| Flexural Strength |
6 - 12mm +/- |
13 N/mm2 |
| 14 - 18mm +/- |
11.5 N/mm2 |
| 20 - 32mm +/- |
10 N/mm2 |
| 36 - 40mm +/- |
9.5 N/mm2 |
| |
Nominal Density |
1250 Kgm2 |
| Flexural Modulus (GPa) Average |
4.8 |
| Tensile Strength (Perpendicular to surface) |
0.6 N/mm2 |
| Tensile Strength (Parallel to surface) |
4.0 N/mm2 |
| Compressive Strength |
15.0 N/mm2 |
| Durability (Life Expectancy) |
30 Years |
| Frost Resistance |
Meets requirements to BS EN 1328 |
| Moisture Movement (%) 35 5659 35-B5% RH |
0.15 |
| Moisture Content (ex works) |
9% +/- 3% |
| Thickness Swelling (%): 24 Hours water immersion |
1.5 |
| Vapour Restivity |
175 MN5/gm |
| Thermal Expansion (x 10 -E/°C) |
11 |
| Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) |
0.23 |
| Building Regulations Classification |
(Approved Document B) Class O |
| BS476 Part 7: Surface Spread of Flame |
Class 1 |
| Smoke Generation |
Minimal |
| Airborne Sound Reduction Rw (dB) |
>28 |
| Surface Ph |
11 - 13 |
| Biological |
Unaffected by mould and will not rot
Resistant to rodents, termites & other insects |