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PRODUCT DETAILS

Manufacturer's Product Description

Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Gypsum Base Imperial® are the industry's first and lightest 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) gypsum base for veneer plaster available. These panels feature a distinctive 100% recycled blue face paper that is ideally engineered for the application of veneer plaster, controlling water absorption, providing a strong plaster bond and resisting plaster slide or slip under the trowel. The panels also provide a rigid base that resists sag, and are designed to be used with the following plaster products: Imperial® Brand Veneer Finish, Diamond® Brand Veneer Finish, Apex® Brand Veneer Finish, Norfolk Special Veneer Finish, Imperial® Brand Veneer Basecoat and Diamond® Brand Veneer Basecoat.

Main Features
The industry's first and lightest 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) gypsum base for veneer plaster Special multilayered face paper to optimize water absorption and provide maximum plaster bond Rigid core that resists sag Comply with ASTM C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, for1/2 in. (12.7 mm) gypsum base for veneer plaster Achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification and qualifies as a low VOC emitting material (meets CA 01350)

Applications

Single-Family Residential

Mold & Mildew Resistance: No

Fire Resistance
Fire Rating: Regular
ASTM Type: ASTM C1396
GREENGUARD Certification: Yes
Thickness (in.): 1/2
Color: White
Edge: Tapered Edge
Panel Size: 54 in. x 12 ft.
Nominal Weight: 1.25-1.35 lb./sq. ft.
More about US Gypsum (USG)
An original founder of the North American Building Industry, USG has been in the business of creating and manufacturing construction materials and building products for over 100 years. Their products can be found in nearly every construction product in the country-"from major commercial developments and residential housing to simple home improvements." USG is perhaps best known for their Sheetrock brand gypsum panels and Durock cement board.