Glasroc X Sheathing Board
CONSTRUCT STEEL FRAME BUILDINGS QUICKLY AND EASILY WITH THIS LIGHTWEIGHT SHEATHING BOARD.
Designed to provide temporary weather protection for several external Structural Frame Steel (SFS) constructions where the façade / cladding system is fixed through into the SFS stud. Glasroc X is a reliable lightweight alternative to cement particle boards and is quick and easy to install.
The non-paper faced Glasroc X Sheathing Board is free from cellulose content and therefore has a strong resistance to mould growth and water penetration. In addition, Glasroc X provides BBA tested and BBA certified 6 months weather protection, providing you with confidence in the board to withstand all varied UK weather conditions.
Key Features
Easy Installation
Easy to cut, fix, handle and install, no specialist cutting tools or dust extraction equipment required.
Lightweight
10.9kg/m² for easier site movement and installation, especially when working at height.
Dimensionally stable
Aiding in maintaining weather protection and airtightness performance.
Certified & Approved
BBA certified. Certified to BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing achieving a rating of “Good” and complies with EN 15283-1:2008+A1:2009 and types GM-F and GM-H1.
Benefits
- Six months’ weather protection
- Excellent airtightness
- Resists mould and UV light
- Rated as Euroclass A1 ‘non-combustible’
- Lightweight and easy to handle
- Gets steel buildings finished faster
Performance Table
| Description | Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| General | Density | 872kg/m3 |
| Mechanical | Flexural strength longitudinal direction according to BS EN 15283-1:2008 | >540N |
| Properties | Flexural strength transverse direction according to BS EN 15283-1:2008 | >210N |
| Fire | Reaction to Fire – Euro class according to BS EN 13501-1:2007 | A1 |
| Thermal | Thermal conductivity according to BS EN 12667:2001 Thermal resistance (12.5mm board) | 0.186 W/mK 0.067m2K/W |
| Permeability | Water vapour resistance (12.5mm board) according to BS ISO 12572:2001 Water vapour resistance factor μ according to BS ISO 12572:2001 | 4.57 x 108 m2sPa/kg 0.46 MNs/g 7.0 |
| Moisture Resistance | Water uptake (2hrs immersion) according to BS EN 15283-1:2008 | GM-H1 |
| Mould Resistance | Resistance to mould growth – ASTM D3273 test | 10/10 |
