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Why are my fibre cement sheets different shades?

Each fibre cement sheet has its own variance characteristic which is definded by a completely unique surface finish.

What are the varainces in Fibre Cement Profiled Sheeting?

Natural Grey Fibre Cement Sheeting

Each fibre cement sheet has its own character which is defined by an completely unique surface finish.

As well as being very cost effective because of the sheets being shown in its natural rawist form, they are purposely designed to blend and fade from the day it is installed into the rural landscape.

There may be variances in the colour of natural grey as they are manufactured with different batches of cement which may also vary in colour. 

Different moisture content of varying batches of sheets may also visually appear in different shades of natural grey.

Hand-made fittings use a different manufacturing process with a different receipe of raw materials therefore will visually appear different in shades when placed next to our fibre cement profiled sheets.

Standard/Extended Colour Range

Each natural grey fibre cement sheet prior to coating has its own character which is defined by an completely unique surface finishes which can cause slight differences in the shade of painted sheets. 

The coatings main function is to provide a coloured finish to the structure but a key benefit of a painted sheet is that the surface is much smoother inhibiting the growth of moss on the surface.

The satin finish can highlight any surface differences of the sheet. 

Different moisture content of varying batches of sheets may also visually appear in different shades.

Hand-made fittings use a different manufacturing process with a different receipe of raw materials therefore may visually appear different in shades when placed next to the painted fibre cement profiled sheet.

Meadowscape

Our Meadowscape effect creates a beautiful time-worn look and feel and will bring character to any structure it is fitted onto.

The starting process to make our Meadowscape sheets begins at the early stages when making our Natural Grey standard sheets. Whilst making our standard sheets, we manufacture them with a special pigment which is added into the mix allowing the subtle colouring to spread across the whole cement product.

Different moisture content of varying batches of sheets may also visually appear in different shades.

Hand-made fittings use a different manufacturing process with a different receipe of raw materials therefore may visually appear different in shades when placed next to the painted fibre cement profiled sheet.

Heavy variation in the colour and shade are purposely intended to give an enhanced appearance.

Generally, after a season or two on the roof (once the fibre cement sheeting has been laid and fixed into the purlins), any colour variations should settle and blend during the weathering process.

 

Each fibre cement sheet has its own variance characteristic which is definded by a completely unique surface finish.