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LAFARGE // Gypsum Products

Lafarge North America is the largest diversified supplier of construction materials such as cement and cement-related products, ready-mixed concrete, gypsum wallboard, aggregates, asphalt and concrete products in the United States and Canada. Our materials are used in the construction of places such as homes, offices, schools, hospitals, museums, highways, bridges and sports stadiums. Lafarge North America’s three main operating segments are Aggregates, Concrete and Asphalt; Cement; and Gypsum. Lafarge North America’s gypsum business offers a complete line of quality drywall and finishing...

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Drywall Products Gypsum board is virtually indispensable for all types of buildings; therefore, Lafarge offers a complete line of products that are available in a variety of types and sizes. Products listed below can be used for a wide range of applications. For a more comprehensive look at our product offering please refer to the Lafarge Gypsum Products catalog, which is available by contacting the Lafarge Customer Value Center at 1-800-237-5505. DIMENSIONS EDGE STANDARDS L W TH Tap ere d Squ are Rou nd E Dou dge ble Bev Bev ele ele d d CORE TYPE 8' std. 4' 1/4" • Drywall Regular Drywall...

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Specialty Drywall Products The specialty gypsum boards offered by Lafarge are in keeping with our commitment to offer a full range of quality gypsum board products for commercial and residential construction. EDGE STANDARDS L Specialty Products Sagcheck For interior ceilings. Sag resistant board manufactured for high humidity areas and textured ceilings. DIMENSIONS Regular W TH Tap ere d Squ are Rou nd Edg e CORE TYPE 8' to 16' 4' 1/2" • 1 2 3 ASTM FEDERAL CSA C 1396 SS-L-30d A82.27-M91 (Section 12) C 1395 Type III Grade R C 1396 — Sagcheck Drywall Soffitboard For exterior use on the soffit...

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Rapid Deco® Level 5 ™ System Take a Level 5 finish to the next level with Lafarge’s Rapid Deco® Level 5™ Skim-Coated Drywall and Joint Finishing System. Rapid Deco provides a fast and simple solution for areas where a Level 5 finish is required. This innovative system is designed to provide an equivalent substitution to a field-applied Level 5 finish (per ASTM C 840) and address technical performance and design issues concerning critical lighting and special paint treatment requirements. For more information visit www.rapiddeco.com. DIMENSIONS EDGE L Rapid Deco® Level 5 Factory-applied...

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Veneer Plaster Base Veneer plaster base is a special type of gypsum board to be used as a base for the application of veneer plaster finish. Lafarge offers two types of veneer plaster base, Plasterbase for general use and Firecheck® Plasterbase for use in fire rated assemblies. The blue face paper used on Plasterbase and Firecheck ® Plasterbase is a special paper designed to provide excellent adhesion of the veneer plaster to the Plasterbase board. For detailed information on product use, standards and sizes contact the Lafarge Customer Value Center at 1-800-237-5505. DIMENSIONS L Regular W...

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Finishing Products To complement its full range of drywall products, Lafarge has developed a top quality line of finishing products designed to meet the varied needs of building professionals. CONTAINER QUANTITY Finishing Products COLORS STANDARDS White Beige Yellow Rapid Coat ® Rapid Coat is an all-purpose joint compound, ideal for use in all phases of gypsum board finishing: taping, finishing, skim coating, texturing, filling corner beads and trim, and concealing nail or screw dimples. Rapid Coat also makes an excellent bonding agent for laminating gypsum board together. Box 4.5 gallons...

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Customer Value Center - Orders and Inquiries North: CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT Central: AR, KY, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI, WV South: AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN Toll free: (800) 237-5505 Fax: (888) 233-7784 Toll free: (800) 944-7613 Fax: (888) 233-7780 Toll free: (877) 560-7800 Fax: (888) 233-7781 You can also obtain product information, submittal sheets, and MSDSs online at www.lafargenorthamerica.com Chambly, Quebec Buchanan, NY Herndon, VA Newark, NJ Silver Grove, KY Corporate Drywall Plants Joint Compound Paperboard Liner Lynchburg, VA Palatka, FL The...

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