SHERA plank is a cellulose-cement plank that is simple to handle and install. It comes in several sizes and textures and it is extremely tough, flexible, water/fire/insect proof and easy to maintain.
Using water, sand, cement and cellulose fibres, combined with SHERA's unique autocloave treatment during the curing process, the end result is a very strong and durable fibre cement composite material, extremely light weight for it's strength!
The perfect alternative to traditional wood siding, SHERA plank is easy to maintain, tough, rot and fire resistant. SHERA plank is a unique fibre cement composite consisting of natural fibres bonded tightly in a high-grade silicate structure. The result is a material that is highly durable, flexible, water resistant, fire proof, resistant to insects and chemical corrosion. SHERA planks are also highly workable using normal tools; in short: they can be used in all kinds of applications by architects, project developers and home owners.
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SHERA Planks come in three different finishes and six different profiles. Each profile and each finish provides unique architectural results, either in overlap application or shiplap application.
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Three choices for surface finish:
SHERA Plank is available in raw (uncoloured) format as well as a range of colours including wood like effect, which provide that touch of beauty to your siding application.
| Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Thickness Tolerance | + 0.5 mm |
| 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 |
SHERA Plank is simple to handle and install and is also highly durable, which makes it the ideal siding material. Available in several sizes, textures and numerous colours, it allows home owners, builders, designers and architects to create stunning siding applications on a variety of buildings.
Framing and Fixing of Square Cut Planks
Framing:
SHERA Plank can be fixed to both timber frames (minimum size 1.5 x 3 inch) or steel frames (thickness between 0.55 and 1.6 mm). Framing must be selected to provide sufficient strength to support the SHERA Plank siding.
Fixing:
Planks can be fastened with both nails or screws. It can be nailed directly to timber supports with round wire nails. When using metal screws, the size and length of the screw will be dependent on the thickness of the plank and the gauge of framing. Pre-drilling the plank is a must unless self-embedding, self-drilling head screws such as SHERA FIX-W32G8 are preferred.
Installation:
Fasteners must be located more than 12 mm from plank edges and 20 mm from plank ends. When installing in an overlapping plank cladding style, plank installation must be started at the bottom of the frame. The subsequent row of planks should overlap previous row by at least 25 mm.
Tools:
No special tools are required. The product can be used with normal nails, fastened by normal or self-drilling screws and cut by electric power saw with diamond blade.
Framing and Fixing of Shiplap Planks
Framing: SHERA Shiplap 'Splendid' Plank can be fixed to both timber frames (minimum size 1.5 x 3 inch) or steel frames (thickness between 0.55 and 1.6 mm).
Framing must be selected to provide sufficient strength to support the SHERA Splendid Plank siding.
Fixing: SHERA Splendid Planks can be fastened with nails or screws. It can be nailed directly to timber supports with round wire nails. When using metal screws, the size and length of the screw will be dependent on thickness of the Plank and the gauge of framing.
Installation:
Fasteners must be located at more than 12 mm from plank edges and 20 mm from plank ends.
SHERA Splendid Plank installation must be started at the bottom of the frame.
Ship-lapping widths for each profile are different, see Installation manual for effective cover of each profile.
Tools:
No special tools are required. The product can be used with normal nails, fastened by normal or self-drilling screws and cut by electric power saw with diamond blade.
SHERA Plank is simple to handle and easy to install and is therefore suitable even for the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) segment. SHERA plank is a fibre cement siding and is fire resistant to A2-s1,d0 and made in accordance to EN12467.
SHERA Plank is also water resistant, insect and rot resistant and therefore requires very little maintenance. It is the perfect fiber cement siding for any house that needs a simple, yet durable cladding material. SHERA Plank comes in several sizes and textures to match your housing needs, making it easy to select your desired interior/exterior cladding materials.
It is also a perfect solution for cladding houses that face a constant threat from termites and water damage since it possesses excellent properties of pest resistance, impact strength and water/moisture resistance. It comes in several sizes and textures and primed planks can be coated before or after installation (double coating) with optional acrylic paint.
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