Apr 18, 2026 | Blog
Drilling fiber cement boards is not difficult, but it does require the right method. If you rush the job, use the wrong bit, or apply too much pressure, you can chip the face, crack the board, or burn the surface. The good news is that most of these problems are avoidable with the correct setup, proper support, and a clean drilling technique. Fiber cement products also contain crystalline silica, so dust control is a serious safety issue, not an optional extra. OSHA requires employers to limit respirable crystalline silica exposure in construction and provides task-specific controls for silica-generating work.
Feb 23, 2026 | Blog
Construction schedules shift.
Weather changes unexpectedly.
Façade systems are not always closed immediately. A common site question is: Can fiber cement board be left exposed to rain and weather during construction?
Jan 11, 2026 | Blog
Fiber cement boards are widely specified for façades, interior linings, and high-performance building envelopes due to their durability, fire resistance, and dimensional stability. However, one of the most common installation questions remains:
Jan 11, 2026 | Blog
Fiber cement boards are widely used in façades, exterior walls, soffits, and interior linings because of their non-combustibility, durability, and dimensional stability. However, even the best fiber cement board can fail prematurely if edge distances and fixing patterns are not applied correctly.
Cracking, edge breakage, screw pull-out, and surf
