Tough High-Performing Board for Demanding Applications
Fiberock® Aqua-Tough™ is a unique fibre-reinforced gypsum product. A fire, mould, and water-resistant core provides durability and superior performance in both wet and dry environments.
It's the ideal multi-attribute and multi-functional panel for high traffic areas, wet areas, fire-rated, and acoustic applications. Fiberock® Aqua-Tough™ panels have a distinctly uniform and homogenous composition creating a board that holds tough and a paperless surface that won't scratch or tear. It is easy to cut and install with minimal wastage.
Performance
- Board Thickness: 12.70mm, 15.88mm (1/2", 5/8" IMP)
- Sheet Size: 1219mm x 3050mm (4'x10' IMP)
- Surface Finish: Smooth, paper-less
- Edge Profiles: Recessed Edge Mass 11.7 kg/m2 nominal (12.70mm) 15.1kg/m2 nominal (15.88mm)
- Fire Hazard Properties: Group 1 – as per the NCC Specification S7C4 Fire Hazard Properties – Walls and Ceilings, determined in accordance with AS 5637.1:2015
- Combustibility: Non Combustible material as tested to AS 1530.1-1994 - Combustibility test for materials
- GECA: Yes
- Manufacture: Manufactured in USA to meet the requirements of ASTM C1278 Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Panel
- Availability: Ask your local Knauf representative for current product range and availability
Install this versatile product in high-traffic areas and it will provide strength, as well as water and fire resistance. FIBEROCK Aqua-Tough is a high-performance board that resists moisture, mould and fire as well as dents and penetration. Use it on walls and ceilings applications where you need a smooth surface for paint and ceramic tile
Benefits
- Exceptional impact resistance (when compared with plasterboard linings)
- Fire rated wall systems up to 60 minutes (single layer) and 120 minutes (2 layers)
- High mass gives superior noise control, including inter-tenancy rated systems
- Excellent substrate for paint and tiles and a number of abrasion resistant coatings
- Paperless board means no paper face to scratch, tear, de-laminate, or feed mould
- Suitable fixtures can be attached to linings without the need to screw into studs or noggings
- Water resistance superior to plasterboard linings
- Mould resistance superior to plasterboard linings
- Certified, recycled content of 95%
Applications
- Gymnasium
- Hospitals/mental health
- Education
- Hotels
- Museums/art gallery
- Shopping centres
- Commercial buildings
- Correctional facilities
- High end residential
