MEGAPAN may be scored and snapped ,cut , trimmed, drilled or shaped using ordinary power and hand tools.
MEGAPAN may be fastened to supporting joists using self-drilling , self-countersinking, corrosion protected cement board screws .
Fasteners should be placed at 305mm interval along edges.
Spacing may be increased to 450mm at intermediate joists.
The screw need to sink into the face of the board up to 0.5mm.
The smooth side of MEGAPAN is suitable for painting or wallpapering with no futher preparation.
The rough side is suitable for application of ceramic tile.
Either solvent based oil paint or water based latex paint can be used .If the panels are to be directly exposed to rain and
weather , apply a prime coat of acrylic-siloxane waterproofing
sealer, followed by oil based paint.
Where MEGAPAN is to be used as a mounting surface for ceramic tile ,such as in a bath or shower enclosure , a solvent based tile mastic is recommended.
MEGAPAN recommended assemblies consist of exterior wall, interior wall ,shaftwall ,steel column , staircase , ceiling/Floor and roofing.Recommended installation methods for each application can be asked for.
Filling and finishing systems ( partition walls / ceiling )
One can either glue or use plaster to finish off the joints