CEMENT, as a building material, is old. The earliest forms of cement were used by the Egyptians and the Romans thousands of years ago. Techniques for making cement that eventually led to modern cement-making were first developed by French and British engineers in the 1700s.
It was during the Industrial Revolution, though, (about 1800) that techniques for making modern cement were introduced. Just think about that: from 1800 to 2013 is more than 200 years of cement-making. Isn't it time for new building materials that draw on the great qualities of this time-honored and tested substance? New building composite materials have been created and are continually improved upon.
James Hardie Philippines—which has been offering advanced, durable, and innovative building materials is one construction material manufacturing firms that is continually developing science-based construction products.
Its HardieFlex advanced building composite, made from raw ingredients such as water, cement, cellulose fiber, and sand are engineered through a state-of-the-art manufacturing process that makes its products resistant to damage caused by rain and water. It's also resistant to damage caused by fire, which assures homeowners of added safety in case of accidental fires. It allows for better dimension precision compared to cement hollow blocks. Unlike hollow blocks that still needs plastering. In contrast the use of HardieFlex advanced building composite with frame construction, a 4-inch wall in the house plan remains 4-inches
"James Hardie is committed to the use of innovative materials and new, high-tech manufacturing processes to assure both quality construction and safety of builders and occupants of homes and buildings. The company never compromises when it comes to that, said Rose Pangan Product Development Manager of James Hardie Philippines.
We innovate not just for innovation's sake but to ensure that occupants of homes and buildings enjoy their stay there—rest assured of their safety and of the durability and long-lasting strength, and also living and working very comfortably," Pangan said,
When it comes to exterior and interior walls, James Hardie building composites conforms to different styles and looks. They may be installed with timber or steel frames.
James Hardie products are eco-friendly. Materials used in the manufacture of their fiber cement are all sustainable so they help protect the ecology.
