Technical Brochure

Cladding
for creative architecture
www.cembrit.xx
Fibre-cement sheets for
contemporary construction
Few building materials offer a combination of architectural scope and
strong technical specifications as convincing as the Cembrit range of
fibre-cement sheets. For generations, Cembrit has been among Europe’s
pre-eminent developers and manufacturers of high-quality fibre-cement
solutions­. One of our specialities is cladding, an area where looks and
quality­are of paramount­importance.
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Functional
Natural
Creative
Great durability.Virtually no maintenance
Functionality is a true hallmark of Cembrit fibre
cement. The cladding sheets combine strength
with easy handling and a stylish, versatile
appearance­, making them ideal for any facade.
The secret behind the impressive strength of the
fibre-cement sheets resides in the manufacturing
process. Thin layers of the material are added on
top of each other, then pressed firmly together
under tremendous pressure before the sheets
have completed a slow curing process. Reinforced
by specially selected fibres, the many thin layers
give fibre-cement a strength with few peers in the
world of building materials.
A major advantage of fibre-cement cladding is its
ability to resist weather of all kinds. Frosts and
thaws, lots of heat, lots of water – none of these
pose a threat to fibre-cement facades. Fibrecement­sheets retain their shape at all times, and
their ability to resist rot and fungal infection is
equally impressive. The result is a long-lived facade
with minimum maintenance requirements.
Natural materials
Cembrit fibre-cement sheets are made from
natural­materials: cement (i.e. a mixture of chalk
and clay), sand, and water, supplemented by
non-toxic organic fibres. The sheets are
fully reusable­and the energy footprint of the
manufacturing­process is very modest.
The freedom architects want
Cembrit fibre-cement cladding gives your
creativity free rein.You get an elegant textured
surface, you can get the colour you want, cut
and construct any shape you want – and because­
the sheets are so easy to install, practical
considerations­need not impede your design ideas.
Strong, versatile, and superior value for money,
Cembrit fibre-cement cladding is designed for a
creative future.
Easy handling is another aspect of functionality.
Building site professionals appreciate how Cembrit
fibre-cement sheets are easy to transport, adapt,
and install. All this makes for lower construction
costs and shorter construction times.
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Colours inspired by nature
Created for urban settings
Urban lifestyles are attractive. But natural settings satisfy deeper human urges.
We all want the best of both worlds. Those are the thoughts behind the
URBANNATURE range now applied to Cembrit boards. Based on a design
creed of rational passion, this reinvigorated range opens up new doors.
Now, colours and surfaces inspired by city life and nature can be combined
with greater freedom than ever. The results will always be harmonious.
Because these colours are attuned to both modern demands and deepseated needs.
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URBANNATURE
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URBANNATURE
Cladding for creative architecture
The new Cembrit colours, known as the
URBANNATURE­range, were carefully chosen.
They reflect current overarching trends that
affect­architecture: greater urbanisation combined­
with renewed interest in nature. Even more
importantly­, they resonate with deep-seated
human urges. For better architecture. And more
satisfying environments.
Colours based on careful thought
How did we decide on the new Cembrit colours?
The URBANNATURE concept was developed in
close co-operation between the Cembrit R&D
department and designers and architects from
Pentagon Design. They considered how human
beings perceive and respond to colours, both
conscious and unconscious. Based on research
and testing, we developed a range of colours that
please, soothe and excite. Just as they do in nature.
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For distinct design on any scale
Our goal with the URBANNATURE colour
range was to offer a colour palette that supports
architectural creativity. To bring you colours that
enhance and interact with your buildings. Subtle
or bold, restrained or daring. Mix and match to
suit your vision.
Visionary and practical
The URBANNATURE palette is not just visionary­
in scope – it takes the practicalities of modern­
architecture­into account, too. The way we
perceive­colours depends on light and scale: a
large surface makes a very different impact than a
tiny sample. All Cembrit colours have been tested
on large, sunlit surfaces to ensure that you get the
desired glow and optimal colour depth.
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Colours communicate Colours are, at heart, one of nature’s
means of communication. Colours affect us directly, stimulating feelings
and creating moods. Having access to the right colours lets you create the
aesthetic­impact you want. That is why Cembrit has reinvigorated its colour
offerings according to the URBANNATURE mindset.
The URBANNATURE colour concept
applies to the following Cembrit products:
Cembrit Metro, Cembrit Edge, Cembrit Zenit, Cembrit Fusion, Cembrit True
“
At Pentagon Design, we have a fundamental design mantra:
Rational passion. So we were excited about creating the new colour
range for Cembrit: The task allowed us to bring together the practical
and the emotional. To fuse urbanity and nature.
“
”
Fibre cement is an intriguing material. It has an urban, sleek appearance,
but also the feel and warmth of natural materials. As designers, we see it as a
sustainable material with natural authenticity.
“
”
Working with Cembrit was an inspiring journey. The mood was one of
openness­, and we kept challenging each other to reinvent the range. All while
focusing­on concrete outcomes: to meet the needs of architects and offer
them added inspiration in their work. We hope we succeeded.
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Arni Aromaa and Pia Thurman, Pentagon Design
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Cembrit Metro
Cembrit Metro
Painted surface – in the colour of your choice
Cembrit Metro lets you play with colour to your heart’s content. The boards
are covered with water-based acrylic paint that is 100% opaque, creating a
smooth, even look. The result is boards that are powerfully resistant to green
moss and algae­, water stains, and dirt.
The URBANNATURE colours selected for Cembrit Metro are inspired
by vibrant cities of Europe. Clear and bright, they exude sophisticated
confidence. But Cembrit Metro can also be supplied in any NCS-S colour
you wish.
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URBANNATURE
Through
coloured­
No
Cembrit Metro
Painted
Colour
availability
Yes
18 +
(NCS S)
Surface
treated
Dimensions
mm
Thickness
mm
No
1250 x 2500
1250 x 3050
1200 x 2500
1200 x 3050
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CEMBRIT Metro
Hamburg 101
Madrid 102
Geneva 103
Barcelona 104
Athens 105
Lyon 106
Oslo 107
Berlin 108
Nuuk 109
Helsinki 110
Dublin 111
Amsterdam
112
Copenhagen
113
Istanbul 114
Riga 115
Naples 116
Stockholm 117
London 118
The Cembrit Metro boards are supplemented by
a complete range of accessories to ensure easy
installation­, longer life and an attractive end-result.
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Cembrit Edge
Cembrit Edge
Where authenticity and colours meet
With Cembrit Edge, grey fibre-cement is given two coats of a semitransparent glaze.You get the natural properties of the fibre-cement
board, but you also get to explore the world of colour. The final result
is a strong, smooth and expressive surface that still allows the texture
and variety of the fibre cement to shine through.
The 12 colours selected as part of the URBANNATURE­palette
makes Cembrit Edge an ideal choice for projects which call for facades
characterised­by unique, elegantly understated nuances­.The colours
are inspired by dynamic aspects of nature; aspects which form the
foundation­of urban living.
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URBANNATURE
Through
coloured­
Painted
Colour
availability
Surface
treated
Dimensions
mm
Thickness
mm
No
No
12
Yes
1250 x 2500
1250 x 3050
1200 x 2500
1200 x 3050
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Cembrit Edge
CEMBRIT Edge
Stream 201
Volt 202
Flux 203
Fuel 204
Aero 205
Cement 206
Camou 207
Hydro 208
Spark 209
Jet 210
Steel 211
Charcoal 212
The Cembrit Edge boards are supplemented by a
complete range of accessories to ensure simple, easy
installation, longer life and an attractive end-result.
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Cembrit Zenit
Cembrit Zenit
Through-coloured with full-covering paint
With Cembrit Zenit you get the benefits of a through-coloured baseboard and a full-covering coating. The unique combination of a throughcoloured baseboard and 100% opaque, water-based acrylic paint that
matches the rich, natural colour of the baseboard gives a smooth, uniform
surface and reduces the risk of visible scratches. The result is facade
boards that are powerfully resistant to green moss and algae, water stains,
and dirt.
The 10 URBANNATURE colours selected for Cembrit Zenit are
inspired by the universe and named after the colourful planets in the
celestial sky. Natural colours with a powerful expression.
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URBANNATURE
NEW
Through
coloured­
Yes
Cembrit Zenit
Painted
Yes
Colour
availability
10
Surface
treated
Dimensions
mm
Thickness
mm
Yes
1250 x 2500
1250 x 3050
1200 x 2500
1200 x 3050
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CEMBRIT zenit
Venus 501
Mars 502
Neptune 503
Luna 504
Terra 505
Jupiter 506
Orcus 507
Pluto 508
Mercury 509
Erebus 510
Cembrit Zenit comes in 10 popular colours named
after colourful planets in the universe. Among these
colours you find the blackest black in the entire
URBANNATURE range. This colour is named after
the darkest planet ever discovered, also known as
Erebus after the Greek god of darkness.
The Cembrit Zenit boards are supplemented by a
complete range of accessories to ensure simple, easy
installation, longer life and an attractive end-result.
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Cembrit Fusion
Cembrit Fusion
Exclusive and through-coloured
Prepare for an exclusive colour experience. Cembrit Fusion delivers quality
inside and out; these through-coloured fibre-cement boards ensure a
consistent appearance even if chipping occurs. Not only that: the crowning
glory of Cembrit Fusion is one coat of strong, semi-transparent coating which
enters into a harmonious interplay with the through-coloured board. The
boards have a uniformly matt, stylish finish that allows the unique structure of
the natural material to shine through.
The 10 URBANNATURE colours selected for Cembrit Fusion are inspired by
the vibrant interaction between the sophisticated and the natural.
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URBANNATURE
Through
coloured­
Yes
Cembrit Fusion
Painted
No
Colour
availability
10
Surface
treated
Dimensions
mm
Thickness
mm
Yes
1250 x 2500
1250 x 3050
1200 x 2500
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CEMBRIT FUSION
Neon Jungle
401
Street Safari
402
Crystal Concrete
403
Liquid Olive
404
Glazed Pine
405
Corporate Khaki
406
City Sun
407
Coated
Chocolate 408
Petrol Sky
409
Executive Rock
410
Cembrit Fusion is available in an exclusive range
of 10 elegant, muted colours that offset each
other beautifully and serve as ideal foils for other
exclusive architectural materials.
The Cembrit Fusion boards are supplemented by a
complete range of accessories to ensure simple, easy
installation, longer life and an attractive end-result.
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Cembrit True
Cembrit True
Through-coloured and surface protected
With Cembrit True, you see the natural hues and variations of the
through-coloured baseboard. Available in 9 different colours selected
as part of the URBANNATURE concept, the Cembrit True boards are
protected­by a specially developed­, transparent­coating which helps
minimise­maintenance­.The subtle colour variations remain visible;
the transparent coating simply adds extra depth.
The surface treatment also helps your facade retain its light, airy
appearance even when the weather is wet. Available in a standard format
or individually cut to suit your specifications­.
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URBANNATURE
Through
coloured­
Yes
Cembrit True
Painted
No
Colour
availability
9
Surface
treated
Dimensions
mm
Thickness
mm
Yes
1250 x 2500
1250 x 3050
1200 x 2500
1200 x 3050
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CEMBRIT TRUE
The URBANNATURE colours for Cembrit True
are inspired by truly spectacular sites in nature.
Gobi 301
Vesuv 302
Niagara 303
Antarctic 304
Lakhi 305
Uluru 306
Kilimanjaro 307
Etna 308
Olympus 309
The Cembrit True boards are supplemented by a
complete range of accessories to ensure simple, easy
installation, longer life and an attractive end-result.
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INSPIRATION
The URBANNATURE products can be applied for various buildings from large projects to single family houses.
If you wish to add a colourful dimension to your building, the URBANNATURE range is the perfect choice.
The five products can be mixed and matched to create the colour expression you desire.
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Cembrit FLOW SYSTEM
creative facades
no visible screws
The latest Cembrit innovation is invisible to the naked eye. Our new Cembrit
Flow installation system allows you to create completely flush facade designs
without visible screws.
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fixing system
NEW
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Cembrit FLOW SYSTEM
Cembrit Flow System
Freedom to design creative facades – no visible screws
The new invisible fixing system, Cembrit Flow System, is a competitive
and flexible alternative to traditional installation with screws.
With the Cembrit Flow System, Cembrit offers a small revolution
within invisible fixing. This system allows you to design inspiring flush
facades that are easy to install and not least cost efficient compared to
other invisible fixing systems.
Cembrit Flow System leaves a flush expression that gives full attention
to your facade design. Install the URBANNATURE facade boards with
Cembrit Flow System to create aesthetic and creative facades.
Learn more about Cembrit Flow System at cembrit.com/flow and view
the easy installation video.
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fixing system
Boards
Carrier profile
Top profile
Colour
Material
Dimensions
mm
Thickness
mm
59
Fibre cement
1192 x 597
1192 x 297
8
Untreated
Aluminium - CALMgSio.5
1185
Powder coated - Black (RAL 7021)
Aluminium - CALMgSio.5
1192
Fix the fibre-cement facade boards to the subconstruction by “hanging” the boards on the
aluminium profile. A special groove locks the
board to the profile and ensures that the board
remains fixed when exposed to heavy wind and
suction.
Cembrit Flow System is available with the 59
facade boards in the URBANNATURE range. For
installation with Cembrit Flow System, the facade
boards come in two standard dimensions. The
flexibility of Cembrit Flow System allows you to
easily cut the boards on site to fit your project.
Release your creativity with the new Cembrit Flow
System! Combine with the URBANNATURE boards to
create completely flush facade designs with no visible
screws disturbing the smooth expression.
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INSPIRATION
If you wish to create a natural expression in your
building, the Cembrit cladding range offers you soft
and earthly colours that match the environment and
combine easily with other building materials.
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CLADDING
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Cembrit Cembonit
Cembrit Cembonit
Through-coloured classics with attractive matt finish
Cembrit Cembonit are strong, weather-proof facade­boards
characterised by their subtle­, matt finish. The boards are throughcoloured in your choice of one of nine attractive, muted natural colours.
During the production process, the Cembrit Cembonit boards receive
a unique treatment which protects them all the way through. Being
impregnated, the boards are efficiently protected against water staining
and dirt, ensuring that the facade retains its attractive­appearance in
both dry and wet weather conditions­.
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Through
coloured­
Painted
Colour
availability
Surface
treated
Dimensions
mm
Thickness
mm
Yes
No
8
Yes
1200 x 2500
1200 x 3050
1250 x 2500
1250 x 3050
6 and 8
Cembrit Cembonit
CEMBRIT CEMBONIT
Pearl
Okker
Siena
Flint
Sand
Rust
Granit
Jade
The natural authenticity of the Cembrit Cembonit
boards is expressed through the slight colour
variations in the surface, imbuing your facade with
the play of light and nuances you associate with
any natural building material. Over time, these
natural variations may develop further as the
surface patinates.
The Cembrit Cembonit boards are supplemented by a
complete range of accessories to ensure simple, easy
installation, longer life and an attractive end-result.
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Cembrit Raw
Cembrit Raw
Strong. Durable. Untreated boards with unique properties
Cembrit Raw are untreated cladding boards that go back to basics:
You get untreated fibre cement for that authentic, grey shade.
Behind the straightforward, yet subtle authenticity you will find very
strong properties. These boards retain their shape, last long, and are easy
to work with.
The material withstands­extreme climates­, rejects rot and fungus, and –
like all fibre cement – is composed of natural­materials­.
Cembrit Raw combines­value for money with environmental­awareness,
making it ideal for contemporary building.
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Cembrit Raw
Through
coloured­
Painted
Colour
availability
Surface
treated
Dimensions
mm
Thickness
mm
Yes
No
1
No
1200 x 2500
1200 x 3050
6, 8 and 10
CEMBRIT RAW
The Cembrit Raw boards are supplemented by a
complete range of accessories to ensure simple, easy
installation, longer life and an attractive end-result.
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Photo by: Christian Richters
Time for play
Cembrit lets you get creative when you design your facades
Snakeskin effects? 3D pyramids? Escher-like
structures­defying gravity with aplomb?
With Cembrit anything is possible. Fibre-cement
cladding can be used to create virtually any shape,
combined to create surface effects of all kinds,
and are available in colours ranging through the
full scale of shades from the understated to the
confidently loud.
All these possibilities are an inherent aspect of the
fibre cement itself: Strong, yet lightweight, fibrecement boards can be cut to your specifications,
allowing you to create almost anything.
And simple installation means that the seemingly
complex can be achieved with ease.
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When the physical shape of your design is settled,
it’s time to get creative on colour and texture.
The sheer range of colours and surface treatments offered in the Cembrit range means that
you are spoilt for choice. Particularly because your
choice will be affordable.
From unpretentious subtlety to lavish elegance or
striking modernity, the Cembrit products let you
create the facades you wish for. It´s time for play.
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Photo by: Bent Raanes/Sarah Cameron Sørensen
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Cembrit is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of building
materials. The Group’s main products are roofing materials,
cladding and functional boards based on the use of fibrecement technology.
To help make sure customers get the full benefit from these
products, we have also developed a range of specially adapted
fittings and supplementary equipment. This makes it possible
to configure durable, cost-effective and visually attractive
solutions to any roofing or cladding assignment – whether for
business, private, farming, industrial or any other purpose.
Cembrit products are manufactured at technically advanced­
factories that feature exceptional levels of quality assurance­,
and are sold through a network of subsidiaries and
distributors­.
Our expertise and personal commitment are integral parts of
all Cembrit products, service and working partnerships.
Cembrit XX
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Postal Code and City Name
Country
Tel.: +00 0000 0000
Fax: +00 0000 0000
info@cembrit.xx
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