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Mold Defense Shaftliner TX

Mold Defense Shaftliner TX
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GYPSUM Applications Mold Defense Shaftliner Type X is tested in a series of designs for a wide range of ceiling, wall and enclosure applications. • Elevator enclosures • Stairwell enclosures • Mechanical enclosures for electrical, plumbing, HVAC and venting services Mold- and Fire-Resistant Drywall Mold Defense ® Shaftliner Type X • Unlined shafts for return air handling • Area separation fire walls Lafarge Mold Defense Shaftliner Type X is designed for use in lining elevator shafts, • Corridor ceilings ventilation shafts, stairwells, for area separation walls in residential housing and for other interior building applications requiring fire resistance. • Soffits Advantages Low Installation Cost: Compared to block construction, Mold Defense Shaftliner Type X is installed easily and quickly. It cuts and snaps like standard drywall. Fire Resistance: Mold Defense Shaftliner Type X is formulated to perform in accordance with ASTM C 1396, Section 6 and C 442, Type X and is UL labeled (Type LGFCSL). Mold Resistance: Mold Defense Shaftliner Type X provides enhanced protection against the growth of mold and mildew. Mold Defense Shaftliner Type X has a specially formulated, non-combustible, mold- and moisture-resistant gypsum core enhanced with glass fibers for strength and additional fire resistance. It is covered with a green, water-repellent, mold- and mildew-resistant paper facing on the front, back and long edges. Mold Defense Shaftliner Type X panels are only one component of a shaft or area separation wall assembly. For fire-rated resistance, the panels must be used as required in the listed design. See the Lafarge Shaftwall design literature, or the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listings. Mold Defense* Mold Defense offers enhanced protection against the growth of mold and mildew on its surface and in its core compared to ordinary drywall products. Under controlled testing conditions, Mold Defense achieved an average panel score of 10 out of a possible 10 using ASTM D 3273. Lafarge Mold Defense products are compliant with the treated article exemption of FIFRA as determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Job Name: Contractor: Date: Note: Mold Defense Shaftliner Type X should not be used where temperatures exceed 125º F for extended periods or in areas of extreme humidity. Likewise, the board should be protected from exposure to adverse conditions during storage and construction. Mold Defense Shaftliner Type X is not designed for exterior use or for the exposed element of an unlined air supply duct.

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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 and documentation. Physical Characteristics Core: Non-combustible, dimensionally stable, inert gypsum enhanced with glass fibers for strength and fire resistance, and chemically treated to resist mold and mildew in the core Paper: 100% recycled; Water-repellent; Chemically treated to resist mold and mildew on the surface; Front, back and edges =...

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