Using Fibre Cement For Your Home’s Ceilings

Timber shortage. Labour shortage. Approval shortage. Money shortage. Common sense shortage. All of these factors have made it a lot harder to build a home – something that we Australians almost consider part of our national identity.

Sick of building material costs (and all costs, for that matter) going through the roof? Yep, so are we. That’s why we’re talking about a high-strength, low-cost material to use in your home’s ceilings: fibre cement!

If you’re thinking about using fibre cement for your home’s ceilings, Plaster Wholesalers gives you the run down in this post. We’ll explain the good and the bad of using fibre cement in your home’s ceilings:

Can you use fibre cement in your ceiling?

Fibre cement is a versatile product which is perfect for external walls, internal walls and (you guessed it) ceilings. Strong yet lightweight, there are many fibre cement products which are ideal for ceiling applications, from a range of top-notch manufacturers like James Hardie and Cemintel.

Pros of using fibre cement for your home’s ceilings

Fibre cement has a lot of benefits when using it for your home’s ceilings. These include:

• Durability and resistance
  Fibre cement is tough stuff and proves very durable as a ceiling. It can last over 100 years in internal applications, making it a set-and-forget type of material. It’s also very resistant to moisture, heat and UV rays, so it’s perfect for areas where humidity or direct sunlight will be present.

• Fire resistant
  A fire-resistant material, fibre cement doesn’t burn or produce toxic fumes, making it a safe option for ceilings in both residential and commercial buildings.

• Low-maintenance
  Set and forget! Fibre cement is so easy to maintain once it’s been installed. It rarely needs repainting and is resistant to warping and cracking too.

• Highly customisable
  Get creative with your fibre cement ceilings thanks to its highly customisable nature. It can emulate the appearance of wood, stone, or stucco, making it look like anything but plain old fibre cement. Plus, it’s available in different textures, finishes and colours.

Cons of using fibre cement for ceilings

That being said, there are a couple of drawbacks of using fibre cement in your ceilings:

• Heavier weight
  Since fibre cement can be heavier than other ceiling materials, it may require extra processes during installation such as stronger framing.

• Costs
  The upfront cost of fibre cement is higher than, for example, plasterboard. However, the durability of fibre cement makes it more cost-effective long-term.

• More complex installation
  The installation process of fibre cement is more complex than plasterboard, requiring special tools and cutting methods.

Choose Plaster Wholesalers for your home’s ceiling material

Regardless of whether you choose fibre cement, plasterboard or a different material for your home’s ceilings, Plaster Wholesalers have the right material at the best price in Melbourne!

Some of our fibre cement products include Hardie Brushed Concrete Cladding, Street Style Edge® Cladding Bond, and Barestone Graphite.

Plaster Wholesalers have been at the top of our game in the plaster industry for over 30 years, supplying excellent quality plastering products to all of our customers. We know quality, which is why we’re proud to deliver the best products at the best prices. Get in touch with Plaster Wholesalers to learn more today.