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Overview
DragonBoard®, US patented, is a new and revolutionary building product family manufactured in China by Forerunner Building Products of Taishan and imported solely by DragonBoard® US. Infused with American technologies, the product family consists of DragonBoard Roofing underlayment, DragonBoard Wall & Ceiling, DragonBoard Flooring, and DragonBoard Missile Shield* . It can be used virtually wherever construction panels are needed. It has been tested under modified ASTM E-119 with 2 hour fire rating for 7/16” (10mm) and 3 hour fire rating for 9/16” (14mm) respectively. It also has been tested under ASTM E- 84 for flame spread and smoke and found to be 0,0 rated Class A. Smoke toxicity tests show no toxic components.
It has been tested for fungus resistant properties under ASTM G-21 and found to be non-nutrient. The fire resistant, water resistant, bug free, fungus / mold free, impact resistant, and ease of use properties make it superior to other construction panels.
Applications
DragonBoard can be used wherever fire safety, moisture, bug / fungus / mold resistance, and impact resistance are primary considerations. These could be single family homes, multiple dwelling apartments, commercial high rise buildings, theaters, museums, schools, hospitals, malls, shopping centers, hotels, restaurants, night clubs, airports, subway stations, tunnels, fire separations, etc.
Cost Savings
Comparing to conventional construction method, DragonBoard surface construction cost can be up to 50% less in Manhattan New York**. The Savings are mainly from the reduction in labor cost of handling one sheet of DragonBoard instead of multiple sheets of conventional material in all cases.
Since it is bug / fungus / mold free, fire resistant and water resistant, the DragonBoard construction may reduce the level of termite insurance, fire insurance and water damage insurance premiums.
* DragonBoard Missile Shield is developed to meet the Florida Missile Test requirements.
** Cost Savings are based on 2005 National Construction Estimator. It may vary in other areas.
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