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Provide Extra Protection
Inhibits Mold Growth
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Helps inhibit mold growth with the highest possible
score on mold tests (ASTM D3273 and ASTM G21)
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Features Sporgard
TM
technology with extra mold-
inhibiting properties
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Has less than 5% water absorption per ASTM C473
Installs Fast And Easy
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Weighs less and installs faster than a Concrete
Masonry Unit (CMU)
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Reinforces joint treatment as well as standard
gypsum board, reducing costs and the risk of
improper installation
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Scores and snaps easily
Resists Moisture Better
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Fights the effects of moisture before damage can occur
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Helps to reinforce the structure’s integrity and strength
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Reduces or eliminates swelling or dimensional
movement caused by moisture
Resists Abuse
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Provides more protection against surface abrasion –
stands up to scrapes, scratches and scuffs
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Has a specially formulated core that adds an extra
level of durability
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Helps to prevent damage that adds maintenance
costs and reduces safety
1. Heavy Abrasion Mold and Moisture Resistant Face Paper
2. Enhanced Mold and Moisture Resistant Type X Core
3. Heavy Mold and Moisture Resistant Back Paper
For details about fire resistance, see technical data on page 14.
Gold Bond
®
brand
Hi-Abuse
®
XP
®
Gypsum Board
Will hard objects potentially drag along the wall surface? This abuse-
resistant gypsum board is ideal to use in wall assemblies where surface
abrasion is a concern, such as corridors, entryways, lobby areas and
warehouses. Hi-Abuse
®
XP
®
has a mold and moisture resistant Type X
gypsum core encased in heavy, abrasion and mold/mildew/moisture
resistant 100% recycled PURPLE
®
paper on the face side and heavy,
abrasion and mold/mildew/moisture resistant, 100% recycled gray paper
on the back side.
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Hi-Abuse
®
XP
®
Gypsum Board
• For walls subjected to added
abuse and abrasion
• Scratch and scuff resistant
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