Versapanel


Versapanel Cement Particle Boards are imported into South Africa by Global Construction Manangement (Pty) Ltd (GLOBAL) under Exclusive Agreement with the European Distributor. The Exclusivity Agreement has as its territory the African continent.

Board thicknesses are available from 8mm to 40mm (Versapanel).

GLOBAL specifies the following applications for the Versapanel board cladding:

  • Residential - 12mm exterior and 8mm interior
  • Offices - 12mm exterior and 8mm interior
  • Commercial and Retail - 12mm exterior and interior

Versapanel

 

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THE PRODUCT

Versapanel is a cement bonded particle board comprising of wood particles and cement.
Versapanel is smooth in texture and light grey in colour with a smooth hard surface.
Versapanel is a T2 cement bonded particle board and is intended for use in both internal and external situations, type T2 boards have very high levels of performance in the presence of moisture and have a high resistance to fire.
Versapanel is a versatile material that is suitable for a wide range of applications and represents an advantage in building board technology to meet increasingly stringent building regulations and demands for ever higher standards of durability, safety and economy.
Versapanel contains no hazardous volatiles, is asbestos and formaldehyde free, non toxic and its process dust is non aggressive and can be planed, sanded, drilled, routed, nailed and screwed.
Versapanel is a modern, practical, cost effective, construction material of outstanding performance.

 

PROPERTIES

The properties of a 12mm board are:

  • 2 hour fire resistance
  • High impact resistant (with a density of 1 250 kg/m3 it is denser than most cement bricks)
  • High acoustic performance (31 dB per single 12mm board - up to 51 dB in a composite wall)
  • Smooth flat surface is suitable for painting, tiling, wall papering, staining, etc.
  • Suitable for full exterior application
  • Even in an untreated state it is weather resistant and will it not degrade with permanent exposure, even to extreme freeze/thaw conditions
  • Rot resistant
  • Rodent proof.o It has anti fungal properties and can be safely used in areas of hygiene e.g. kitchens, bathroom, food preparation areas etc.
  • Waterproof
  • High density

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12mm Versapanel being used for outside cladding of houses

USES

Indrustrial:

  • Fire Protection
  • High Impact Linings 
  • Mezzanine Floors 
  • Acoustic Booths
  • Temporary Accommodation
  • External
  • Cladding
  • Ceilings 
  • Partitions
  • Facing board for composite constructions

Commercial:

  • Acoustic Partitions 
  • Demountable Partitions 
  • Floors 
  • Ceiling Tiles for Grid Lay
  • Carrier Panel for Rainscreen
  • Cladding
  • Curtain Walling  
  • Extenal Cladding  
  • Doors
  • Soffits 
  • Laminated Composition

Domestic:

  • Permanent Accomodation 
  • Lining to Damp Aread 
  • Floors
  • Soffits 
  • Fascias
  • Flat Roofs 
  • D.I.Y. 
  • Extentions
  • Partitions for Accoustic and Fire

Horticulture and Agriculture:

  • Plant Racks
  • Greenhouse Decking
  • Clamp Sides
  • Fencing
  • Greenhouse
  • Walls
  • Stock Pens
  • Linings to Animals
  • Housing
  • Feed Bins
  • External Cladding