Y-WALL

A1 non-combustible, BBA certified fibre cement building board

RCM Y-wall is a high-quality flexible calcium silicate based fibre cement building board, perfect for use as a fire rated sheathing board.  Offering excellent fire properties as well as high levels of dimensional stability, Y-wall is an exceptional board for use in multiple applications.

Y-wall is used primarily as a fire rated sheathing board or building board. Used extensively on both steel frame and timber frame structures, Y-wall is used behind all types of facade solutions, as well in ceilings offering a non-combustible classification.

Y-wall is ideal for modular construction methods.

Features

Fire rated to EN 13501-1 class A1

BBA approved

Flexible and strong

Excellent water resistance

Easy to use

High levels of dimensional stability

Integrates with other RCM products

Standard board sizes

2400 x 1200mm (6mm, 9mm, 12mm and 15mm)

Other board sizes are available.

Samples

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Workability

RCM Y-wall can be cut, drilled and nailed using conventional hand tools; offering many of the properties of timber.

For cutting the product in any volume, we recommend the use of an RCM poly crystalline diamond Dart Blade to avoid excessive wear on other blades. Alternatively, RCM offer a complete fabrication service, please contact our technical department for details.

Key applications

Fire rated sheathing board

Ceilings

Partition walling

OEM applications for improved strength and density

Recommended for buildings above 18m

Suitable for the following construction types

Lightweight Steel Frame

Timber Frame

Modular / Offsite