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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