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Besta™ Board

A superior non-combustible construction board material with wide-ranging application for all types of commercial and residential projects. Usable for both indoor and outdoor purposes, it provides a hard, long lasting surface with the look and feel of cement plastering. As an improved alternative to gypsum drywall or cement board, it is fireproof and resistant to damage from water, humidity, freezing, termites, chlorine, salt and more.

Developed through years of field-tested research and continuous innovation, the Besta™ Board undergoes strict quality control during production to create a proprietary magnesium oxide board that is superior to typical options in the market. It comprises natural silicate, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Chloride, fiber glass mesh and special additives created by Well&Able.
A superior non-combustible construction board material with wide-ranging application for all types of commercial and residential projects. Usable for both indoor and outdoor purposes, it provides a hard, long lasting surface with the look and feel of cement plastering. As an improved alternative to gypsum drywall or cement board, it is fireproof and resistant to damage from water, humidity, freezing, termites, chlorine, salt and more.

Developed through years of field-tested research and continuous innovation, the Besta™ Board undergoes strict quality control during production to create a proprietary magnesium oxide board that is superior to typical options in the market. It comprises natural silicate, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Chloride, fiber glass mesh and special additives created by Well&Able.

CHARACTERISTICS

Fire Resistant

Water Resistant
Impact Resistant
Mold Resistant

Termite Resistant
Sound Insulation

Thermal Insulation

Freeze Thaw Resistance
Non-Toxic

Easy to Install

COMPOSITION

Magnesium Oxide (MgO)
Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2)
Natural Silicate (SiO4)
Fiber Glass Mesh
Additives

APPLICATIONS

Roof, Ceiling, Floor, Fencing
External Wall
Internal/Partition Wall
(Dry & Wet Areas),
Column, Beam, Window,
Door Frame

Fire Proofing Purposes

Dry Floor / Permanent Form
Work for Wet Flooring

Up to 45kgs of weight
holding capacity per screw

Units Length Width Thickness Range
Basic Dimensions mm

2400/2700/3050/3600

1200/1220 6-24

Custom sizes are available on special order


Besta Board Properties

Density Kg/m3 Nominal 950 to 1200 kg/M3
Tensile Strength Mpa Minimum 5Mpa
Bending Strength Mpa Minimum 9Mpa-16Mpa
Thinkness Tolerance Ln m m ±0.5
Specific Absorption Ratio Maximum in % 22%
Moisture Distortion Rate Maximum in % 0.34%
Sustained Combustion Time in % 0%
Length Tolerance in mm ±4
Shock Strength KJ/m2 Minimum 5.5KJ/M2
Thermal Conductivity W/m K Maximum 0.132W/mk
No Asbestos Content
Flatness in m m 2mm
Temperature Shrinkage Rate in % Maximum 0.1%
Fire Redundancy (Non-Combustible A Grade) A Grade
Minimum Bending strength Mpa 10.5Mpa

Master Test Result Summaries on BESTA Mgo Board & Panel System A) Test Results on Material Property (10mm thick & 16mm thick Mgo boards ) (Updated on 12th January 2009)

S/N Type of Test Clause,Methods Besta Mgo Board(10mm thick) Besta Mgo Board(16mm thick)
1 Density Cl.6.3,ISO TR 1896 1060kg/m3 1030kg/m3
2 Bending Strength (Dry and Saturated) Cl.6.4,ISO TR 1896 5.5N/mm2(Dry);6.0N/mm2(Saturated) 10.1N/mm2(Dry);9.5N/mm2(Saturated)
3 Linear Thermal Shrinkage Cl.6.7,ISO TR 1896 Samples softened &crumpled after subjected to 950℃ for 4hrs Max.shinkage:-2.2%; Max.expansion:+2.3% after subjected to 950℃ for 4 hrs
4 Moisture Movement Cl.8,ASTM C 1185 0.08% 0.21%
5 Water Absorption Cl.9,ASTM C 1185 22.00% 21.60%
6 Moisture Content Cl.10,ASTM C 1185 9.60% 7.50%
7 Water Tightness Cl.11,ASTM C 1185 Dampness appeard after 5 hours Withstand 50mm water head without sign of dampness at bottom suface after 24 hours
8 Non-Combustibiltiy BS 476:Part4 Non-combustible material N.A
9 Thermal Conductivity ASTM C518 0.132 W/m k (300*300*10mm) N.A
10 Thermal Conductivity ASTM C518 0.133 W/m k (300*300*100mm sandwich panel)
11 Thermal Conductivity ASTM C518 0.196 W/m k (600*600*128mm sandwich panel)

(Netional Research Center of Testing Techniques for Building Materials)

PERFORMANCE & PROPERTIES COMPARISION WITH DIFFERENT BOARDS

BESTA Board
Calcium Silicate Board
Cement Board
BESTA Board Advantages
Basic Compounds Used
Natural Silicates, (MgO), (CaCo3), Wood Fiber or Glass Fiber
Wood chips, refined sand, cement, cellulose, Additives
Portland/Cement aggregate, water, additives, chemicals
Lightweight, non- flammable, natural minerals, inert & non-contaminating
Density
1100 kg/m3
1300 kg/m3
2700 kg/m3
Lighter weight for comparable strength, stronger & more rigid
Surface & Color
Uniform Smooth & consistent, Chalk white, sandy peach, slate grey
Off-whitish
Grayish
Selection of colors, smoother surface for receiving paint or left natural.
Thermal Conductivity
0.216 W/mK
0.35 W/mK
0.22 W/mK
More energy efficient
Bending Strength
15 N/mm2
Dry 29 N/mm2
Wet 17N/mm2
12N/mm2
Stronger & more flexible
Modulus of Elasticity
6045 N/mm2
6000 N/mm2
5500N/mm2
More rigid
Stability of thickness, swelling after 24hours in water
0.2% (Maximum even after 7 days)
0.78%
1.8% Cement Board – Malaysia
0.7% VirocBrad – Portugal
Moisture resistant, lower swelling rate, won’t degrade in water over time.
Dry Shrinkage (heating & cooling when dry)
<0.08%
<0.09%
0.17%
Greater dimensional stability, resistance to cracking
Surface Alkalinity
PH between 10-12
PH 13
Ph 11-13
Relatively lower alkalinity
Moisture Content
10%
10%
12%
Relatively lower moisture content
Fire Resistance & Combustibility
Rated Class 1 through fire resistance Test (Non-Combustible)
Not Available
Not Rated
Not Available
Not Rated
Non- combustible, highly fire resistant, tested for fire rating to 1 hour with 12mm boards
Sound Attenuation
42 dB reduction with 10mm board both sides & 80mm mineral Rock infill, Total thickness is 100mm
Varies with brand, equal or lower depending on thickness
Significant Lower Performance
dB reduction increases using thicker wool & board