It turns out that the glass-magnesium material was declared the official material of the Beijing Olympics and was used to build the Olympic village in Sochi. What is it about this LSU that makes it in demand at such a high level and can it be useful in your home?
Read in the article
- 1 Why LSU causes a wave of negativity
- 2 What is LSU made of
- 3 Where are glass magnesite sheets used?
- 4 Advantages and disadvantages of glass-magnesium sheets
Why LSU causes a wave of negativity
Everything new at first causes rejection, especially (oddly enough) among professionals. Why? Yes, everything is simple: you need to be responsible for the use of innovative materials, but who knows how they will behave in the future? Negative reviews, which are not always objective, add fuel to the fire. Indeed, in a competitive struggle, all means are good, including active pouring with mud. Why not listen to enough and read about glass-magnesium sheets. And how to choose a useful grain from all this stream of information?
Modern finishers are already actively learning to use LSU correctly. There are many complaints about the quality of Chinese products, which are produced in violation of technology. And I must admit that since the material is supernova, there is still no uniform requirement for its production.
What is LSU made of
And now about what this innovative material is. The ratio of ingredients may vary, but their list is general: this is a non-woven fabric for a substrate, reinforcing fiberglass, perlite sand and, most importantly, magnesium chloride and oxide. When forming the sheet, modifiers can be included in its composition. In some cases, magnesium chloride is exchanged for caustic dolomite.
LSU is subdivided into several varieties. The grade is the higher, the more magnesium oxide is in the content of the sheet.
Where are glass magnesite sheets used?
As already mentioned, LSU sheets are divided into varieties depending on their quality. The "Standard" grade is a kind of analogue of drywall. It can be used in interior decoration of rooms with normal humidity. In second place is the "Premium" variety, but in terms of popularity and price / quality ratio, this is perhaps the most profitable option.
There is also a special kind of facade panels with the same name. "Facade" is an analogue of fiber cement materials. And finally, panels of the "Interior" grade are intended for finishing dry rooms with the help of an omega profile.
It should be noted that the versatile Premium grade panels can be used not only for wall decoration. They are used to create multilevel ceilings, spread on floors, make partitions and fireproof structures. Sheets are also used for the installation of fixed formwork.
Advantages and disadvantages of glass-magnesium sheets
LSU has advantages that make it a very profitable material for decoration and construction: LSU is not combustible, moisture-resistant and quite plastic, which makes it possible to manufacture structures with complex geometry.
Sheets "Premium" in facade finishing are not afraid of wind, snow and rain, therefore they are willingly used in roofing works. But be careful: other varieties of LSU are not so resistant to external influences and can deform due to high humidity.
You can check the quality of LSU in a glass of water. You need to dip a piece of material into it for a couple of hours. If the water becomes cloudy, it is better to look for another option.
And some more information about LSU from practitioners:
Have you ever worked with LSU? Share your experience in the comments!
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