AQUAPANEL® Cement Board SkyLite

General Information

Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board SkyLite is a moisture resistant cement board designed for ceilings in wet and humid areas, and external soffits.  Suitable for installation with Knauf corrosion resistant, coated metal sub-frame components, a complete ceiling system that is warrantied and supplied from one source, Knauf.  (Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board SkyLite is also suitable for use on treated timber framing - refer to Knauf Technical Services for more information.)  The complete Knauf soffit / ceiling system incorporates channels, brackets, hangers and clips as well as touch-up paints.

• Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board SkyLite is mould and mildew resistant
• Light in weight at only 10.5kg / m² or 11.34kg / board, facilitating installation
• Available with a comprehensive ceiling framing system
• A1 fire-rated in accordance with EN 13501-1

Application 

Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board SkyLite can be used both as a ceiling in interior humid or wet environments where water vapour and high temperatures up to 70°C occur, and as an exterior soffit, allowing the interior ceiling design theme to be continued through windows as a soffit under deep external roof overhang.

Coverage 

• 900 x 1200 x 8mm or 1.08m² per board
• Fixed to members at 300mm centres maximum in ceiling systems, approx 25 fixings / m² are needed to install Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board SkyLite

FAQs

• Can Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board SkyLite be used as an alternative to Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Outdoor on walling surfaces? 

No, Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board SkyLite should not be used in walling applications as either tile backer or skim finished.

• Can I get a timed fire rating for Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board SkyLite?

No, Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board SkyLite is an A1 fire-rated board, but cannot be used to achieve a timed fire rated ceiling or soffit.  Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor / Outdoor (depending on the application) can be used in a staggered tanked and jointed double layer to achieve a 45min fire rated solution.

• What finishes can be applied?

Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board SkyLite can be thin-coat rendered if used externally.  Internally, we offer two skim finish options: Knauf AQUAPANEL® Joint Filler and Skim Coat White (at 6 to 7mm thick with Knauf AQUAPANEL® Reinforcing Mesh embedded in the outer third) or the Knauf Interior Skim at a maximum 3mm thick applied in two passes (Knauf Interior Skim is best when spray applied). 

• Can I use these boards on the wall? 

No, Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board SkyLite is approved for soffit / ceiling applications only.

• Does the board have good pullout strength?  

No, this is not a cement particle board and any fixtures should be planned in advance such that ply (or similar) pattressing is included in the grid system.