Drywall Panels

Gold Bond® Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board

For single- or multi-layer drywall construction. The greater thickness (5/8”) provides increased resistance to fire and reduced sound transmission.

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Increased resistance to fire

Reduced sound transmission
  • Suitable for walls and ceilings in fire-rated construction.
  • Type X core is fire-resistant and an approved component in UL fire-rated designs.
  • Features GridMarX® guide marks on the board to allow for faster and more accurate installation.

Gold Bond® Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board consists of a fire-resistant gypsum core encased in heavy, natural-finish, 100% recycled paper on the face and back sides. The face paper is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, the ends are square-cut and finished smooth.

Fire-Shield Gypsum Board features a Type X core to provide additional fire-resistance ratings when used in laboratory tested systems.

GridMarX® are printed on the paper surface to help installers instantly identify stud locations and make accurate cuts without having to pencil in or snap chalk lines.

For a 1/2” regular core product not used in UL fire rated designs use Gold Bond® High Strength LITE® Gypsum Board.

Check the Fire and Safety Information for a more complete explanation of how fire resistance ratings work.

APPLICATIONS:

  • Use on walls and ceilings in fire-rated construction where the framing members are spaced up to 24” o.c.

ADVANTAGES:

PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FIRE RESISTANCE

  • Features a Type X core making it more fire resistant than ordinary wallboard.
  • Approved component in UL fire-rated designs.
  • The gypsum core will not support combustion or transmit temperatures greatly in excess of 212°F (100°C) until completely calcined, a slow process.

FAST AND EASY TO INSTALL

  • Features GridMarX guide marks on the board to allow for faster and more accurate installation.
  • Save time and money with MaX 12® and MaX 16® optimized fastener patterns to achieve 1-hour fire ratings using fewer fasteners.
  • Lightweight, cost-efficient material that readily accepts a wide range of decorative finishes.
  • Cuts easily for quick installation, permitting painting or other decoration and the installation of metal or wood trim almost immediately.
  • Dimensionally stable under changes in temperature and relative humidity and resists warping, rippling, buckling, and sagging.

LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS

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Specifications

Products that suit any project criteria.

Product Details

Performance:

Drywall Panels, Ceiling Board / Panels, Factory Built Housing

Edge(s):

Square, Tapered

Thickness(es):

5/8"

Width(s):

48", 54"

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