Faserzementplatte

fibre cement board

noun FAH-zer-tseh-ment-plat-eh Rare

Usage Note

Faserzementplatte is a flat or profiled sheet of cement reinforced with cellulose or synthetic fibres, used for facade cladding, roofing, and internal linings; it is rot-proof, fire-resistant, and paintable.

Examples

"Die Fassade des Neubaus ist mit Faserzementplatten verkleidet."

Natural Translation

The facade of the new building is clad with fibre cement boards.

Literal Translation

The facade of the new-building is with fibre-cement-boards clad.

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