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Fungus Free
Peace of Mind: It is more than just a pleasant thought. In an era of increasing fire code requirements for decking and sheathing, MagBoard is a low-cost solution. Reduced weather damage, shorter construction cycles, reduced materials inventory, all add up. more...
Fire Restistant
Common Sense: Experienced contractors know that current materials simply do not work well over time. They burn, rot, break, support mold and mildew, or are eaten by termites. Finishing requires numerous other expensive applications driving up installed costs. more...
Water Resistant
MagBoard has been subjected to a controlled immersion test where samples of 10mm and 14mm thick MagBoard were placed in closed container of water and exposed to freeze and thaw cycles for a period of 36 months. At the completion of the test, there was no appreciable change in the physical properties of MagBoard. more...
Properties

MOLD AND FUNGUS FREE: MagBoard™ is non-nutrient and has been tested under ASTM G-21 guidelines.

WATER RESISTANT: MagBoard™ is water-resistant. In addition, it shows no structural change after 25 cycles of freezethaw. Bending strength of MagBoard™ remains unaltered when wet.

FIRE RESISTANT: MagBoard™ has been tested for fire-resistant properties under ASTM E-119-00a. Currently,12mm/1/2” sheathing is approved for a 1 hour fire rating. MagBoard™ has a Class A fire rating (ASTM E-84) with zero flame spread and zero smoke developed. MagBoard™ passes the “Hose Stream Test” for the 1 hour fire rating.

INSECT RESISTANT: Insects such as termites and carpenter ants are unable to survive in or on MagBoard™. They do not eat MagBoard™ thereby helping to protect the building envelope.

Structural Properties

IMPACT RESISTANT: MagBoard™ has been tested for impact strength by BBS and has shown higher results than other similar products such as gypsum board, cement board and standard wood sheathing products.

AXIAL COMPRESSION AND TRANSVERSE LOADING : MagBoard™testing under ASTM E-72 has shown axial compression and racking loads to be higher than plywood or OSB sheathing. Transverse loads are similar to plywood and OSB.

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