Cembrit’s through-coloured Cembonit cladding boards have been installed on a ten-storey mixed-use university development in the heart of Merseyside.
North West Developer PHD1 Construction’s aim was to regenerate the 3500m² plot to meet the needs of the community. Due to its central location, the appearance of the external envelope was very important, and led to the specification of a cladding solution that could achieve a varied finish.
Sub-contractor Bak Cladding Solutions sourced Cembrit’s Cembonit cladding in Flint through Vivalda in Manchester. The autoclaved, through-coloured, impact-resistant board is available in 11 pastel colours characterised by an attractive matt finish and a faint directional grain.
During the production process, Cembonit undergoes a unique impregnation treatment, which protects against water staining and dirt, ensuring that the façade retains its attractive appearance in both dry and wet weather conditions.
The combination of colour stability, with a class 0 fibre rating to BS 476 part 6 and a class 1 rating to BS 476 part 7, makes Cembonit ideal for overcladding rainscreen applications.
Randomly dispersed spherules of cement in Cembonit’s surface and variations of shade from sheet to sheet will assist in creating a natural looking façade.
The sheets can be used for a range of applications such as rainscreen cladding, weatherboarding, window elements, fascia, balconies and prefabricated facade elements.
