Fibre cement board from Newton Exports: asbestos-free, non-combustible boards (EN 13501-1 Class A1) in 4 to 18 mm, made to IS 14862 and BS EN 12467 for external cladding, ceilings, partitions and flooring. Shipped from India in full container loads, with test reports available.
Additional information
| Material | |
|---|---|
| Size Range | 595 to 2440 mm |
| Thickness | 4 to 18 mm |
| Density | 1200 kg/m³ min |
| Standard | BS EN 12467, IS 14862 |
| Fire Classification | EN 13501-1 Class A1 |
| Color | Grey |
| Packaging | Pallets |
| Country / Region | India |
Fibre cement board · Overview
Fibre Cement Board for Cladding, Ceilings, Partitions and Floors
Fibre cement board is a flat building board made from Portland cement, cellulose fibre, silica and fly ash, pressed and cured into a dense sheet that will not burn, rot or attract termites. Newton Exports supplies asbestos-free fibre cement board (fiber cement board in US spelling) from 4 to 18 mm thick, made to IS 14862 and BS EN 12467.
Builders use it wherever a board must stay stable in heat, rain and humidity: external cladding, soffits, wet-area ceilings, dry-wall partitions and mezzanine floors. It is classed A1 non-combustible under EN 13501-1, scores 0 for flame spread under ASTM E84, and gives off no detectable VOC or formaldehyde.
Class A1
Non-combustible to EN 13501-1
4–18 mm
Eight standard thicknesses
≥ 1200 kg/m³
Dry density, IS 14862
Up to 132 min
Fire resistance in rated partitions*
Why specify it
8 Reasons to Choose Fibre Cement Board
What the test reports show, in plain terms.
01
It will not burn
Non-combustible to BS 476 Part 4 and Class A1 to EN 13501-1, with a flame spread index of 0 and a smoke developed index of 30 under ASTM E84.
02
It is asbestos-free
Absence of asbestos is confirmed by EPA 600/R-93/116 and X-ray diffraction testing, so the board suits schools, hospitals and homes.
03
It handles water and weather
Passes the BS EN 12467 warm water, soak-dry, heat-rain, freeze-thaw and water impermeability tests, with water absorption of 38% or less.
04
No termites, borers or mould
Tested to IS 4833, IS 4873 and ASTM G21: no termite attack, no borer attack and no fungal growth.
05
It is strong and holds screws
Bending strength of 14 MPa along the board and 8 MPa across it, impact strength of at least 2100 J/m² and face screw withdrawal of at least 1800 N.
06
It stays dimensionally stable
Shrinkage from dry to saturated is 0.19% or less, so joints stay tight on large ceilings and façades.
07
It makes rooms quieter
A single board gives 32 dB (6 mm) to 34 dB (18 mm) of sound insulation, and partition systems reach STC 48 to 52.
08
It keeps indoor air clean
No VOC or formaldehyde was detected under ISO 16000 tests, and the board is chemically stable and inert.
If you need more information, bulk pricing or a quote for FOB / CIF / CFR rates, click on the Enquire Now button or contact us.
Applications
6 Ways to Use Fibre Cement Board
One board covers the outside of a building, the ceilings and the walls inside it.
1. External wall cladding
Fixed to a steel or aluminium sub-frame as a ventilated rain-screen, in full panels or planks, then painted or textured.
2. Soffits and canopies
Under-roof soffits, eaves, canopies and walkways, where the board faces heat and rain and must not spread fire.
3. False ceilings
Flush or tiled ceilings in kitchens, bathrooms, car parks and corridors, where ordinary gypsum sags in humidity.
4. Dry-wall partitions
Screwed to both sides of a light-gauge steel stud frame for fast, fire-rated and acoustic internal walls.
5. Mezzanine and raised floors
16 and 18 mm boards laid over steel joists for mezzanines, loft floors and site office floors.
6. Prefab and modular buildings
Site cabins, labour camps, modular classrooms and clinics built on light steel frames.
Sizes
Fibre Cement Board Sizes and Thickness
Full sheets for walls and cladding, and grid sizes for ceilings.
Dimension
Options
Notes
Length
595, 610, 1195, 1220, 1830, 2440 mm
Full sheets and ceiling-tile sizes
Width
595, 610, 1220 mm
1220 mm is the standard full width
Thickness
4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 18 mm
Choose by application (see below)
Full sheet
1220 × 2440 mm (4 × 8 ft)
Most common for cladding and partitions
Ceiling tile
595 × 595 or 610 × 610 mm
For grid ceilings
Colour
Natural grey
Ready to paint, texture or tile
Which thickness for which job?
Application
Typical thickness
Ceilings and soffits
4 to 6 mm
Internal partitions
6 to 12 mm
External cladding
8 to 12 mm
Wet-area walls and tile backer
9 to 12 mm
Mezzanine and floors
16 to 18 mm
Thickness guidance is typical. The final choice depends on stud or joist spacing, wind load and the system design.
If you need more information, bulk pricing or a quote for FOB / CIF / CFR rates, click on the Enquire Now button or contact us.
Technical data
Fibre Cement Board Specifications
Typical values from our technical data sheet, NE-FCB-TDS Rev 1.0.
Property
Test standard
Typical value
Apparent density (dry)
IS 14862 · BS EN 12467
≥ 1200 kg/m³
Shrinkage
Dry to saturated
≤ 0.19%
Moisture content (EMC)
ASTM C1185 (ambient)
< 12%
Water absorption
ASTM C1185
≤ 38%
Bending strength (dry)
IS 14862 · BS EN 12467
14 MPa longitudinal, 8 MPa transverse
Impact strength
ASTM D6110
≥ 2100 J/m²
Screw withdrawal (face)
IS 2380 Part XIV
≥ 1800 N
Point load
63 mm iron ball · 18 mm board
Failure at 3108 N (9.8 mm deflection) and 4665 N (20 mm); withstands 0.53 N/mm²
Alkalinity
IS 9428:2024
pH 8 to 11
Thermal conductivity at 50 °C
ASTM C177 · ASTM C518 · ISO 8302
≤ 0.15 W/m·K
Durability and ageing
BS EN 12467
Passes warm water, freeze-thaw, soak-dry, heat-rain and water impermeability
Fire, acoustic and environmental performance
Property
Test standard
Result
Combustibility
BS 476 Part 4
Non-combustible
Ignitability
BS 476 Part 5
Class P, not easily ignitable
Fire propagation index
BS 476 Part 6
I = 0.7
Surface spread of flame
BS 476 Part 7
Class 1
Flame spread and smoke
ASTM E84
FSI 0, SDI 30 (Class A)
Reaction to fire
EN 13501-1
Class A1
Fire resistance, rated partition*
BS 476 Parts 20 and 22
Up to 132 minutes
Sound insulation, single board
ASTM E90 · ISO 140-3 · IS 9901
32 dB (6 mm) to 34 dB (18 mm)
Sound insulation, partition*
ASTM E413
STC 48 to 52
Mould and fungus
IS 4873 · ASTM G21
No fungal growth
Termites and borers
IS 4833 · IS 4873
No attack
VOC and formaldehyde
ISO 16000-3, -6 and -9
Not detected
Asbestos
EPA 600/R-93/116 · X-ray diffraction
Absent
*As per system design. Values are typical laboratory results and may vary within normal manufacturing tolerances.
Composition
What Fibre Cement Board Is Made Of
Mineral raw materials bound with cement and reinforced with cellulose fibre. No asbestos.
Ingredient
CAS number
Share
Portland cement
65997-15-1
< 60%
Crystalline silica (quartz)
14808-60-7
< 40%
Fly ash
68131-74-8
< 30%
Cellulose pulp
9004-34-6
< 10%
Other non-hazardous fillers
N/A
< 10%
Fibre cement board vs gypsum board vs plywood
Property
Fibre cement board
Gypsum board
Plywood
Fire
Non-combustible, Class A1
Fire-resistant core, paper face burns
Combustible
Water and humidity
Passes soak-dry and freeze-thaw tests
Softens when wet unless moisture-resistant grade
Swells and delaminates without treatment
Termites and mould
No attack, no fungal growth
Paper face can grow mould
Needs chemical treatment
Outdoor use
Yes, cladding and soffits
No
Limited, needs protection
Weight
Heavier, 1200 kg/m³ or more
Lighter
Lighter
Best for
Exteriors, wet areas, fire-rated walls
Dry interior walls and ceilings
Furniture and dry interiors
Installation and handling
8 Tips for Storing, Cutting and Fixing Fibre Cement Board
Based on our safety data sheet and common site practice.
01
Store it flat and dry
Keep pallets on a flat surface in a dry, covered, frost-free and ventilated area, and keep boards covered in transit.
02
Let boards settle on site
Allow boards to adjust to site humidity before fixing, so joints stay tight after installation.
03
Cut with slow-running tools
Score and snap, or use slow saws and shears that make coarse chips rather than fine dust.
04
Wear basic protection
Use safety goggles, gloves and a P2 dust mask when cutting or drilling, and keep the work area ventilated.
05
Fix to a proper frame
Screw boards to light-gauge steel or treated timber framing at the spacing set by the system design.
06
Leave room for movement
Leave small gaps at board joints and fill them with a flexible joint compound or cover them with a trim.
07
Finish to suit the space
Once joints are treated, paint, texture, tile or clad over the board.
08
Dispose of offcuts normally
Offcuts are inert and are treated as ordinary construction waste under local rules.
Container loading
How Much Fibre Cement Board Fits in a Container
The board is dense, so a 20 ft container reaches its weight limit long before it is full. That makes the 20 ft container the normal choice.
≈ 25 MT
Payload per 20 ft container
≈ 21 CBM
Board volume at 1200 kg/m³
≈ 1,160 / 580
6 mm / 12 mm sheets, 1220 × 2440 mm
Indicative 20 ft loading by thickness
Thickness
Weight per sheet
Sheets per 20 ft
Weight (MT)
Volume (CBM)
6 mm
21.4 kg
1,160
24.9
20.7
9 mm
32.1 kg
775
24.9
20.8
12 mm
42.9 kg
580
24.9
20.7
18 mm
64.3 kg
385
24.8
20.6
Indicative figures for 1220 × 2440 mm sheets at 1200 kg/m³, before pallets. Actual counts depend on moisture content, pallet weight and the shipping line's weight limit, and are confirmed in the packing list.
Export supply
4 Things to Know Before Ordering Fibre Cement Board
How we quote, pack and document fibre cement board for export from India.
01
Check the documents first
The technical data sheet, safety data sheet and test reports are shared with your quote, so your consultant can approve the board before you order.
02
Choose your Incoterm
We quote ex-works, FOB, CFR or CIF from Indian ports such as Nhava Sheva and Mundra.
03
Mix sizes in one container
Send the thicknesses and sizes you need, and we confirm the loading plan with weight (MT) and volume (CBM) before shipment.
04
Get full shipping papers
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin come with every order. Third-party inspection can be added.
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Fibre Cement Board FAQs
What is fibre cement board made of?
Portland cement, crystalline silica, fly ash and cellulose pulp, pressed and cured into a dense board. It contains no asbestos.
Is fibre cement board the same as cement board?
Cement board is the general name. Fibre cement board (fiber cement board in US spelling) is the type reinforced with cellulose fibre, which gives it bending strength and lets it be cut and screwed like a dry-wall board.
Is fibre cement board fireproof?
It is non-combustible: Class A1 to EN 13501-1 and non-combustible to BS 476 Part 4. In a rated partition system it can give up to 132 minutes of fire resistance, depending on the system design.
Can fibre cement board be used outdoors?
Yes. It passes the BS EN 12467 heat-rain, soak-dry, freeze-thaw and warm water tests, and is used for external cladding and soffits on a ventilated frame.
What thickness of fibre cement board do I need?
Typically 4 to 6 mm for ceilings, 6 to 12 mm for partitions, 8 to 12 mm for cladding and 16 to 18 mm for floors. Send us the application and frame spacing and we will suggest a thickness.
What is the HS code for fibre cement board?
Asbestos-free fibre cement sheets and panels are usually classified under HS 6811.82. Confirm the code for your country with your customs broker.
How many fibre cement boards fit in a 20 ft container?
About 1,160 sheets of 6 mm or 580 sheets of 12 mm (1220 × 2440 mm), which is roughly 25 MT and 21 CBM. A 40 ft container usually carries little extra, because the weight limit is reached first.
Which standards does your fibre cement board meet?
IS 14862:2000 and BS EN 12467 for the board, with fire tests to BS 476, ASTM E84 and EN 13501-1. Test reports are available with your quote.
Values are typical laboratory results from our technical data sheet NE-FCB-TDS Rev 1.0 and may vary within normal manufacturing tolerances. Loading figures are indicative and are confirmed in the packing list for each order.
If you need more information, bulk pricing or a quote for FOB / CIF / CFR rates, click on the Enquire Now button or contact us.
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