Gold Bond® BRAND Gypsum Board Gold Bond® brand Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board consists of a fire-resistant gypsum core with a heavy, natural finish and 100-percent recycled paper on the face and back sides. The face paper folds around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are cut square and finished smooth. Gold Bond® Boards / Plaster Use it for interior, fire-rated wall and ceiling applications. A specially formulated Type C core is also available where required. For speed of installation, GridMarX® guide marks are printed on the paper surface. Sizes: 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) thick Type C Boards are available in 4 ft. (1,219 mm) widths and in standard lengths of 6 ft. (1,829 mm) to 16 ft. (4,877 mm). 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) thick Type X and Type C Boards are available in 4 ft. (1,219 mm) and 54 in. (1,372 mm) widths and standard lengths of 6 ft. (1,829 mm) to 16 ft. (4,877 mm). Finishing: Long edges of the boards are tapered or square. Tapered edges allow joints to be reinforced with ProForm® brand Joint Tape and concealed with ProForm® brand Ready Mix Joint Compounds or ProForm® brand Quick SetTM Setting Compounds. 1. 100% Recycled Paper 2. Square or Tapered Edge 3. Gypsum Core National Gypsum Company Construction Gui

Fire-Shield Gypsum Board Gold Bond® Boards / Plaster Basic Uses APPLICATIONS Use 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) Type C and 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield® Gypsum Boards on walls and ceilings in fire-rated construction where the framing members are spaced up to 24 in. (610 mm) o.c. advantages • Approved component in specific UL-rated designs. • Lightweight and cost-efficient material that is compatible with 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. • Fire-resistant material...

1/2" Fire-Shield C 5/8" Fire-Shield 5/8" Fire-Shield C Gypsum Board Gypsum Board Gypsum Board Thickness1, Nominal Width1, Nominal Length14, Standard Weight, Nominal Edges1 Flexural Strength1, Perpendicular Flexural Strength1, Parallel humidified Deflection1 Nail Pull Resistance1 Hardness1 - Core, Edges and Ends Bending Radius Thermal Resistance5 Product Standard Compliance Fire-Resistance Characteristics Core Type UL Type Designation Combustibility2 Surface Burning Characteristics3 Flame Spread3 Smoke Development3 Applicable Standards and References ASTM C473 Standard Test Methods...

Fire-Shield Gypsum Board Gold Bond® Boards / Plaster Thickness, Nominal Framing Spacing Weight of Ceiling-Supported Insulation Provide minimum 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) clearance between boards and adjacent concrete or masonry to minimize wicking of moisture. Maintain a room temperature of not less than 40°F (4°C) during application of gypsum board. Maintain a room temperature of not less than 50°F (10°C) when using adhesive to attach the gypsum board and during joint treatment, texturing and decoration, beginning 48 hours prior to application and continuously thereafter until completely dry. Maintain...