High in Fibre
Ged Ferris , Marketing Manager at Cembrit explains that fibre cement corrugated sheet is the ideal roofing and cladding material for agricultural buildings .
T ibre cement corrugated sheets are the most practical roofing and cladding method for most livestock buildings . Unlike steel it copes very well with the “ double ” demands placed upon it . Not only does it cope well with the worst of the British climate , it also has to deal with the internal atmosphere of a livestock building , which is even more aggressive . The volume of methane , urea and condensation ( produced by a herd of over wintering cattle , for example ) can subject the roof covering to sustained attack . Fibre cement offers outstanding resistance to this attack from inside and outside , as it is rust proof .
Fully compressed fibre cement corrugated sheet is the ideal single skin roofing and cladding material . This corrosion resistance is an important factor from an aesthetic point of view as fibre cement weathers to a matt dark appearance which blends into the countryside , the initial “ bright ” cement colour remaining just a memory . In contrast steel tends to look more dilapidated as it ages and appears more visible over time . Project Example The owners of a dairy farm in Wales are seeing the benefits of fibre cement products , after two of their agricultural buildings were fitted with Cembrit Cemsix corrugated sheet .
Located in Mid Wales , the farm is situated 1,200 feet above sea level and features two newly built dairy units combining to cover 5,600sq m ². Due to the location , the roofing material for this project needed to be able to withstand the often demanding weather conditions , as well as provide the appropriate ventilation to accommodate the cattle .
Gareth Pugh Steel Framed Buildings was the contractor for this project , and specified Cembrit Cemsix corrugated sheet . Having worked with the product previously , the contractor recognises the benefits of fully compressed fibre cement products over alternatives such as steel sheets . Steel roofs are susceptible to condensation and corrosion , while fibre cement sheets can absorb moisture and do not rust . Gareth Pugh Steel Framed Buildings installed over 1,500 , 10 " Cembrit Cemsix sheets to the two buildings . The popular natural grey shade of Cemsix was fixed on the roof , with Cembrit ’ s Open Ridge accessory installed on the apex .
Gareth Pugh himself had nothing but praise for Cemsix : “ We have used various corrugated sheet products in the past but have always found Cembrit Cemsix to be the most consistent sheet on the market . This makes the installation of the roof quick and easy , and results in a higher quality finish .”
Cemsix corrugated sheeting from Cembrit is a durable and waterproof building material which is perfectly suited for dairy housing . Incorporating the latest technological advances , Cemsix allows designers to clad
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agricultural or industrial buildings in a Class 0 fire rated , rust and rot-proof material that will last for decades . Manufactured using Portland cement , together with a formulation of superior blended synthetic and cellulose fibres and reinforced with strengthening strips and available with superior colouration systems , Cemsix is produced to the highest European standard .
To view Cembrit Cemsix , visit the Cembrit stand ( 3A139 ) at LAMMA in January 2017 . For further information , please visit www . cembrit . co . uk
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