TG012 Fibre Cement and Compressed Fibre Cement Cladding

Failure to correctly select or undertake proven procedures for selection, transport, storage, preparation and installation of fibre cement may result in defects, resulting in both aesthetic and structural failure. Fibre cement cladding at several Government buildings has been reported with damage, cracking, efflorescence and failure of the cladding. Upon review, it was found that there were recurring issues including: • Inappropriate selection of products relating to location, panel thickness, etc • Incorrect documentation • Incorrect installation • Insufficient quality control.