3.4 SKAMO
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ALL GUIDELINES
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Also known as “Skamol” board, Skamotec is a lightweight non-combustible board that simplifies the
construction process to one building material, therefore eliminating the need for a steel or brick frame
construction. It is intended for interior, non-load bearing wall applications and has a maximum service
temperature of 1000 degrees celsius
SKAMOTEC 225
RECOMMENDED FIXING OF SKAMOTEC BOARDS & BATTENS
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Materials required include construction screws and Skamotec adhesive glue. Please refer to the Skamotec
Installers Guide for a comprehensive list of materials, as well as the assembly instructions
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It is recommended that the 50mm thick Skamotec battens are spaced to a maximum of 450mm centres,
be a minimum 100mm wide and are placed vertically behind the board as illustrated below
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When using 100mm x 50mm Skamotec batterns behind the Skamotec board, the cavity must be either
ventilated at the top and bottom by using a minimum 25mm air gap that must extend the full width of the
board, or alternatively using metal vents (vermin proof if on an external wall) a minimum surface area of
720cm2 or 2 x 360cm2 at the top and bottom (as illustrated on page 16) can be used
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Use minimum 1220mm sheets laid horizontally across the entire width of the fireplace with no vertical
joins
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All corner and panel joints shall be attached using Skamotec mortar cement or construction adhesive
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Do not fasten any part of the Skamotec board to the fireplace
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When applying any adhesive, mortar cement, drywall compound, paint, skim-coat or a scratch coat, all
joining surfaces must be cleaned and moistened with water beforehand (Skamotec branded products
are mandatory). This will prevent these products from drying out too quickly & adhering incorrectly. A
painted finish, stone or tile material can be used to finish the Skamotec surface. For a comprehensive
Skamotec install and finish, please only refer to the Skamotec 225 Installers Guide
SKAMOTEC COMPOSITION - PLAN VIEW
SKAMOTEC FINISH
Combustible
Material
