The Future of Construction
Author: The Future of Construction
Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Outdoor
In a world driven by tight handover time frames, budget constraints and increasingly high benchmarks for quality, eco-consciousness and sustainability, Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Outdoor stands head and shoulders above the crowd. The product provides a solid, dry base that can withstand the diverse and challenging climate conditions found across the globe. From the heat of Upper Egypt to the chilly winds and rain of Northern Europe, it has proven its credentials time and time again. Economic, quick to install, and versatile and flexible enough to meet demanding design standards, Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Outdoor has established itself firmly as a preferred construction material for the future.
Practical, it is an ideal substrate for directly applied render or other finishes such as paint or brick slips, and can be used for exterior walls in ventilated systems, exterior ceilings and soffits. Slotting easily into a construction Program, Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Outdoor can be left unfinished for up to six months. So as long it has been taped and jointed, it can be completed whenever time allows within the project schedule. Stylish and totally up with global design trends, Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Outdoor is easily curved, allowing for distinctive architectural features to be included. Its versatility extends to creating exterior soffits and the illusion of an internal ceiling continuing through the façade to the outside of the building.
One of the many benefits is the slender panel, which allows more interior space without sacrificing building strength and resilience. Add on the fact that it is safe and hygienic, non-combustible, 100% water-resistant, resistant to moisture, weathering, mould, and mildew with no deterioration, without swelling or loss of stability, there is little question that contractors, architects and other building professionals will consider this to be the material to take the industry forward.
