Non Fire Rated & Acoustic Door Cores.

Product Suggested: PSB® EcoCore Supreme

Why PSB® EcoCore Supreme

  • PSB® EcoCore Supreme is specifically tailored for use in door cores or frames, ensuring optimal performance in these critical applications.
  • While PSB® EcoCore Supreme is designed for individual use in door construction, its properties make it an excellent choice for enhancing the structural integrity and aesthetics appeal of doors.
  • PSB® EcoCore Supreme exhibits excellent moisture resistance, with a maximum thickness swelling of 15%. PSB® EcoCore Supreme, when coated properly, results in a thickness swelling of less than 5%.
  • Modulus Strength IconPSB® EcoCore Supreme demonstrates high performance in terms of modulus of elasticity, measuring 3,500 Newtons per square millimeter (N/mm²), and modulus of rupture at 14 Newtons per square millimeter (N/mm²).

Specifications

Modulus of Rupture 14 N/mm2
Modulus of Elasticity 3,500 N/mm2
Internal Bonding 0.26 N/mm2
Thickness Swelling 15% 
Width 1,200 – 1,250 mm 
Length 1,830 – 3,048 mm
Thickness 30 – 38 mm 
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Customizable Finishes.

Raw Board

A wide range of uncoated boards, used as a core material, offering flexibility for customization and finishing.

Melamine Face Finishing

A smooth, decorative melamine-surfaced board, perfect for furniture, cabinetry, and interior applications.

Sanded Board

A Smooth, sanded surface board, ideal for interior fit-outs and paneling, ensuring enhanced finish quality and easy customization.

Premium Surface (Putty) Finishing

A flawless, smooth-surfaced board achieved with putty, ideal for high-quality paint applications and achieving a polished, refined look.

Premium Plus Surface (Coated) Finishing

A flawless, smooth-surfaced board achieved with putty, ideal for high-quality paint applications and achieving a polished, refined look.

Veneer Finishing

A decorative-finished board using thin layers of real material, offering a natural look, durability, and customization options.

Best Practices.

It is recommended to coat the boards to enhance their durability and resilience against moisture, thereby ensuring their reliability in load-bearing applications.

For optimal performance of PSB® EcoCore Supreme, it is recommended to use the boards in environments with low moisture exposure to ensure their longevity.

For components being fastened, such as beams, rafters, joists, and trusses, pre-drilling is essential. The diameter of the pre-drilled hole should be smaller than the screw diameter to ensure effective engagement of the screw threads.

During transportation and storage, avoid direct exposure to water droplets and precipitation on the edges and surfaces of PSB® boards. Adequate protective covers should be provided to safeguard the boards.

Use screws, nails, or staples for fastening, ensuring the length is at least 2.5 times the board thickness, but not less than 50-75 millimeters (mm). Fastening should occur at intervals of 150-300 millimeters (mm) on intermediate supports, depending on specific application requirements.

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FAQs.

A non-fire rated door core is the structural material inside a door that provides strength and stability without being tested for fire resistance. These cores are used in areas where fire performance is not legally required, such as interior residential or office doors. DesertBoard’s Palm Strand Board (PSB®) provides a healthier and more durable alternative, engineered for durability and versatility.

An acoustic door core is designed to reduce noise transmission between rooms, improving privacy and comfort. They are commonly used in hotels, offices, schools, and hospitals. DesertBoard door cores provide excellent acoustic insulation (up to 40 dB) due to its density, while also being zero-formaldehyde and carbon-negative. This ensures not only noise control but also healthier and more sustainable environments, making it ideal for modern acoustic doors.

Acoustic doors improve quality of life by reducing unwanted noise between spaces. In offices, they help concentration; in schools, they support learning; and in hospitals, they improve patient comfort. With rising demand for wellness-focused buildings, acoustic doors are becoming a priority. DesertBoard door cores offer a sustainable core solution that combines acoustic performance with zero-formaldehyde emissions, supporting both comfort and ESG goals. This makes it a standout choice for developers balancing health, performance, and sustainability.

Acoustic door cores reduce sound transmission by increasing density and absorbing vibrations. Higher-performing cores deliver stronger noise reduction, essential in hotels, offices, and residential projects. DesertBoard door cores, with their engineered density, maintain acoustic integrity (up to 40 dB) across the product’s lifecycle. By combining sustainability with performance, it allows developers to achieve both occupant comfort and environmental responsibility.

Yes. Non fire rated doors are permitted in areas where fire-rated assemblies are not required, such as bedrooms, offices, and some interior spaces. However, they must still meet performance standards for strength and durability.

Yes. Many conventional cores release formaldehyde and VOCs, which negatively impact indoor air quality. This is especially problematic in schools, hospitals, and residential spaces. DesertBoard PSB® door cores are certified zero-formaldehyde, according to Al Sa’afat certificate of product conformity, ensuring healthier indoor environments. Its use in non fire rated and acoustic doors directly supports occupant wellbeing while also reducing embodied carbon. For developers focused on wellness and sustainability, DesertBoard is an ideal material for improving indoor air quality.

Yes. DesertBoard’s sustainable door cores are manufactured locally in Abu Dhabi. Made from upcycled palm fronds, they are carbon-negative, zero-formaldehyde, and designed for the GCC’s certification standards. By offering both acoustic performance and durability, DesertBoard door cores provide a unique solution for non fire rated and acoustic doors, supporting green construction practices across the region.

DesertBoard’s Palm Strand Board (PSB®) is manufactured from upcycled date palm fronds, creating a carbon-negative and zero-formaldehyde alternative to traditional door cores. For non fire rated and acoustic doors, it provides strength, versatility, and sound insulation without the environmental drawbacks of conventional materials. DesertBoard presents up to 40 dB of sound isolation according to certifications by Dubai Acoustic Research Laboratory and Majid Al Futtaim Element. Unlike imported cores, PSB® is locally manufactured in Abu Dhabi, reducing transport emissions and ensuring regional availability.

DesertBoard PSB® has an engineered density that provides excellent sound insulation, up to 40 dB according to certifications by Dubai Acoustic Research Laboratory and Majid Al Futtaim Element, making it ideal for acoustic doors in hotels, offices, schools, and residential projects. It reduces noise transmission between spaces while maintaining structural integrity. Unlike lightweight traditional cores, DesertBoard PSB® delivers both durability and high acoustic performance. Combined with its sustainability credentials, PSB® allows developers to meet soundproofing needs while achieving environmental goals and supporting LEED, WELL, and Estidama certifications.

Yes. DesertBoard PSB®’s acoustic door cores are designed for spaces that demand both privacy and noise reduction, such as hotels, offices, hospitals, and residential towers. With engineered density and zero-formaldehyde emissions, they provide strong sound insulation (up to 40 dB) while contributing to healthier indoor environments. Their durability and termite resistance also make them a more reliable, locally-available solution.

DesertBoard PSB® is certified by UAE Al Sa’afat (Dubai Municipality) Formaldehyde Content Certificate (E0) ensuring compliance with indoor air quality standards. It also carries ISO certifications for environmental and quality management systems, validating consistency and sustainability in manufacturing. For acoustic doors, DesertBoard PSB® Ecocore provides excellent sound insulation, up to 40 dB according to certifications by Dubai Acoustic Research Laboratory and Majid Al Futtaim Element. These certifications assure architects and contractors that DesertBoard delivers both health and performance in door applications.

Yes. DesertBoard PSB® can be cut, drilled, and finished to match the specifications of various door designs, from flush doors to decorative acoustic boards. Its versatility allows for laminates, veneers, or PU coatings to be applied, giving designers aesthetic flexibility. By offering customizable options alongside sustainability, DesertBoard door cores enable manufacturers to deliver doors that meet both performance and design requirements in modern projects.

Unlike imported cores, DesertBoard door cores avoid shipping expenses and delays. Its sustainability credentials also contribute to certification credits, enhancing project value. For contractors and manufacturers, DesertBoard door cores provide a cost-effective solution over the lifespan of a project, especially in high-use environments where replacements are costly.

DesertBoard door cores can be installed using standard joinery practices without requiring special tools or techniques. Their superior screw-holding capacity ensures secure attachment of hinges, locks, and fittings. With DesertBoard’s technical support, manufacturers can adopt sustainable cores seamlessly while maintaining quality and compliance.

DesertBoard PSB® directly contributes to LEED, WELL, and Estidama certifications. Its carbon-negative production, zero-formaldehyde emissions, and sustainable sourcing align with credits for materials, air quality, and embodied carbon reduction. By specifying DesertBoard PSB® in furniture and fixed installations, developers and manufacturers improve project sustainability outcomes, comply with ESG frameworks, and enhance long-term project value.