DragonBoard structural subfloor for construction professionals
For Architects & Specifiers

A fire rated subfloor spec that holds from drawing to inspection

DragonBoard is listed in UL Design G575 per ASTM E119, achieves STC 59 with IIC up to 64 over carpet, and meets LEED IEQ requirements. Specify it once and your GC has no reason to substitute.

THE SOLUTION

A dry, fire-rated panel that installs with the crew you already have.

DragonBoard is an MgO structural subfloor panel certified to UL Design G575 per ASTM E119. It ships in 22-panel skids, booms directly onto your floors, and installs with circular saws and screw guns. Same crew, same trade, same scope.

  • Zero cure time finish trades start same day
  • 60–70% lighter than gypcrete
  • $0.50–$1.50 lower installed cost per SF
  • No weather dependency, install year-round
THE ARCHITECT ADVANTAGE

Built around how architects actually specify a project.

Spec Integrity

Listed in UL Design G575 per ASTM E119. CSI Section 06.16.23. When you reference the design number in the spec book, DragonBoard is the specified product. No substitution argument at submittal.

Performance That Documents Itself

STC 59 standard with IIC up to 64 over carpet. 2 hour fire rated assembly. Tested per ASTM E84, E119, and E136. Compliant with IBC 2006 through 2024.

Sustainability Built In

Zero VOCs, zero formaldehyde, fully recyclable. Contributes to LEED IEQ credits with full EPD documentation available. No off gassing concerns for indoor air quality requirements.

A Simpler Drawing Set

One product across the floor assembly. Standard fastener pattern. No moisture topping coordination, no specialty trade callouts. Reduces detail count and RFI volume from the field.

MgO Benefits

Built for how your crew already works.

DragonBoard installs with circular saws and screw guns  no wet trades, no cure windows, no second mobilization. The same framing crew that builds the floor installs the subfloor.

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Zero cure time

Finish trades start the same day the panel goes down. No waiting, no sequencing delays, no lost days on the critical path.

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Non Combustible

UL G575 exclusive 2-hour fire-rated assembly per ASTM E119. Same code compliance as gypcrete, zero cure window.

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60–70% lighter

4 lbs/SF vs. 10–15 lbs/SF for gypcrete. Less dead load on your structure, lighter lifts for your crew.

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Weather independent

No temperature minimums, no rain delays. Install year-round on any floor, any condition.

WHAT'S LIMITING YOUR MARGIN

Commodity products get commodity margins.

Three reasons your current subfloor line isn't building the margin your business needs.

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8–12%

What drywall actually returns

Commodity drywall gets price-shopped on every order. No spec protection, no lock-in, and no reason for the contractor to stay loyal to your branch.

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No pull-through

Products your customers don't ask for

Without architect specification, you're selling on price. DragonBoard flips that architects specify it by UL design number and GCs pull it through your branch.

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Cyclical demand

OSB and lumber swings hurt

Commodity subfloor margins track lumber cycles. DragonBoard's spec-driven demand is structurally insulated from commodity price pressure.

DragonBoard MgO subfloor installation diagram

Backed by 50+ years of steel framing expertise

DragonBoard is backed by Super Stud Building Products, trusted by contractors, architects, and dealers since 1973. When you specify DragonBoard, you're working with the team that supplies the steel framing underneath it.

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YOUR PILLARS

What the DragonBoard line does for your branch.

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Margin

18–25% on a spec-protected product vs. 8–12% on commodity drywall. Holds without discount pressure.

02

Spec Pull

Architects specify UL G575 by name. Your branch captures the fulfillment — demand generated upstream.

03

Stocking

Ships on standard skids. Stores in standard racking. First-order incentive available on initial pallet.

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Support

Sales kit, co-branded collateral, team training, and project leads routed directly to your branch.

FAQs

Quick answers to the questions architects ask before they spec DragonBoard. Don't see yours? Reach out and we'll get you what you need.

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What fire ratings does DragonBoard offer?

Structural Subfloor and MAG X-24: 1- and 2-hour fire-rated assemblies. UL G575 covers 1- and 2-hour fire-resistance CFS assemblies, and UL L583 covers 1-hour fire-rated wood assemblies. InfernoBloc: 1-hour fire-rated floor assembly over plywood or OSB, UL L587 (No. 27). Fire ratings apply only within the referenced UL design. Confirm current listings at UL Product iQ and with the designer of record and AHJ.

Which codes and standards apply to DragonBoard?

Building code: International Building Code (IBC) 2006 to 2024. Fire testing: ASTM E84, E136 and E119, with UL fire-rated assemblies G575, L583 and L587. Moisture Resistance: ASTM C1185 Structural performance: ASTM C1185 for flexural strength and moisture resistance, and ASTM E455 for diaphragm (Structural Subfloor and MAG X-24). Sound: ASTM E90/E413 (STC), ASTM E492/E989 (IIC), and ASTM E90-09 (wall). Mold: ASTM G21.

What is InfernoBloc and when should I use it?

InfernoBloc is a 1/2” MgO underlayment panel (measuring 4’ x 8’) for use over plywood or OSB subfloors. It achieves one-hour fire-resistance-rated floor assemblies without poured gypsum underlayment (UL L587, No. 27). The lightweight, dry installation system eliminates curing time, simplifies scheduling and provides a stable, cost-effective substrate for a wide range of finished flooring materials.

Does DragonBoard contain asbestos, formaldehyde or VOCs?

No, the panels do not contain asbestos, formaldehyde or VOCs.

10,000 SF 25,000 SF 50,000 SF 100,000 SF 250,000 SF
Area in square feet 100,000 SF
Cost using wet pour floor $550K
Cost using DragonBoard $450K
Schedule recovery 14–21 days
Money saved: $100K

Estimates based on typical Northeast corridor mid-rise projects. For a project-specific analysis, use the full ROI Calculator.

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