VIVA

CEMENT BOARD
 The Earth Friendly Board

VIVA WOOD CEMENT BOARD is manufactured from wood, cement and mineralising
agent. The combination of these raw materials resulted in a board with unique properties not
found in other board materilas. Viva board has benefit of properties of cement, that is, it is
extremely durable, resistanto weathering, fungus, moisture, termite and fire. It also has the
benefit of wood as it is worable with most wood working equipment.

Internals
– Dry wall, Wall Cladding
– Sound and Fire Resistance Partition
– Ceiling, and Wall Lining
– Toilet and Show Cubicles
– Flashing
– Standard Wall Lining
– Flooring
– Column Casing

Externals
– Prefabricated House Panels
– Wall Linings
– Fascias
– Roof Decking / Sarking
– Tunnel Lining
– Wall Cladding
– Eave Lining / Soffits

CHARACTISTICS PRODUCT RANGE AND SPECIFICATION

Moisture Resistant Properties
Due to the ‘mineralisation process’ of pre-treating the Density 1100-1350 kg/m³
wood particles, these paricles will not rot. Moisture, Modulus of Elasticity 3000 N/mm²
which normally causes decay in wood, does not effect the Moisture Content 12% +/- 3%
wood, since the alkaline content in the cement board Surface Alkline 12 pH
retards the development of fugul culture in the long-term. Bending Strength 9.0 – 12.0 N/mm²
Tensile Strength
0.5 N/mm²
Perpendiuclar to Plane
Fire Resistant Thermal condutivity – K Value Less than 0.125 W/m℃
The fire regulation is becoming mor stringent in the
building industry and fire resistand building board are Thickness Swelling (Immerse in water)
increasingly being used. After 24 hours Less than 2%
The presence of cement in VIVA BOARD makes the Fire Resistance BS 476 Part 6 and 7,
board resistant to fire. It has been tested and passed under which classified it as a
the BS 476 Part 6 and 7, which classified it as a Class 0 Class 0. Viva board
material. partion system passed 1
Viva Board Partition system passed the 1 hour and 2 hour and 2 hours fire
hours fire rating test according to BS 476 part 22 rating test according BS
476 part 22
Workability Dimension Tolerance
The presence of wood in the wood cement board enables Diagonal +/-4.0mm
it to be workable like wood with any normal wood Length/Width +/-2.0mm
Thickness 8 - 12mm +/-1.0mm
working equipment. It can nailed sawn, drilled or
Thickness 16 - 20mm +/-1.5mm
profiled, just like wood. Thickness 24mm +/-2.0mm
Raw Materials Thickness & Weight
Cement 68.66% Thickness (mm) 8 10 12 16 20 24
Wood 30.90% Weight (Kg/m²) 10.4 13.0 15.6 20.8 26.0 31.2
Aluminium sulphate and sodium Silicate 0.44% Standard Board Size
2400 x 1200 2440 x1220

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FIXING AND MOUNTING
VIVA BOARD can be mounted by using screws, nails, staples or adhesive. The recommended fixing centers for nail and
screw are as show.
Edge distance can be reduced if pre-drilled holes are used or when using self-drilling screws or compressed air nailing
tools.
RECOMMENDED FIXING DISTANCES
A B C
Board
FROM ON IN
Thickness THE EGDE THE EDGE THE FILED
8-12mm 20mm 200-300mm 400-500mm
16-24mm 20mm 300-400mm 500-600mm
Above 24mm 20mm 400-500mm 600-700mm

NAILING STAPLING
Panels up to 12mm thickness may be nailed VIVA BOARD can be fixed to timer frames
without pre-drilling. For a board thickness by using compressed air driven staples.
above 12mm, a pilot hole of 80% of nail
diameter must be pre-drilling through. Length
of the nail should be approximately 3 times
the thickness of the board

SCREWING BONDING
When normal wood construction screws are When glueing VIVA BOARD, use only alkali
used, a pre-drill of hole size. To 80% of the resistant adhesives. These including
shank size is necessary. The length of the polyurethane or epoxy resine base
screws should be approximately three times
the board thickness. Self drilling, self
embedding head screws can be used with
powered screw-drivers without pre-drilling

JOINTS
The Choice and method of joint details will depend on several factors including
- Application
- Location (internal or external)
- Board thickness
- Surface finishing required
In order to allow board movements caused by moisture and temperature, a gap of 3mm between boards should be allowed
when used in internal application and larger gap of 5-6mm in external application.

Below are some samples of joint details

Shawdow joint with P.V.C. jointing section Shadow joint Filling compound with Aluminium cover section
sharp corner backing strip with PVC strip finish

Tongue and groove Shadow joint with rubber seal Performed jointing section Performed jointing section Joint with cap moulding

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SURFACE FINISHING
VIVA BOARD can be subjected to various types of surface treatment on finishing. However, owing to its alkaline content,
it is recommended that the board be primed with an anti-alkali premier, before a finishing coat of paint is applied.

PAINTING FILLING
VIVA BOARD can be Screw and nail holes,
coated with a wide rang damaged or uneven joints
of paint these include: can easily remedied with
- Emulsion paint proprietary filler
- Gloss paint
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Polyester
- Epoxy

LAMINATION
WALL PAPER
VIVA BOARD Can be decorated with vinyl or conventional wallpaper by using
appropriate adhesive. When applying overlays, it is recommended that the board
balanced by applying a compensation laminated or coat with primer on the
undercoated side. To avoid crack at joints, usage of glass fiber reinforced or cellular
rubber wallpaper is recommended.
TILLING
Ceramic tiles and mosaics can be bonded to VIVA BOARD using recommended
adhesives. A coat of primer must always be applied on the reverse side.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

HANDLING
Avoid lifting the VIVA board from both ends of
short edge. To prevent excessive flexing of the
board, the board be lifted by sliding sideways from
the stack and lifting on the edge

TRANSPORTATION

It is recommended to strap the VIVA BOARD together preferably on a wooden pallet when transporting. When strapping,
edge protection should be provided to ensure that the board edges are not damage. The boards should be protected against
moisture during transportation. This is done by covering thenm with trpaulin or canvas shsst.

STORAGE
Indivdual sheets should not transported or stored upright.
The board should be stored by laying them horizontally on pallets
or beams with sufficient support to avoid sagging
The board mush be protected from the effect of weather with
protective covering sheets
In case the board are accidentially exposed to water, they should be
allowed to dry individually before restacking

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FIRE PROTECTION
Owing to its high cement content, VIVA BOARD is resistant to fire. VIVA BOARD has been tested and passed BS 476
part 5, 6, and 7 and it is classified as a class 0 material under the British Building Regulation.
VIVA BOARD can also be used for fire rated walls. Tests conducted on a cement board with similar properties indicate the
following:

DETAIL SPECIFICATION FIRE RATING

10mm cement board on each side of 75x 50 mm timer stud at
Class 0
610mm centers with no cavity fill.

12mm cement board on each side of 75x 50 mm timer stud at

1 Hour
610mm centers with 40mm Rockwool (43kg/m³) in cavity.

16mm cement board on each side of 75x 50 mm timer stud at

2 Hours
610mm centers with 80mm Rockwool (43kg/m³) in cavity.

12mm cement board on each side of 48x 32 mm galvanized steel

stud at 610mm centers faced with 100mm x 12mm Cement Board 1 Hour
strips with 50mm Rockwool (60kg/m³) in cavity.

16mm cement board on each side of 75x 32 mm galvanized steel

stud at 600mm centers faced with 100mm x 24mm Cement Board 2 ½ Hours
strips with 2 layers 50mm Rockwool (60kg/m³) in cavity.

SOUND INSULATION
SOUND INSLUATION The average airborne sound reduction for single
The reduction of sound transmission from room to room is termed board is dB is:-
sound insulation. VIVA BOARD owing to the its weight and density 8mm 30dB
is effective for reducing the passage of airborne sound. 10mm 31dB 12mm 31dB
16mm 33dB 18mm 33dB
Sound insulation can be improved by using insulation in a double skin all construction. Tests have been conducted on cement
board with similar properties as VIVA BOARD and the results are as follows:
DETAILS SPECIFICATION SOUND REDUCTION
INDEX (dB)
12mm cement board on each side of 75x 50 mm timer stud at
610mm centers with 40mm Rockwool (43kg/m³) in cavity. 45

16mm cement board on each side of 75x 50 mm timer stud at

47
610mm centers with 80mm Rockwool (43kg/m³) in cavity.

12mm cement board on each side of 48x 32 mm galvanized steel

stud at 610mm centers faced with 100mm x 12mm Cement Board 54
strips with 50mm Rockwool (60kg/m³) in cavity.

16mm cement board on each side of 75x 32 mm galvanized steel

stud at 600mm centers faced with 100mm x 24mm Cement Board 50
strips with 2 layers 50mm Rockwool (60kg/m³) in cavity.

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THERMAL INSULATION
Owing to its content, VIVA BOARD is very effective for thermal insulation barriers, The k value for VIVA BOARD is:
0.25 W/m℃ (0.15 BTU/ft.h.℉)
Typical U value of wall system utilizing cement boards with similar propertied to VIVA BOARD are:
CONSTRUCTION THERMAL INSULATION
U-VALUE
16mm cement board on each side of 75x 40 mm steel stud at 600mm centers faced
0.50 W/m℃
with 90mm x 16mm Cement Board with 2 layers 30mm thick mineral wool
10mm cement board on each side of 40x 80 mm timer stud at 400mm centers with
0.50 W/m℃
8mm thick mineral wool.

APPLICATIONS
THICKNESS / APPLICATION CHART
VIVA BOARD THICKNESS (MM)
APPLICATION
8 10 12 16 18 20 24
INTERNAL (☆) EXTERNAL (○)
OFFICE PARTITION SOFFIT/EAVE LINING ☆ / ○ ☆ ☆
DRY WALL MODULAR WALL PANEL ☆ ☆ ☆ / ○ ○ ○
WALL LININGS WALL CLADDING ☆ ☆ / ○ ☆ / ○
CEILING FASCIAS ☆ ○ ○
SUSPENDED FLOOR FLAT ROOF DECKING ○ ○ ☆ ☆
COLUMN CASING PANELS PITCH ROOF SARKING ☆ ☆ / ○ ☆ / ○ ☆
DUCT/SERVICE ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
TUNNEL LINING ○ ○
ENCLOSURES
TOILET CUBICLES ☆ ☆
SPANDREL WALL LINING ☆ ☆ ☆
FIRE STOP/ DECK ☆ ☆

DRY WALL / PARTITION

VIVA BOARD is an excellent material for light weight partion walls in residential, commercial, industrial and public building.
It is resistant to fire, moisture and termites and has a good sound and thermal insulation.
Specification can vary to suit the requirements for fire resistance, sound insulation and finishing. VIVA BOARD can be used in
various types of dry wall designs including single skin or double skin, using either timer or steel studs

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APPLICATIONS
CEILINGS
VIVA BOARD owing to its various unique properties is and ideal material for ceiling especially in wet area or where fire
resistance is required.
VIVA BOARD is classified as a Class 0 material and is resistant to rot, terminates and fungus. Its surface can easily be coated
with any finishes.
VIVA BOARD – Has smooth surfaces on both sides, VIVA BOARD is available from thickness of 6mm to 24mm. For
standard ceiling applications, 6mm and 8mm is generally being used. For specific applications, thicket boards can be specified

NAILED-ON CEILING
VIVA BOARD can be fixed directly to timber or steel joist. The joist The gap between the panel should be between
rafters should be fixed at center not exceeding 610mm as shown: 3-6mm and the joints can expressed or featured as
shown below:

SQUARE-EDGE PANEL SQUARE-EDGE PANEL CHAMFERED-EDGE

WITH EXPRESSED JOINT WITH JOINT COVER PANEL WITH
MOULDING EXPRESSED JOINT

All edges of the panel should be supported hence nogging

should be fixed between the joint.

VIVA BOARD can be fixed using galvanized round wire

nails or self-drilling, self-embedding heads screws.
In area of high humidity, boards primed on both sides are
recommended

T-BAR CEILING (SUSPENDED CEILING)

Cut t to size VIVA BOARD can be placed directly, to suspended aluminum grid. The maximum panel size recommended for
this application is 600x1200mm. Larger panels may be used, but additional support or stiffening is necessary.
Exposed suspension system should consist of main T-section, fixed at a maximum of 1200 centers supported by 19mm x
19mm galvanized wire hangers. Cross T section can then be fitted into position.
It is recommended that for this application the boards should be primed at both sides and the edges before installation.

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APPLICATIONS
FLOORING
Owing to its fire and water resistant properties, excellent sound insulation and smooth surface, VIVA BOARD is an ideal
materials for flooring.
Uniformly Distributed Load (kg/m²)
Thickness
(mm) 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 600
Maximum support distance L (mm)
16 700 580 520 470 430 370 330 300
20 860 720 640 580 530 470 420 380
24 1010 860 760 690 630 560 500 460

Wind Load (kg/m²)

Thickness
(mm) 100 150 200 250
Maximum distance between Studs (mm)
10 570
12 690 540
16 920 730 590 510
20 1150 910 740 640
24 1380 1090 890 770

Nogging should be fixed between the joist, so that all edges of

the panels are supported

SPANDREL WALL AND FIRE STOP FOR CURTAIN WALL

The fire resistant properties and easy workability of VIVA

BOARD make it an ideal material for use as Spandrel Wall and
Fire Stop in applications where curtain wall is used. VIVA
BOARD has passed tests conducted in accordance to BS 476 Part
5, 6 & 7 and it is classified as a Class 0 material.

Spandrel Wall constructed with VIVA BOARDS will be very

much lighter than conventional concrete walls thus saving in
overall structural load

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