Canite

Canite, also known as caneite, 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, 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.