Glass-magnesium sheet: photos, specifications, reviews, video
Alexey Shamborskiy, 04/13/2015
Not so long ago, a new generation of multifunctional material appeared on the construction market - glass-magnesium (MSL) sheet! Already today it is rapidly replacing drywall from the market and is widely used in interior decoration and large-scale construction.
What is LSU sheet?
Since this building material is relatively new, many people often have a question: what is it like? This material is a small sheet that consists of volcanic glass, natural magnesite, dolomite and magnesium oxychloride. All these components make the glass-magnesium sheet very lightweight, strong and durable. Many manufacturers also use fiberglass and wood chips during the manufacture of this material, which increases the density of the finished product.
Technical characteristics of glass-magnesium sheet
Manufacturers distinguish the following main properties:
- Refractoriness;
- High strength;
- Soundproof.
All these properties make the material unique in its kind, therefore it is increasingly used during repair and construction. It is also worth noting the technical characteristics of the glass-magnesium sheet:
- Size - 244x122 cm;
- Density - 1000-1250 kg / m3;
- Frost resistance - F50;
- Thickness - 3-20 mm;
- Thermal conductivity - 0.21 W / m * K.
Application
Today the use of magnesia glass sheet is carried out mainly in the construction field. It is in this area that this material is receiving very positive reviews. LSU sheet is used to decorate walls and create partitions, to soundproof rooms and to create suspended structures on the ceiling. In addition, this material works well as a base for floor coverings.
However, construction is not the only field of use for natural magnesite sheet. Also, this material is often used to create reliable and lightweight billboards of any complexity. Shields made from such sheets are very strong and durable!
Advantages
Magnesium glass sheet is a very versatile, simple and durable material, which is noticeable even from the photos and videos presented in this article. However, these are far from all of its advantages, because the following can also be distinguished:
- Low weight. A standard LSU sheet has much less weight than drywall of a similar size;
- Flexibility. This material bends very easily - the radius of curvature can reach three meters. This is a unique property that is not inherent in other similar wall materials;
- Resistant to moisture. Magnesite glass sheet will not swell even after prolonged contact with water. This makes the material widely applicable in rooms that have direct access to water. For example, in baths, saunas, swimming pools and showers;
- Ease of installation. LSU sheets can be easily processed using any tools, and the fastening process itself does not take even ten minutes. This significantly saves time for installation work and reduces their cost;
- Ecological cleanliness. It is made from natural ingredients and meets all sanitary standards and requirements.
Flaws
High quality glass-magnesium sheet has practically no negative characteristics. Only a low-grade material will have disadvantages, such as fragility, increased water absorption, etc. That is why this building material should be bought from trusted suppliers, and not try to save money by buying an LSU sheet at a low price on the market.