Fibre cement is one of the most versatile materials in the construction industry. It is versatile and is useful in several ways. Fibre Cement is flexible and durable, and it represents very good value for money.
Why do so many builders like to use Fibre Cement fort their projects? Here are a few reasons why.
Fibre Cement: Termite, fire & rot-proof cladding
Gone are the days where pesky pests ruin your house claddings. With the help of fibre cement, you can clad your walls with a material that lasts for a long time. As Fibre Cement isn’t made of wood, termites won’t be a problem. For this reason alone, it is a great alternative to wood.
Materials like our BGC Duraplank™ are a great option when looking to clad residential homes. This is in many ways a better option than timber weatherboard planks. When looking at a good material for commercial building, our BGC Duracom™ is a cost-effective option for that lightweight yet exceptionally resilient finish.
Not only will these fibre cement types protect your walls from extreme heat and cold, but they also come in plenty of finishes to suit your needs.
Fibre Cement: Easy to use & requires minimal maintenance
Putting projects in motion is no easy task. There are issues like completion dates, material supply and on-site storage, as well as budgeting that builders and site managers need to consider.
Homeowners, builders, carpenters and site supervisors will be relieved to know that Fibre Cement is easy to work with when completing a job. Fibre Cement is made of cement, sand, cellulose fibre and water. This combination makes for a material that is strong and easy to cut in different ways. As a result, Fibre Cement is very easy to use in a flexible way to fill and fit the areas where it may be awkward to use timber. Best of all, once used, Fibre Cement is generally easier to maintain over time compared to timber.
Use BGC Durascape™ for that beautifully rendered look. It has a 9mm-thick base sheet that’s perfect for covering large areas and a 5mm wide ‘shiplap’ joint so it’s quick and easy to install. If you want something a little more adventurous, there’s also the BGC Duragroove™; it boasts up to 5 different profiles so there is sure to be a profile that suits your needs.
Fibre Cement: Multiple designs & resistant to fading
Builders also use timber-based weatherboards for low- to medium-rise homes when they’re doing exterior cladding. While wood can look nice and quickly improve the look of a building, it is easily affected by our harsh Aussie elements and can fade faster than you’d think.
Fibre cement out performs wood, as it is much more resistant to fading and being damaged by the sun’s UV rays.
Still, if you want to pull off that authentic countryside look without the hassle, we’ve got just the right product for you.
Try out our BGC Stratum™Era range for that effortless yet paint-ready exterior cladding. Each profile of a BGC Stratum™Era Woodgrain is made of 300mm wide weatherboard with a 16mm horizontal joint and embossed with a woodgrain pattern for that timber-like look. Not only that, it also comes with simple instructions to make your shiplap joining experience easy-peasy too!
So as you can see, there are plenty of options if you’ve got the right fibre cement to suit your project’s needs. Take a closer look at quality and innovation with BGC Bayswater’s Innova™ range of facade and cladding systems.
Come swing by our branch at Bayswater to check out our range of high-quality cement board and other plastering tools. We also offer a Plasterboard and Fibre Cement order and delivery service for all projects.
If you’d like to know more, call us for a chat with our experienced staff. We will be happy to discuss the options and what will suit you best.
For enquiries, contact us today via (03) 9729 8700 or shoot us an email message here!