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FLEXBOARD Fiber Cement Board

Flexboard is a flexible, high strength fiber cement board used for construction of internal and external walls and ceilings. It can be used throughout your building as a lining material for wet areas as well as dry areas. Its ingenuous qualities make Flexboard a superior plywood substitute.

1. The Product
Flexboard is a flexible, high strength fiber cement board used for construction of walls and ceilings. Due to its versatility, it can be used throughout your building as a lining material for wet areas as well as for dry areas. Flexboard offers the designer a wide range of design possibilities for ceilings and external soffits. The ingenuous qualities of fiber cement make Flexboard a superior plywood substitute.�

2. Properties
All Flexboard fiber cement boards meet the high quality standard in line with the company's requirements. Among its first rate characteristics are:

  • Fire-proof
  • Water-proof
  • Termite and vermin proof
  • Rust proof
  • Non-corrosive
  • Warp proof
  • Insulating value
  • Economical
Thickness 3.2mm, 4.5mm, 5.0mm, 6.0mm, 9.0mm, 12.0mm, 16.0mm, 18.0mm
Other sizes are available upon request.
Standard Width 1,219 mm (4 feet)
Standard Length 2,438 mm (8 feet)
Tolerances:
Length/Width
Thickness

� 4 mm
� 0.2mm
Standard Weight:
3.2 mm
4.5 mm
5.0 mm
6.0 mm
9.0 mm
12.0 mm
16.0 mm
18.0 mm

12.80 kg.
18.00 kg.
20.00 kg.
24.00 kg.
36.00 kg.
48.00 kg.
64.00 kg.
72.00 kg.
Density 1.34 gm./cm3
Flexural Strength 250 kg./cm2
Modulus of Elasticity 112,500 kg./cm2
Impact Strength 1.94 KJ./m2

3. Fire Resistance

British Standard BS476, Parts 5, 6 & 7
Part 5: Test of ignitability Designated as P (passed)
Part 6: Fire propagation Flexboard satisfies requirement
Part 7: Surface spread of flame Class 1
4.Workability
The strength and flexibility of Flexboard ensure excellent workability. No extra skills or special tools to work with are needed. Flexboard is easy to nail, screw, drill and plane using ordinary carpenter's tools. It can be beveled, V-cut and decorated with wall paper and tiles. It can also be painted on to give Flexboard a classy finish.
fig.1 - Cut by Handsaw
fig.2 - Can be Nailed
fig.3 - Can be painted
fig.4 - Can be planed
fig.5 - Decorated with wallpaper
fig.6 - As tile backing

5. Applications
Flexboard panels have a wide range of application and can be classified by all means as multipurpose construction boards. Their main fields of application however are partition and ceilings.�

5.1. Wall Partitions
Combining Flexboard sheets with light metal studs to obtain non-load bearing partitions is a dry work technique which is used world-wide. Without any doubt this versatile construction system is so popular because of its simplicity and therefore short installation time. Nevertheless, its characteristic are unbeaten and meet the highest requirements. The system is so flexible that it can overcome all difficulties of installation. It can also be used as a base for tiling in wet areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, changing rooms and laundries.

5.2. Ceilings
Flexboard panels can be combined with several types of profiles-systems to obtain a variety of suspended ceilings. These systems are very simple and have short installation time. Their aesthetical and technical characteristics can meet most requirements. Flexboard ceilings can withstand high variations in temperature and humidity. It can be installed with flush joint finish, V-cut finish, or even exposed grid (T-runner) ceilings. The systems are so flexible that they can overcome all difficulties in detailing

5.3. Other Applications
The unique properties of Flexboard also makes it useful in other applications. These are:

  • Thermal insulation construction
  • Fire protection construction
  • Exterior walls and claddings
  • Fascias and gables
  • Signboards
  • Ventilation ducts and shaft enclosures
  • Raised Flooring
  • Linings for soffits


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