Betonfaserplatten

English translation: cement fiberboard

23:05 Sep 6, 2008
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
German term or phrase: Betonfaserplatten
I'm not getting the combination of "concrete" and "fiber-board" as a single term.
Sharon Moler
United States
Local time: 12:12
English translation:cement fiberboard
Explanation:
Cement fiberboard (also referred to as fiber cement and cement board) is an environmentally friendly, engineered product that makes a great siding for your home. One of the main selling points is that does not carry the un-sustainable qualities of vinyl or regular wood.
http://www.greenerbuilding.org/buying_advice.php?cid=30
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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 12:12
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Thanks again. This is just what I needed.
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4 +1fibre-reinforced concrete panels
Eike Seemann DipTrans
4cement fiberboard
Kim Metzger


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cement fiberboard


Explanation:
Cement fiberboard (also referred to as fiber cement and cement board) is an environmentally friendly, engineered product that makes a great siding for your home. One of the main selling points is that does not carry the un-sustainable qualities of vinyl or regular wood.
http://www.greenerbuilding.org/buying_advice.php?cid=30


Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 12:12
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Thanks again. This is just what I needed.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Eike Seemann DipTrans: Geht es hier um Faserzementplatten? Ich dachte es ging um Betonfaserplatten... ;-)
18 mins
  -> I'm not so sure, now. Our new user closed the question too quickly.
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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
fibre-reinforced concrete panels


Explanation:
...see link

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Note added at 20 mins (2008-09-06 23:26:53 GMT) Post-grading
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http://www.google.de/search?as_q=&hl=de&num=10&btnG=Google-S...

Eike Seemann DipTrans
Local time: 20:12
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agree  Friderike Butler
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