PCD Fibre Cement Saw Blades – TIMCO

Fibre cement board is one of the most abrasive materials you will regularly cut on site. Standard carbide-tipped blades wear out fast, leave rough edges, and throw up a lot of dust. The TIMCO PCD fibre cement saw blade is built specifically for this job, using polycrystalline diamond tipped teeth that stay sharp far longer than conventional carbide. If you are cutting Hardie board, Cedral, or any similar fibre cement cladding product with any regularity, these blades make a serious difference.

PCD stands for polycrystalline diamond, and it is not a marketing term here. The cutting tips are sintered from industrial diamond particles, which makes them significantly harder than standard tungsten carbide. That hardness is exactly what you need when fibre cement is involved. The material is essentially compressed sand and cement, and it eats through softer tooling quickly. With a PCD blade, you get a longer working life, cleaner cuts, and less dust generated during the cut. Less dust matters, both for compliance on site and for the health of anyone standing nearby.

Where TIMCO PCD Fibre Cement Saw Blades Excel

These blades are available in five sizes: 160 x 20 x 4T, 165 x 20 x 4T, 190 x 20 x 4T, 216 x 30 x 8T, and 250 x 30 x 8T. The two smaller sizes suit cordless circular saws, the mid-range 190mm fits most standard corded saws, and the larger 216mm and 250mm blades are aimed at sliding mitre saws and table saws. The four-tooth count on the smaller blades suits straight, fast ripping cuts, while the eight-tooth configuration on the larger sizes gives a slightly cleaner finish on cross cuts.

Beyond fibre cement, these blades also handle laminated boards well. If your work involves a mix of cladding, fascia board, and sheet material, one blade can cover a good portion of what you need.

A Note on Tooth Count

The low tooth count might look unusual if you are used to fine-finish wood blades. It is intentional. Fibre cement does not need a high tooth count. Fewer teeth means each tooth takes a bigger bite and clears debris more efficiently, which keeps the blade cooler and reduces loading. Do not swap in a 40-tooth wood blade and expect it to last.

At this price point and with TIMCO’s reputation in the trade, these are a straightforward choice for any installer working regularly with fibre cement cladding systems.