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Nova® FR - Fire-Resistant Gypsum Board

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Xylo Surfaces – Xylo Flooring Variant:

High-performance, fire-resistant gypsum board reinforced with fibreglass providing low smoke emission and high structural integrity.

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Application

Suitable for:

  • Fire-rated partitions.
  • Suspended ceiling systems.
  • Wall linings.
  • Shaft wall encasements.
  • Wall dressings.
  • Escape areas.
  • Commercial and residential buildings.

Description

The NOVA® FR is a high-performance, fire-resistant gypsum board designed for enhanced fire protection in interior wall and ceiling applications. Reinforced with fiberglass, it provides enhanced fire resistance, low smoke emission, and high structural integrity.

Features and benefits:

  • Fire resistance.
  • Low flame spread and smoke development.
  • Suitable sound insulation.
  • High surface quality.
  • High strength.
  • High resistance to cracks.
  • CE marked.

General information

Color

Other

Finish

Painted

Other

Material

Gypsum

Shape

Rectangle

Length

2000 mm

2400 mm

2440 mm

2500 mm

3000 mm

Width

1200 mm

1220 mm

Height

Manufacturer guidance

Thickness.

Uniclass

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CAWS

K10/15 Lining on timber

K10/30 Metal stud

K10/125 Metal stud partition system

K10/155 Wall lining system (metal studs)

K10/165 Wall lining system (metal framing)

K10/175 Wall lining system (metal furrings)

K10/185 Wall lining system (adhesive)

K10/205 Lining on timber

K10/220 Proprietary suspended ceiling system

K10/245 Ceiling lining on timber

K10/25 Ceiling lining on timber

K10/35 Wall lining system (metal framing)

K10/41 Wall lining system (metal furrings)

K10/45 Wall lining system (adhesive)

K10/50 Suspended ceiling system on metal framing

Specification data - Fire-resistant gypsum plasterboards

Classification data

Standard

To EN 520+A1.

Thickness (nominal)

8.0 mm.
9.5 mm.
12.5 mm.
15 mm.
15.9 mm.
18 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Tolerance to EN 520+A1, +0.6/ -0.6 mm.

Edge profile

Square.

Width

1200 mm.
1220 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Tolerance to EN 520+A1, +0/ -4 mm.

Length

2000 mm.
2400 mm.
2440 mm.
2500 mm.
3000 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Tolerance to EN 520+A1, +0/ -5 mm.

Surface finish

Painted.

Guidance for specification option:

Water or oil based; consult manufacturer for more details and insert requirements.

Colour

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for more details and insert requirements.

Density

To EN 520+A1, 800 kg/m³.

Area weight

To EN 520+A1, 10 kg/m².

Manufacturer guidance

Weight per unit area.

Bending strength

Longitudinal bending strength to EN 520+A1, 600 N.
Transverse bending strength to EN 520+A1, 237 N.

Guidance for specification option:

Longitudinal bending strength to EN 520+A1, 600 N (+/-64 N).

Transverse bending strength to EN 520+A1, 237 N (+/-9 N).

Hardness

To EN 520+A1, 14 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Surface hardness.

Water vapour permeability

To EN ISO 12572, 12.

Reaction to fire

To EN 13501, A2.

Sustainability data

Material

Gypsum