Pelican Systems South Africa

08/06/2026

For projects that demand strength, durability, and versatility, Pelican Systems offers a comprehensive range of fibre cement boards, in stock and ready for immediate supply.

Ideal for ceilings, soffits, partitions, and dry area applications, our fibre cement boards provide excellent moisture resistance, dimensional stability, and a smooth finish for professional results.

With reliable stock availability and nationwide support, Pelican Systems is your trusted partner for quality building solutions.

05/06/2026

As we conclude our “Contractor’s Complete Guide to Installing Fibre Cement Board Ceilings and Soffits” series we hope these insights have helped simplify product selection and installation considerations.

Pelican Systems offers a comprehensive range of fibre cement boards and accessories designed to deliver durability, performance, and lasting value across a wide variety of ceiling and soffit applications.

Whether you’re working on a residential, commercial, or renovation project, our team is ready to assist with product recommendations, technical guidance, and supply solutions to help you get the job done right.

Thank you for following the series. For technical data sheets, pricing, or to discuss your project requirements, contact the Pelican Systems team at any of our branches; https://www.pelican.co.za/contact/

Durban Tel: (0) 31 563 7307
PMB Tel: (0) 33 345 3701
Northriding: (0) 87 352 7296/7/8
Centurion: (0) 87 352 7268/9

(This guide is intended as general installation advice. Always refer to the relevant manufacturer’s technical data sheet and comply with applicable SANS standards for your specific project! © Pelican Systems 2026)

04/06/2026

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03/06/2026

𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬….𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧; 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞

Fibre cement board is not a ready-to-paint surface straight off the pallet. Correct priming is 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 for paint adhesion and long-term appearance.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠

After jointing is complete, apply a suitable alkali resistant primer to all board faces and any exposed cut edges.

Allow the primer to cure fully before proceeding to topcoats and follow the primer manufacturer’s drying times.

New fibre cement board has a high alkalinity that can cause adhesion failure or colour shift with some paints if not correctly primed first.

𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐭

RhinoROC™ and JUMBO boards can be painted or finished in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s specifications.

For outdoor soffits and eaves, always use high quality, exterior-grade coatings specifically formulated for fibre cement.

Interior ceilings may be finished with standard ceiling paint over a correct primer.

Smooth board surfaces take paint evenly. Avoid thick, uneven coats which can highlight surface irregularities.

📌Using the wrong primer on new fibre cement is one of the most common causes of early paint failure. Always specify an alkali resistant primer and allow full cure time before top coating📌

02/06/2026

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29/05/2026

𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬….

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐱; 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. What Changes Outdoors?

Fibre cement board’s moisture and weather resistance makes it an excellent choice for exposed soffits and eaves.

However, outdoor applications require some additional considerations.

Use the correct board grade: the JUMBO 6mm and 9mm boards are suited to eave and soffit applications.

For RhinoROC™, the 6mm board is rated for outdoor use; the 4mm board is for interior applications only.

Ensure all cut edges are sealed with a suitable primer before installation, cut edges are more permeable than the face.

Fixings for outdoor soffits must be corrosion-resistant (hot-dip galvanised or stainless steel) to prevent rust staining on the face.

Maintain a gap between the bottom of the board and any surface where water could pond. Even moisture-resistant boards should not sit in standing water.

For fascia installations, Pelican Systems stocks the JUMBO Fascia Board (225 x 3000mm imported) and a locally produced Fascia Board in both 3000mm and 3600mm lengths.

PVC joiners are available to connect lengths neatly.

Contact us with any questions!

25/05/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞; 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐌-𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇-𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬

The joint between boards is one of the most visible and vulnerable elements of a fibre cement ceiling.

Pelican Systems stocks proprietary jointing profiles that make this straightforward.

𝐇-𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩

Used at internal butt joints between two boards running side-by-side.

Slide the H-Strip over the edges of adjacent boards before fixing the second board in place, or clip into position after boarding.

Ensures a clean, consistent reveal at every joint without the need for tape and filler.

𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐜 𝐌-𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩

Used at perimeter edges and where the ceiling meets a wall or structural element.

Fix the M-Strip to the Brandering or wall before boarding, then slide the board edge into the profile.
This provides a clean, finished edge that accommodates minor movement without cracking.

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞

Always use jointing profiles in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not attempt to fill or tape fibre cement butt joints without the correct backing profile, crack-free results are difficult to achieve without it.

22/05/2026

We would like to congratulate Nhlanhla and Musa on receiving Worker of the Moment Award this month in recognition of their practical thinking, problem solving and teamwork.

21/05/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫: 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠

Board orientation and fixing method both matter for a neat, durable result.

𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Install fibre cement boards with the smoother side facing down (the finished face will be visible and painted).

Stagger board joints between rows, running joints through on the same Brandering member creates a visible crack line over time.

𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠

For JUMBO boards, fix with appropriate corrosion resistant screws or nails suited to the board thickness and the Brandering material.

For RhinoROC™ 4mm and 6mm boards, fix to timber Brandering at the required spacing centres with appropriate fixings.

Fixings should be set back a minimum of 10–15mm from board edges to avoid splitting.

Do not over-drive fixings. The head should sit flush with the surface, not countersunk below it.

Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for fixing spacing along the board length and across the width.

📌Always install RhinoROC™️boards with the smoother face downward. The same applies to JUMBO boards. The smooth face is the paint ready surface.

19/05/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

Both JUMBO and RhinoROC™ boards are fixed to timber Brandering.

The quality of the frame directly affects the flatness and longevity of the finished ceiling, so it is worth getting this right before a single board goes up.

Ensure Brandering is straight, level, and securely fixed to the structure above.

Brandering centres should be set to suit the board thickness and span requirements. Refer to the Saint-Gobain installation details for RhinoROC™, or the JUMBO technical data sheet, for recommended spacing.

All board ends and edges must be supported by Brandering, unsupported edges will flex and crack over time.

Check that the frame is free of twists and that all members are in the same plane before boarding commences.

Read more…https://www.pelican.co.za/a-contractors-complete-guide-to-installing-fibre-cement-board-ceilings-and-soffits/