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About this guide ‘Profiled sheeting’ is exclusively focused on the design, detailing and specication of Marley Eternit fibre cement profiled sheeting and is intended to inspire and inform the reader. The information here is comprehensive, but not exhaustive, and the reader will find more information on our website www.marleyeternit.co.uk and most importantly, through our experienced and knowledgeable service teams. The recommendations given in this guide are in accordance with BS 8219: 2001 ‘Installation of sheet and roof wall coverings - Profiled fibre cement - Code of Practice’. The Marley...

Marley Eternit, the country’s largest manufacturer of fibre cement products, has been producing profiled sheeting for over 100 years. Marley Eternit profiled sheeting is manufactured from a carefully formulated mix of Portland cement and water, reinforced with a combination of both natural and synthetic fibres. The longevity of this formulation means that profiled sheeting has a life expectancy of at least 50 years. Robin Hood School, using Profile 6 Profiled sheeting design guide Profiled sheeting design guide

Range overview The Marley Eternit range of Profiled sheeting and rainwater products is manufactured under quality management systems, which meet the requirements of ISO 9001 and environmental systems which comply with the internationally recognised ISO 14001 standard. Adoption of the BES 6001 framework standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products by Marley Eternit enables us to take a more responsible and sustainable approach to the sourcing of the materials that go into the manufacture of our products. A high strength fibre cement sheet Profile 3 is easy to handle and is suitable...

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Profiled sheeting combines well with other modern building materials to give unique visual character to walls or roofs for many residential products. The wide ranging performance and aesthetic requirements of healthcare and educational buildings are easily met by profiled sheeting to create durable low maintenance solutions. Robin Hood School, using Profile 6 Kintore Way Children’s Centre, using Profile 6 Gorthleck, private residence using Profile 6 Tuath North, private residence using Profile 6 Profiled sheeting design guide Ensworth House, private residence using Farmscape for roof and Profile...

Balmenach Distillery, using Profile 6 Hanson brick manufacturing plant, using Profile 6 Profiled sheeting design guide for most industrial environments. Waste management and environmental Imerys tube pressing plant, using Profile 6 Wrexham Waste Disposal centre, using Profile 6 Fibre cement has high resistance to aggressive environments and excellent performance characteristics TEG Environmental composting plant, using Profile 6 Mary Tavy hydro electric plant, using Profile 6 Profiled sheeting design guide

Agricultural & Equestrian Profiled sheeting minimises reverberation for livestock buildings (reducing animal distress) and has a good resistance to aggressive atmospheric conditions, whether it be in agricultural, coastal or marine environments. Musselburgh Race Course, using Profile 6 Hereford livestock market, using Profile 6 Titchfield Barn, using Profile 6 Profiled sheeting design guide Coastal application Agricultural buildings Ashdowne Grange Farm, using Profile 6 with spaced roof ventilation system Profiled sheeting design guide

Talgarth Mill, Heritage Centre, Wales Loch Awe Hostel, using Profile 6 Profiled sheeting design guide As with the health and education sectors, excellent performance combined with an extensive colour range offers distinctive solutions for a wide range of environments. Bowling alley, using Profile 6 From distribution centres to business parks, profiled Erskine Garden Centre, using Profile 6 Gamlingay Eco Centre, using Profile 6 sheeting can be used to create unique building skins with visual impact and maximum durability. Woodlands Trust Centre, using Profile 6 Profiled sheeting design guide

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Adopting best practice The issues of global warming, climate change and their effect on our environment are becoming ever more important throughout the construction industry. At Marley Eternit we are at the forefront of helping our customers and suppliers to put environmental best practice at the top of their agenda. 25% of all products used in construction should be responsibly sourced by 2012 and 100% by 2015. Sustainability is that which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs... The United Nations World Commission on the...

Manufacture and carbon reduction When used in A+ rated constructions, fibre cement profiled sheeting can achieve 3 credits in the materials category of the Code for Sustainable Homes and can help achieve ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’ ratings for BREEAM for non-residential buildings. Reducing waste All Marley Eternit’s factories in the Wherever possible, all our sites recycle waste rather than send it to OHSAS 18001 accredited. This means they landfill. We’ve installed waste-to-heat power operate under internationally recognised plants at two of our factories, converting all standards and controls providing...

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Recommended design procedure Designers are advised to consider the following steps when Step 1: Legislation and planning commencing a design incorporating Marley Eternit profiled sheeting. Guidance on legislation is given on pages Step 5: Profiled sheeting selection 28-29. Planning permission may be necessary The choice of profiled sheeting is a combination and is dependent on Local Authority policy Designers are advised to consider the following In addition to this Profiled Sheeting manual, steps when commencing a design The key factors are shape, size, colour, texture, reference should also...