Kemwell WeatherKem 18mm is a fibre cement building board, non-combustible A1 class calcium silicate sheet, combining weather, moisture and fire resistance properties with high impact strength and sound insulation.

The WeatherKem Sheets are BBA certified, category A weather-proof rated building boards suitable for interior and exterior applications where they may be subjected to heat, high moisture and severe frost.

It is primarily used as an external sheathing board on both metal and timber structures of all types of façade solutions, including; residential, commercial and industrial buildings, as well as, schools and hospitals.

It is especially suited to projects where quick construction, safety, cleanliness and hygiene are of high importance and is also ideal for use in interior areas of high humidity, like swimming pools, spas and wet rooms.

Kemwell WeatherKem 2400mm x 1200mm x 18mm Boards are tested in accordance with BS 476 parts 6 & 7 classified as Class 0 building boards with Class 1 surface spread of flame.

The boards can be used for the construction of fire-resistant building elements to satisfy the criteria of BS 476: Part 22: 1987, to achieve EI 60 and EI 120.

The airborne sound reduction of WetaherHem Boards varies between 26dB and 44dB according to thickness of the panel and mineral wool usage.

18mm Kemwell WeatherKem board with its wood-like properties can be drilled, sawn and sanded with normal wood working tools, it can also be shaped during installation.

The board can be fixed using screws and nails, pre-drilling a hole slightly bigger than the shank.

The panels can be finished with laminates, foils and paints using alkaline resisting adhesives, primers and coatings (painting provides a weather seal).

WeatherKem has the strength of brick and block with the benefits of a dry panel system.

The board has a smooth finish and can be decorated with minimal preparation.

Kemwell WeatherKem has a minimum expected service life of 30 years.

Specification:

Thickness: 18mm

Width: 1200mm 

Length: 2400mm

Board Coverage: 2.88m2

Material: Fibre cement

Density: 1200 kg/m3

Alkalinity: pH 8-9

Surface Spread of Flame: Class 1

Building Regulations: Class 0

Water Vapour Resistivity: 98 MNs/gm

Finish Front Face: Smooth surface

Thermal Conductivity: 0.19 W/mK (at 50°C)

Fire Classification: Non-combustible to EN 13501-1

WeatherKem Kemwell Fibre Cement Board Features:

 · BBA certified.

 · Euro Class A1.

 · Non-combustible.

 · Class 0 fire rated.

 · Wood-like properties.

 · Sound insulation properties.

 · Category A weather-proof rated.

 · Calcium silicate board.

 · For interior and exterior applications.

 · Fire protection building board.

 · Excellent dimensional stability.

 · Fire, moisture and impact resistant board.

 · Can be decorated with minimal preparation.

 · Airborne sound reduction between 26dB and 44dB.

 · Minimum expected service life of 30 years.

Kemwell WeatherKem Applications:

 · Cladding.

 · Flooring.

 · Paneling.

 · Partitions.

 · Mezzanines.

 · Decorative walling.

 · Roof lining.

 · Curtain walls.

 · External boarding.

 · False ceilings.

 · Wet indoor environments.

 · Hospitality and conference facilities.

 · Retail and shopping malls.

 · Commercial buildings.

 · Education.

 · Healthcare and leisure.

 · Restaurants and hotels.

 · Public utilities.

 · Call centres.

 · IT centres.

 · Residential properties.

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