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This product combines high performance with sophisticated design, resulting in a facade material that is both durable and visually dynamic.

Material Core: Fiber Cement Board

Fiber cement is a composite material made from cement, cellulose, sand, and water. It is renowned in the construction industry for its:

• Durability: Exceptional resistance to rot, pests, and fire (often non-combustible).
• Weather Resistance: Excellent stability against extreme temperatures, freeze-thaw cycles, and moisture.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal upkeep compared to wood or other materials.

Aesthetic Feature: Through-Color (Durchgefärbt)

This is the most critical feature distinguishing it from standard painted boards.

• Definition: The pigments are mixed into the raw fiber cement slurry before the sheets are formed. This means the color is not just a surface coating but runs completely through the material’s thickness.
• Benefit: If the board is scratched, cut, or chipped, the visible core underneath is the same color as the surface. This ensures color stability and maintains the aesthetic integrity of the facade over time, even with wear and tear.

Surface Finish: Milled Linear Grooves

The “milled linear grooves” provide the three-dimensional texture and visual rhythm to the facade.

• Process: After the board is cured, its surface is precisely machined or milled to create sharp, geometric lines or grooves (often running horizontally or vertically).
• Visual Impact: These grooves create strong shadow lines that shift dramatically throughout the day as the sun moves. This gives the facade a tactile, deeply textured appearance, adding dynamic architectural interest that changes with the light.
• Design Flexibility: The shadow lines emphasize the panel’s verticality or horizontality, allowing architects to play with the perceived height and width of the building.

In summary, this type of board is chosen when a project demands uncompromising durability (fiber cement), long-term color stability (through-color), and a high-impact, textured aesthetic (milled grooves)