Key Features
Mechanical & Structural
High impact resistance
Excellent screw holding capacity
Good load-bearing performance
Suitable for semi-structural framing systems
Moisture & Weather
Water resistant (not gypsum-based)
No swelling / warping in humid conditions
Suitable for wet areas with treatment
Fire Performance
Fire retardant composition
Low flame spread index
Generates minimal smoke
Termite & Pest Resistance
Cement matrix makes it termite / borer proof
Resistant to fungal growth
Acoustic & Thermal
Good sound insulation when used in partitions
Thermal insulation improves with cavity infill (rockwool / glasswool)
Workability
Can be cut, drilled, nailed, routed
Compatible with laminates, veneers, tiles, paints, textures
Uses
Interior Applications
Wall partitions
Cubicles & cabins
False ceilings
Wall paneling base boards
Mezzanine floor substrates
Furniture carcass (treated)
Exterior / Semi-Exterior
External cladding base
Facade backing boards
Balcony soffits
Eaves & sunshades
Wet Area Use
Toilet partitions
Kitchen platform backing
Utility areas
(Waterproof coating recommended)
Flooring
Raised access flooring base
Wooden flooring substrate
Vinyl / carpet tile underlayment
Application Areas (Sector-wise)
Residential
Drywall partitions
Wardrobe carcass backing
False ceilings
Prefab homes
Commercial
Office partitions
Conference rooms
Retail store interiors
Mall kiosks
Industrial
Factory enclosures
Control rooms
Clean room partitions (with coating)
Institutional
Schools / colleges partitions
Hospitals (non-sterile zones)
Laboratories backing boards
Hospitality
Hotel room partitions
Service duct covers
Ceiling systems
Installation Characteristics
Framework Compatibility
GI metal framing
Aluminum sections
Wooden studs
Fixing Method
Self-drilling screws
Bolt fixing for heavy loads
Adhesive + mechanical hybrid fixing
Joint Treatment
Fiber mesh tape
Cementitious / acrylic fillers
PU / silicone sealants (wet areas)
Finishing Options
Paint
Texture coat
Tile cladding
Laminate pasting
Stone veneer
Limitations (Practical Considerations)
Heavier than gypsum boards
Requires carbide tools for cutting
Edge sealing needed in wet zones
Higher transport handling care
