TOUGHROCK Gypsum Board and Products ®
ToughRock® Gypsum Products Product Overview ToughRock® gypsum boards include paper-faced gypsum panels for a variety of applications including: • • • • Interior wall, floor and ceiling applications Abuse-resistant boards Veneer, plaster base systems Type X boards for use in fire-rated assemblies (ToughRock® Fireguard X™, Fireguard C® and Fireguard X™ Mold-Guard™) Georgia-Pacific Gypsum has engineered ToughRock gypsum boards to deliver strength in four distinct areas: • • • • Impact resistance – ability
ToughRock® Gypsum Products ToughRock® Gypsum Board Physical Properties Properties 1/4” ToughRock® Gypsum Board 3/8” ToughRock® Gypsum Board 1/2” ToughRock® Gypsum Board 1/2” ToughRock® Lite-Weight Gypsum Board Thickness, nominal inches 1/4” (6.4 mm) ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) 3/8” (9.5 mm) ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) 1/2” (12.7 mm) ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) 1/2” (12.7 mm) ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) Width, nominal 4’ (1220 mm) ± 3/32” (2.4 mm) 4’ (1220 mm) ± 3/32” (2.4 mm) 4’ (1220 mm) ± 3/32” (2.4 mm) 54” (1372 mm) ± 3/32” (2.
ToughRock® Gypsum Products ToughRock® Fireguard X™ Gypsum Board Physical Properties Properties 5/8” ToughRock® Fireguard X™ 1/2” ToughRock® Fireguard C® 5/8” ToughRock® Fireguard C® Thickness, nominal inches 5/8” (15.9 mm) ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) 4’ (1220 mm), 54” (1372 mm), 60” (1524 mm) ± 3/32” (2.4 mm) 8’ (2440 mm) to 14’ (4270 mm) ± 1/4” (6.4 mm) Tapered, square or tapered with rounded edges 1/2” (12.7 mm) ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) 4’ (1220 mm) ± 3/32” (2.4 mm) 8’ (2440 mm) to 14’ (4270 mm) ± 1/4” (6.
ToughRock® Gypsum Products ToughRock® Specialty Gypsum Board Physical Properties Properties 1/2” ToughRock® Mold-Guard™ Gypsum Board 5/8” ToughRock® Fireguard X™ Mold-Guard™ Gypsum Board 5/8” ToughRock® Fireguard X™ Abuse-Resistant Gypsum Board Thickness, nominal inches 1/2” (12.7 mm) ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) 5/8” (15.9 mm) ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) 5/8” (15.9 mm) ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) Width, nominal 4’ (1220 mm) ± 3/32” (2.4 mm) 4’ (1220 mm) ± 3/32” (2.4 mm), 4’ (1220 mm) ± 3/32” (2.4 mm) 54” (1372 mm) ± 3/32” (2.
ToughRock® Gypsum Products ToughRock® Specialty Gypsum Board Physical Properties Properties 1/2” ToughRock® Span 24® Ceiling Board 1/4” ToughRock® Flexroc® Gypsum Board 5/8” ToughRock® Fireguard C® Soffit Board Thickness, nominal inches 1/2” (12.7 mm) ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) 1/4” (6.3 mm) ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) 5/8” (15.9 mm) ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) Width, nominal 4’ (1220 mm) ± 3/32” (2.4 mm) 4’ (1220 mm) ± 3/32” (2.4 mm) 4’ (1220 mm) ± 3/32” (2.
ToughRock® Gypsum Products Fire Rating Information ToughRock® Fireguard X,™ ToughRock® Fireguard X™ Mold-Guard™ Gypsum Board and ToughRock Fireguard C® gypsum board products have been classified by UL LLC and included in numerous assembly designs investigated by UL for hourly fire resistance ratings. Several ToughRock Fireguard and ToughRock Fireguard C gypsum board products have also been listed by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) for inclusion in fire resistance ratings.
ToughRock® Gypsum Products Board Calculator Determine the wall and ceiling areas: Width of the room x Length of the room = Ceiling area (Width + Length) x 2 x Height of the room = Wall area For example, a 12’ x 16’ x 8’ room has a wall/ceiling area of 640 sq. ft. Ceiling area: 12 x 16 = 192 Wall area: (12 + 16) x 2 x 8 = 448; 192 + 448 = 640.
ToughRock® Gypsum Products Installation ToughRock® gypsum board products should be installed according to the most current versions of Gypsum Association 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.” Walls Several methods are used to attach gypsum boards to the framing including fasteners, adhesives, and fasteners and adhesives together.
ToughRock® Gypsum Products Finishing Gypsum Board Joints/Levels of Finish Please refer to the Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish, Gypsum Association publication GA-214, for recommendations of various levels of finish of gypsum board surfaces prior to the application of specific types of final decoration.
ToughRock® Gypsum Products Recommendations and Limitations for Use The following recommendations and limitations are important to ensure the proper use and benefits of ToughRock® gypsum board. 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.com and select ToughRock gypsum board. ToughRock Gypsum Board 1.
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