between the wall and the facing screen.
AlexeyT made a choice in favor of a metal crate for facade panels.
AlexeyT FORUMHOUSE User
A galvanized steel facade subsystem is needed in order to define two facade planes. There is only one plane on the back wall, respectively, and there is no frame there. A bar 50x50 mm horizontally is screwed along the racks, for an additional layer of insulation, and on the bars - a crate - a board 25x100mm. You still cannot do without a crate - the pitch of the racks does not match the dimensions of the panels, and the air gap is not superfluous at all.
- Fastening directly to the surface - smooth walls without the need for insulation allow mounting on fasteners directly to the wall. Most often, this type of assembly is used on walls finished with OSB (oriented strand board, aka OSB).
Among portal users, the installation of siding on a subsystem, on top of a layer of insulation, is more in demand, the correct “pie” includes protective membranes. Serkov I insulated my frame cottage with a layer of mineral wool, and chose fiber cement siding as a cladding: an unusual lilac hue - on the main canvas, and white - fine-tuning in the corners and around the windows.
As fasteners, you can use both ordinary self-tapping screws and special holders - kleimers. The heads of the self-tapping screws are recessed into the board and smeared with sealant, and then painted over, the joints are also recommended to be treated with sealant. This will not only increase the decorative effect, but also protect the material, moisture will not enter the joints, all sections resulting from the assembly process are painted over. As corner additional elements, the same board is most often used as on the main canvas, either in the same color or in contrast. It is also used for finishing other joints, slopes and around window openings, which distinguishes fiber cement siding from vinyl, which loses its appearance without branded components.
According to FORUMHOUSE users, the material is no more difficult to work with than wooden or vinyl counterparts - the board cuts well, the edge is even.
With a minimum set of power tools, the installation process will not cause difficulties even for a beginner, the main thing is to follow the instructions that come with the siding manufacturer. The only inconvenience is the greater weight of the segments. But fiber cement cladding can be mounted at any time of the year, it is not afraid of sub-zero temperatures. It was the resistance of fiber cement to summer fire and frost, coupled with a wood-like texture and rich color, that persuaded the FORUMHOUSE participant Miss Chio to the decision to buy this particular cladding.
Miss Chio FORUMHOUSE user
Installation of fiber cement siding is a fairly new direction for our country. But despite the fact that fiber cement siding itself appeared in Russia no more than 4 years ago. Several of our teams have not only already managed to work with this material and make objects from it, but also receive certification at the manufacturer's representative office after undergoing training. Manufacturers of fiber cement facades quite boldly declare that fiber cement siding is designed to become a tradition in the Russian facade market. Since our company always closely monitors the emergence of new technologies, materials and trends in the construction market, we quickly assessed the competitive advantages of fiber cement. And already last year, after passing the necessary training and certification of our managers and installers, we signed an agreement with the representative office of the Belgian company Kedral in Russia. Today we are ready to offer our customers certified installation and turnkey complex delivery of the entire range of Cedral fiber cement siding, Eqwiton panels and original components for them.
Fiber cement siding installation
The texture of wood, the strength of concrete
Color guarantee
Durability and strength
Frost resistance
fire safety
Environmental friendliness
Durability and strength
Frost resistance
fire safety
Environmental friendliness
CEDRAL fiber cement siding is available in two textures, smooth and imitating cedar wood. There are also two types of boards classic for overlap mounting and click with a lock on the long side for butt mounting.
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Options for the texture of fiber cement boards
fiber cement siding cost
| Installation of wooden lathing on wood | 150 rub\m2 |
| Installation of a metal crate on brick or concrete | 250 rub\m2 |
| Insulation 1 layer 50mm on a wooden house | 150 rub\m2 |
| Insulation 1 layer 50mm on concrete, brick, blocks | 200 rub\m2 |
| Fiber cement siding installation | 550 rub\m2 |
| Hemming overhangs up to 50cm with fiber cement board | 500 rub/m. |
| Hemming overhangs >50cm with frontal fiber cement board | 700 rub/m. |
| Finishing openings with fiber cement board | 200 rub/m. |
| Washed down and docking boards under 45 | 300 rub/m. |
| Wood treatment with fire-bioprotection | 80 rub\m2 |
Fiber cement siding is used for cladding the facade of a house, filing roof overhangs, finishing terraces, gazebos and even building fences. KEDRAL fiber cement board is simply and quickly fastened with self-tapping screws to a supporting metal or wooden crate. And the stylish design of fiber cement siding allows it to fit perfectly into any architectural style. Of course, CEDRAL fiber cement siding cannot be called a budget option for finishing, this product is more aimed at the premium segment. Since the cost per square meter of the finished facade of turnkey fiber cement siding exceeds 3,500 rubles. On the other hand, since the material can be mounted on almost any facade, a fiber cement board allows you to quickly transform any building and make it beautiful, stylish and modern. Houses finished with fiber cement siding wear out thoroughly and expensively. In addition, fiber cement siding protects the building from external environmental influences and thereby extends the life of the house.
