Nowadays, every aspect of a building has seen a tremendous shift in design as well as the materials used. In roofing, iron sheets and asphalt shingles are getting replaced by new materials such as fibre cement sheets and tiles.

Fibre cement is a handy product made of a mixture of cellulose fibres, sand and cement. The use of these materials to construct roofing products facilitates the production of roofing sheets and tiles that are not only stylish but also adaptable to the elements.

Hence, if you are looking for a different type of roofing for your home, here are the main reasons you should consider using fibre cement roofing.

It has 50+ years guaranteed durability

Roof renovations mostly get conducted on an as needed basis rather than for the aesthetic improvement of the home. When a roof starts to leak, sag or come undone due to prolonged damages from elements such as high winds and hailstones; in most cases, a new surfacing or a new roof are the only remedies.

For fibre cement, you have a guaranteed fifty years of use before you need to install a new surfacing. Thus, the roofing option saves you money in the long run because the need for multiple resurfacing gets eliminated.

It saves you money on the roofing panel construction

Clay and concrete roofing tiles are quite heavy, so the materials used to construct the roof panel have to be sturdy enough to support the weight. Hence, the materials required to build a strong roof panel are relatively expensive to cheaper less sturdy options.

Fibre cement roofing tiles and sheets are substantially light compared to clay and cement tiles, so they do not require a very sturdy panel. Hence, you can save money on the roof board materials by going for cheaper materials that can still hold the fibre cement roofing firmly without having to worry about the ceiling collapsing.

You can't have durability without aesthetic appeal

In addition to the above factors, fibre cement roofing comes in an assortment of designs and colors. As far as design is concerned, you can choose between sheets or tiles. Additionally, the cement fibre roofing tiles and sheets can be pre-painted at the factory so that they have a thick, durable and appealing color coating of your choosing. Alternatively, you can have the sheets and tiles repainted for an improved curb appeal using acrylic.

Your roof doesn't catch fire

Quite often fire accidents spread to nearby buildings because the roofing materials are flammable and as a result, the fire jumps from one roof to the next, especially an adjoining structure.

The combination of cellulose, sand and cement used to construct fibre cement roofing is fire resistant. Additionally, the roofing material also has a cement siding which is 100% resistant. Hence, in the unfortunate occurrence of a house fire, your house cannot catch fire or spread it via the roof.