Fibre cement is preferred over metal roof sheets due to its durability and cost effectiveness.
For generations, Briarwood have been supplying fibre cement products to farmers and commerical customers scattered all over the United Kingdom to help build long-lasting structures. Our Fibre Cement Sheets are made using a compound mixture of 51% cement, 30% air, 12% water, 5% cellulose and 2% reinforcement fibres.
Unlike metal roofing sheets, fibre cement does not corrode over a long period of time and can absorb up to 25% of its dry weight in moisture/water; metal roof sheets can not do this.
What are the benefits of fibre cement?
When you look to find a roofing solution, fibre cement has many benefits over metal making it sustainable, durable and requires no maintenance in the long run.
- Normal life expectancy of up to 50 years
- High resistance to corrosion which increases the life expectancy of the product
- Low thermal conductivity which reduces heat build-up in the Summer and heat loss in the Winter
- Vapour permeability significantly reduces condensation (absorbs up to 25% of its dry weight)
- Highly durable due to its strong impact resistance
- Class 0 fire rated
- Maintenance free product
- Cost effective compared to standard metal roofing sheets (or other roofing alternatives)
- Excellent acoustic insulation
The key aspect on why you would choose fibre cement over metal is that it is far more durable. Unlike fibre cement, metal corrodes and rusts overtime whilst not being able to absorb water which primarily causes problems with condensation.
What type of structure can have a fibre cement roof?
- Livestock buildings
- Barns
- Arable structures
- Equestrian centres
- Machinery housing
- Grain stores
- Hay barns
- Workshop buildings
- Cattle buildings
- Stables and field shelters
- Industrial units