Product category:
Roofing
News Release from: Marley Eternit | Subject: Building boards
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 February 2006
Marley Eternit boarders on the best
range
Unparalleled range of high-performance building boards has been launched by Marley Eternit.
An unparalleled range of high-performance building boards has been launched by Marley Eternit All of the boards in the portfolio feature Class O fire performance and are easy to work and decorate but their applications vary from a render base and tile backing board to external paintboard and load-bearing structural board
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 15 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Tileboard is a fibre cement moisture-resistant tile backing board that can be fixed using standard tools to a variety of timber or metal fixing systems in bathrooms, kitchens, basements, swimming pools and changing areas.
Its smooth surface and tapered edges allow for decoration in the same way as standard plasterboard.
Paintboard is a general-purpose, external grade fibre cement sheet suitable for soffits and fascias, balcony panels, infill panels, that is durable, low maintenance and available in natural grey ready for painting.
BluClad is a flat, Class 0, moisture resistant board with outstanding dimensional stability which can be used as a substrate for a variety of thin coat polymeric renders, textured finishes and other surface coatings on fascias, infill panels and bargeboards.
Duripanel structural board is a smooth and highly durable cement bonded particle board ideal as an alternative to chipboard or plywood for use in load-bearing situations such as roof decking and as acoustic or high impact lining.
General advice on the handling and storage, including Health and Safety tips, of all the building boards is given in the guide along with contact details for Eternit's technical services department for professionals requiring more detailed information. Request a free brochure from Marley Eternit ...
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