When properly used with good design handling and construction practices toughrock mold guard gypsum board provides increased mold and moisture resistance compared to standard paper faced wallboard products.
Fire rated moisture resistant gypsum board.
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.
Their fire resistant gypsum core provides additional fire resistance over regular panels.
Sheetrock brand firecode mold tough 5 8 in.
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.
Specialty gypsum board that is formulated to be 25 lighter than 1 2 high strength gypsum board.
Proroc moisture resistant is available in 12 7mm 1 2 thickness as well as in 15 9mm 5 8 thickness with type x core.
They feature tapered long edges for easy finishing.
Fields of application properties.
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.
Product description technical data note.
Lightweight cost efficient material that readily accepts a wide range of decorative finishes.
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.
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.
Gypsum board offers moisture and mold resistance for interior wall and ceiling 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.
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.
Intended for fire rated applications.
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.
However the product is not intended for immersion in water or prolonged exposure to moisture.
