What is Ecomag?

"ECOMAG Board is a revolutionary product for the construction industry"
Mineral based, non-toxic, and environmental friendly sheathing material with unparalleled properties for use in the construction industry. Ecomag is a revolutionary product in its field. Ecomag can boast superior fire, thermal and acoustic properties, as well as being stronger and lighter than alternative sheathing material. High compressive strength and impact resistance allows it to be used as a structural element and its resistance to water and moisture makes it highly versatile and applicable for use in almost any construction or renovation project.
The basic element used in Ecomag board is magnesium oxide, commonly known as “MgO” or magnesia which is hygroscopic solid naturally occurring mineral. Comprising predominantly of magnesium as name suggests - one of the most abundant resource found in the earth’s crust. This is combined with additional material to enhance the natural characteristics of Ecomag over other board material.
Ecomag is completely safe and naturally occurring that can be used for multiple applications; provide structural sheathing as internal and External walls, floor, roof covering and platform amongst other applications.
Ecomag is white-cream or grey color with standard sizes; 1220mm wide and 2440mm up-to 3660mm long and Thickness 6mm, 9mm, 12mm,15mm, 18mm, and 20mm. The boards can be easily cut, nailed or screwed. It can be directly painted with any regular acrylic or oil paint or laminated with different designs for interior or exterior finishes.
Attributes |
Ecomag Board |
Gypsum Board |
Plywood/OSB |
Cement Board |
Fire Resistant & Non-Combustible |
Yes |
X |
X |
Yes |
Water & Moisture Resistant |
Yes |
X |
X |
Yes |
Mold & Mildew Free |
Yes |
X |
X |
Yes |
Insect Resistant |
Yes |
X |
X |
Yes |
Nail |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Cut/Saw – No special tools |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
X |
Wallpaper over |
Yes |
Yes |
X |
X |
Tile Backer |
Yes |
X |
X |
Yes |
Insulation Sound & Heat |
Yes |
X | X |
Yes |
Environmentally ‘Green’ & Non-Toxic |
Yes |
X |
X |
X |
Strong & Durable |
Yes |
X |
Yes |
Yes |
Light Weight |
Yes |
Yes |
X |
X |
Recyclable |
Yes |
X |
X |
X |