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SUBMITTAL SHEET

USG

Interior

Panel &

Finishing

Solutions

DESCRIPTION

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USG SHEETROCK

BRAND

MOLD TOUGH

PANELS

FIRECODE

5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X moisture- and mold-resistant panels for use on walls and ceilings

• 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X wallboard with moisture and mold resistance

• Feature a noncombustible, moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum core encased in moisture- and

mold-resistant, 100% recycled green face and brown back papers

• Comply with ASTM C1396, Standard Speciﬁcation for Gypsum Board, for 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X,

water-resistant gypsum wallboard and exterior gypsum sot board

• 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)

USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Panels Firecode® X are 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X panels that

feature a noncombustible, moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum core that is encased in moisture-

and mold-resistant, 100% recycled green face and brown back papers. 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 meet or exceed ASTM C1396 speciﬁcations.

The long edges of the panels are tapered, allowing joints to be reinforced and concealed with USG

Sheetrock® Brand joint treatment systems. The panels are UL Classiﬁed for ﬁre resistance and can

be used in any UL design in which Type SCX panels are listed. On the face along the long edge of

each panel, the UL Type Designation is printed for easy identiﬁcation by building inspectors.

• Commercial or residential applications where 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) moisture- and mold-resistant

Type X panels are required

• New or repair and remodel construction

• Load-bearing and non-load-bearing wood- or steel-framed ﬁre-rated walls

• Interior tile substrate in dry locations or areas with limited water exposure

• Protected exterior sot and ceiling applications

1. Avoid exposure to sustained temperatures exceeding 125 °F (52 °C).

2. Avoid exposure to excessive, repetitive or continuous moisture before, during and after

installation. Eliminate sources of moisture immediately.

3. Must be stored o the ground and under cover in accordance with Gypsum Association's

GA-801, Handling and Storage of Gypsum Panel Products.

4. Not suitable for use as a substrate for tile in wet areas such as tubs and showers, gang showers

and other areas subject to direct water exposure.

5. Use as a tile substrate is limited to tile installed according to the most current TCNA and

ANSI speciﬁcations. Please consult with the adhesive and tile manufacturers for their

recommendations for maximum size and weight parameters for use with gypsum board.

6. Not recommended for exterior sots and ceilings which project upwards and away from

the building proper.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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USG Interior Panel & Finishing Solutions SUBMITTAL SHEET USG SHEETROCK® BRAND MOLD TOUGH® PANELS FIRECODE® X 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X moisture- and mold-resistant panels for use on walls and ceilings • 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X wallboard with moisture and mold resistance • Feature a noncombustible, moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum core encased in moisture- and mold-resistant, 100% recycled green face and brown back papers • Comply with ASTM C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, for 5/8 in.
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INTERIOR INSTALLATION, FINISHING AND DECORATING INSTALLATION For maximum framing spacing in non-fire-resistance-rated applications of gypsum panel products, refer to Gypsum Association's GA-216, Specifications for the Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products or ASTM C840, Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board. For fire-resistance-rated applications, refer to the published UL Design or GA File Number.
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EXTERIOR INSTALLATION, FINISHING AND DECORATING INTERSECTIONS CONTROL JOINTS Where ceiling board expanse exceeds 4 ft. (1219 mm), a space of at least 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) should be provided between edge of ceiling board and adjacent walls, beams, columns and fascia. This space may be screened or covered with molding but should not be caulked.
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COMPLIANCE • Comply with ASTM C1396 for 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X, water-resistant gypsum wallboard and exterior gypsum soffit board • Classified as a Class A Interior Finish Material per Section 803.