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Stratton Green Distribution Park
Langford Way, Appleton
Warrington
Cheshire
WA4 4TQ
www.cembrit.co.uk
Tel +44 (0)203 3722300
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Swisspearl

Overview
Cembrit have been manufacturing fibre cement products for the construction industry since 1928 and are now one of the largest manufacturers of fibre cement products in Europe. With more than 20 years experience in the UK, we are widely recognised for our portfolio of roofing products (slates/corrugated sheeting). However, we also have an extensive building board and rainscreen façade offering for the UK construction industry. Since the opening of our new, purpose built, factory in Hungary 4 years ago, we have broadened our façade rainscreen product range and extended our range of product finishes.Cembrit was issued with BBA certification for its façade board range in 2018. Along with its non-combustible fire classification, it is the ideal lightweight façade material to be specified as part of rainscreen cladding systems.Cembrit’s façade products cater for all aesthetic requirements, whether it’s the natural finish of our Patina panels, or the acrylic painted finish of our Cover or Sol...
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CPD Material (6)

Multiple CPD formats
A New Vision for Architectural Facades
A New Vision for Architectural Facades
A guide to fibre cement facade systems as non-combustible, compliant construction solution.
The CPD covers the nature and manufacture of fibre cement facade panels systems, types of panel on the market, colour and texture options, history, composition and fixing systems. The CPD also covers key legislation and standards regarding safety, fire performance, CDM installation practice and testing. In the allowwed commercial slides, it also covers the company and new visualisation models. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- Fibre cement facade panels
- The range of products, texture and colours available in lightweight products
- The properties in relation to safety and Part B
-The CDM and safety requirements of product usage
- The product role in lightweight building solutions
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning
Material type: Seminar
Multiple CPD formats
The Use of Natural Fibre Cement in Architectural Facades
This CPD aims to discuss the origins and use of rainscreen. Topics covered will include the basic principles of rainscreen, the advantages, possible concerns, façade panels, wind tight layers, types of fixings and health and safety. By the end of the seminar you should have a greater understanding of:
- What a rainscreen is and its first uses
- Risk of fire and advantages of fibre cement rainscreen
- The production process
- Principles of an open rainscreen and the advantages
- Different subframe options available
- Design ideas

This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning
Material type: Seminar
Multiple CPD formats
Fibre Cement Façade Systems: Fire Safety, Building Regulations and Aesthetics
This CPD focusses on fibre cement, concentrating on current and pending building regulations changes in relation to Approved Document B and change of regulator to HSE. Further reflecting on these changes, it analyses the difference between fire reaction and fire resistance and examines product testing within rainscreen and full system testing of rainscreen cladding systems. Whilst discussing these key technical points, the CPD also highlights various aesthetics that can be achieved using fibre cement facade materials. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:
- Building Regulations Changes - Amendment to ADB
- Fire Safety – What is the difference between Fire Resistance and Fire Reaction
- The significant difference between testing a products performance compared to testing a systems performance
- Further Building Regulatory Changes – HSE involvement and the importance of 'The Golden Thread'
- Aesthetics and whether you need to compromise on the aesthetic whilst using fibre cement as a material.

This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning
Material type: Seminar
 
 

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