Better agricultural buildings
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Better agricultural buildings Protect what you value and see your farm thrive

Create the perfect environments for what you value Investing in a working shed is a long-term investment in productivity and the health of your stock and your business. With over 100 years experience working with British farmers, Eternit works with you to deliver the best environment to protect what matters to you. Our commitment Quality, innovation and animal welfare are at the heart of everything we do. We understand farmers need to protect what’s most precious — your livestock, crops, machinery and tools — and need a reliable product and service. Ventilation, temperature control and...

Choosing the right materials is only part of the answer. To optimise productivity and care, you need to understand the situation of your building and its use. Each farm has individual needs. We have unique solutions. Getting the best from your site and your budget Remember, when you’re ready for more detailed help, you can talk to one of our specialists. Choose wisely Thought must be given to the design and material choices allowing for how the farm building is to be used. We know the overall result of any agricultural building needs to be practical and safe, whilst keeping construction...

Animal welfare and comfort are key priorities when building or refurbishing your farm building. Ventilation and natural light are particularly essential for your cow’s mental and physical wellbeing. Healthy cattle produce more milk, improving the return on investment for farmers. Corrosion due to condensation, gases and dust may weaken and shorten the life of any animal housing building. Inadequate ventilation can also lead to unhealthy animals, so it’s imperative you choose the right solution for your beef farming buildings. Consumers care more and more about animal welfare. That’s why...

Other livestock Other buildings Different types of animals have different housing requirements with factors varying from flock size to orientation. Temperatures can have a range of effects on each animal. Generally, animals do not like it too hot or too cold. The equipment used on your farm are the key tools to getting the most productivity from the farm. Often the equipment is not only physically the largest but also by far the most expensive investment on your farm and it should be protected from the elements and theft. Having appropriate storage facilities is key to keeping equipment,...

FarmTec fibre cement ‘With FarmTec’s unique sound dampening and moisture absorbing qualities, it’s simply made for livestock, arable, machinery and equestrian buildings.’ With a long life and high performance in British conditions, small wonder profiled sheets can be seen across all different types of farms. Why choose Eternit FarmTec? Natural Grey Farmscape Anthracite • Best quality fibre cement sheeting ideal for dairy farming, piggeries, equestrian centres and agricultural storage • Warm in winter, cool in summer • Reduced condensation • Available in five colours; Natural Grey, Farmscape...

In storage buildings, the excellent thermal properties, together with our ventilation systems, keep temperatures stable and allow air circulation. Keeping produce and grain in the best possible condition. Natural absorbency of fibre cement sheets keeps moisture at bay, reducing the risk of condensation falling on valuable produce and equipment. Eternit FarmTec Technical specifications FarmTec Advantages Easy to install Fire performance – Class A2 to BS EN 13501-1 Eternit FarmTec fibre cement corrugated sheets have a side lap of a ¼ corrugation. The side of the sheets finishes with an...

FarmTec Technical Technical data FarmTec and safety in roof work Overall width Profile height category Density (nominal) Corrugation height Thermal conductivity Maximum purlin centres Maximum rail centres • Use crawling boards or similar when installing sheets to spread the load of the installer(s) plus the sheet being carried to prevent damage of the sheets just laid. Maximum unsupported overhang • Where regular access is required to reach rooflights, ventilation and service ducts, properly constructed walkways should be provided. Approx weight of roof laid, with 200mm endlaps, including...

Polycarbonate Rooflights Get the light just right with our translucent rooflights. Our FarmTec Polycarbonate Rooflights are a high quality, extruded, corrugated polycarbonate sheet with a co-extruded UV resistant coating. Combining strength with high optical clarity and light transmission, our lightweight rooflight material is ideal for applications which require high performance characteristics. • UV stabilised weather resistant film • Product life expectancy — up to 20 years Quality Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 to EN 1013: 2012. Recycling Eternit Polycarbonate Rooflights are 100%...

Support & backup Quality & sustainability Customer Service & Sales Technical Support Factory to farmer guarantees We have a highly-experienced team, with local advisors in every corner of Great Britain, who are available to discuss your farm building requirements, as well as a dedicated internal customer service team who are on-hand to support. We pride ourselves on our excellent level of technical support at Eternit and our technical team have specialised knowledge of all our farm building materials, but also crucially, how the products should be used and fixed, complying at all times with...

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