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High Strength LITE

High Strength LITE

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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 offers superior sag resistance and ease of handling, suitable for non-fire rated single layer construction on walls and ceilings with framing up to 24" o.c.

Features/Benefits:

25% lighter than original gypsum board.
Usable on both walls and ceilings, eliminating the need for different types of boards.
Improved handling due to lighter weight.
Enhanced working properties such as better score and snap, reduced dust, and improved strength-to-weight ratio.
Excellent sag resistance, comparable to 5/8" Type X gypsum board.
GridMarX® guide marks for easy installation and fastener line identification.
GREENGUARD Children & SchoolsSM Certified for indoor air quality.

Limitations:

Not suitable for high moisture areas like saunas or steam rooms.
Requires priming with latex primer before decoration.
Ceiling insulation weight should not exceed 2.2 lbs./sq. ft.

Technical Data:

Thickness: 1/2" Regular (12.7 mm).
Width: 4' (1219 mm) or 54" (1372 mm).
Standard Lengths: 8', 10', 12', 14'.
Weight: 1.3 – 1.4 lbs./sq. ft.
Edges: Tapered.
Surface Burning Characteristics: Flame Spread 15, Smoke Developed 0 (per ASTM E 84).

Applicable Standards and References:

ASTM C 1396
ASTM C 840
Gypsum Association GA-216
Gypsum Association GA-214
Federal Specification SS-L-30D Type III (Grade R)

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Gold Bond BRAND High Strength LITE Gypsum Board ® TM Description Features/Benefits Gold Bond BRAND High Strength LITE 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. Ⅵ 25% lighter than original 1/2" ® High Strength LITE can be used for walls and ceilings in non-fire rated single layer construction where framing members are spaced up to 24" o.c. Because it can be installed on both walls and ceilings, it eliminates the need for two different...

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