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Multipurpose

RCM Multipurpose – A1 non-combustible, cellulose fibre cement board

RCM Multipurpose is a highly versatile cellulose fibre cement building board, offering excellent strength and weathering. It is available as building boards and soffit strips.

With an A1 non-combustible classification Multipurpose offers the highest level of fire rated performance making it an excellent option for buildings over 18m.

Fire Rating
Fire rated to EN 13501-1 class A1 non-combustible
Third Party Certification
BBA Approved
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Key Applications

Internal and external walling
Facia’s and soffit liner
OEM applications for improved strength and density
Tile backer board
Flooring and ceilings

Key Features

Fire rated to EN 13501-1 class A1 non-combustible
Exceptional racking strength EN 594:2011
High impact resistance
BBA Approved
Excellent weathering properties
Wide range of thicknesses
Extensive range of applications
Range of soffit strips available
Integrates with other RCM products

Workability

RCM Multipurpose can be cut, drilled and nailed with conventional woodworking tools.

For cutting the product in any volume, we recommend the use of an RCM polycrystalline diamond Dart Blade to avoid excessive wear on other blades. Alternatively, RCM offer a complete fabrication service, please contact our technical department for details or visit the fabrication and design page here.

Suitable for the Following Construction Types

Lightweight Steel Frame
Timber Frame
Modular / Offsite
Concrete Frame

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A building board with multiple uses

Multipurpose

Lightweight Steel Frame

Technical Data

Nominal Density

1375 kg/m3
Bending Strength
((Modulus of Rupture))

937 N/mm2
Thermal Conductivity

0.12 W/mk
Moisture Content

≤8%
Reaction to Fire

BS EN 13501-1 Class A1 Non Combustible
Biological Resistance

Highly Resistant
Surface Condition

Front Face - Smooth

Back Face - Textured
Durability
((Life Expectancy - Minimum))

30 years
Standard Board Sizes

2400 x 1200mm
Thickness
((mm))

6 7.5 9 12
Nominal Mass of Product
((kg/m²))

6.2 8.25 12.4 16.5
Dimensional Tolerance
- Length
  
  +1/-2mm
- Width
  
  +1/-2mm
- Thickness
  
  ±10%
Product Testing and Certification
- Fire Reaction Tests
  
  BS EN 13501-1 Class A1 Non-Combustible
  
  Category 1 fire rated through wall solution to BS 476 part 21 and BS 476 part 22.
  
  BS EN 1364-1
  
  BS EN1365-1
  
  BS EN ISO 1716:2018
  
  BS EN ISO 1182:2020
- Physical Properties
  
  EN ISO 12467
  
  EN 594:2011 and BS 5268-6.1¹
Recommended Fixings
- Steel Frame
  
  4.8mm x 38mm Wing tip self drilling fixing
- Timber Frame
  
  4.2mm x 42mm Climaseal self drilling fixing
Further Information

Soffit Strips Available