Comparison
Mgo Board Comparison
MgO boards are a versatile and durable construction material that offers many advantages over traditional drywall or cement board. They are stronger, fireproof, more moisture-resistant and environmentally friendly. If you are looking for a high-quality construction material that will last for many years, MgO boards are a great option.
Comparison Sheet
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Attributes
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MgO Board
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Gypsum
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Plywood
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Fiber Cement Board
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Fire Resistant / Non-Combustible
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Superior rating
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Low rating (Contains paper)
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No fire rating (Wood burns)
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Average rating
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Water / Moisture Resistant
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Excellent resistance, less water absorption
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No resistance (Dampness issue)
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No resistance (Swelling issue)
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Low resistance, high water absorption
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Mold / Mildew Insects Free
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100% Resistance
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Attracts after dampness
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Attracts all time
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100% Resistance
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Screwing
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Possible
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Possible
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Possible
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Possible
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Nailing
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Easy
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Not possible
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Easy
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Not Possible
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Cutting
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Easy to cut, no special tools required
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Easy cutting
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Cutting saw required
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Sawing only with diamond tip blades
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Exterior Wall Cladding/Partition
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Ideal choice due to water resistance
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Not reconmended
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Not recommended
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Can be used
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Heat insulation
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High
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Average
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Very low
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High
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Non-Toxic
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Non-Toxic
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Gypsum dust is harmful
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Contains formaldehyde
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Contains silica
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Strength and Flexibility
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High strength and high flexibility
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Low strength and high flexibility
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Low strength and high flexibility
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High strength and low flexibility
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Light Weight (Easy installation)
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15% Lesser weight than cement boards
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Lighter than rest
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Similar as Mag Board
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Heaviest than rest
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Environmentally Friendly
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100% Recyclable and earth friendly
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Partially recyclable
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Non-eco-friendly (Cutting trees)
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Non recyclable
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Value and shelf life
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High return on value due to longer shelf life and low maintenance
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Least value short shelf life high maintenance cost
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Average valuable short shelf life high maintenance
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The average value and long shelf life low maintenance
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Attributes
|
MgO Board
|
Gypsum
|
Plywood
|
Fiber Cement Board
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fire Resistant / Non-Combustible
|
Superior rating
|
Low rating (Contains paper)
|
No fire rating (Wood burns)
|
Average rating
|
|
Water / Moisture Resistant
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Excellent resistance, less water absorption
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No resistance (Dampness issue)
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No resistance (Swelling issue)
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Low resistance, high water absorption
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Mold / Mildew Insects Free
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100% Resistance
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Attracts after dampness
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Attracts all time
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100% Resistance
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Screwing
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Possible
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Possible
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Possible
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Possible
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Nailing
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Easy
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Not possible
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Easy
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Not Possible
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|
Cutting
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Easy to cut, no special tools required
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Easy cutting
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Cutting saw required
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Sawing only with diamond tip blades
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|
Exterior Wall Cladding/Partition
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Ideal choice due to water resistance
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Not reconmended
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Not recommended
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Can be used
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Heat insulation
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High
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Average
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Very low
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High
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Non-Toxic
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Non-Toxic
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Gypsum dust is harmful
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Contains formaldehyde
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Contains silica
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Strength and Flexibility
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High strength and high flexibility
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Low strength and high flexibility
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Low strength and high flexibility
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High strength and low flexibility
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Light Weight (Easy installation)
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15% Lesser weight than cement boards
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Lighter than rest
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Similar as Mag Board
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Heaviest than rest
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Environmentally Friendly
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100% Recyclable and earth friendly
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Partially recyclable
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Non-eco-friendly (Cutting trees)
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Non recyclable
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Value and shelf life
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High return on value due to longer shelf life and low maintenance
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Least value short shelf life high maintenance cost
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Average valuable short shelf life high maintenance
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The average value and long shelf life low maintenance
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