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Fiber Cement Siding Product Guide

Fiber cement siding is an enormously popular material for residential and commercial exteriors, made with sand, cement, and cellulose fibers. Fiber cement is noted for being a uniform and extremely durable material that replicates the look of real wood siding.

Benefits of Fiber cement siding

  • Reflects the look of natural wood
  • Is Cost efficient
  • Is easy to maintain
  • Is resistant to fire
  • Is not subject to insect damage
Fiber cement siding is available in a variety of colors and textures to suit any residential or commercial requirement.

How Fiber Cement Siding is Made

The sand and cement are first mixed together and steam cured at high temperatures. Later, cellulose fibers are added to the mixture to increase strength and dimensional flexibility. The wood grain pattern seen on fiber cement siding, or other patterns, is printed onto the surface in a separate high pressure process after the product is cut.

Types of Fiber Cement Siding

  • Horizontal Siding � this is the most popular fiber cement siding option. Options include profiles such as Dutch, beaded, and traditional.

  • Shingles - further reflecting the look of real wood siding, fiber cement shingles offer all of the aesthetics with added low maintenance and durability.

More Benefits of Fiber Cement Siding

Fiber cement siding is proving to be a robust material for siding due to its versatility as a building material for exterior use. Fiber cement siding is:

  • available in a variety of patterns, colors, and styles to match the design requirements of every home.

  • suitable for those who opt to paint their siding in whatever color and design they choose should what they want is unavailable.

  • very durable - resistant to marring, chipping, peeling, and cracking.

  • resistant to fading

  • naturally resistant to fungus, mildew, termites.

  • stands up to damage from high winds.

  • not subject to shrink or swelling due to changes in temperature and climate are also unlikely with fiber cement siding, making it an ideal choice for areas that experience extreme weather conditions.

  • cerber fiber cement comes with a 25 year warranty.

Quick Fiber Cement Siding Buying Tips



  • Talk to BuildDirect about how much you�ll need - If you�re in doubt as to how much you�re going to need, contact BuildDirect for advice about coverage, and about ordering slightly more than you need in order to account for allowable damage during transport.  Allowable damage is generally accepted at 5% of your order.
  • Consider your delivery site �Damage which results from improper unloading procedures are not covered by warranty.  See Cerber handling instructions for more details.
  • Choose a fiber cement type � traditional or shingles.  Fiber cement siding is offered in traditional lap siding or as shingles.
  • Choose colors of fiber cement siding � fiber cement siding at BuildDirect is available in various colors, ranging from tan, blue, brown, gray, green, and white. 
  • Hire a professional installer � installing a fiber cement siding is not typically a do-it-yourself job.  Make sure that you hire an experienced builder or siding contractor to install your fiber cement siding for you to ensure a quality installation.
  • Take safety precautions � the installation area should be well-ventilated to prevent the inhalation of the dust which can result cutting fiber cement siding.
  • Record excessive damage on receipt.  Record as much detail as you can, note it on the shipper�s paperwork, and make sure to keep all documentation.  Take digital photos of any damages, and contact BuildDirect so that a solution can be implemented.
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