These pictures are from Mr.R of the North. He is using the Duralite Cellulose Board as walls for his DIY Swiftlet farm.
I had used it for some of my Swiftlet Farms. Not bad, but it chip off easily before plastering. A thick plastering on both sides is needed for good insulation. This is another alternative way to build Swiftlet farm besides relying on Light Weight Bricks. It is cost effective and easy to work with as it comes in various sizes and thickness.
Fire Protection
Does not support combustion
Class 'O' rated surface flame spread
50mm panel: 1 hour fire rated 75mm panel: 2 hour fire rated (with 12.5mm plaster)
Cost effective
Easy and fast to install
Reduces need for large structural members and expensive foundation work due to lightweight property
Thermal Insulation
50mm thick Duralite Board has the same insulationg value as a 600mm clay block
Reduces the need for air-conditioners and promotes energy conservation
Acoustic Insulation
Duralite Board readily absorbs sound and reduces echo
75mm thick Duralite Board provides an average noise reduction of 48dB
Termite Resistant
Termites do not attack Duralite Boards
Duralite Board is also resistant to dry rot and fungal growth
Easy To Use
Easy to install with wood steel or RC structures
Easily nailed, screwed, plastered or sawn witn normal working tools
Environmentally Friendly
Duralite Boards makes use of timber off low commercial value, reducing the amount of waste timber burnt
For more information you could Google “Duralite”.
Good Swiftlet farming All!