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Gridstone Gypsum Ceiling Panels

Gridstone Gypsum Ceiling Panels

Gridstone Gypsum Ceiling Panels

Product catalog summary
Manufacturer Information:
National Gypsum Company, located at 2001 Rexford Road, Charlotte, NC, provides technical support via 1-800-NATIONAL and additional resources on their website.
Description:
Gold Bond® Gridstone® Gypsum Ceiling Panels are prefinished with a noncombustible Fire-Shield G gypsum core and a white, stipple-textured vinyl laminate. They offer high light reflectance and easy cleanability.
Basic Uses:
These panels are suitable for interior and unexposed exterior applications, including soffits, parking garages, kitchens, and baths. They are USDA accepted for food service areas.
Advantages:
  • Quick and dry installation in standard grid systems.
  • Fire-resistant with a gypsum core, achieving up to 2-hour fire ratings.
  • Pre-decorated with a durable vinyl laminate.
  • Maintained temperature range: 60° to 104°F (16° - 40°C) with humidity not exceeding 90%.
Certifications:
GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified for indoor air quality.
Limitations:
  • Not suitable for areas with extreme moisture like saunas or steam rooms.
  • For exterior use, panels must be protected from weather and high humidity.
  • Supports up to 1.6 lbs/sq. ft. of insulation.
  • Overlaid insulation may cause deflection in high humidity.
  • Extreme lighting may affect texture appearance.
  • Avoid strong solvents and abrasive cleaners.
Technical Data:
  • Thickness: 1/2" Type X (12.7 mm)
  • Standard Sizes: 2' x 2' and 2' x 4'
  • Weight: 2.18 lbs/sq.ft.
  • Surface Burning Characteristics: Flame Spread 5, Smoke Developed 0
  • Sound Attenuation: 46dB
  • Light Reflectance: 75% or greater
Applicable Standards:
Complies with ASTM C 1396, Class I and ASTM E 1264, Type XX.
Installation Recommendations:
  • Mount in standard 15/16" exposed tee grid systems.
  • Ensure cross ventilation in unheated spaces above panels.
  • Panels should be supported on all four edges.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
Use mild soap or detergent with lukewarm water for cleaning. Test cleaning agents on a hidden area first.
Decoration:
Factory-finished and do not require painting, but can be painted with alkyd or latex enamel if desired.
Fire Ratings:
  • 2' x 2' panels: 2-hour rating (UL G222)
  • 2' x 4' panels: 1 1/2-hour rating (UL G259)
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Catalog excerpts

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GOLD BOND® BRAND GRIDSTONE® GYPSUM CEILING PANELS National Gypsum Company Technical Information: Internet Home Page: Gold Bond® BRAND Gridstone® Gypsum Ceiling Panels are prefinished ceiling panels with a noncombustible, Fire- Shield G gypsum core. The vinyl laminate combines high light reflectance with easy BASIC USES Gridstone panels are ideal for interior and unexposed exte- rior ceiling applications such as soffits, parking garages, Gridstone panels are accepted service and food processing Gridstone panels install easily in standard exposed grid systems. tible gypsum core assures fire fire rating achievable depend- white vinyl laminate elimi- nates additional finishing. • The product shall be main- humidity prior to, during and after installation. GREENGUARD CERTIFIED Gridstone Gypsum Ceiling Children fcSchooh Indoor Air Quality Certified in areas exposed to extreme or continuous moisture, such as saunas, steam rooms, gang showers and indoor pool tect grid panels from direct exposure to weather, water and continuous high humid- should water be in contact with the back of the panels. • Overlaid insulation may cause excessive panel deflection where high humidity is likely • Extreme lighting conditions may distort texture appearance. solvents (such as ketones), harsh abrasive cleaners or steel wool are not recom- mended. These materials may cause dulling, discoloration, softening and other permanent damage to the vinyl surface. TECHNICAL DATA PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Thickness, nomina Width, nomina Length, standard Weight, Ibs./sq.ft., nomina 2 mil white stipple vinyl laminate Surface Burning Characteristics Sound Attenuation (per ASTM E 1414) Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC) Light Reflectance APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES ASTM E 1264, Type XX, Patterns E, C National Gypsum Company, Gypsum Construction Guide (Continued next page) Submittal Approvals: (Stamps or Signatures)

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FIRE RATINGS BY TYPE & SIZE Gridstone panels are designed tems or environmental type grids for severe conditions, with grids either 2' by 2' or 2 by 4'. Grid installation should manufacturer's specification. Each panel must be supported Cross ventilation must be pro- vided in unheated or enclosed space above ceiling panels. General: Install Gridstone panels in lay-in suspension systems with edges concealed tightly at borders and penetra- tions so that cut edges are concealed by trim pieces and Cleaning: Common dirt and stains on the vinyl surface can be removed with mild soap water. Use a light...

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