What it is. Eternit is the fibre cement panel from the largest provider of fibre cement in Europe. It is also knows as Europanel. It is a panel made of fibre, cement, and water - a very natural manufactured building material. It comes in sheets in either 8mm or 12mm thicknesses. Its dimensions are approximately 1200mmX2500mm and 3000mm – each type is slightly larger so see technical information. It is very simply, front fastened or rear-hung as an exterior façade. It has been used for decades as part of a girt assembly that creates a rear-ventilated, pressure equalized rainscreen façade. Eternit comes in 5 types and many colours. Colours are through panel or surface coats, as you choose. Textures are smooth, or sandblasted. Natura, Natura Pro and Etercolor offer Architects and Owners a very natural, cementious look in a very durable product. This is difference for Canada’s skyline. Eternit is non combustible. Contact Engineered Assemblies for the Can ULC S 135 test information. Fibre Cement is not concrete. The engineering has been proven to allow an 8mm panel to take the mistreatment nature is ready to offer. What do I do now? Eternit is good for large, medium and small buildings. It goes on walls, soffits and interiors. Think of the kind of look you are trying to achieve. Panels can be horizontal or vertical or cut to any size you wish. For sustainability, we recommend cutting to create as little waste as possible. Colours can be matched as you see fit. Fasteners can be colour matched, stainless steel or hidden. Engineered Assemblies will work with you to detail the building. For a typical rainscreen rendering click here. Joints above below and between panels are left open. Joints between panels can have trims for aesthetics. Wood, steel or aluminum girts are used. An EPDM liner is installed on the girts to create a good platform for expansion and contraction. On commercial jobs the typical approach is to design the architectural view and details needed for tendering. Upon award EA provides stamped shop drawings and construction drawings so the installer can get to work. EA project manages the job to fulfill the needs of the installation company. On residential jobs the typical approach is to get the look you want, and work with the builder to install to meet those needs. EA often delivers full panels, fasteners, breathable membranes and EPDM liner in bulk. |
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