| FEATURES | ADVANTAGES |
| Strength and Stability |
VIROC functions
well as a structural substrate in prefabricated modular or on-site construction, employing either steel or wood studs. |
| Fire Resistant |
VIROC is noncombustible
(ASTM E-136) and has superior structural integrity. |
|
Water, Freeze
and Thaw Resistant |
VIROC is stable
when subjected to water immersion without any sealant applied to the board. It will not delaminate in water and is dimensionally stable. |
| Impact Resistant |
Test results
of ASTM D-256 indicate that VIROC is capable of successfully resisting substantial impact forces without experiencing breakage or fissuring. |
|
Sound Resistant Acoustic Performance |
As a result of its mass, VIROC offers excellent sound attenuation. |
| Ease in Installation |
VIROC assemblies
are lightweight, fire resistant and structurally sound. These features make VIROC easy to install and contribute to significant in-place economies. |
| Multiple Applications |
VIROC is designed
to accept a variety of decorative and protective surface coatings. Its smooth surface is an excellent base for paints as well as synthetic stucco finishes. |
|
VIROC does
not present health hazards, and is environmentally safe. |
The uniting
of wood fiber and Portland cement produces a building panel which is non-toxic. VIROC does not contain asbestos, silica or other carcinogenic agents. |
| Fabricates Like Wood |
VIROC's properties
are non-directional and present no difficulties when installing regardless of panel orientation VIROC may be sawn, planed, sanded, drilled, routed, nailed and screwed. |
| Weatherability/Durability |
VIROC has been
used in a wide range of climatic conditions throughout the world and has been thoroughly tested for weatherability and durability. |
| BOCA-ES Evaluated | VIROC has been evaluated by BOCA-ES, as Type T2 Cement Bonded Particleboard, Research File No. 94-61, Division 06-Section 06128. |