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GYPSUMAdvantagesLow Installation Cost: Mold DefenseType X is installed easily and quickly.It cuts and snaps like standard drywall.Fire Resistance: Mold Defense Type X isformulated to perform in accordance withASTM C1396, Section 7, Type X and isUL labeled...

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SustainabilityCan contribute to the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil’s LEED Credit Qualification inseveral credit categories to assist inobtaining LEED certification. Visitwww.lafargenorthamerica.com for moredetails on specific credit contribution anddocumentation.Physical...

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GYPSUMApplicationsMold Defense Shaftliner Type X is testedin a series of designs for a wide range ofceiling, wall and enclosure applications.• Elevator enclosures• Stairwell enclosures• Mechanical enclosures for electrical,plumbing,...

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SustainabilityCan contribute to the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil’s LEED Credit Qualification inseveral credit categories to assist inobtaining LEED certification. Visitwww.lafargenorthamerica.com for moredetails on specific credit contribution anddocumentation.Physical...

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GYPSUMApplicationsLiftLite drywall is designed to be easy touse and decorate for both residential andcommercial construction applications.• Interior walls• Interior ceilingsLightweight, General Purpose DrywallLIFTLITE DRYWALL®Advantages• ...

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SustainabilityCan contribute to the U.S. GreenBuilding Council’s LEED CreditQualification in several credit categoriesto assist in obtaining LEED certification.Visit www.lafargenorthamerica.comfor more details on specific creditcontribution and...

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LAFARGE // Gypsum Products

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Lafarge North America is the largest diversified supplier ofconstruction materials such as cement and cement-relatedproducts, ready-mixed concrete, gypsum wallboard, aggregates,asphalt and concrete products in the United States and Canada.Our materials...

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Drywall ProductsGypsum board is virtually indispensable for all types of buildings; therefore, Lafarge offers acomplete line of products that are available in a variety of types and sizes. Products listed belowcan be used for a wide range of applications....

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Specialty Drywall ProductsThe specialty gypsum boards offered by Lafarge are in keeping with our commitment to offera full range of quality gypsum board products for commercial and residential construction.EDGESTANDARDSLSpecialty ProductsSagcheckFor interior...

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Rapid Deco® Level 5 ™ SystemTake a Level 5 finish to the next level with Lafarge’s Rapid Deco® Level 5™ Skim-CoatedDrywall and Joint Finishing System. Rapid Deco provides a fast and simple solution forareas where a Level 5...

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GYPSUMApplicationsFirecheck Type C is designed to provide apremium level of fire resistance comparedto regular drywall for both residential andcommercial construction applications.• Interior walls and ceilings• Elevator enclosures• ...

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SustainabilityCan contribute to the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil’s LEED Credit Qualification inseveral credit categories to assist inobtaining LEED certification. Visitwww.lafargenorthamerica.com for moredetails on specific credit contribution anddocumentation.Physical...

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GYPSUMApplicationsRegular drywall is designed to provide fireresistance, is easy to use and decoratefor both residential and commercialconstruction applications.• Interior walls• Interior ceilingsGeneral Purpose Drywallregular drywallAdvantagesEase...

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SustainabilityCan contribute to the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil’s LEED Credit Qualification inseveral credit categories to assist inobtaining LEED certification. Visitwww.lafargenorthamerica.com for moredetails on specific credit contribution anddocumentation.Physical...

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GYPSUMRapid Deco® Level 5 System

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RAPID DECORapid Deco® takes a Level 5finish to the next levelThe Lafarge Rapid Deco Level 5 System has revolutionized theway a Level 5 finish is achieved. It not only saves countless hoursof preparation and skim-coating, but offers more predictable...

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Walters Art Museum Baltimore, MD CHALLENGE: Provide a Level 5 finish with reduced dust from sanding to protect the museum's artwork. THE RAPID DECO SOLUTION: A beautiful wall finish with no sanding of the board surface. Ronald...

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LAFARGE ACTIVITYLafargeaddress America Inc.NorthComplete12950 Worldgate Drive, Suite 400City Zip code CountryHerndon, Virginia 20170, United StatesTel. (+00)0 00 00 00 00(800) 237-5505Fax (+00)0 00 00 00 00www.lafarge-activity.countryLafarge Canada Inc.334...

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www. laf argenortha meri ca .com Lafarge Rapid Coat® All-Purpose Joint Compound Lafarge Rapid Coat • Ideal for use in all phases of gypsum board finishing: taping, finishing, skim coating, texturing, filling corner bead and...

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AdvantagesProduct DescriptionLafarge Protecta AR 100 with Mold Defense is an abuse-resistantdrywall consisting of a fiberglass-enhanced non-combustible highdensity gypsum core with a reinforced heavy facing paper whichguards against surface abrasion,...

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Abuse Resistance Testing Methods 1) Surface Indentation - Gardner Impact ASTM D5420 In this test, a 2 lb. steel rod with a 5/8" hemispherical head is dropped from 3 feet (72 in-lb. energy) onto the material being tested. The depth of the resulting...

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Wall Construction Cost Comparison The following table compares the relative installed and finished cost of total wall assemblies. Wall ConstructionCost index*1/2 Regular Drywall: 1 layer, each side of3-5/8" 25-gauge steel studs at 24" o.c.0.985/8"...

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GYPSUM GREEN MATTERS BUCHANAN, NEW YORK DRYWALL PLANT

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p. 3 Introductionp. 4 Recycling responsibly Using alternative, recycled resources to manufactureenvironmentally-friendly drywallp. 5 Environmental partnerships Local and global partnerships with environmental organizationscontinually improve our...

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Lafarge is the world leader in the building materials industry, active onfive continents and holding top-ranking positions in all of its divisions:cement, aggregates and concrete, and gypsum. Not only a leaderin product innovation and sustainable manufacturing...

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REEN MATTERS PHOTO CAPTION Lafarge drywall plant, Buchanan, New York Recycling responsibly at our Buchanan plant At our state-of-the-art drywall plant in Buchanan, New York, Lafarge uses synthetic gypsum frpm neighboring power plants...

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PHOTO CAPTION (Right) Wildflower gardens are planted around the Buchanan facility to help create sustainable habitats (Below) Red-tailed hawks, a protected bird of prey, are spotted frequently around the Buchanan property WWF^AFARGEConservation...

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RecommendedGA-214-10Levels ofGypsumBoardFinishGYPSUM ASSOCIATION

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The Finishing & Decorating ofGypsum Board SurfacesFor many years contract documents describing howgypsum board walls and ceilings should look prior to finaldecoration with paints and other wallcoverings have includednonspecific terms such as “industry...

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Levels of Gypsum Board FinishSome degree of sound and smoke control is provided; insome geographic areas this level is referred to as “fire-taping.”Where a fire-resistance rating is required for the gypsum boardassembly, details of construction...

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Critical (Severe) Lighting Areas. Wall and ceiling areas abutting window mullions or skylights, long hallways, or atriums with large surface areas flooded with artificial and/or natural lighting are a few examples of critical lighting areas....

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GYPSUM Ul(oìz\ Weather Defense ■zúa INTERIOR Applications Weather Defense Platinum Interior Type X is designed for interior wall and ceiling applications where resistance to normal weather conditions is desired....

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Asbestos free; GREENGUARD certified, isted as a low-emitting materia Available Sizes: Nominal thickness 5/8 in. Nominal width 4 ft. Long Edges: Tapered Standard length 8, 10 and 12 ft. Recycled...

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GYPSUM mfDfí Mold Defense Protecta H IR 300 Type X with Mold Defense Is designed for use In Interior areas where a higher resistance to abrasion, Indentation and Impact penetration Is required. Applicable areas Include: •...

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Sustainability Can contribute to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Credit Qualification in several credit categories to assist in obtaining LEED certification. Visit www.lafargenorthamerica.com for more details on specific credit contribution...

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Finished in a wide range of shades; red, blue, yellow etc.Smoother, cleaner look than other permeable pavements.Aesthetic appealEasier to predict volumes from production to paving;more consistency.Greater uidity means better ow into formwork;easier to...

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