The AFC collection is American Fiber Cement's domestically supported fiber cement panel line — engineered for U.S. supply chain resilience, competitive lead times, and design flexibility on commercial rainscreen projects. The collection includes three signature panel platforms: AFC Carbon+ (deep stone-textured surfaces), AFC Lines+ (linear architectural patterns), and AFC Sky (vibrant through-colored panels). Specified by architects who need high-performance fiber cement cladding, AFC panels are fabricated, custom-cut, and shipped from AFC's East Coast and West Coast facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
AFC and Swisspearl are both high-density fiber cement panel systems supplied by American Fiber Cement. They serve different specification priorities — many design teams use both on the same project.
| Project priority | Specify AFC+ if... | Specify Swisspearl if... |
|---|---|---|
| Supply chain | U.S. supply chain resilience is required | European-sourced material is acceptable |
| Lead time | Faster project timelines are critical | Standard lead times work for the schedule |
| Color portfolio | Three signature finishes meet the design | Broad color range (20 Carat colors) is needed |
| Specification credibility | AFC's 37 year U.S. distribution history | Swisspearl's global architectural prestige |
| Project type | Cost-sensitive commercial, multi-family, value-engineered | Signature commercial, institutional, hospitality |
| Sustainability targets | Reduced shipping emissions matter to LEED scoring | Swisspearl's documented sustainability is the priority |
Recommendation: Many AFC clients specify Swisspearl on signature elevations and AFC on cost-sensitive areas of the same facade.
AFC Carbon+ is the darkest natural finish high-density fiber cement in the marketplace coming in four unique textures all being through-colored. The textured surface evokes natural stone while delivering the durability and dimensional stability of high-density fiber cement. Specified for commercial, multi-family, and institutional projects where stone-aesthetic depth is the design driver, without the cost or weight of natural stone.
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AFC Lines+ delivers linear architectural patterns through milled surface treatments that create dynamic shadow lines across the facade. The directional grooves shift visual character with daylight and viewing angle, ideal for contemporary commercial elevations seeking pattern-driven aesthetics within a refined modernist palette. AFC Lines+ panels integrate cleanly with concealed and visible attachment systems for flexible specification.
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AFC Sky is a through colored high-density fiber cement panel showing natural inconsistencies that give the illusion of clouds in the sky. The through-color manufacturing process means edge cuts retain color match, reducing on-site touchup. Specified for projects where color identity drives the facade — institutional, civic, retail, and signature multi-family.
View AFC SkyAFC panels are engineered for use in drained and back-ventilated (DBV) rainscreen wall assemblies on commercial projects. Performance characteristics align with high-density fiber cement standards, with U.S. fabrication and supply chain support handled directly by American Fiber Cement.
| Product family | High-density fiber cement panels |
|---|---|
| Fabrication | AFC East Coast and West Coast facilities (custom cutting, drilling, packaging) |
| Standard delivery | United States and Canada |
| Material composition | Portland Cement, Quartz, Cellulose, Wollastonite (no asbestos, no formaldehyde) |
| Application | Commercial, institutional, residential, multi-family, mixed-use rainscreen facades |
| Wall assembly type | Drained and back-ventilated (DBV) rainscreen |
| Compatible attachment systems | Color Matched-Fasteners, Hidden Back-Fastened |
| Weather Barrier Requirements | UV and Water Resistant (Recommended: Delta Fassade S or SA) |
| Sustainability profile | LEED-eligible EPD, post-consumer recyclable |
| AFC Services | Shop Drawings, Engineering, Layout and Substructure Design, Technical Support |
Confirm specific ASTM ratings, panel dimensions, color counts, and weight specifications with AFC's product team before publishing this block. Generic specifications are placeholders for product-team-verified values.
AFC's technical support and years of experience reduces techincal and logistical problems associated with suppliers more reliant on European manufacturers.
