An important but often overlooked construction feature, soffit is essential to any home exterior. It protects your home from all sorts of invaders — think everything from mould to squirrels and provides a functional and aesthetically pleasing structure. Today, a variety of materials are used for soffit, but not all of them deliver the same […]
Why FCBs are better than conventional construction bricks?
When we say modern and roomy it feels like a to-do list for constructing a new house. However, it’s possible to overlook a crucial component that really makes a difference: building materials. Brick-on-brick construction, reinforcing with wet cement, and waiting days for a wall to be completed are things of the past. Over time, ideas […]
Can you paint a fiber cement board siding?
Revamping a fiber cement board with a fresh touch-up of paint is possible and makes your home look appealing as well as protects the exterior from natural elements. However, these sheets are available in pre-primed and pre-painted in multiple colors, so the buyers do not need to get worried to color them during or after […]
It’s high time for a siding replacement!
Common indications your home is calling out for siding maintenance immediately. The main objective of siding is to shield your house to make it healthier within and visibly attractive. But when that safety net is weathering out with time or showcasing signs of damage, that’s a high alert to repair it as soon as possible. […]
What is the difference between Vertical and Horizontal siding?
Siding is a popular and an apt choice to make a building attractive and endurable for the long term. Whether it is your residential home, office, restaurant or any other commercial establishment, this exterior protection layer can work wonders if installed well with proper understanding of materials and orientation types that are available in the […]
Why is fiber cement siding the best choice?
Long-term thinking while constructing your building is a must as it prevents you from unnecessary expenses and saves a considerable amount of time in doing amendments to the overall architecture. That being said, siding works as a commendable option to maintain your house’s good health and stability. It provides aesthetic appeal and functions as a […]
What’s the load-carrying capacity of FCB? Mezzanine load calculation
EcoPro TYPE-A fibre cement boards are manufactured by an asbestos-free process. These boards are composite of special grade cellulose fibre cement, fly ash, cotton rag pulp, recycled newsprint paper, and other binders. This boards are ideal for mezzanine applications. And are resistant to moisture, rotting, fire and termites. Mezzanine floor may be constructed from EcoPro […]
Why FCB is right material for bathroom
EcoPro Plus Fiber cement board is a versatile building material made using silica, cement, cellulose pulp for reinforcement and additives to enhance properties. It is cured by a special high pressure stream curing process, which makes it stable in all type of environments. It is non- combustible, resistant to permanent water damage and termite resistant […]
How to prevent cracks when screwing?
It is very important to follow guidelines to avoid cracking while screwing. We recommended Fiable anti-corrosion class 2 coating, identified by “F2” head marking for long-lasting installation. Recommended Screw Types: – Self Drilling Screws For all typical screw descriptions, the first figure indicates the gauge of the screw (g), the second figure indicates the threads […]
How to eliminate the dust?
The strength and durability of cement board make it a great choice for home improvement projects.But cutting fibre cement board although challenging. But with right tools and methods you can cut fibre cement easily and that also without dust. Wet cutting Tool to use: – Circular saw -carbide-tipped cutting blade A circular saw is a […]
