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What are the advantes of using fibre cement?

Not only is fibre cement a much cheaper alternative, but it out-performs metal profiled sheets by a mile off.

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.

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.

  • Vapour permeability significantly reduces condensation
  • High resistance to corrosion which increases the life expectancy of the product 
  • Low thermal conductivity reduces heat build-up in the Summer and heat loss in the Winter
  • Excellent acoustic insulation. 
  • Class 0 fire rated
  • Wide range of accessories and colours available.
  • Maintenance free product.
  • Normal life expectancy of 50 years.
  • Manufactured to a quality system registered under BS EN ISO 9001.
  • Complies with BS EN 494 requirements for Class 1X sheeting. 
  • EUROSIX is classified as non-fragile and meets the latest requirements for roof safety as laid down by the Health and Safety Executive.