What is the difference between Everest fibre cement and colour-coated sheets?

Everest fibre cement sheets are rigid cement-based panels, heavier (14–24 kg each), requiring a minimum 15° slope and closer purlin spacing. Everest colour-coated sheets are standard galvanised steel sheets with a coloured paint finish, lighter, available in multiple colours, and require only a 5° minimum slope.

Everest Industries Roofing Sheets

Fibre cement and colour-coated roofing solutions for India

Everest Industries Limited IS 459 IS 13000

Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana

About Everest Industries Roofing Sheets

Everest Industries Limited is a leading building products manufacturer in India, best known for their fibre cement roofing sheets — marketed under the Everest brand. Important note: Everest fibre cement sheets are asbestos-free (also called AC sheets or fibre cement sheets) — they are made from Portland cement reinforced with cellulose and synthetic fibres, not asbestos. Everest was one of the first Indian manufacturers to transition fully to asbestos-free production.

In addition to fibre cement, Everest also manufactures colour-coated steel roofing sheets (Everest Coloured Roofing Sheets) for applications where a metallic profile is preferred. The two product lines serve distinct use cases, markets, and installation methods — details for both are covered below.

Product Lines and Specifications

1. Everest Fibre Cement Corrugated Sheets (AC Sheets)

⚠️ Fibre cement sheets are heavier than GC steel sheets and require closer purlin spacing. They do not bend — they are rigid panels. No metallic weight chart applies. IS 459 governs these sheets.

Material Asbestos-free fibre cement

IS Standard IS 459 (fibre cement corrugated sheets)

Profile Type Corrugated (AC pattern)

Standard Width 1000 mm (effective cover ≈ 900 mm)

Standard Lengths 1750 mm, 2000 mm, 2500 mm, 3000 mm

Sheet Thickness 6 mm (standard)

Approximate Weight 14–18 kg per sheet (varies by length)

Min Roof Slope 15° (1 in 4)

Colour Options Natural grey (unpainted)

Everest Fibre Cement Sheet — Approximate Weight Per Piece
Sheet Length	Approx. Weight (kg)	Note
1750 mm (≈ 5.7 ft)	14	Short span — shed ends
2000 mm (≈ 6.6 ft)	16	Common residential
2500 mm (≈ 8.2 ft)	20	Most common length
3000 mm (≈ 9.8 ft)	24	Industrial / sheds

2. Everest Colour-Coated Steel Roofing Sheets

Everest also produces colour-coated galvanised steel sheets — these follow the same GC corrugated profile dimensions as other steel sheet brands and are covered by IS 277.

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Profile Type Colour-Coated Corrugated

Overall Width 1000 mm

Effective Cover 838 mm

Thickness Range 0.40 mm – 0.55 mm

Standard Lengths 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft, 14 ft, 16 ft

IS Standard IS 277, IS 13000

Colour Coating PVDF / Polyester (baked enamel)

Min Slope 5°

Available Colours

Brick Red

Fern Green

Colonial Blue

Steel Grey

Terracotta

Colour availability varies by region and dealer stock. Confirm with local dealer.

Calculate Steel Sheets Using Everest Profiles

The calculator works for Everest colour-coated steel sheets. For fibre cement sheet quantity, use our calculator and note that fibre cement sheets have an effective cover of approximately 900 mm, not 838 mm.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Everest Industries Roofing

Are Everest AC sheets made of asbestos?

No. Everest Industries transitioned fully to asbestos-free manufacturing. Their fibre cement sheets (often still called "AC sheets" colloquially) are made from Portland cement reinforced with cellulose and synthetic fibres — not asbestos. The "AC" in the old terminology stands for Asbestos Cement, which was the historical product, but Everest no longer uses asbestos in any product. Their current sheets are safe and conform to IS 459.

What is the difference between Everest fibre cement and Everest colour-coated sheets?

Everest fibre cement sheets are rigid cement-based panels — heavier (14–24 kg each), require a steeper roof slope (minimum 15°), closer purlin spacing, and are grey in colour. They are common in rural housing, agricultural sheds, and older construction. Everest colour-coated sheets are standard galvanised steel sheets with a coloured paint finish — lighter, available in multiple colours, and require only a 5° minimum slope. The two products serve very different applications.

What minimum roof slope is required for Everest fibre cement sheets?

Everest fibre cement corrugated sheets require a minimum roof slope of 15° (approximately 1 in 4, or 1 vertical unit for every 4 horizontal units). This is significantly steeper than GC steel sheets which require only 5°. The steeper slope is needed because fibre cement sheets have lower resistance to standing water and are more porous than steel.

What IS standard covers Everest fibre cement roofing sheets?

Everest fibre cement corrugated roofing sheets are covered by IS 459 (specification for corrugated and semi-corrugated asbestos cement sheets — the standard title retains the historic name, but now applies to fibre cement equivalents). Their colour-coated steel sheets follow IS 277 (galvanised steel sheets) and IS 13000 (pre-painted steel sheets).

How long do Everest fibre cement roofing sheets last?

Everest fibre cement sheets have a typical service life of 30–40 years under normal conditions, which is longer than standard GC steel sheets (15–25 years with good zinc coating). Fibre cement does not rust, is not affected by salt air, and requires virtually no maintenance. However, they are more brittle than steel — walking on them can cause cracking — and they are significantly heavier, requiring stronger roof structure.