New Econic MGO Boards
Panel Agency has added the Econic Magnesium Oxide [MGO] Board to its portfolio of products. With the recent emphasis on the fire performance of structures, whether timber or steel frame during construction, combined with the growth in direct applied render finishes, it has become apparent that a board is required that will withstand the vagaries of the UK climate.
Econic meets this with ease and adds a wide range of other advantages over comparative boards. As a high quality versatile building boards, the Econic range of fire resistant boards can be used for a variety of uses such as backer boards, render boards, decorative panels, wall systems and as timber and SFS sheathing boards.
The Advantages:
- High quality building board for fire, acoustic, structural, severe duty and hygrothermal applications.
- A1 non-combustible rated external sheathing for timber and steel frame.
- Vapour open render carrier, brick slip and tile backer boards.
- Suitable for SIPS, access panels, soffit linings, composite and decorative panels.
- Reduced in service costs in high circulation and multi occupancy zones
- High pull out strength supporting fixtures and fittings directly.
- Breathable assisting against the risks of interstitial condensation.
- 100% non-hazardous material with no off gassing.
- Easy to cut, joint, decorate and fix.
- Water and mould resistant.
- STA Approved Category C Fire solution.
- Category 1 racking board in 9mm thickness.
- Excellent bond strength.
Fully Tested & Certified
The Econic Performance Systems product range has been fully tested and certified by accredited UKAS test houses to demonstrate commitment to performance, quality control, health and safety.
Testing has been done in accordance with recognised BS and EN standards confirming that the boards have proven qualities in terms of:
Racking strength |
BS EN 594: 2011 |
Exceeds Category 1 |
Bending flexural strength |
BS EN 12467: 2004 |
Category A |
Tensile Strength |
BS EN 1608: 997 |
Excellent Rating |
Shear / Compressive Strength |
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Category 1 |
Pull out Fixings |
BS EN 845-1 |
Type 5 Timber and Masonry |
Pull through strength |
EN 1383: 1999 |
Excellent Rating |
Partition Testing |
BS 5234 |
Severe Impact Duty |
Wind Loadings |
BS 6399: Part 2 |
> BS requirements |
Non Toxicity |
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Passed |
Anti Fungal |
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Passed |
Dimensional stability |
BS EN 318: 2002 |
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Durability |
BS EN 12467: 2004 |
Category A |
Low Embodied Carbon |
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Thermal conductivity |
ISO 8302: 1991 EN 12664: 2001 |
Low |
Vapour resistivity |
BS EN 12572: 2001 |
Low |
Density |
BS EN 12390-7 |
High |
Airborne Sound Insulation |
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Excellent Rating |
Non Combustibility |
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A1 Euroclass |
Fire Resistance |
BS EN 13501-1: 2007 |
2 hours achieved on timber frame |
Radiant Heat Test UKTFA |
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Category A,B & C |