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| Boral Plasterboard EchoSTOP® |
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• perforated sound absorbing plasterboard
• three different patterns available
• reduces noise reverberation
• high acoustic absorption: NRC 0.55 – 0.65
• manufacture incorporates recycled paper as 5% of product weight
• standard core plasterboard can be recycled into new
plasterboard products or soil conditioner (used to treat
problems such as transient salinity)
• Green Star Environmental Rating Scheme points may be
allocated for the Internal Noise Levels and Volatile Organic
Content categories.
• potential for product take-back for recycling during
construction, fit-out or at end of life (Green Star Waste
Management category).
http://www.boral.com.au/echostop |
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| Boral Masonry - Concrete Bricks & Blocks |
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• Boral FireLight™ bricks contain 75% waste product (ash from
power generation) and 5% recycled concrete
• NSW dense weight common grey masonry blocks replaced by
light weight blocks – contain 50% of recycled product from
Power Stations
• very low embodied energy compared to clay and AAC.
Curing system captures heat from the chemical reaction of
curing concrete and tops up with steam as required. Boral has
reduced energy needed to cure concrete blocks by 95%
• 90% of water used is recycled stormwater
• wetlands provides recycling and stormwater at Prospect plant
and bore water is used at Somersby plant
• concrete masonry bricks and blocks may be used for cavity
wall construction or reverse block veneer providing thermal
mass inside buildings
• at the end of their life cycle, concrete masonry bricks and
blocks may be crushed and recycled – up to 20% of coarse
aggregate can be recycled in units.
• structural life in excess of 50 years. Some products used on
RTA specified work – design life of 120 years
• concrete masonry units require little maintenance other than
normal care
http://www.boral.com.au/masonry |
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| Boral Escura® Smooth Face Bricks |
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• excellent thermal properties for temperature control
• energy efficient
• superior noise insulation for a more comfortable and relaxed
environment
• low embodied energy (amount of energy required in
manufacturing process)
• reusable and recyclable
• low maintenance
• excellent durability with an unsurpassed life cycle*
• clean, sharp edges and smooth face
• ceramic look with superior colour consistency
• refined contemporary architectural style
*(source: Think Brick Australia, 'Energy Efficiency and the Environment,
The Case for Clay Bricks 2006')
http://www.boral.com.au/bricks |
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| Boral Plywood Evolution Range |
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• ideal for building exteriors, flooring, hallways, waiting areas,
car parks, staff rooms and rest areas, building entrances,
foyers, high impact wall linings, structural wall bracing and
premium reusable hoarding
• produced from 100% renewable and sustainable plantation
timber
• environmentally friendly manufacturing process - 100% use
of resource – waste sold as landscaping materials (bark and
log cores) and energy for factory boilers (sawdust)
• low embodied energy (amount of energy required in
manufacturing process)
• “A” grade marine bond
• low thermal mass – heats up and cools down quickly –
buildings utilising plywood require less heating and cooling to
sustain an optimum internal environment
• high uniform strength and low shrinkage – engineered
surfaces maintain durability and longevity without sacrificing
style or flexibility
• cost effective and versatile in shape, design and finish
• lightweight and impact resistant - reflects noise, acts as
bracing and cladding
• lowest toxicity for engineered panels – Formaldehyde Class E0
http://www.boral.com.au/evolutionplywood |
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| Boralstone™ Polished Concrete |
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• formed into any shape and polished to a smooth surface,
coarse cut or hammered
• wide range of vivid or neutral colours and stone combinations
• hand placement of special or recycled aggregates, glass, crystal
and marble, insertion brass lettering or cast copper logo
• may incorporate cement replacement materials
• high thermal mass for energy efficient buildings
• affordable floor finish particularly when laid as part of
structural slab
• equivalent in cost per metre to timber and tiling and less
than terrazzo
http://www.boral.com.au/boralstone |
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| Boral "Envirocrete" Concrete (20, 40, 60) |
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• a concrete mix that replaces virgin materials with
recycled and waste materials in a range from 20% to 60%
including aggregates and cementitious waste (reclaimed
concrete, fly ash, slag) produced using 40% alternative fuels
• variety of uses including foundations, paving, slabs and higher
strength applications
• better than 60% replacement of natural materials with
recycled materials may be achieved in certain locations
• high thermal mass for energy efficient buildings
• contributes to material element of EnviroDevelopment
sustainability rating system (UDIA)**
• up to three (3) green star credit points in the Green Star
sustainability rating system (Green Building Council of
Australia)***
• features in Council House 2, ten-storey office building in
Melbourne, awarded 6 Green Stars for world leadership in
office building design
** http://www.udia.com.au
*** http://www.gbcaus.org
The Green Star rating system separately evaluates the environmental
design and performance of Australian buildings based on a number of
criteria, including energy and water efficiency, quality of indoor
environments and resource conservation.
http://www.boral.com.au/greenconcrete |
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| Boral Plasterboard EurekaWall™ |
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• separating wall system for apartment buildings
• 'Healthy' building material contributes to enhanced indoor
air quality
• made from 93% natural non-toxic gypsum, 5% recycled waste
paper liner, 2% other (i.e. starch)
• liner is 100% recycled paper
• lightweight - easily handled and quickly constructed – single
dry trade
• non load-bearing walls can be easily removed or relocated for
changes in building occupancy
• easily repaired and maintained
• narrow footprint (smaller footings minimise disturbance to
subsoil and environmental impact on site)
• Fire-rating FRL 1.5 hours
• acoustic rating up to Rw+Ctr=56dB
• used with Boral Plasterboard adhesives and compounds can
achieve Green Star Environmental Rating Scheme points in
the Volatile Organic Content and Internal Noise Levels
categories
• can be recycled into new plasterboard products or soil
conditioner (used to treat problems such as transient salinity)
• potential for product take-back for recycling during
construction, fit-out or at end of life (Green Star Waste
Management category)
http://www.boral.com.au/eurekawall |
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| Boral Silkwood Engineered Hardwood Flooring |
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• Boral Timber products have full Chain of Custody certification aligned with the Australian
Forestry Standard (AFS). The Chain of Custody certification verifies that Boral Timber
products are produced from certified, legal and sustainable resources.
• Manufactured in Australia for Australian conditions.
• Available in nine stunning Australian species.
• Two popular one strip wide boards: 133 x 15mm and 175 x 18mm, up to 2.4m long.
• The multi-layered cross ply construction provides floor stability.
• Precision-milled, square edge boards provide a flat join and smooth surface.
• The tongue and groove profile provides a tight board-to-board fit.
• Prefinished with six layers of mid gloss UV cured acrylic scratch resistant coating,
no sanding or polishing required.
• Can be installed over any level, structurally sound subfloor such as a concrete slab,
plywood, existing tiles or timber flooring.
• Walk on within hours of installation.
• Can be re-sanded, just like traditional timber floors.
• Boral RV4 acoustic underlay provides excellent sound proofing for multi-level units.
http://www.boraltimberflooring.com.au |
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| Boral Plywood Everform™ Formply |
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• manufactured from 100% environmentally sustainable Hoop
Pine Plantation timber
• latest polymer overlay technology - coated both sides for
panel stability
• superior quality off-form finish
• maximum durability and re-use
• lowest cost per pour of all formply products on the market
(based on 100 Class 3 pours)
• “A” grade marine bond
• stress grade F27
http://www.boral.com.au/everform |
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