SWISSIWS FAQ

SWISSIWS MGO BOARD is made from a combination of MgO, MgSO4 and includes fibrous reinforcement.

There are several ways to extract MgO. Strip mining is not one of them.

Applications include single-family homes, apartment complexes, commercial high-rise buildings, theatres, museums, schools, hospitals, retail, hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, airports, subway stations, tunnels, fire separations, etc. SWISSIWS MGO BOARD is a China patented, UL approved fire resistant, water resistant, high impact construction panel that is well-suited for both interior and exterior sheathing applications. With its mould resistant, fire resistant and high impact properties, SWISSIWS MGO BOARD should be used whenever there is a high value placed on a building’s contents and equipment of when health and safety concerns exist

SWISSIWS MGO BOARD is light tan to cream in color. Other color also available like light grey, dark grey, pink, yellow, and green.
Standard production material is very smooth on one side and standard textured on the other.

SWISSIWS MGO BOARD can be finished with any traditional drywall compounds.

SWISSIWS MGO BOARD accepts any type of paint, wallpaper and tiling. Standard edges are square or tapered. Special edges and sizes are available.

SWISSIWS MGO BOARD is available in sizes of 1220*2440, 1200*2400, 1200*2250, 1200*2280, 1100 x 2700, 1100 x 2950, and 1100 x 3000.
Thicknesses available are 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 15mm. Custom sizes are also available.

SWISSIWS MGO BOARD may be cut, trimmed or shaped using ordinary power or hand tools

SWISSIWS MGO BOARD is completely waterproof! It will not disintegrate when immersed in water or exposed to freeze/thaw cycles for prolonged periods.

SWISSIWS MGO BOARD is a non-nutrient to mould or fungus per ASTM G21 and does not support insect life. It provides superior moisture resistance in high-humidity areas and combats the growth of mould and mildew.

Use SWISSIWS MGO BOARD wherever a UL rated fireproof, waterproof, mould free, fungus free, high impact surface is called for. SWISSIWSBOARD cuts, handles and finishes like drywall.

On the contrary. SWISSIWS MGO BOARD achieves fire-ratings using fewer panels, hence lower labor, loading and shipping costs than traditional drywall.
SWISSIWS MGO BOARD is significantly less expensive than drywall in most applications. Savings can exceed 60% on many jobs!

SWISSIWS MGO BOARD is manufactured from mineral components and water. It contains no organic solvents, asbestos, oils or toxins. No energy is consumed during the manufacture of SWISSIWS MGO BOARD since the entire process is conducted at room temperature.

Not at all. Unlike other sheathing and flooring products, SWISSIWS MGO BOARD is always, fireproof, waterproof, mould-insect-fungus-free, high impact and high STC-rated.

SWISSIWS MGO BOARD has been thoroughly missile-impact tested, as well as being waterproof.