Fiber cement cladding is a great, durable, low-cost alternative to more extravagant cladding options like wood and stone. Dense, high-quality fiber cement panels can mimic the appearance of stone, concrete, or wood at a much lower cost and will provide a high-end finish if detailed properly. One of the most common uses of Fiber Cement Boards is for exterior cladding for both residential and commercial buildings. So here are a few different ways to design your facade with Fiber Cement Board to give it a rich aesthetic look.
1. Shakes and Shingles
Fiber cement shakes, and shingles can be used on both small and large facades. It imitates the appearance of wood without the associated wear and tears. Shakes and shingles are available as individual pieces and panels, in various shapes like half-rounds and octagons and with different edges like straight, wavy, and thatched.
2. Horizontal Lap Siding
Horizontal or dutch lap siding is a common style used for residential siding. This type of cladding involves long, even pieces of siding that are a bit thicker at the bottom than its top part. Installed from the bottom to up, each subsequent piece is placed in a way that it overlaps the previous one. Horizontal lap siding is available in various widths, ranging between 5.25 to 12-inch wide panels. Edges can be completely straight or beaded.
3. Shiplap Siding
Unlike horizontal lap siding, where the bottom of one board overlaps another, shiplap boards are butted against one another. It is installed using a tongue and groove system to create a clean, smooth surface, which is common among contemporary homes.
4. Vertical Siding
With vertical siding, one may opt for a rustic board-and-batten look or a cleaner look with simple minimalist lines.
5. Soffit
Fiber Cement Panels are available in vented and non-vented style for installation in a soffit, which will neither warp nor rot. This makes it easier to coat the underside of architectural eaves. Vented styles allow better control of airflow throughout the building.
These are a few ways you can use the Fiber Cement Board and increase the aesthetics of your home. Now lets look at the technical details of these claddings work:
Hope these information will be helpful for you to design an aesthetic and functional facade for yourself with Fiber Cement Board.
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