When it comes to constructing a property in coastal or wet regions, homeowners need to be extra cautious. It’s the home exterior that bears the major brunt of the weather conditions. Be it strong winds or heavy rains, your home is exposed to risks that if not taken good care of can ruin your much-admired home.
Considering the role of weather in the stability of your structure, choosing the right construction material is imperative. While there are multiple choices available, go for the one that provides a superior line of defense against the spell of harsh weather conditions. Fibre cement boards are one of the most recommended materials, gaining ground for coastal region constructions. When pitched against other materials it gives the builders/homeowners the benefit of a stronger and healthy living environment as against other costly and repair-ridden alternatives.
How Fibre cement is good for your home exteriors?
Do you know that the single most destructive element causing your exterior cladding/siding to fail is moisture? The constructions in wet/humid climates like those in Mumbai, Kolkata, etc often face the problem of excessive dampness and trapped moisture. This can be catastrophic for homes. Moisture infiltrating through the exterior walls ruins insulation, weakens the structural base and doesn’t even spare the interiors of your home. Premium quality Fibre sheets here can work really well if you pay attention to their accurate installation.
High-performing fibre cement boards like EcoPro Plus variants (planks, handcrafted bricks, linea boards, etc) come with water-repellent features that offer desired weather protection to your home exteriors.
The best part with fibre cement range is that they can address home protection in a couple of ways. Here’s how:
- Firstly, there are options of clip installation system that enables the panels to stay in place ensuring fewer openings for water to penetrate the siding/cladding.
- Secondly, most Fibre cement boards today come with a built-in rain screen feature that acts as another layer of protection. This extra layer of water protection prevents damage from moisture build-up and offers you the joy of long-lasting structure without much maintenance hassles.
Other materials like stone and concrete (the two most sought-after materials) known to be durable and environment friendly, are practically expensive home exterior options. Moreover, these do not guarantee complete protection against harsh conditions. Regular inspection to rule out any need for maintenance is a prerequisite for the prolonged life of the structure.
Alternatively, Fibre cement is a cost-effective alternative. Available in different densities and thicknesses, Fibre cement boards feature good weather resilience that holds up well. That’s not all, what really works in favor of homeowners is that they are easier to maintain and simpler to replace than brick or stone while mimicking the looks of them both.
Fibre Cement is super-cool for interiors as well!
When creating home interiors, the look and feel are very important. With Fibre cement, you get to play with creative design ideas that could amplify your home appeal. Whether it’s wall paneling, seamless false ceiling, partition wall, kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, or even mezzanine flooring, Fibre cement is just the right material to go for. Try EcoPro designer sheets (Pebble, Aquatic, Waves, Stone, or Screens) or digital print boards, etc to add a perfect style statement to your interiors.
With EcoPro you not only get to build a resilient structure but also the freedom to experiment with varying finishes-stain finish(available in Red oak, Dark chocolate, Walnut), laminate finish, CNC Cutting, or digital printing according to your choice. This is not all; the brand also offers you the desired flexibility. Without pre-wetting, you can use this board to create precise curve shape designs and more.
If you managed to read the blog till the end, I expect you’ll not flounder on your choice of construction material. Still, if you’re eager to learn more about Fibre cement and the available choices for wetter regions, EcoPro can help you. Call us today and we’ll ensure you are glad about your decision!
