Aquapanel as register plate??

[mungoman]

Hi,

I've been looking for supalux/masterboard or something similar to make a register plate for my stove, but it seems to be like rocking horse excrement around here.
I came across someone using cement fibre board used for roofing but cant find this either. A bit more research and I happened across Aquapanel (cement board for lining showers etc), which seems to be non combustible, and fire retardent for 2 hours.
Would this be suitable for a register plate? (Please someone say yes, they've got some in B and Q)

Thanks
M

 

[noseall]

wots a register plate?

 

[stuart45]

It is the plate that takes the flue from the stove into the chimney flue, normally made from mild steel.

 

[mungoman]

Aye, thats the thing.
Supalux and masterboard are also popular materials as they are obviously easier to cut and shape than steel.
I believe anything fireproof will do the job which is why I was hoping to find someone who had used aquapanel or knew if it was safe to use.

 

[stuart45]

Check with your local Building Control. Section J just states that a fire proof material such as masterboard or galvanised mild steel should be used. Someone might have used another material without it conforming to the Regs.

 

[gday2uk]

How about pink firesheild plasterboard? They also sell this in B&Q. I don't know the full technical specs of the board but probably better than Aquapanel for your situation.

 

[Johno101]

Plasterboard ! dont use it! a dangerous suggestion here so heres a safe one , if you dont know what you are on about keep your dangerous suggestions to yourself.