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High Strength Fire-Shield LITE 30

High Strength Fire-Shield LITE 30

High Strength Fire-Shield LITE 30

Product catalog summary
Description: Gold Bond® brand High Strength LITE™ is a specialty gypsum board designed to be 25% lighter than the original 1/2" High Strength Gypsum Board. It is encased in 100% recycled paper and features GridMarX® guide marks for easier installation. The board is suitable for walls and ceilings in non-fire rated single layer construction.
Features/Benefits: The board is lighter, easier to handle, and offers excellent sag resistance. It is GREENGUARD Certified for indoor air quality and meets CHPS and CA Section 01350 standards. The GridMarX® guide marks help in quick identification of fastener lines and nail/screw patterns.
Technical Data: The board complies with ASTM C 1396 and ASTM C 840 standards. It has a nominal thickness of 1/2", a width of 4', and standard lengths ranging from 8' to 12'. The weight is approximately 1.3 – 1.4 lbs./sq. ft.
Fire-Shield® LITE: This variant is 15% lighter than standard Type X gypsum board and features a fire-resistant Type X core. It is suitable for fire-rated assemblies and complies with ASTM C 1396 for 5/8" Type X gypsum board.
Fire-Shield® LITE 30: This product is 30% lighter than standard Type X gypsum board and is designed for 30-minute fire-rated or non-rated assemblies. It features a NON-Type X core and is not a substitute for Type X Gypsum Board.
Warranty: National Gypsum provides a limited warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship at the time of shipment. The warranty excludes all other express or implied warranties and limits remedies to product replacement or credit.
Contact Information: National Gypsum Company, 2001 Rexford Road, Charlotte, NC 28211. Phone: (704) 365-7300. Technical Information: (800) NATIONAL.
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High Strength Fire-Shield LITE 30-1

Gold Bond ■ High Strength LITE

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High Strength Fire-Shield LITE 30-2

Gold Bond brand High Strength LITE Gypsum Board ® TM Description Features/Benefits Gold Bond® brand High Strength LITETM is a specialty gypsum board that is formulated to be 25% lighter than original 1/2" High Strength Gypsum Board. The result is a superior board that is lighter in weight, sag resistant and easier to handle. m 25% lighter than original 1/2" High Strength LITE is encased in heavy, natural-finish, 100% recycled paper on the face and back sides. The face paper is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are square-cut and finished smooth. For...

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High Strength Fire-Shield LITE 30-3

Gold Bond brand High Strength Fire-Shield LITE ® ® Description Features/Benefits Gold Bond brand High Strength Fire-Shield® LITETM Gypsum Board panels consist of a fire resistant Type X gypsum core specially formulated to be 15% lighter than standard Type X gypsum board. TM m 15% lighter than standard ® High Strength Fire-Shield LITE is encased in heavy natural-finish, 100% recycled paper on the face and back sides. The face paper is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are square-cut and finished smooth. For speed of installation, GridMarX® guide marks...

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High Strength Fire-Shield LITE 30-4

Gold Bond brand High Strength Fire-Shield LITE 30 ® ® Description Basic Uses Gold Bond brand High Strength Fire-Shield® LITETM 30 Gypsum Board consists of a fire-resistant Non-Type X gypsum core specially formulated to be 30% lighter than standard Type X gypsum board. High Strength Fire-Shield LITE 30 can be used for single or multilayer drywall construction for 30 minute fire-rated or non-rated assemblies. ® High Strength Fire-Shield LITE 30 is approved for single- or multi-layer drywall construction for 30 minute fire-rated or non-rated assemblies and is encased in heavy, natural finish, 100%...

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High Strength Fire-Shield LITE 30-5

The Lighter Side of Gypsum National Gypsum continues to bring innovative lightweight gypsum board solutions for both the residential and commercial construction markets. Lighter weight materials are naturally easier to work with, resulting in reduced fatigue, potential increased productivity and faster completion times. In addition to potential productivity savings through lightweight gypsum board, National Gypsum has also incorporated an exclusive feature that further improves efficiency. This feature eases the installer’s ability to identify fastener lines, reduces the time spent measuring...

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High Strength Fire-Shield LITE 30-6

LIMITED WARRANTY AND REMEDIES CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES AREAS m Atlantic Area Phone: (800) 237-9167 Fax: (877) 252-0430 m Central Area Phone: (800) 252-1065 Fax: (866) 232-0440 m Gulf Area Phone: (800) 343-4893 Fax: (866) 482-8940 m Midwest Area Phone: (800) 323-1447 Fax: (866) 692-8590 m Northeast Area Phone: (800) 253-3161 Fax: (866) 632-1480 m Southeast Area Phone: (800) 548-9394 Fax: (866) 732-1990 m Southwest Area Phone: (800) 548-9396 Fax: (866) 792-7520 m Western Area Phone: (800) 824-4227 Fax: (800) 438-6266 Corporate Headquarters Phone: (800) 440-1230 Fax: (866) 622-3590 Manufactured Housing...

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