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LOTEX MAGBOARD NOW AVAILABLE FROM NLA Lotex Magboard is a fire-proof, thermal insulation building material. It is commonly used in dry construction in a number of applications, including wall and ceiling linings, exterior cladding, fascias, tile backing and flooring underlay. Magnesium Oxide board, a mineral bonded cement also known as MGO, is a type of sheathing board similar to gypsum and cement fibre board. It comes in sheets up to twice as large as gypsum boards, yet it weighs just half of what cement fibre boards weigh. It is also water resistant, unlike plywood and gypsum boards. In addition, MGO is fire and heat resistant, and resistant to mould and mildew. It is flexible, absorbs sound, and is paintable and toxin-free. Lotex Magboard enables lightweight designs of roofs and floors, and its acoustic capabilities provide alternative material for ceilings. This material can also replace concrete and steel constructions for roofing and can help achieve thinner layers in fire-resistant construction than traditional materials. Because of its versatility and numerous advantageous characteristics, Lotex Magboard is not only used
extensively in the building and construction industry, but can also be used in sound studios, schools, movie theatres and shopping centres, as well as for partitioning in boats, busses and trains. Lotex Magboard is available in various thicknesses and board sizes. MGO board can absorb moisture, but its performance and integrity remain unaffected, so it can be used indoors or outdoors and in damp locations such as bathrooms. MOISTURE RESISTANCE Lotex Magboard retains its dimensional stability and integrity in damp and humid conditions. Therefore, it can be installed and used at the early stage of any construction project. FIRE PERFORMANCE Lotex Magboard is noncombustible and can be used in any area or application where a fire-resistant function is required. SOUND ABSORPTION Lotex Magboard has excellent sound absorption capabilities – a wall constructed with four layers of 12mm Magboard has the same soundproof effect as a 150mm solid brick wall.
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BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Lotex Magboard is resistant to rodent and insect attack, as well as to mould growth and most chemicals. ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES PREVENTION & ANTI-STATIC Lotex Magboard is suitable for applications where
electromagnetic wave interception and static electricity prevention are required. This includes areas such as operating theatres, X-ray facilities, laboratories, electronic component assembly areas, or any area requiring the reduction of electromagnetic waves and anti-static environments. www.nla-timbers.co.za