- Magnesia cement uses in masonry construction is ancient. It was used primarily as a mortar component and stabilizer for soil bricks. Magnesia has also been identified in the Great Wall of China and other ancient landmarks. Roman cement is reported to have contained high levels of Magnesia.
- In the West, Portland cement has replaced Magnesia for masonry uses. However, New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge base is made from locally mined cement, a mixture of calcium oxide and magnesia cement commonly called Rosendale Natural Cement, the only natural non-fired cement made in the US.
- Magnesia cement boards were approved for construction use in the US around 2003.
- Due to its fire resistance and safety ratings, New York and New Jersey were early adopters of Magnesia cement board. Florida has adopted Magnesia boards for mold/mildew resistance. It is hurricane and impact tested and approved in Miami-Dade County.
- Located in Taipei, Taiwan, Magnesia board can be found on all 101 stories of Taipei 101, currently the second tallest building in the world. Magnesia sheeting was used on the inside and outside of all the walls, fireproofing beams and as the sub-floor sheathing.
Located in Taipei, Taiwan, Magnesium oxide can be found on all 101 stories of Taipei 101, currently the second tallest building in the world. MgO sheeting was used on the inside and outside of all the walls, fireproofing beams and as the sub-floor sheathing.
MgO sheeting was the "official" specified construction material of the 2008 World Olympics buildings in Beijing, a project costing over $160 billion.
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