Marley Eternit delivers over clad system

Fibre cement Cedral Weatherboard from Marley Eternit has been specified as an over clad solution on more than 400 housing association properties in Sheffield.

The existing Reema concrete panel buildings lacked insulation and the surface of the concrete panels had also begun to deteriorate.

The over clad solution involved mechanically fixing 50mm of rigid foam insulation (0.021W/mK) to the exterior of the Reema panels to improve the thermal performance of the properties.

The insulation was then rendered before a combination of Cedral Weatherboard over clad and brick slips were applied.

The Cedral Weatherboard was nailed to timber battens in a ship lap configuration to create a robust and durable rainscreen cladding.

Fibre cement Cedral Weatherboard was specified by Great Places Housing Association because it offered a lightweight, cost effective solution that helped to visually transform the properties.

The client chose fibre cement Cedral Weatherboard because, unlike timber, it does not warp or shrink, making it a suitable long-term low maintenance solution.

The Cedral Weatherboard was supplied in Ochre, Cevennes Green, Lilac Blue, Oriental Green and Dark Grey colours to create feature panels around windows and doors.

The colours were selected to complement the alternative shades of render used on the properties.

Over clad systems using Marley Eternit fibre cement products offer a more cost effective solution than demolishing and re-building.

It also means much less disruption for building users as it can usually remain occupied during the work.

Cedral Weatherboard is available in a range of 22 colours and four woodstains with a matching range of aluminium trims.

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