Fire Rated Moisture Resistant Gypsum Board

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Fire rated moisture resistant gypsum board.

Xp fire shield gypsum board is moisture resistant and can be used as a tile backer board in dry areas or areas with limited water exposure such as toilet sink areas and wall and ceiling areas above tile in tubs and showers. Intended for fire rated applications. O fire resistance mold moisture resistant gypsum panels are manufactured with a standard gypsum core as well as enhanced fire resistive type c and type x core variations. Sheetrock brand firecode mold tough 5 8 in.

These fire resistant product options can be used in any fire rated assembly where the corresponding ul classified type c or type x gypsum panel is approved to help design structures engineered for improved fire protection reduced flame spread and less smoke generation compared to traditional drywall. Their fire resistant gypsum core provides additional fire resistance over regular panels. Specialty gypsum board that is formulated to be 25 lighter than 1 2 high strength gypsum board. Gypsum board offers moisture and mold resistance for interior wall and ceiling applications.

Fire resistant type x gypsum core specially formulated to be 20 lighter than standard type x gypsum board. A gyproc fireline board with the added moisture resistance performance enabling the board to be used in circumstances where both additional fire and moisture performance are required such as in integral garages and sheltered areas of soffit and steel encasements. Lightweight cost efficient material that readily accepts a wide range of decorative finishes. Product description technical data note.

However the product is not intended for immersion in water or prolonged exposure to moisture. It has a type x core per astm c1396 and is ul classified type x for use in a variety of fire rated wood and steel framed assemblies. Regular gypsum board techniques. When tested as manufactured per astm d3273 standard test method for resistance to growth of mold on the surface of interior coatings in an environmental chamber toughrock fireguard x mold guard gypsum board achieved a score of 10 the best possible score for this test.

Knauf fire moisture resistant gypsum boards fm are gypsum wallboards with high fire protection performance manufactured specifically for use in areas exposed to moisture and humidity. The gypsum core is inherently fire resistant and non com bustible which means that proroc moisture resistant products provide a margin of fire protection to any building system. They feature tapered long edges for easy finishing.