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MASTERBOARD®

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F I R E   P E R F O R M A N C E

MASTERBOARD®
is non-combustible when tested to the criteria of BS476: Part 4: 1970. This product is also classified as a Class "0" material in accordance with definitions of most Building Regulations.

A D A P T A B L E   A N D   C O M P A T I B I L I T Y

MASTERBOARD® is compatible with most commonly used building materials. It is alkali in nature and will not cause corrosion. It is non caustic and will not cause any adverse reaction when in contact with bituminous material. MASTERBOARD® can be effectively decorated with most commercially available finishes.

B I O L O G I C A L   P E R F O R M A N C E

MASTERBOARD® has a high pH factor and is immune to insect or vermin attack. It will not support mould or fungal growth. MASTERBOARD® is non toxic and does not emit smoke or toxic fumes under fire conditions.

T H E R M A L   I N S U L A T I O N

MASTERBOARD® provides a degree of effective of thermal insulation, depending on system configuration and product thickness. It is is resistant to continuous operating temperatures up to 80°C. In fact, MASTERBOARD® is an ideal support system for other thermal insulation materials.
E A S Y  T O  U S E

MASTERBOARD® is flexible yet robust and easily worked with conventional woodworking tools. Boards can be nailed or screwed into position, depending on substrate. In most situations, pre-drilling is not required provided fixings are a minimum of 50mm from corners and 12mm from board edges.

C H E M I C A L L Y  B A L A N C E D

MASTERBOARD® is resistant to brine and diluted chlorine solution and to low concentrations of most acids and alkalis. Surface pH value of MASTERBOARD® is between 7 and 10.
D I M E N S I O N A L   S T A B I L I T Y

MASTERBOARD® has good dimensional stability and is ideal for use in areas of high humidity. It can withstand both high temperatures and frequent temperature changes. It has very low movement in relation to temperature changes.

E F F E C T   O F   M O I S T U R E

MASTERBOARD® is resistant to the effects of moisture and will not physically deteriorate when used in damp or humid conditions. It will absorb water causing some loss of strength but this is fully recovered on drying. Moisture does not cause leaching or efflorescence and has no permanent effect on MASTERBOARD®.
E X C E L L E N T   D U R A B I L I T Y

The base of MASTERBOARD® contains no water soluble additives. Under normal conditions, undecorated Masterboard will not degrade, rot or physically deteriorate.

 
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