GYPROC, a Dubai-based dry lining specialist, has launched a groundbreaking lining system designed to prevent moisture and mould problems, and improve indoor air quality in high-humidity environments such as hospital treatment rooms, school locker rooms, gymnasiums and all types of wet areas.

The new M2Tech system is built around Gyproc moisture- and mould-resistant board, a new generation gypsum plasterboard incorporating technology developed by a sister company in the US.

“The secret behind the groundbreaking board is a special high-performance biocidal core additive that gives it outstanding protection against moisture penetration and the highest possible test rating to ASTM D 3273 and ASTM G 21, the industry standard tests for mould and fungal resistance,” says a spokesman for Gyproc.

To guarantee optimum system performance, the M2Tech system incorporates special moisture- and mould-resistant taping and jointing specification.

New Gyproc mould-resistant fibre tape, a self-adhesive, moisture-resistant mesh jointing tape with an anti-microbial coating, which also scores a perfect ‘10’ in the ASTM mould test, combines with Gyproc joint compound, a newly-formulated ready-mixed joint filler and finisher, to complete the high-performance moisture and mould-resistant lining, the spokesman says.

Ideal for tiled areas, the Gyproc M2Tech system will accept tiled finishes up to 12.5-mm thick or 32 kg per sq m as standard, or heavier tile or marble cladding with additional support, says the spokesman.

“Installation is simple and quick, as all components use the similar fixing and finishing techniques to standard plasterboard linings, so no additional skills are required,” he says.

The ability of the system to eliminate damp, mould and associated airborne health risks has been recognised by the leading US Greenguard Environmental Institute, which has granted M2Tech boards certification in its prestigious ‘Children and Schools’ and ‘Indoor Air Quality’ categories.

“Combined with the inherent environmental benefits of all gypsum-based systems, this makes the new Gyproc system ideal for high-risk areas in schools, hospitals and public buildings, as well as the growing number of green developments,” the spokesman concludes.