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Calcium Silicate Board is manufactured from non-toxic minerals incorporating a woven mesh, which exhibits excellent fire, sound, moisture and mould resistant properties. It is used extensively overseas as a wall-papered lining alternative to plaster-based and fiber cement boards for interior use.

Calcium Silicate Board has been appraised to be used as an interior lining relying on 400mm or 600mm stud centres or ceiling joist centres for framing and using either 6 or 9mm thick board. Calcium Silicate Board must be used in conjunction with timber framing and other components of a wall assembly in place of timber framing,

Key Features

• Produced from natural, inorganic raw materials and the chemical reaction is irreversible which results in a chemically stable board that is hard but flexible
• Supplied in a range of thicknesses, nominally 6mm, 9mm and 12mm
• Light weight and high bending strength, it can be easily handled and conveniently installed
• Light, fireproof and waterproof
• Will not rot or physically deteriorate and it is highly resistant to the effects of moisture
• Safe to work with, containing no hazardous materials and is 100% asbestos free
• Resistant to climatic conditions and moisture – tested to many cycles of soaking, freezing and heating (freeze/thaw test method)
• It has excellent workability that can be cut, drilled, sanded and worked with proper tools and machiners
• It does not harbour insects, mildew, mould, fungus or bacteria
• 20-30 years warranty – must adhere to manufacturer recommended maintenance programme