African Design Magazine ADM #36 December 2017 | Page 15

KALSIPLANK
KalsiPlank is a bre cement board purposely designed for external wall
cladding. Light, strong and easy to work with, this material is a great
combination of aesthetics and technology for both new and renovation projects
that demand design versatility for contemporary build solutions.
alsiPlank is a practical, robust material that is used as an alternative to
timber facades. It is non-combustible and resists moisture, high humidity and
termite a acks. It can be fixed onto timber or steel framing.
The material forms part of a dry construction system that enables a much faster build
to the typical brick and mortar application. KalsiPlank is available in two finishes –
smooth and textured. It provides the same visual aesthetic appeal and textured feel as
traditional timber without the disadvantages that are usually associated with timber
planks (i.e. high maintenance costs, short life span, damp, rot and major fire risk).
“Our systems are quick and easy to install, energy efficient and surpass
performance levels in terms of thermal capacity, fire protection and acoustics.”-
Amanda Nortje, Marley Building Systems' Product Manager for Fibre Cement.
KalsiPlank falls under the Marley Building Systems innovative dry construction
portfolio in South Africa. As the local subsidiary of global industrial group, Etex,
Marley Building Systems is driven to define new building methodologies that will be
embraced across the Continent.
There are four product brands that fall under the Marley Building Systems umbrella.
These are: Siniat (gypsum ceilings and partitions), Kalsi (fibre cement ceilings &
cladding), Equitone (high density
fibre cement through-coloured
facade materials), and Promat (high
performance insulation and passive
fire protection solutions).
Fibre cement products are defined
as non-combustible in the SANS
10400: Part T Fire Protection
National Building Regulation Act.
Kalsi fibre cement also has a Surface
Spread of Flame classification of
Class 1 when tested in accordance
with BS 476: Part 7...
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