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. |
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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.
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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
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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.
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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. |
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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®. |
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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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