Innovation MgO Subfloor Panels

Innovation MgO Subfloor Panels offer the design and construction industry a new alternative to wood-based, gypsum-based, Portland cement panels, and poured gypsum systems used for subfloor applications. Comprised of a proprietary magnesium oxide (MgO) cement, Innovation MgO Subfloor Panels offer superior fire resistance, structural strength, and sound deadening than the alternatives with less material – one panel can replace two alternatives while providing comparable, and often better, fire resistance and structural strength.

Unlike wood and gypsum-based products, Innovation MgO Subfloor Panels can be installed prior to completion of the roof or level above as rain and weather will not damage the panels over the course of normal construction. Innovation MgO Subfloor Panels are also more durable and resistant to damage and biological degradation than other systems, making them an ideal material for multifamily and commercial subfloor applications. Panels are installed using traditional tools and methods and easily attach to metal or wood studs.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

Innovation MgO Subfloor Panels provide structural support and fire resistance in 3/4″ panels for subfloor use in commercial and multifamily buildings. Unlike fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) sheets, Innovation MgO Subfloor Panels panels will char, not burn, and maintain their structural integrity when exposed to fire. Panels may be used for both fire resistance and structural strength on their own in subfloor applications, unlike wood and gypsum-based products that require multiple layers and added thickness to achieve the same results.

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Thickness

Nominal 3/4" (~19mm)

Sizes

4’ x 8’ standard
4’ x 10’ special order
4’ x 12’ special order

Weights

3/4": ± 150 lbs (4.8 psf) standard

Uses

3/4": Structural Support & Fire Resistance, Interior Subflooring

Profile

3/4": Flat with tongue and groove edges

Innovative Applications

3/4": Provides a structural and fire-rated subfloor for floor coverings in commercial and multifamily buildings. Replaces wood + gypsum underlayment and wet-poured gypsum. Installs faster in all weather conditions.

Assembly Details

Innovation MgO 3/4" Subfloor Panel Assembly Details

Innovation MgO Subfloor Panels vs. Traditional Products

No Wet Trades Needed

Innovation MgO Subfloor Panels replace the “wet trades” that install poured gypsum underlayment systems and can instead be installed by framing crews using traditional tools and methods in all weather conditions. Doing so saves a week or more of curing time per gypsum pour and additional time with the reduction of an additional trade and delays that may arise.

Install During Wet Weather

Unlike wood-based subfloor and underlayment products, Innovation MgO Subfloor Panels can be installed in all weather conditions and even without a roof on the building or floor above. Rain and weather won’t damage Innovation MgO Subfloor Panels during normal construction, as opposed to wood-based products, which will deteriorate and could experience fungal growth over time.

Naturally Fire-Resistant

Innovation MgO Subfloor Panels are naturally fire resistant, unlike fire-rated wood and gypsum-based products that rely on a chemical coating or facer material that can deteriorate or delaminate due to foot traffic and other damage during construction.

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Pricing & Availability

Contact us for pricing on 1/2″ (~12mm) and 3/4″ (~19mm) Subfloor Panels. Visit our Resources pages for more information including installation, technical, and sales literature.

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