Cutting Fibre Cement Tiles

Im about to install some fibre cement tiles on my roof and was wondering if i could get away with using a small 4 angle grinder for the cuts would this be ok.

Cutting fibre cement tiles.

Thanks for any info on this matter. Using a cost per square foot metric it s less than a penny per square foot. For a slow but virtually dustless way to cut siding use power shears. Visit our page on cleaning cement tile for more information.

While power saws make it a lot easier it is possible to cut cement board by hand. Even if you do invest in higher end tools the total cost per job is low. When cutting fiber cement siding with circular saw use a blade that has only four or six teeth. Either way follow the steps we ve outlined in this guide for how to cut fiber cement board and hardie board.

Cembrit jutland flat square edged fibre cement slate is the most popular fibre cement roof slate in the cembrit range. Cement tile floor care. Cutting cement board depends greatly on what tools you have how accurate you need to be and how fast you want to go. Never use acids to clean the encaustic cement tiles as it will cause damage.

In some cases particularly with new construction settling and shifting of the substrate may cause cracks to develop. Plus you could potentially cut costs by using a vacuum to extend the life. Cement tiles should be regularly mopped with clean water. To keep dust to a minimum use a circular saw that s equipped with either a dust collection bag or electric fan that blows dust into a bucket.