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PRODUCT DETAILS

Manufacturer's Product Description

5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum base board designed to meet the need for time sensitivity and structural integrity

Overview

Sheetrock® Brand MH Gypsum Base Board Firecode® X (UL Type SCX) are 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X panels specially designed for the Manufactured Housing and Modular Housing industries, meeting the needs of time sensitive construction and structural integrity. The panels are thirdparty system-tested to ensure compliance with HUD Manufactured Home Construction Standard, are listed as to shear resistance by Progressive Engineering Inc., Product Evaluation Report PER-01146, and may be fastened with a two-part polyurethane adhesive, a one-part polyurethane adhesive, PVA adhesive, mechanical fasteners or a combination of adhesive and mechanical fasteners, offering greater construction flexibility and superior performance. The panels feature a noncombustible gypsum core that is encased in 100% recycled face and back papers. The face paper is folded around the square long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are cut square and even. The panels are UL Classified for fire resistance and can be used in any UL Design in which Type SCX panels are listed.

MAIN FEATURES
Provide additional fire resistance over Regular MH gypsum base board
Third-party system-tested to ensure compliance with HUD Manufactured Home Construction Standard
Listed as to shear resistance and adhesively attached ceiling diaphragms by Progressive Engineering Inc., Product Evaluation Report PER-01146
Designed to accept laminated vinyl film before installation
Composition provides low expansion and contraction to resist buckling and warping
Square edges for tight-fitting panels to minimize batten width
Comply with ASTM C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, for 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) and Type X gypsum wallboard
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Classification as to fire resistance, surface-burning characteristics and noncombustibility
Achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification and qualifies as a low VOC emitting material (meets CA 01350)

PERFORMANCE
Mold & Mildew Resistance: No
Fire Resistance:
Fire Rating: Type X
ASTM E84:
Flame Spread: 15
Smoke Developed: 0
Fire Rating: Type X
ASTM Type: ASTM C1396; ASTM C473; ASTM E136; ASTM E84
Flame Spread: 15
Smoke Developed: 0
Fire Rating: Type X
UL Type Designations: SCX
PHYSICAL DATA
Thickness (in.): 5/8
Edge: Beveled Edge; Square Edge
Panel Size: 48 in. x 8-14 ft.
Nominal Weight: 2.2 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.