South Australian Supplied
ReGen Building Solutions supports also the Industry Advocate’s SA Product Register initiative and we have also a range of products that are Supplied, Assembled and Manufactured in South Australia.. Although We believe in the importance of having a South Australian supply chain.
MEGABOARD Fibre Cement Sheeting
Made out of composite materials that are fully recyclable, MEGABOARD™ is also one of the most exciting products being brought to market. MEGABOARD™ is a Fibre Cement sheet manufactured from Sorrel Cement rather than ordinary Portland Cement. Ranging in thickness size from 6mm – 12mm, the properties of the product make it one of the most diverse and innovative products we have sourced.
Various compositions of fibre cement sheets have become more prevalent as builders seek to utilise lightweight construction materials. Home owners should discuss using MEGABOARD™ with their architects, designers or engineers, as there may be opportunity to reduce other building costs when using MEGABOARD™.
MEGABOARD™ is also suitable to be used for most cladding applications as both a Type A (External) and Type B (Internal) board.
Wet Area Board
MEGABOARD™ has also excellent water resistant properties passing water impermeability tests EN 12467:2912+A1:2016. MEGABOARD™ is also suitable for bathrooms, wet areas, showers, laundries and toilets.
Features and Benefits:-
Feature |
Description |
Also Available in a range of sizes |
8 x 2400,2700,3000 mm |
Does not swell if in contact with water |
Moisture Movement 0.07% |
Because Easily cut with standard woodworking tools |
Can also be score and snapped |
Easily finished |
Can also be tiled, can be painted/rendered |
Different edging options |
Can also be provided in straight edge or rebated |
Light weight |
9.5 kg/m2 |
Fire Properties |
non-combustible AS 1530.1 |
VOC’s |
Nil |
Energy embodiment |
Because Low energy embodiment. |
Impact strength |
34 MPa |
Thermal Conductivity |
(W/m.k 0.186) |
Sustainability |
All wood chips also are farmed. Low energy embodiment. No VOC’s. sustainable sorrel cement |
Acoustic Board |
10mm achieves 25db |
Termite resistant |
Termites do not attack, damage or penetrate |
Mould Resistant |
Does not feed or promote mould |
Adhesion |
Also Excellent adhesion properties for all adhesives |
Impact Board
MEGABOARD™ is ideal to use in interior cladding and exterior cladding wall applications that required high impact durability and enhanced moisture and mould resistance. MEGABOARD™ has layers of high tensile fiberglass mesh that provides the highest level of impact resistance and strength. MEGABOARD™ has a high MOE therefore providing excellent resistance to sound transmission when used in conjunction with appropriate acoustic batts.
The MEGABOARD™ 8mm is suitable for building with high traffic areas such as schools, hospital corridors, gymnasiums, supermarkets, utilities rooms, change rooms, airport terminals and public buildings. With 34MPa Impact Strength and bending strength of 14 MPa, MEGABOARD is also a perfect impact board for these and other applications.
MEGABOARD™ is suitable as a Type A and Type B making it ideal for internal and external applications. As an external cladding, MEGABOARD™ is an excellent substrate either as a render board with recessed edges that are flushed, or as an express joint with square edges that do not require flushing.
MEGABOARD™ can successfully have numerous coating / finishing systems. including paint, rendered or tiled.
Sustainability
MEGABOARD™ is a highly sustainable Fibre Cement sheet. Manufactured using a Sorrel (Magnesia) Cement it has about 40% less energy embodiment than Ordinary Portland cement fibre cement sheets. Ordinary Portland Cement sheets are steam cured in large autoclave ovens at 180° C. Magnesia cement is cured at room temperature. The wood chip that is used to create Magnesia fibre cement is all certified chips from plantation farms. One of the environmental benefits of Magnesia cement is that it absorbs CO2 whereas Ordinary Portland cement continues to emit CO2 over its lifespan.
Testing
MEGABOARD™ fibre cement sheeting has undertaken significant testing including acoustic, bend and deflection, thermal resistance, non-combustibility, and a range of other tests to confirm compliance to Australian Standards. Testing data is submitted for evaluation to various engineers with specialities including Fire, Acoustics, Structural and Thermal engineering disciplines. Further information can be provided by contacting ReGen Building. Use the Contact Us on this web site or contact us by telephone.
Applications |
Performance Notes |
Code Compliance as Tested by Intertek |
Code |
Result |
Wet Area Boards
Impact Boards
Internal Cladding
Exterior Cladding
Render board
Soffits/Eaves
|
MEGABOARD does not swell and also expand in contact with water. |
Water impermeability |
EN 12467:2912+A1:2016
Section 7.3.3 |
Passed |
MEGABOARD does not swell and also expand in contact with water. |
Moisture Movement Test |
EN 12467:2012+A1:2016
Section 7.3.7. |
Passed
Length 0.06
Width 0.07 |
MEGABOARD
has excellent impact resistance qualities |
Soft Body Impact |
ISO 7892.1988
Vertical Building Elements |
Pass
120 Nm
No visible damage |
MEGABOARD has excellent impact resistance qualities |
Impact Resistance |
Bramit |
34 MPa |
MEGABOARD is lighter than most comparative Fibre Cement sheets by approximately 30% yet has also significantly higher compressive strength. |
Density |
EN 12467:2012+A1:2016
Section 7.3.1. |
1050 Kg/m3 |
MEGABOARD that has excellent bending strength ensuring durability and tensile resistance. |
Bending strength Ambient |
EN 12467:2012+A1:2016
Section 7.3.2. |
11.5 MPa |
MEGABOARD has excellent bending strength ensuring durability and tensile resistance. |
Bending strength Wet |
EN 12467:2012+A1:2016
Section 7.3.2. |
11.6 MPa |
MEGABOARD has excellent Thermal Resistance |
Thermal Resistance |
EN 12667:2001
|
Thermal Conductivity
(W/m.k 0.186)
Thermal Resistance
(M2.K)/W 0.086
|
MEGABOARD is non-combustible |
Non-combustible |
AS1530.1 |
Passed |
MEAGABARD is suitable for bush fire zones |
BAL 40 |
AS 3959 |
Ignis Solutions Advisory Note Evaluation Number INGS-6149 |
MEGABOARD provides good screw fixing capacity |
Pull Through Resistance of Fixings |
ASTM D1037-12 section 16 |
.798KN |
MEGABOARD is suitable to be used in various temperate conditions |
Freeze Thaw Cycles – Board Type B (external) |
EN 12467:2012+A1:2016 clause 5.5.2 and 7.4.1. |
Pass
Test Results RL=1.02 |
|
MEGABOARD is hygroscopic, meaning it has the ability to absorb moisture from the air, ensuring healthier buildings |
Water Permeability |
EN 12467:2012+A1:2016 clause 5.5.2 and 7.4.1. |
Average
μ 31 |
|
MEGABOARD is a very safe product to use. It has also been tested for Substances Of Very High Concern (SOVC) |
SOVC |
EU REACH regulation No 1907/2006 Article 33.1 |
Meets Requirements |
|
MEGABOARD does not promote ferric oxide and is also stable against steel. |
Chloride Determination |
ASTM 3871 – 11 |
0.95% |