Comparisions
SWISSPEARL® FIBER CEMENT FAÇADE CLADDING
VS.
OTHER FIBER CEMENT PRODUCTS
The items shown below are of particular importance when specifying ANY fiber cement product. Without these properties, a fiber cement product may be subject to cracking, deformation, fading, staining, uneven discoloration, and efflorescence.
- Resistance to UV (Xenon Arc Light Acc. Weathering) when tested in accordance with ASTM G155-00
- GUARANTEED free from efflorescence
- Resistance to acid rain when tested in accordance with ASTM D1308-87
- Temperature Resistance guaranteed from high of 176 degrees F to low of -40 degrees
- Tensile bending strength confirms to Class 5 per EN 12467
- Modulus of Elasticity 2,676 PSI when tested in accordance with ASTM C120-90
- Frost resistance – 2944 psi when tested in accordance with ASTM C1185-85
- Independent test data confirming 40 year standard life expectancy
- Panels factory sealed on all six sides (front, back, all four edges) with a clear hydrophobic penetrating sealer
- ICC Report Number
Other important characteristics for comparison:
- Terms of the Warranty – exact coverage clearly spelled out in written document
- Technical Assistance provided free of charge
- Review/approval of installation details provided free of charge
- On site installation training provided free of charge
- Natural air curing vs. autoclaving. Natural air curing of cement products results in a stronger cement based product. Swisspearl is air-cured.
- High quality reinforcement fibers
- Homogeneous, smooth semi-matte surface finish (No surface color unevenness, splotching, fine groove lines, etc.)
- A wide range of standard AND custom colors
- PROVEN HISTORY: References for United States, Canadian, and European projects