Looking for Alternatives to MgO Boards?

On the 15^th April 2020 it was announced by Premier Guarantee and the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) that Magnesium Oxide (MgO) boards would no longer be accepted under their guarantee systems.

The NHBC responded with a statement that from the 30^th April 2020 that they will not accept MgO boards on their sites and must source a suitable alternative to meet the technical requirement of R1 and R3. 

Solutions to meet the new requirements

At Encon we offer several solutions, not just as a replacement for MgO boards, but products from leading manufacturers to meet the requirements of fire, robust applications, internal and external substrates.

Boards Suitable for External Applications:

Gypsum Fibre Boards:

• British Gypsum Glasroc X
• Knauf Windliner
• Siniat GTEC Weather Defence Sheathing Board

Cement Fibre Boards:

• Kemwell WeatherKem
• Knauf AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor
• RCM Y-Wall Sheathing Board
• Siniat Bluclad Building Board

Calcium Silicate Boards:

• Kemwell FireKem FP-900
• Promat Supalux

Boards suitable for Internal Applications:

Cement Fibre Boards:

• fermacell Powerpanel H2O
• James Hardie HardieBacker
• Knauf AQUAPANEL Cement Board Skylite
• Knauf AQUAPANEL Cement Board Indoor
• Siniat Duripanel Board

Gypsum/Gypsum Fibre Boards:

• British Gypsum Glasroc H Tilebacker
• Knauf Silentboard
• Siniat GTEC LaDura
• Siniat GTEC Aqua Board

Our comprehensive range allows you to choose the correct product to meet your performance criteria, tailored to your application allowing the use of a quality product manufactured by world leading manufacturers.

All supplied to your sites in perfect condition in quantities to match your works programme.

Contact your local branch to find out more.