Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Floor Panels for Multifamily Buildings
Exploring magnesium oxide panels for fire resistance and acoustical performance in multifamily buildings
Sponsored by Huber Engineered Woods
All multifamily buildings must meet code requirements for fire-resistance between dwelling units and meet requirements for acoustical performance. This course looks more closely at designing and construction with MgO panels. We begin with a description of the material and its properties, and its code compliance characteristics related to fire resistance. The sound attenuation capabilities are also reviewed. It’s installation, particularly compared to we-laid gypsum underlayment, is presented. MgO panels are an option for the design of multifamily projects around the country.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the physical characteristics of magnesium oxide (MgO) panels in term of their make-up and basic performance attributes for use in floor assemblies in multifamily projects.
- Investigate the fire-resistance capabilities and testing standards that demonstrate the ability for MgO panels to provide fire safety in buildings.
- Assess the acoustic capabilities of MgO panels in terms of meeting or exceeding code requirements for multifamily buildings on certain tested assemblies in dwelling separations.
- Compare and contrast the use of MgO structural panels with other floor underlayment options, particularly wet-laid gypsum, in order to specify MgO panels appropriately in multifamily floor assemblies.
