® Interior Panels
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels Product Overview Areas of Use Interiors of exterior walls, where moisture intrusion is most likely. Coated Fiberglass Mats Pre-rock areas, where the windows, doors or roof have not been installed, making moisture intrusion inevitable. Areas likely to be exposed to moisture, where paper-faced greenboard may have been specified in the past, such as laundry rooms, bathroom walls, kitchens, basements.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels feature fiberglass mats on both the front and the back for the best in interior protection from moisture currently available. The moisture-resistant fiberglass mats make DensArmor Plus panels the ideal replacement for paper-faced moisture and mold resistant gypsum board or greenboard.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels Physical Properties Properties Thickness, nominal4 Width, standard4 Length, standard4 Weight1 nominal, lbs./sq. ft. (Kg/m2) Permeance,7 Perms (ng/Pa• s• m2) Linear expansion with moisture change in/in %RH (mm/mm/%RH) Coefficient of thermal expansion in/in/°F (mm/mm/°C) Flexural strength, parallel, lbf.3, 4 (N) Flexural strength, perpendicular, lbf.3, 4 (N) R Value,2 ft2 • °F • hr/BTU (m2• K/W) Combustibility6 Nail pull resistance, min. lbf.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels Installation Instructions DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels are installed in a similar manner to traditional paper-faced drywall. DensArmor Plus panels should be installed according to the most current versions of Gypsum Association Publication GA-216 “Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products” and ASTM C 840 “Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board for Non-Fire Rated Construction.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels Ceiling Applications DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels are the ideal choice for both interior ceilings and exterior soffits. They meet the requirements of ASTM C 1396, Section 12. Moisture-resistant DensArmor Plus® Interior Gypsum Panels are the ideal choice for ceiling board applications over wet areas such as residential showers and in kitchen and interior garage areas.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels Soffit Applications, Fastening, Framing and Finishing continued Exterior Ceilings and Soffits A. B. C. D. E. DensArmor Plus® Panel Drip Edge Reinforcing Mesh/Base Coat* Base Coat* Finish Coat* A B C Finishing Method #2 * Apply a synthetic-type Direct Applied Finish System in accordance with the coating manufacturer’s recommendation. D E Special Conditions: (for both illustrations on pages 6 and 7) 1.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels Decorative Finishes continued Tile Where DensArmor Plus® panels are to receive adhesively applied tile, the panel can be used on walls where a minimum 20-gauge* (30 mils) steel stud or wood framing should be spaced no greater than 16” (406 mm) o.c. for 1/2” (12.7 mm) or 24” (610 mm) o.c. for 5/8” (15.9 mm). For ceilings where 20-gauge (30 mils) steel stud or wood framing is spaced not more than 12” (305 mm) o.c. for 1/2” (12.7 mm) thick panels and not more than 16” o.c.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels Priming and Painting A mock up or test wall should be used to ensure the proposed decorative finish will produce an acceptable result. Proper installation, finishing and priming are critical. Skipping a step, such as the application of a primer, or taking shortcuts, such as not using proper sanding techniques, will negatively impact the quality of the final decorative finish.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels Fire- and Sound-Rated Assemblies DensArmor Plus® Fireguard® and DensArmor Plus® Fireguard C® interior panels are UL and ULC classified as Type DAP and Type DAPC, respectively, and included in numerous assembly designs investigated by UL and ULC for hourly fire resistance ratings.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels Fire- and Sound-Rated Assemblies continued 2-Hour Fire Rating Design Reference: UL U411, cUL U411 50-54 STC Sound Trans. Test Reference: WHI 218-1 Partition Thickness: 5-1/8” (130 mm) Weight per Sq. Ft.: 10 psf (49 Kg/m2) Base Layer: 5/8” (15.9 mm) DensArmor Plus® Fireguard® or Fireguard C® panel applied vertically to each side of 2-1/2” (64 mm) steel studs 24” (610 mm) o.c. with 1” (25 mm) Type S screws 16” (406 mm) o.c. Face Layer: 5/8” (15.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels Shaftwall/Stairwell Design Summary Vertical 2-Hour Fire Rating Design Reference: WHI GP/WA 120-01, GA WP 7054.4 50 STC Sound Trans. Test Reference: RAL TL 09-360 Sound Tested with 1-1/2” (38 mm) fiberglass insulation, friction fit in cavity Approx. Weight: 9 psf (44 Kg/m2) Fiberglass sound insulation thickness is 1” (25 mm), 2-1/2” (64 mm) and 3-1/2” (89 mm) for C-T, C-H or I studs of 2-1/2” (64 mm), 4” (102 mm) and 6” (152 mm) respectively. Finished one side.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels Delivery, Handling and Storage All materials shall be delivered in original bundles bearing the brand name, if any; applicable standard designation; and name of the manufacturer or supplier for whom the product is manufactured. The plastic packaging used to wrap gypsum panel products for rail and/or truck shipment is intended to provide temporary protection from moisture exposure during transit only and is not intended to provide protection during storage after delivery.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels Recommendations and Limitations for Use The following recommendations and limitations together with the installation, handling, storage and other guidelines contained in this guide are important to ensure the proper use and benefits of DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels. Failure to strictly adhere to such recommendations and limitations may void the limited warranty provided by Georgia-Pacific Gypsum for such product. For additional details, please go to www.gpgypsum.
DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels COMMONLY USED METRIC CONVERSIONS Gypsum Board Thickness 1/4 in. – 6 mm 1/2 in. – 12.7 mm 5/8 in. – 15.9 mm 1 in. – 25.4 mm Gypsum Board Width 2 ft. – 610 mm 4 ft. – 1219 mm 32 in. – 813 mm Gypsum Board Length 4 ft. – 1219 mm 5 ft. – 1524 mm 8 ft. – 2438 mm 9 ft. – 2743 mm 10 ft. – 3048 mm 12 ft. – 3658 mm CAUTION: For product fire, safety and use information, go to buildgp.com/safetyinfo. Framing Spacing 16 in. – 406 mm 24 in. – 610 mm Fastener Spacing 2 in. – 51 mm 2.5 in.
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