Key advantages
• Very high mechanical strength relative to thickness
• Fully resistant to moisture and water
• Does not swell or warp
• High fire resistance (Israeli and international standards)
• Suitable for lightweight floors over framing
• Long-term dimensional stability
• Resistant to termites and pests
• Fast solution for dry construction
Why this product
The 9 mm board is an ideal solution for lightweight floors when you need minimum weight and maximum strength.
Particularly suitable for lightweight construction projects, renovations, mezzanine floors and building extensions.
Technical description
A high-quality fibre cement board made by VISAKA (V-Board series), produced in an advanced autoclave process (HPSC) that combines cement, cellulose fibres, silica and minerals into an exceptionally strong and durable material.
The board is intended for use as a lightweight floor over framing, offering high load-bearing capacity, resistance to moisture and fire, and a long, maintenance-free service life.
Applications
• Interior walls
• Ceilings
• Wall coverings
• Lightweight partitions
• Portable buildings
• Exterior cladding
• Drywall systems
• Exterior walls
Technical specifications
Standards:
ISO 8336 / IS 14862 / ASTM C1186 Type A
Density: approx. 1250–1300 kg/m³
Flexural strength (MOR): over 7 N/mm²
Water absorption: approx. 30%
Water vapour transmission: 40.6 g/m²/day
Thermal conductivity: 0.074 W/mK
Resistance:
• Freeze-Thaw – resistant
• Moisture – resistant
• Mechanical load – high
Performance
• Provides basic sound insulation
• Can be combined with stone wool (rock wool) for a significant improvement
STC: up to approx. 45 dB in a complete system
Performance table
Visaka floor boards – fire characteristics (Standards Institution of Israel)
Test certificate – material density
Vnext catalogue – properties and applications 26
Standards
Israeli Standard SI 755 – fire classification:
A2-s1,d0 (virtually non-combustible material)
International standards:
• BS 476 Part 6,7 – fire
• ASTM E84 – flame spread
• EN 13501-1 – reaction to fire
Installation
• Installed on steel / timber framing
• Fixed with dedicated screws
• Spacing according to the design load
• Double layers can be combined for reinforcement
• Floor tiles can be bonded on top
