Why would you choose Eternit fibre-cement sheets for your farm roofs?
Farmers all over Europe choose Eternit/Euronit profiled roofing sheets for their agricultural buildings. This is not a coincidence, as this roofing solution has some clear advantages. Rather than us trying to convince you, read why your fellow farmers chose Euronit.
How to make your choice?
Building or renovating stables, barns and other agricultural buildings are a hefty investment. That’s why you want to get it right. Your building needs to offer appropriate protection for your equipment and create the best possible living conditions for your animals. Because healthy and happy animals lead to better (re)production and less costs e.g. due to sickness.
Over decades, countless farmers have chosen Eternit/Euronit roofing solutions because of their proven track record in agricultural projects. Their choice is the best recommendation for fibre-cement profiled roofing sheets. But you can also rely on the network of Eternit advisors who can help you make the right choice tailored to your specific needs.
Keep your animals calm
Farmers choose fibre-cement corrugated sheets because of their high sound-absorbing capacity. Just think of the racket a rain shower can create on a metal roof. Fibre cement considerably reduces the noise caused by rain, which decreases the risk of stress for your animals. But farmers also appreciate the more pleasant working environment that it creates for themselves.
Protection from fire
They choose Eternit/Euronit corrugated sheets for their excellent fire behaviour. This is an important consideration for farmers who want to protect their precious assets and animals as best as possible. Fibre cement is a non-combustible material according the European classification standard EN 13501-1. This Euroclass system for construction materials classifies Eternit/Euronit coated sheets as class A2-s1,d0.
A2 refers to the sheets being non-combustible
s1 stands for little or no smoke development, and
d0 indicates that it does not form flaming droplets or particles.
Naturally breathable
Farmers are conscious of the importance of ventilation for their barns and stables as a precondition for a pleasant and healthy indoor climate. Fibre cement is a natural breathable material. It minimises condensation and can absorb 25% of its weight in moisture vapour. This keeps the condensation drops from falling on your animals (leading to stress or sickness) or machinery (causing deterioration). Instead, the moisture vapour dissipates through the sheets.
Excellent durability
Corrugated sheets made from fibre cement have excellent chemical resistance. Pig farmers in particular know how important this is, as piggeries generate ammoniac corrosive environments. In addition, fibre cement does not rot or rust. It is impervious to fungi, bacteria and pests. This makes it a durable investment for your agricultural constructions, thanks to their long lifespan.
Natural light
We don’t have to tell you that natural light influences your animals’ living conditions. You are of course aware of the importance of natural light for your animals’ welfare. So, the more you can replicate the natural environment inside your animal housing, the better it is for the animals. With fibre cement, it’s easy to add natural light in your stable. You can opt for some translucent sheets in your roof or work with entire skylights. We recommend placing the light sheets in thede ridge of your building to reduce the greenhouse effect.
All these advantages make Eternit/Euronit fibre-cement corrugated sheets the roof of choice for demanding farmers, like you.
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