[Greenbuilding] Magnesium-based boards

[John Salmen]

Is or could be a great product - if we could be certain of what it consists
of.  No manganese in north America (primarily asia) so will be a Chinese
product.

 

House here recently had of all its brand new drywall and granite counters
(all from china) torn out due to very high radiation levels. I am not sure
how trade products could be cleaned up (few regulations in china) or import
products effectively monitored. It is worrisome. Not sure if it is fair to
single out china but it is the major exporter of cheap products to support
our need for cheap building products.

 

 

 

 

From: Greenbuilding [mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org]
On Behalf Of Jason Holstine
Sent: September-16-13 8:59 AM
To: Greenbuilding Listserv
Subject: [Greenbuilding] Magnesium-based boards

 


What's the word on the efficacy and usability of magnesium oxide-based
sheetgoods to use in lieu of sheetrock, such as GreenEBoard, Dragonboard, or
Magboard? All of the aforementioned are Chinese manufactured, which gives me
pause.  Is anybody aware of a North American made option?

Can builders use them without thinking about how different it is from
drywall?

Thx,

Jason Holstine
Amicus Green Building Center 

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