Mgo Board

Magnesium Oxide (MgO) board is a synthetic, insulating sheathing board. It is similar to gypsum and fiber cement boards, but with several improved characteristics such as fire-, pest- and mould resistance, weather ability and strength. It is used indoors and out for structural purposes such as walls and semi-structurally in flooring underlays. Paint, plaster and coverings such as wallpaper and tiles can be applied directly to the board, as it has excellent adhesive/bonding characteristics. The composition of MgO Board consists of multiple layers – a surface layer on the outside of the board; fiberglass net reinforcing layers; filler layers that include the magnesium cement agent, perlite and wood chips; and an inner filler layer. The result is a product that resists impact damage, salt/brines, chlorine bleach, ammonia and related chemicals, moulds, fungus, termites and other organisms. As such, MgO is one of the most innovative, cost-effective and efficient materials on the market.

Properties

Magnesium Oxide Board has a range of benefits when compared with more traditional products such as gypsum and fiber cement boards:

• Non-combustible (Class A1, 20Mpa)
• Breathable and porous for strong coating & adhesive bonding of finishing coatings
• Ideal for high-moisture areas, including laundry rooms, bathrooms and pool areas
• Excellent for acoustic dampening
• Environmentally friendly
• Stronger and more rigid than similar boards
• Extremely easy to work with using all types of hand tools, including stanley knives.

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