The sheepfold roof is meant to shelter the animals and the bedding while working together with the ventilation. Corrugated fibre cement sheets can fulfil this role in a suitably designed building. Asbestos-free fibre cement is not, however, a standalone remedy for moisture. The suitability of the covering is determined by the layout of the whole sheepfold and the conditions in which it is used. A sheepfold used intensively for part of the year still needs a roof selected for the full loads. Snow and wind do not depend on whether the building happens to be occupied. When selecting the covering, the structure, pitch and wall openings must be defined. Only then are sheet formats compared. It is worth marking the feeding areas, bedding storage and service routes.

When choosing roofing for a piggery, more matters than price and colour. The roof is exposed to moisture, temperature changes and the environment associated with livestock farming. Corrugated fibre cement sheets should be checked as part of the whole system. Asbestos-free fibre cement can be a good solution if it suits the conditions of the building and its installations. An enquiry about the roof should state that it concerns a piggery. The seller and designer need information on ventilation, heating and the method of washing. It is not enough to write that the building is agricultural. This name covers both a well-ventilated shelter and a room with significantly higher humidity. It is worth indicating straight away whether the covering will be exposed from the interior.

A machinery shelter is intended to protect equipment from precipitation and provide convenient access. Its roof, however, requires the same structural attention as the covering of an enclosed building. Fibre cement sheets can be a good choice for a simple roof slope. Asbestos-free fibre cement must be matched to the open structure, the dimensions and the intended use of the shelter. The design begins with the overall dimensions of the equipment and the manoeuvring routes. The tallest parts of the machines and the space needed to operate them must be taken into account. The gutter, flashing or projecting roof edge should not fall within the space through which the tractor passes. Collisions are a functional problem, not merely an aesthetic one. It is also worth planning for future equipment.

Straw needs protection from water and from conditions that encourage it to become damp again. Corrugated fibre cement sheets can shelter such a store, but the covering alone does not ensure correct storage. Asbestos-free fibre cement must be selected together with ventilation, drainage and rules for using the storage area. Rain can get under an open shelter from the side, and moisture can also rise from the ground. Before choosing the sheets, the whole storage zone must therefore be assessed. The slope of the ground, the height of the stack and shelter from the prevailing direction of driving rain all matter. A roof will not fix a wet base to the stack. The arrangement of the beams should allow inspection and maintenance of the drainage. Filling the space right up to the eaves can make a leak harder to spot.

In a stable, a good roof should protect the interior, not hinder ventilation and be safe to maintain. Corrugated fibre cement sheets meet these needs if they are part of a well-considered design. Asbestos-free fibre cement is worth considering for both new builds and renovations, taking into account the condition of the structure. A stable may include loose boxes, a corridor, a tack room and a feed store. Not all rooms operate at the same temperature and humidity. A shared roof slope therefore does not mean identical requirements for the layers beneath it. It is worth marking the functional zones on the plan before discussing the roofing. An attached canopy or open paddock also matters.

A feed shelter should limit water ingress and make it easier to keep things tidy. Corrugated fibre cement sheets can be used for this purpose if they suit the structure and the storage conditions. Asbestos-free fibre cement is worth choosing together with a solution for the eaves, ventilation and service penetrations. The sheet alone does not ensure storage quality. Bagged feed, loose material and stock stored in separate bays do not require an identical layout. The storage recommendations for the specific product also matter. The roof should make it possible to meet them, but it does not replace checking the condition of the material received. On the plan, it is worth marking the unloading points and the places where feed is taken daily. These are where rain is most easily blown in through open gates.

The grain store covering should limit water ingress and allow the condition of the building to be monitored. Fibre cement sheets can be used in such a facility, but they do not replace the principles of grain storage. Asbestos-free fibre cement must be assessed together with ventilation, insulation and the organisation of loading and store operations. A dry roof surface is important, but it does not determine the conditions of the entire store. Moisture can come from the substrate, the walls and the grain itself when it is received. Temperature differences also matter. Therefore, when storage problems occur, it is not worth automatically blaming the covering alone. Before renovation, it is necessary to establish where and when dampness appears. Observations during rainfall and after cool nights help.

In a cattle shed, the roof works above a space where moisture is constantly generated. Fibre cement sheets can be a good covering for such a building, but their advantages only become apparent in a correct arrangement. Asbestos-free fibre cement must be considered together with ventilation, structure and the way the cattle shed is used day to day. Conditions in a cattle shed depend on the number of animals, bedding, washing and air exchange. A building with large openings in the walls has different needs from a tightly closed room. An assessment of a new roof should begin by checking where moist air currently leaves the interior. It is not worth treating marks on the old covering as proof that every leak comes from loose sheets.