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Cut cleanly.
Panels can be cut to suit controlled facade setouts, openings and refined architectural detailing.
Architectural fibre cement facades
EQUITONE facades for precise exterior design.
High performance fibre cement panels for architects, builders and facade contractors who need texture, durability, creative freedom and a clean commercial finish.
Ventilated facades
Commercial cladding
Custom patterns
Low maintenance
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Route detail.
Create grooves, lines and shadow play where the facade needs more depth than a flat sheet.
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Perforate patterns.
Use perforation for screens, facade rhythm and custom exterior identity across commercial projects.
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Build long term.
Fibre cement is stable, low maintenance and suited to demanding exterior environments.
Facade design path
Start with texture, then confirm the system.
The right EQUITONE finish depends on the visual intent, building type, fixing approach, ventilation strategy, fire requirements and project lead time.
Facade panels that shift with light and shadow.
EQUITONE works best when the panel grid, texture and fixing detail are designed as part of the architecture, not treated as a basic sheet product.
Raw mineral texture
Start with Lunara or Tectiva when the project needs a natural fibre cement appearance.
Linear facade rhythm
Start with Lines where shadow, depth and repeat pattern are important to the elevation.
Colour controlled finish
Start with Pictura when the facade needs stronger colour clarity and a smoother surface.
Expressive surface character
Start with Inspira where the facade needs a more distinctive architectural personality.
System overview
Facade freedom without losing construction logic.
EQUITONE is best treated as a project system. The finish choice is only one part of the decision. Ventilation, substrate, fixing method, panel size, fire requirements and installation sequence need to be checked early.
Ventilated rainscreen systems
Designed to sit within rear ventilated facade assemblies that help manage moisture and thermal stress.
Best for commercial facades
Custom cut and formed panels
Panels can support cut, routed, perforated and pattern based facade concepts when planned correctly.
Best for design led projects
Long service life
A strong option for projects where durability, low maintenance and exterior stability matter.
Best for long term assets
Fire conscious specification
Fibre cement facade panels are often selected where robust exterior cladding performance is required.
Best for compliance checksSolutions by EQUITONE
Choose the facade expression.
Each EQUITONE range gives the building a different surface language. Use this as the starting point before checking sizes, colours, fixing details and availability.
Raw surface
Lunara
A tactile fibre cement surface for projects that need an honest mineral look with natural variation.
Grooved profile
Lines
Linear routed texture for facade rhythm, shadow detail and stronger architectural expression.
Colour finish
Pictura
Smooth coloured facade panels for clean commercial elevations and controlled design palettes.
Natural fibre cement
Tectiva
A through coloured fibre cement appearance with subtle tonal variation and raw material character.
Refined natural finish
Natura
A natural fibre cement surface with a refined coating approach for restrained architectural facades.
Expressive finish
Inspira
A stronger visual finish for facades that need texture, tone and a more distinctive surface identity.
Before quoting
What decides the right EQUITONE facade panel.
Send drawings, elevations, finish intent, panel quantities and project location where possible. It helps the team narrow the right system faster.
Facade type
Confirm whether the project is a ventilated rainscreen, commercial facade, civic building or feature exterior.
Surface intent
Raw mineral texture, linear grooves, coloured finish and expressive patterning all lead to different product choices.
Fixing and substrate
Subframing, fixing method and panel layout should be checked before final pricing or ordering.
Compliance and timing
Fire requirements, lead times, project staging and availability should be reviewed before committing to a range.
Common uses
Where EQUITONE makes sense.
Best suited to projects where the facade needs to be visually intentional, durable and specified as part of a proper exterior cladding system.
Commercial facades
Education and institutional
Multi residential projects
Cultural and civic buildings
Retail and hospitality
Ventilated rainscreen systems
Custom architectural features
FAQ
Questions before you specify.
How do EQUITONE panels perform in a ventilated facade system?
EQUITONE panels are engineered for rear ventilation. The system manages moisture, reduces thermal stress on the building envelope and increases long term durability of both the facade and the structure behind it.
Can EQUITONE be fabricated into custom shapes or patterns?
Yes. Panels can be cut, routed, perforated or formed into unique patterns depending on the design intent, fabrication method and project requirements.
What fastener options are available?
Fastener selection depends on the facade system, panel range, substrate, project engineering and desired finish. Visible and concealed approaches should be reviewed during specification.
What is the expected lifespan of an EQUITONE facade?
EQUITONE panels are designed for a service life exceeding 50 years. The material is resistant to UV, moisture, heat and freeze cycles, making it suitable for long term commercial and civic projects.
Are EQUITONE panels suitable for high fire risk zones?
Yes. EQUITONE panels are non combustible and achieve strong fire performance classifications. Final suitability should always be checked against the project specification and compliance requirements.
How much maintenance is required?
EQUITONE surfaces are low maintenance. Routine washing is typically sufficient, and the ventilated facade system minimises issues related to moisture or substrate movement.
Project quote
Need EQUITONE for a facade project?
Send drawings, elevations, preferred range, rough quantities and project location. Bell Plaster can help check suitable systems, availability and pricing.