Canite
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Canite, also known as caneite,[1] caneboard, pinboard or softboard, is a low-density fibreboard panel made from sugar cane fibres. It is easy to handle, lightweight and relatively durable in indoor use. Because of its low environmental footprint it is considered a sustainable building product.
It can be used without finish, painted, or rendered with natural lime-based products,[2] and is commonly used for:
- interior wall and ceiling lining
- pin boards and bulletin boards
- office partitions
- protective covering boards
- sound insulation and reflected sound reduction
- hollow core door filling
- stucco base
- soundproofing under floorboards
- fire lighter (when saturated with kerosene)
In Australia, canite is commonly sold in 2400 x 1200 mm panels. They are typically 10–13 mm thick, with a density of 350 kg/m3.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Caneite". Pyrmont History Group. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
- ↑ "Caneboard Properties Softboard Pinboard Sheathing & Insulating Board". inspectapedia.com. Retrieved 2019-06-12.