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CEMBLOC is a family-run business that is deeply committed to environmental sustainability, as evidenced by their passion for "keeping it green." They prioritize the use of high-grade, quality materials sourced from trusted supply partners known for their exceptional track records. CEMBLOC strives to ensure that all their raw materials possess recognized eco credentials while consistently delivering top-notch quality.
One of the key features of CEMBLOC's products is their substantial recycled content, which contributes to a significantly reduced carbon footprint. By converting cement building boards and cement-based variants on a global scale, CEMBLOC produces clean and environmentally friendly products for their clients.
CEMBLOC is comprised of a dedicated team of individuals who share a profound passion for cement. They are driven to not only meet but surpass industry standards, often pushing the boundaries to redefine them. Recognizing the diverse needs of construction companies and supply businesses, CEMBLOC has developed an array of products that offer exceptional versatility in addressing various challenges such as noise reduction, fire performance, strength, aesthetics, and weatherproofing.
To achieve this, CEMBLOC leverages advanced manufacturing facilities to customize cement and skillfully combines recycled materials to meet the stringent performance requirements of the construction industry. By utilizing these innovative techniques, CEMBLOC is able to create products that make a significant difference and truly stand out in the market.
CEMBLOC's commitment to excellence and their continuous drive to innovate has positioned them as a leading provider of cement-based solutions. Their products are tailored to address the specific needs and demands of their clients, offering them a reliable and high-performance material that contributes to the success of their projects.
CEMBLOC® PRODUCTS RANGE
Cembloc CemPlate
Cembloc CemPlate is a remarkable and high-performing building board that offers a multitude of benefits for various construction applications. With its versatility and exceptional capabilities, it stands as the ultimate multi-purpose solution for all your building needs.
One of the standout features of CemPlate is its ability to provide superior weather protection. It serves as a sheathing board that offers unbeatable external weather protection for timber frame, modular, and steel frame constructions, ensuring the structural integrity of the building. This makes it an ideal choice for installations before the application of the finished external facade system.
In addition to weather protection, CemPlate excels in other areas as well. It is specifically designed to address sound reduction, boasting an impressive capability of reducing sound by 54 decibels. This makes it an excellent choice for environments where noise control is crucial.
CemPlate also serves as a reliable render carrier board, facilitating the application of renders for a flawless finish. Its dimensional stability plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and longevity of the render application.
Furthermore, CemPlate prioritizes durability and resilience. It is water-resistant, meaning it can withstand moisture without compromising its structural integrity. It holds an A1 non-combustible rating in accordance with EN:13501-1:2019, offering excellent fire protection. The board is also UV stable and fully weatherproof, even in freezing temperatures, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
Compared to alternatives such as chipboard, gypsum fiber, and cement-bonded particle board, CemPlate stands out with its exceptional dimensional stability, boasting a minimal (<0.19%) dimensional change. This characteristic ensures that the board maintains its integrity and performance over time, providing a superior solution for various construction projects.
CemBacker
Cembloc CemBacker is the ultimate tile backer board that provides unparalleled protection for tiled walls and floors. It has been specifically designed to offer fireproof and waterproof qualities, ensuring the safety and security of your tiled rooms.
When it comes to quality, CemBacker sets the bar high. It has undergone rigorous testing by leading tile adhesive companies and the largest manufacturer of ceramic and porcelain tiles globally. These tests have demonstrated CemBacker's exceptional standards, making it the preferred choice for those seeking top-notch performance.
CemBacker outperforms traditional methods such as plasterboard and plywood, offering superior moisture and fire resistance. It exhibits excellent dimensional stability, making it an ideal solution for wetrooms where exposure to water and moisture is a concern.
Safety is a paramount feature of CemBacker. It is non-combustible and holds an impressive A1 fire rating in accordance with EN:13501-1:2019. This ensures that it provides a secure and reliable backing for your tiles, offering peace of mind and protection.
Durability is another highlight of CemBacker. It is impermeable to water, meaning it can withstand moisture without deteriorating. Additionally, it is UV stable and fully weatherproof, even in extreme temperatures. This guarantees a long-lasting and visually appealing tiled finish that will withstand the test of time.
CemCloak Soffit
CemCloak Soffit Strip is a high-performing and versatile building board specifically designed to provide external weather protection for a wide range of applications. It offers exceptional levels of weather, moisture, and fire resistance, along with dimensional stability, making it an excellent choice for covering roof edges, reveals, and other facade elements.
One of the key advantages of CemCloak Soffit Strip is its resistance to water, ensuring that it remains structurally intact even when exposed to moisture. It is also non-combustible and holds up well against fire, providing an added level of safety and protection. The board is UV stable and fully weatherproof, even in freezing temperatures, ensuring its durability and performance in various climates.
CemCloak Soffit Strip features a smooth finish that can be easily painted, allowing for a customized and attractive appearance. This creates a consistent and appealing look while maintaining longevity.
In terms of functionality, fibre cement soffit boards, such as CemCloak, serve multiple purposes. They effectively cover the underside of the eaves of a roof, protecting them from the elements. They also contribute to attic ventilation, promoting airflow and preventing moisture buildup. Furthermore, they enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the building, improving its appearance.
Aside from its performance benefits, fibre cement soffit boards offer cost-effectiveness. They are generally less expensive than other building materials like wood or vinyl. Additionally, they can be easily molded and shaped to fit any design or project, allowing for flexibility without compromising quality or performance. This makes them a cost-efficient option for construction projects.
Moreover, fibre cement is an environmentally friendly choice. It is composed of a mixture of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers derived from recycled wood and paper products. This makes it a sustainable building material that reduces waste and minimizes the environmental impact of construction.
The versatility of CemCloak Soffit Strip is worth noting, as it can be used in various building applications. While commonly used as a cladding material for the underside of roof eaves, it is also suitable for walls and ceilings. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial construction projects.
Cembloc Hue
Cembloc Hue is an exceptional building board made of cellulose fiber reinforced and autoclaved high-density fiber cement. It offers a range of impressive features that make it a standout choice for both external and internal applications.
One of the key advantages of Cembloc Hue is its impermeability to water, ensuring long-lasting performance even when exposed to moisture. It is also A1 fire rated in accordance with EN 13501-1:2019, providing excellent fire resistance and safety. Furthermore, Cembloc Hue is UV stable and fully weatherproof, even in freezing temperatures, ensuring its durability and ability to withstand various weather conditions.
Cembloc Hue stands out as a high-performing decorative building board that offers visually stunning colors for facade cladding. It is specifically designed to provide an array of attractive colors, ranging from naturalistic light sanded cement aesthetics to vibrant brights like flamingo pink. The board is available in a wide range of neutral shades and can be customized to match almost every RAL color, offering complete creative freedom for designers and architects. Bespoke colors can also be discussed, allowing for a chameleon-like variety.
Ideal for construction or renovation projects, each Cembloc Hue board is precision-engineered and rigorously tested. It achieves an impressive A1 fire rating and exhibits excellent resistance to weather, impact, and rot. This ensures the highest level of performance, durability, and safety for facades and cladding applications.
Additionally, Cembloc Hue allows for creative design possibilities. By alternating the direction of the lined texture from panel to panel across the span of a facade, a beautiful and captivating effect can be achieved. This adds depth and visual interest to the overall aesthetic of the building.
Cembloc Tex
Cembloc Tex is a high-performing textured decorative solution that offers visually stunning textures for facade cladding in both external and internal applications. It is specifically designed to replicate the warmth of wood grain, as well as the natural look of stone and brick when light permeates their surfaces.
This product is made of cellulose fiber reinforced and autoclaved high-density fiber cement board, ensuring its durability and strength. Cembloc Tex is impermeable to water and holds an impressive A1 fire rating in accordance with EN 13501-1:2019. It is also UV stable and fully weatherproof, even in freezing temperatures, guaranteeing its ability to withstand various weather conditions.
Cembloc Tex is an ideal choice for any construction or renovation project. Each panel in the high-performance fiber cement facade range has undergone rigorous testing and achieves an A1 fire rating. Additionally, these panels offer excellent resistance to weather, impact, and rot, ensuring their long-lasting performance.
With a thickness of 15mm, Cembloc Tex panels provide additional impact resistance and contribute to heat preservation. The color of the boards remains unchanged even after being directly exposed to UV radiation, high and low temperatures for 6-12 years, ensuring their durability and maintaining their aesthetic appeal over time.
Cembond Max
CEMBOND-MAX Strength Adhesive is a groundbreaking product that provides the ultimate solution for bonding and sealing requirements. This solvent-free hybrid polymer adhesive is formulated using the latest polymer technology, ensuring exceptional performance and versatility.
One of the standout features of CEMBOND-MAX is its excellent UV resistance, allowing it to withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight without deteriorating or losing its adhesive properties. This makes it an ideal choice for both indoor and outdoor applications where UV rays may be a concern.
Furthermore, CEMBOND-MAX offers primerless adhesion to most substrates, eliminating the need for additional primers or surface preparations. This simplifies the bonding process and saves valuable time during application.
Once cured, CEMBOND-MAX forms a tough and elastic sealant. This ensures a reliable and long-lasting bond that can withstand harsh conditions, including temperature fluctuations, mechanical stress, and environmental factors. The adhesive's resilience enables it to resist abrasion, oil, and solvents, maintaining its integrity and effectiveness even in demanding environments.
Whether you need to bond different materials together or seal gaps and joints, CEMBOND-MAX provides a dependable solution. Its versatility allows it to be used in various applications, such as construction, automotive, marine, and general household repairs.
CemblocFCB Screws
The Cembloc FCB Screws are specifically designed to provide fast and secure underlayment for subfloor and wall installations. These screws are ideal for fixing Cembloc fiber cement boards to timber and thin sheet metal, with a maximum thickness of 0.6mm.
One of the key features of the Cembloc FCB Screws is their compact trim-head design. This design allows for a flush surface once the screws are installed, preventing floor coverings or other materials from settling into the countersink recesses. The result is a smooth and seamless finish.
The screws feature a self-countersinking head, ensuring a secure and flush finish when they are driven into the surface. This helps to maintain the overall integrity of the installation and provides a neat appearance.
The Cembloc FCB Screws are equipped with a twin-cut point and a hi-low thread. This design allows for easy and efficient installation, with the screws quickly penetrating the material and providing a secure hold.
To ensure superior corrosion resistance in damp or corrosive environments, the screws are coated with an exterior-grade coating. This coating provides enhanced protection against rust and corrosion, making the Cembloc FCB Screws suitable for a wide range of applications, including outdoor or moisture-prone areas.
Cembond SBR
CEMBOND SBR is a styrene-butadiene emulsion that offers excellent adhesion to various surfaces, including fiber cement, concrete, brickwork, masonry, renders, and steel. This versatile product is known for its adhesive properties, as well as its ability to provide waterproofing and weather resistance.
One of the key applications of CEMBOND SBR is in waterproofing basement structures. It can effectively seal and protect below-ground areas from water penetration, helping to prevent moisture-related issues such as leaks and dampness.
CEMBOND SBR is also commonly used in underlying levelling screeds. By incorporating it into the screed mixture, it improves adhesion and enhances the overall strength and durability of the flooring system.
In addition, CEMBOND SBR is suitable for creating wear-resistant flooring or for use in concrete repairs. It helps to enhance the durability and longevity of these surfaces, making them more resistant to abrasion and damage.
Furthermore, CEMBOND SBR can be used as an admixture in various applications. When added to cement-based mixtures, it improves flexibility, increases tensile strength, and reduces shrinkage. This makes it a valuable additive for achieving better performance and durability in concrete and mortar mixes.
When applying CEMBOND SBR, it is important to ensure that the porous surfaces, such as fiber cement, concrete, or brick, are dampened with clean water prior to priming. This helps to create a proper bond between the substrate and the product. Timber surfaces, on the other hand, should be sealed with CEMBOND SBR before further treatment.
To achieve optimal results, the priming slurry should be applied using a brush or roller, ensuring thorough coverage of the substrate by scrubbing it well onto the surface.
To maintain the quality of CEMBOND SBR, it should be protected from freezing temperatures and excessive heat. Sealing the containers when not in use helps to preserve the product. When stored in accordance with the recommended conditions, CEMBOND SBR has a shelf life of over 12 months.
