Why choose Euronit fibre cement sheets for your farm roofs?

How to make your choice?

Building or renovating sheds, 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.

For generations, countless farmers have chosen Euronit roofing solutions because of our 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 Euronit 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 its high sound-absorbing capacity. 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

Farmers also choose 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 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 understand the importance of ventilation for their sheds 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 know 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. Euronit’s translucent sheets are the MARLON CS / LONGLIFE / 1.2mm high performance profiled polycarbonate roof sheet manufactured by Brett Martin. The sheet is characterised by high optical clarity, light transmission and exceptional impact resistance. The sheet has a co-extruded layer on the outer surface of the sheet which forms a barrier resistant to the detrimental effects of UV light, minimising long term yellowing and maintaining mechanical properties.

All these advantages make Euronit fibre cement corrugated sheets the roof of choice for farmers in the know, like you.