Marley Eternit fibre cement awarded BRE rating

The BRE (Building Research Establishment) has awarded an A+ rating to fibre cement profiled sheeting from Marley Eternit, in its Green Guide to Specification.

Marley Eternit is the only UK manufacturer of fibre cement profiled sheeting, which therefore means it is the only product of its kind able to achieve an A+, the lowest environmental impact.

Being manufactured in the UK, the product also provides customers with a reduced carbon footprint in terms of transportation miles.

An A+ rating is the highest possible ranking for any material, putting it at the top of the list for specifiers needing roofing and cladding with sustainability credentials.

The BRE Green Guide provides architects and specifiers with advice and guidance on how to make the best environmental choices when selecting building materials.

The BRE assigned the top sustainability ratings for fibre cement because of its low environmental impact, along with the work that has gone into reducing its embodied energy during manufacture.

Fibre cement profiled sheeting's low maintenance and long life expectancy were also recognised by the BRE, as was the fact that end-of-life fibre cement is 100 per cent recyclable, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.

Fibre cement profiled sheeting from Marley Eternit is used in a wide variety of sectors including agricultural, commercial, leisure and residential.

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