Architect and Builder April 2020 | Page 11

MAGNESIUM OXIDE BOARDS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF WUHAN HOSPITALS MagnaBoard is a Magnesium Oxide Board supplied from China. In February one of the emergency hospitals erected to accommodate victims of the Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan China was built in an incredible 10 days making extensive use of Magnesium Oxide Boards in their modular container design. MD of MagnaBoard, Dave Lindup says, "MagnaBoard is ideal for South African medical facilities. It is a green eco-friendly Magnesium Oxide Board which is technically advanced and superior in every category compared to traditional wood, gypsum and cement-based products. MagnaBoard is fire retardant and has a zero flame spread and smoke developed rating. In addition, the boards are impermeable to mould and can be used for internal and external applications." Applications MagnaBoard can be applied to wooden structures and/or metal framing or directly on to steel structures and masonry work with mechanical fasteners (screws, bolts, rivets, brads, staples, nails). MagnaBoard can also be used to laminate over existing surfaces using adhesives and cements. (Use with a variety of joint fillers for different levels of resistance as required.) As a component for light steel framing, MagnaBoard allows structures to be built taller and larger at a rapid pace yet remain lighter than other board products. There is a wide range of thickness options, for interior and exterior applications. It can be left natural with clear finishes; alternatively due to its inherent superior bonding property it may be painted or plastered. For incredibly fast dry wall boarding, it can be installed and painted within hours using fast setting fillers trimmed with a sharp blade (reducing sandpaper and sanding). Fillers can be cut flush without a tape over the panel joints and without needing a corner-bead, metal trims, etc., whilst giving you perfectly true square corners and edges naturally. Panels can be spliced between studs without the need to land joints over studs. i.e. using MagnaBoard behind the seam as a back-blocking splicer stapled or screwed together results in seamless flush joints on the front. For further information please contact MD Dave Lindup: Tel: 021 531 2145 Cell: 082 491 1183 Web: www.magnastruct.co.za I N T E R N A T I O N A L Engineered ICT Solutions INTEGRATED ICT Solutions AVI PRO will manage all your information and communication technology needs by engineering bespoke, state-of-the-art ICT solutions. JHB: 011 073 2100 | DBN: 031 563 1382 CPT: 021 527 0036 | Email: [email protected] www.aviproint.com News Watch 11