Swisspearl High-Density Fiber Cement Panels: The Complete Style Library

Swisspearl is a manufactured, high-density fiber cement panel system used as exterior cladding in ventilated rainscreen wall assemblies. It’s specified on commercial, institutional, hospitality, and multi-family projects worldwide. American Fiber Cement is a U.S. master distributor of the Swisspearl façade portfolio.

Swisspearl panels are documented to deliver a service life of 50+ years when correctly installed in a ventilated rainscreen assembly. They are manufactured to defined quality and performance standards and undergo rigorous testing to ensure consistent, long-term performance. Continuous research, development, and innovation help us maintain and improve these standards over time.

The Swisspearl Authentic Range – Patina Original NXT, Patina Inline NXT, Patina Rough NXT, and Patina Structure NXT – features through colored panels with textured surfaces that develop a natural patina over time; ideal for projects that value material weathering and authenticity. The Swisspearl Natural Range – Carat, Avera, Nobilis, etc – are surface-pigmented panels available in broader color ranges and finishes; suited to projects with specific color or contemporary aesthetic requirements.

Yes. Swisspearl panels are engineered specifically for commercial and institutional facade applications. They meet all of the requirements of ICC-ES AC90 which includes ASTM C1185/1186, ASTM E84 (Class A), ASTM E136, and ASTM E136 and are specified on hospitality, education, healthcare, multi-family, and civic projects nationwide. American Fiber Cement provides specification support, shop drawings, and fabrication for commercial projects.

Swisspearl panels carry an industry leading 20 year warranty with no reduction in value over time. Panel life expectancy is documented at 50+ years. Specific warranty terms vary by product line and project — request current warranty documentation from American Fiber Cement when specifying Swisspearl for your project.

Swisspearl panels are compatible with multiple rainscreen attachment systems. When attaching to wood furring, the panels can be attached with color matched screws or adhesive as a hidden fixing option. When attaching to metal furring, the panels can be attached with color matched rivets, adhesive, or concealed mechanical back fastening. Contact AFC to see the best way to attach the Swisspearl facade based on your wall assembly and aesthetic requirements.

Swisspearl panels are supplied in standard sheet sizes of ~1250mm x 2500mm and 1250mm x 3050mm in 8mm and 12mm. American Fiber Cement provides custom fabrication using numerical control saws and routers, cutting and drilling panels to project-specific shop drawings at our East Coast and West Coast facilities. See AFC's fabrication guidelines for field cutting and drilling.

Lead times vary by product line, panel quantity, color selection, and fabrication scope. AFC maintains inventory of high-volume Swisspearl products at East Coast and West Coast distribution facilities. Custom-color or specialty fabrication orders typically require longer lead times. Contact AFC technical support for project-specific lead time confirmation.