Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Floor Panels for Multifamily Buildings
Physical characteristics of magnesium oxide (MgO) panels
Sponsored by Huber Engineered Woods | Presented by Steve Alfaro
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Steve Alfaro, is a seasoned sales professional with a background that includes nearly 30 years in the building materials industry, having held various roles in business development, sales management and continuing education. He has been a featured speaker at industry conferences such as USGBC’s Greenbuild Expo and has built long-lasting relationships with a one-of-a-kind charismatic style. He currently serves as a Business Development Manager for Huber in the mid-south region, where he helps manage relationships and programs with both light commercial and residential home builders. He has lived in the Carolinas since 1980, earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Clemson University and now considers the Charlotte, North Carolina area home. When he isn't working, he enjoys spending time with his family, including two adult children, staying active with fitness and enjoying outdoor activities, listening to live music, and taking frequent trips to his alma mater to attend ballgames. |
Building products innovator Huber Engineered Woods LLC has a reputation built on consistent product performance and commitment to people. Fueled by on-the-jobsite analysis and building science principles, AdvanTech®️ subflooring, ZIP System®️ building enclosure and EXACOR®️ magnesium oxide products solutions have changed the way construction teams build better buildings. ZIP System®️ building enclosures integrate air and water-resistive barriers into the sheathing, simplifying installation while offering superior moisture management and structural durability. AdvanTech®️ subflooring is valued for its exceptional strength, stiffness, and moisture resistance, providing a solid foundation that supports design flexibility and long-term performance. EXACOR®️ MgO underlayment delivers streamlined fire resistance, sound control, and installation efficiency, making it an ideal alternative to traditional gypsum underlayment in multifamily and light commercial construction. With headquarters in Charlotte, NC and manufacturing facilities in Maine, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee and Oklahoma and a national sales team of over 100 members, Huber Engineered Woods provides specialty building materials to residential, multifamily, and light commercial projects nationwide, through a national network of lumberyard and distribution partners. Visit huberwood.com to learn more.
Originally published in Industrial Safety & Hygiene News
Originally published in December 2022
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the physical characteristics of magnesium oxide (MgO) panels in terms 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 acoustical 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 gypsum underlayment, in order to specify MgO panels appropriately in multifamily floor assemblies.
