SHERA Planks
SHERA plank is a unique fibre cement composite of natural fibres bonded tightly in a high-grade silicate structure. This autoclaved wood-grain siding acquires impressive toughness, yet remains flexible and dimensionally stable. It is a cellulose cement plank that contains absolutely no asbestos fibre, no fibre glass fibres or formaldehyde.
Benefits of SHERA Plank
SHERA Planks are:
- Weather resistant
- Immune to water damage
- Fire resistant
- Provides sound insulation
- Shatter resistant
- Low shrinkage
- Flexible
- High degree of workability
- Termite resistant
SHERA Square Cut Edge Planks
SHERA's range of fibre cement planks come in a two different formats.
- Square Cut Edge
- Shiplap Edge
Square Cut Edge
These planks are more 'traditional' and are used in external siding applications where the planks overlap the preceding rows. These planks come in Teak or Cassia or even smooth surface profiles and the Teak surface planks also come in coloured formats, see below.
Shiplap Edge
The planks have various profiled edges and give a more 'modern' shiplap look to your siding application. Edge profiles are shown below. The shiplap range are primarily uncoloured format and can be painted pre-installation or on site, using any acrylic water based paint.
Various Surface Profiles
Various Colours
Wood Series Colour Range
Contemporary Colour Range
* Coloured planks are Teak profile only
Latest Colours
SHERA's square cut edge plank is now available in a 'Modern Grey' colour.
The square cut edge, coloured range has a teak wood surface profile and comes in both 150mm and 200 mm width and 3m or 4m lengths.
Availability of SHERA Square Cut Planks
| Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Weight (kg/pcs) | Profile | Colour Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 150 | 3000 | 5.4 | Teak/Cassia | Uncoloured & Coloured |
| 8 | 200 | 3000 | 7.2 | Teak/Cassia/Smooth | Uncoloured & Coloured |
| 8 | 150 | 4000 | 7.2 | Teak/ Cassia | Uncoloured & Coloured |
| 8 | 200 | 4000 | 9.6 | Teak/Cassia | Uncoloured & Coloured |
SHERA Shiplap Planks
Various Edge Profiles
SHERA plank comes in various edge profiles suitable for different applications.
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Latest Colours for SHERA Shiplap Planks
SHERA's shiplap range now has a new colour in the 'Yellow Flame edge profile - Beech colour - with a straight grain surface profile that provides a more 'modern' look to the planks.
This new product is available in 150mm width and 3m length and is perfect for any modern siding application.
SHERA Shiplap Deline Range
SHERA Deline is a new, modern looking shiplap plank that comes in several surface textures, including smooth and straight grain wood profile.
The Deline range also comes in a variety of different 'groove' profiles as you can see on the left, which give your exterior siding application a modern, unique appearance.
And of course, the Deline plank range is fire resistant to min A2 standards so is the perfect accompaniment to your high rise decking application that requires external siding in a fire resistant material.
Size: 10mm x 220mm x 3000mm.
Surface Texture: straight grain or smooth.
Colour: uncoloured.
SHERA Shiplap Planks for Interior or Exterior Cladding
SHERA shiplap plank range are perfect for interior and exterior decorative cladding applications.
Availability of SHERA Shiplap Planks
| Edge Profile | Texture | Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Weight (kg/pcs) | Colour Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid Tree | Cassia/Smooth | 10 | 150 | 3000 | 6.55 | Uncoloured |
| Croton | Cassia/Smooth | 10 | 150 | 3000 | 6.33 | Uncoloured |
| Yellow Flame | Cassia/Smooth | 10 | 150 | 3000 | 6.33 | Uncoloured & Coloured |
| Jacaranda | Cassia | 10 | 150 | 3000 | 6.10 | Uncoloured |
| Modern Stagger | Smooth | 10 | 100 | 3000 | 4.40 | Uncoloured |
| Smooth | 10 | 150 | 3000 | 6.60 | Uncoloured | |
| Smooth | 10 | 200 | 3000 | 8.80 | Uncoloured | |
| Smooth * | 10* | 300* | 3000* | 13.2 0* | Uncoloured |
* Made to order item
Standard References
| Standard | Category | Title |
|---|---|---|
| ATSM | ASTMC1185, C1186-91 | Flat Non-Asbestos Fibre-Cement sheets |
| ISO | ISO 8336: 1993 | Fibre-Cement Flat sheets |
| AS/NZS | 2908.2: 2000 | Cellulose Cement Product Part2: Flat sheets |
| JIS | A5430 – 1995 | Fibre Reinforced Cement Boards |
| EC Conformity | 12467: 2004 | Fibre-Cement Flat sheets |
Accreditations
| Certification | Category | Title |
|---|---|---|
| GreenLabel / Singapore | ASTM D5116-06 | Emission Test |
| CarbonLabel / Thailand | Carbon Reduction |
Technical Data
| Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Thickness Tolerance | + 10% |
| Density | 1300 – 1350 kg/m3 |
| Modulus of Rupture | ≥ 7 MPa |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 7100 + 500 MPa (Wet) |
| Water Absorption | < 35% |
| Moisture Content | < 15% |
| Water Tightness | Pass |
| PH Value | 7 |
| Fire Resistance Properties | |
| Ignitibility | Pass |
| Fire Propagation Index | I = 0.1 |
| Surface Spread of Flame | Class 1 |
| Reaction to Fire Classification | A2-s1, d0 |
| Fire Resistance Properties | |
| Freeze/Thaw Resistance | Pass |
| Warm Water Resistance | Pass |
| Heat / Rain Resistance | Pass |
| Soak / Dry Resistance | Pass |
Applications
SHERA Planks - both square cut edge and shiplap style - can be used in a wide variety of building applications:
