27/07/2026
Getting quotes for an eaves or alfresco ceiling job?
Chances are fibre cement is what's being priced.
It's a solid material. But there's one thing most people don't realise until the sheets are up: fibre cement arrives unfinished. The job isn't done until it's been primed, painted twice, and the joints set. Then it needs repainting roughly every 10 to 15 years for the rest of its life.
Our latest comparison covers both materials honestly:
The painting difference, and what it means for cost
Silica dust rules and what they mean on site
Fire performance
Our Capri panels arrive finished. No painting, no repainting.
Read the full comparison on our website