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PRODUCT DETAILS

Manufacturer's Product Description

1/2 in. (12.7 mm) Regular glass-mat panels with moisture and mold resistance

Overview

Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Panels Tough® are 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) Regular gypsum panels that feature a noncombustible, moisture-resistant gypsum core that is encased in a green colored fiberglass face and back that shed water. When tested in accordance with ASTM D3273, Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber, the panels score a "10" (highest). The fiberglass face is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are cut square and even. The long edges of the panels are tapered, allowing joints to be reinforced and concealed with Sheetrock® Brand joint treatment systems.

MAIN FEATURES
1/2 in. (12.7 mm) Regular glass-mat panels with moisture and mold resistance
Feature a noncombustible, moisture-resistant gypsum core encased in a fiberglass face and back that shed water
Suitable for use in pre dry-in (fast track or pre-rock) and similar applications of panels before the building envelope is fully enclosed
Quick score-and-snap, no sawing or special tools required
Comply with ASTM C1658, Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Panels, for 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) Regular and glass mat water-resistant gypsum panel
Score a "10" when tested in accordance with ASTM D3273, Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber
Can be exposed to weather for up to 12 months and are guaranteed three years against manufacturing defects
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Classification as to surface-burning characteristics and noncombustibility
Achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification and qualifies as a low VOC emitting material (meets CA 01350)

PERFORMANCE
Mold & Mildew Resistance: Yes
Fire Resistance:
Fire Rating: Regular
ASTM E84:
Flame Spread: 0
Smoke Developed: 0
Fire Rating: Regular
ASTM Type: ASTM C1658; ASTM C473; ASTM D3273; ASTM E136; ASTM E84
Flame Spread: 0
Smoke Developed: 0
Fire Rating: Regular
SUSTAINABILITY
GREENGUARD Certification: Yes
PHYSICAL DATA
Thickness (in.): 1/2
Edge: Tapered Edge
Panel Size: 48 in. x 8-12 ft.
Nominal Weight: 1.8 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.