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XP Fire-Shield Gypsum Board

XP Fire-Shield Gypsum Board

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Introduction
The document provides an overview of the Gold Bond® BRAND XP® family of interior products by National Gypsum, emphasizing their GREENGUARD certification for indoor air quality and mold resistance. These products are designed for sustainable building practices, offering performance in moisture, mold, and sound resistance.

Product Overview

XP Gypsum Board: Mold-resistant, suitable for areas with limited water exposure, featuring a fire-resistant core and recycled paper.
Hi-Abuse XP Gypsum Board: Enhanced resistance to surface abuse and mold, with a dense core and abrasion-resistant paper.
Hi-Impact XP Gypsum Board: Includes fiberglass mesh for impact resistance, ideal for high-durability areas.
SoundBreak XP Gypsum Board: Designed for superior sound damping, featuring a viscoelastic damping polymer for high STC wall assemblies.

Certifications and Standards
The XP product family has achieved GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification, meeting stringent emissions limits for indoor air quality. They comply with ASTM standards for mold resistance (ASTM G 21 and ASTM D 3273) and fire resistance (ASTM E 119).

Technical Specifications

Thickness: 1/2" to 5/8"
Width: 48"
Length: 8' to 12'
Fire Resistance: UL Classified for various assemblies
Surface Burning Characteristics: Flame spread of 15, smoke developed 0

Installation and Usage
XP products are designed for easy installation, scoring, and snapping. They are suitable for interior use, providing a lightweight alternative to CMU with faster installation times.

Conclusion
National Gypsum's XP family offers innovative solutions for sustainable design, focusing on improving indoor air quality and meeting LEED certification criteria. The products provide advanced mold resistance and are backed by comprehensive customer service.

SoundBreak XP Gypsum Board

Core Designation: 5/8" SoundBreak XP Gypsum Board.
Features: Heavy abrasion resistance, mold and moisture-resistant face and back paper, enhanced high-density mold-resistant core, and viscoelastic polymer for constrained layer damping.
Technical Standards: Complies with ASTM C 1396, C 1629, C 840, D 3273, G 21, and Gypsum Association GA-216, GA-214.
Physical Properties: Available in 1/2" and 5/8" thickness, 4' width, and lengths from 8' to 12'. Nominal weight is 2.3 to 2.7 lbs./sq. ft. with tapered edges. Flame spread and smoke developed ratings are 15 and 0, respectively.

ProForm XP Ready Mix Joint Compound

Description: An all-purpose joint compound with enhanced mold and mildew resistance, suitable for joint finishing, texturing, and repairs.
Features/Benefits: Resists mold growth per ASTM G 21 and D 3273 with top scores. Suitable for tape application, fastener spotting, and joint finishing. Can be used for texturing and repairing plaster cracks.
Technical Data: Available in 61.7 lb. pails and 50 lb. cartons, with coverage of 130-140 lbs./1000 sq. ft. Complies with ASTM C 475, C 840, D 3273, G 21, and Gypsum Association GA-216, GA-214.

Mold and Mildew Resistance
XP Gypsum Board products with Sporgard provide enhanced protection against mold and mildew. While no material is "mold proof," these products offer increased resistance when used with proper construction practices.

Warranty and Customer Service

Warranty: Products are warranted to be free from defects at shipment. The warranty excludes all other express or implied warranties. Remedies are limited to product replacement or credit.
Customer Service: Contact information is provided for various regional areas and national accounts.

Catalog excerpts

Gold Bond ® BRAND XP Family of Interior Products ® 09 29 00/NGC

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Improving indoor air quality to protect the health and safety of building occupants and meeting the criteria for LEED certification requires a higher standard of quality and performance. National Gypsum is focused on providing innovative solutions for sustainable design and green building practices. Sporgard technology offers the best possible defense against mold. The multiple mold inhibitors in Sporgard are each individually approved to meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s most stringent standards for use in post harvest food applications. GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification Research...

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Gold Bond BRAND XP Gypsum Board ® ® Description Gold Bond BRAND XP Gypsum Board was developed as an improved moisture resistant board offering the same advantages of a traditional moisture resistant board with added mold resistance in the core and paper. XP Gypsum Board panels consist of a specially treated, fire resistant, gypsum core encased in a heavy, mold/mildew/moisture resistant, 100% recycled, purple paper on the face side and a heavy, mold/mildew/moisture resistant, 100% recycled, gray paper on the back side. ® Mold and Moisture Resistant Face Paper ® XP Gypsum Board was designed to...

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Gold Bond BRAND Hi-Abuse XP Gypsum Board ® ® ® Description Heavy Abrasion Mold and Moisture Resistant Face Paper Gold Bond BRAND Hi-Abuse XP Gypsum Board consists of a tapered edge, mold resistant Type X gypsum core encased in a heavy, abrasion and mold/mildew/moisture resistant, 100% recycled, purple paper on the face side and a heavy, abrasion and mold/mildew/moisture resistant, 100% recycled, gray paper on the back side. ® ® ® Hi-Abuse XP Gypsum Board is designed to provide extra protection against mold and mildew compared to standard wallboard products. The panels feature a specially formulated...

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Gold Bond BRAND Hi-Impact XP Gypsum Board ® ® ® Description Gold Bond BRAND Hi-Impact XP Gypsum Board consists of a tapered edge, moisture and mold resistant Type X gypsum core encased in a heavy, abrasion and mold/mildew/ moisture resistant, 100% recycled, purple paper on the face side and a heavy, abrasion and mold/mildew/ moisture resistant, 100% recycled, gray paper on the back side. A fiberglass mesh is embedded into the core, close to the back of the board to provide additional impact/ penetration resistance. Hi-Impact XP Gypsum Board features a specially formulated core to provide fire...

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Gold Bond BRAND SoundBreak XP Gypsum Board ® ® ® Heavy Abrasion Mold and Moisture Resistant Face Paper Description Gold Bond® BRAND SoundBreak® XP® Gypsum Board has an acoustically enhanced, high density gypsum core encased in a heavy, abrasion and mold/mildew/moisture resistant, 100% recycled, purple paper on both sides. Used in the construction of high rated STC wall assemblies, SoundBreak XP consists of a layer of viscoelastic damping polymer sandwiched between two pieces of high density mold resistant gypsum board, providing constrained layer damping. How SoundBreak XP Gypsum Board Works...

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ProForm BRAND XP Ready Mix Joint Compound ® ® Description ProForm XP Ready Mix is an allpurpose joint compound enhanced with extra protection from mold and mildew. Its use, along with XP gypsum board products, provides a complete mold and mildew resistant wallboard system for your residential and commercial projects. ProForm XP is suitable for all stages of joint finishing from taping to finish coats along with fastener spotting. It can also be used for texturing on walls and ceilings, repairing cracks in plastered walls, and to laminate wallboard to other surfaces such as masonry or other layers...

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CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES AREAS Ⅵ Atlantic Area Phone: (800) 237-9167 Fax: (877) 252-0430 Ⅵ Central Area Phone: (800) 252-1065 Fax: (866) 232-0440 Ⅵ Gulf Area Phone: (800) 343-4893 Fax: (866) 482-8940 Ⅵ Midwest Area Phone: (800) 323-1447 Fax: (866) 692-8590 Ⅵ Northeast Area Phone: (800) 253-3161 Fax: (866) 632-1480 Ⅵ Southeast Area Phone: (800) 548-9394 Fax: (866) 732-1990 LIMITED WARRANTY AND REMEDIES Products manufactured and sold by National Gypsum Company are warranted by National Gypsum Company to its customers to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of shipment. THIS...

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