what is nutec board

by Aric Toy Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Nutec Flat Sheets are an economical, multi-purpose building board that can be used in diverse exterior and interior applications, ranging from cladding, eaves linings and fascias to ceilings, partitioning, panelling and suspended flooring.

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What is Wendy's Nutec?

Do Nutec boards rot?

Do rats eat Nutec?

Is nutec board waterproof?

WATER TIGHT - WILL RESIST DAMAGE CAUSED BY WATER LEAKS AND LIMIT DAMAGE TO INTERIOR AND FURNISHINGS WHEN GEYSER BURST FIRE-RESISTANT. FUNGUS AND RODENT RESISTANT.

Is nutec boards strong?

Nutec is a man-made fiber board. It is made by mixing short fibers into a cement mixture, which is then compressed to form a sheet material. The resulting board is very strong and very durable, and can be treated like any other cement surface.

What is nutec made from?

Nutec is the registered name for products manufactured without asbestos as a raw material. Nutec fibre cement products are manufactured using a mixture of cellulose fibre, cement, silica and water.

Is nutec Fibre a cement?

Fibre cement or Nutec as it is more commonly known, is a substance very similar to asbestos but without the health risks. It can be used to clad various structures from a dog kennel, garden cottages and Wendy houses through to your larger family homes.

Is nutec better than wood?

The boards are used as a cladding to replace traditional pine boards on Wendy houses and garden sheds. Nutec Wendy Houses will last longer than traditional pine clad structures, and require less maintenance, however, Nutec does require a higher initial investment to build.

Does nutec need to be painted?

Supplied with a smooth finish in their natural colour, Nutec Windowsills do not require any surface treatment for protection. However, a clear wax polish can be applied to enrich the natural colour, or they can be painted on site with any Acrylic PVA water based paint without pre-treatment.

Is nutec cheaper than brick?

Is a Nutec home cheap to build? It needs to be if you're downsizing and unable to afford a typical house. According to Property Connect, constructing a Nutec home costs about 15% less than a brick and mortar house (Property Connect, 2018).

Can you build a house with nutec boards?

Nutec is a man-made cement fiber board, and has become the building material of choice for anything from a simple garden shed to a full size home.

How do I install nutec board?

0:391:38NUTEC - Fascias & Barge Boards - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipMust be drilled. And not punched. No tech fascias and fiber cement bars boards can be fixed directlyMoreMust be drilled. And not punched. No tech fascias and fiber cement bars boards can be fixed directly onto the timber structure.

How do you cut nutec boards?

0:191:42Cutting Cement Board - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipApply pressure on the backside of the backer board behind the cut line. Once you snap the backerMoreApply pressure on the backside of the backer board behind the cut line. Once you snap the backer board take the cutting tool and cut along the line a couple of times to separate it into two pieces.

Is nutec the same as asbestos?

Nutec is the registered name for products manufactured without asbestos as a raw material. Nutec fibre cement products are manufactured using a mixture of cellulose fibre, cement, silica and water.

Is nutec fire proof?

Nutec fibre-cement high performance properties and added benefits include: the use of safe renewable fibres; considerable tensile strength with enhanced dynamic load bearing properties; excellent thermal properties; water and wind resistance; hail resistance; fire resistance and resistance to fungus, rodents and acid.

How long can a Wendy house last?

Wendy houses are usually built out of wood so they last a long time. With additional care and love, they can live beyond 10 years.

Do you need a plan for a Wendy House?

wendy houses are not classed as `temporary structures` just because they have no foundations. even if they are classed as temporary because of their use they are still subject to planning regulation.

Price list for Nutec and wooden wendy houses

The following price lists is provided to help you plan your Wendy house project. Please note, the prices are an indication only and we do other sizes of Wendy house than those listed.