Archetech Issue 85 2026 | Page 90

ROOFING, CLADDING & FAÇADES

SWISSPEARL

MATERIAL INTEGRITY FOR CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE
Recognised across Europe for its commitment to Swiss quality, Swisspearl develops fibre cement solutions that balance performance, sustainability, and architectural precision. Our range of façades, planks, slates, corrugated sheets, and building boards— materials are engineered to support contemporary design while addressing the technical realities of modern construction.
Swisspearl materials are conceived as part of the building envelope— not simply as finishes, but as systems that manage fire safety, moisture, acoustics, and durability. This performance‐led approach gives architects confidence to explore form, detail, and expression without compromising longevity or compliance.
Long‐term collaboration with architects and specifiers underpins Swisspearl’ s continued innovation, ensuring fibre cement remains a versatile and reliable material in a changing build environment.
Rear‐Ventilated Facades
Swisspearl is a leading provider of rear‐ventilated façade systems, valued for their performance, longevity, and ecological profile. The layered façade construction allows each component to perform a defined function— delivering effective management of heat, moisture, fire, and acoustic requirements. This system-based approach offers architects design flexibility while ensuring compliance with demanding regulatory and climatic conditions.
High‐Performance Building Boards
Designed for specialist applications where standard gypsum or timber boards are insufficient, Swisspearl’ s high‐performance building boards form a critical but often unseen layer within the built environment. They are widely specified in large‐scale and technically complex projects across multiple sectors.
Swisspearl Windstopper Extreme is BBA approved and achieves the highest fire performance classification, A1, supporting safer, more resilient building envelopes.
Swisspearl Plank
Available as traditional lap siding or a contemporary tongue‐and‐groove click system, Swisspearl Plank offers the visual warmth of timber with the durability of fibre cement. Resistant to weathering and requiring minimal maintenance, it provides a robust exterior solution that supports clean detailing while reducing long‐term
lifecycle costs— making it a compelling alternative to natural wood.
Fibre Cement Slates
Swisspearl fibre cement slates are BBA accredited, virtually maintenance‐free, and supported by a 30‐year product warranty and 20‐year colour warranty. The Westerland, Jutland, and Moorland ranges allow for consistency across roofscapes, complemented by colour‐matched ridge components that ensure a coherent architectural finish.
Corrugated Solutions
Swisspearl’ s corrugated fibre cement sheets are engineered for robustness and longevity in demanding environments and are BBA approved.
Cemsix, a fully compressed sheet, offers enhanced resistance to abrasion and wear, making it well suited to agricultural and industrial applications. B5 is designed for refurbishment projects, providing a modern replacement for traditional 3” corrugated roofing commonly found on garages and equine buildings.
For more information or to order a free sample visit swisspearl. com / en-uk
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