| About Magnesium-Based Cement Board |
As a natural resource, magnesium is the 8th most abundant element, constitutes about 2% of the Earth's crust by weight and it is the third most plentiful element dissolved in sea water.
Today, magnesium is a principal ingredient in magnesium-oxide board construction materials. MgO board is the next generation of cement-based building products that are helping to meet the growing demand for improved product performance and eco-friendliness over traditional Portland Cement-based alternatives.
MgO boards possess the following unique characteristics and benefits vs traditional Portland cement-based products:
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Improved Material Composition
Ordinary Portland cement is replaced with advanced magnesium cement -
Eco-Friendly Materials
MgO board is deemed to be CO2 (greenhouse gas) emission friendly and requires less fossil fuel to manufacture vs Portland cement-based products. -
Contractor Friendly
Non-toxic material that is safe to cut and lightweight with excellent workability. -
Super Performance
Exceptional durability, resistance to fire, moisture, and wood boring insects plus a 20-year limited warranty.
MgO boards can be used in the same ways as gypsum and Portland cement sheathings. The possible uses of MgO board are wide-ranging and include:
- Trim, facia, and soffits
- Tile backer board
- Structural sheathing for wood or metal stud walls
- Fire walls
- Structural panels designed to use MgO board as the facing
- Substrates for coatings such as stucco
At JetProducts, we're pleased to offer magnesium cement-based board building solutions that deliver exceptional performance and are contractor-friendly.
MgO Article by Robert Thomas