A2 Versapanel® Cement Bonded Particle Board

Cement bonded particle board comprising of wood particles and cement.

Features and benefits:

• Reaction to fire, A2-s1, d0 in accordance with BS EN 13501-1:2007 (+A1:2009).

• Contains no hazardous volatiles, is asbestos free and any process dust is non-aggressive.

• High performance in the presence of moisture, in comparison to exterior gypsum boards.

• Cut edges require no sealing to prevent degradation and there is no time limit of exposure before covering with elements of the facade.

• Helps to improve the air tightness of facades when sealed at any joint.

• Provides a high mass robust exterior lining to optimize the acoustic performance of the building envelope.

• Can also be provided in a pre-fabricated kit to reduce site works.

• Weather resistant and will not degrade with permanent exposure.

• Tested for wind serviceability to CWCT standards.

• CE marked in accordance with BS EN 13986:2004 + A1:2015.

Applications:

Intended for use as a steel framing system (SFS) sheathing board but can also be used for timber frames, modular frames or off-site. A range of systems can be applied over A2 Versapanel® to help acoustic, fire, impact and pull out performance such as:

• Approved insulated render systems.

• Terracotta cladding systems.

• High performance cladding systems.

• Traditional brick coursework.

A breather membrane is recommended for external applications. Consult manufacturer for details.