GLASS REY GYPSUMBOARD TDS

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Panel Rey GlassRey® Exterior Sheathing Board is a gypsum board designed for exterior applications, offering moisture, mold, and fire resistance. It is suitable for use in various climates and provides a stable substrate for different finishing systems.

Specifications: The board is available in thicknesses of 1/2" and 5/8", with a width of 4' and lengths of 8'. It features a squareness edge type and is rated for high resistance to mold (ASTM D3273), fire (ASTM E136), and compression (ASTM C473).

Advantages: The board is dimensionally stable, easy to install, and does not require special cutting tools. It can withstand exposure to normal weather conditions for up to 12 months without deterioration or delamination.

Installation Guidelines: Installation should follow the Gypsum Association GA-253 or ASTM C1280 standards. For exterior applications, it is recommended to use two layers of base coat with tape and fiberglass mesh, followed by a sealer and elastomeric paint or acrylic texture.

Handling and Storage: The boards should be stored in a dry area, protected from extreme weather, and not directly on the ground. Proper support with shims is necessary to prevent damage.

Limitations: The board is not designed for water immersion, roofing, or as a substrate for roof tiles. It should not be installed directly on brickwork and is not a structural element.

Performance Characteristics: The board exhibits excellent thermal resistance (ASTM C518), low thermal expansion (ASTM D1037, E228), and good vapor transmission (ASTM E96). It is also tested for wind and seismic resistance (ASTM E72, E330).

Fire and Mold Resistance: The board is classified as noncombustible with a flame spread and smoke developed rating of 0 (ASTM E-84). It has a mold resistance rating of 10, indicating no mold growth during testing.

Contact Information: For more details, customers can contact Panel Rey's customer service in the USA at 1 800 862 9022 or visit their website at www.panelrey.com.

Catalog excerpts

Exterior Sheathing Board warranty on outdoor exposure

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Panel Rey GLASS REY® Exterior Sheathing Board Description Panel Rey GlassRey® exterior sheathing board is a gypsum board made of an incombustible, specially treated core that provides resistance to water absorption, protected on both sides by a mold and moisture resistant fiberglass coating with an ASTM3273 grade of 10. It assures good performance up to 12 months against degradation, delamination, and deterioration of use on normal conditions, or if exposed to normal weather conditions, such as UV rays, rain, wind, ice and snow. Panel Rey GlassRey® presents dimensional stability, which guarantees...

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Limiting factors • Panel Rey GlassRey® can resist extreme weather conditions, but it is not designed for water immersion. Water flow on the floor or roof must be moved away from its surface until an appropriate drainage system is installed. • Do not install a damaged board. • The spacing between frames shall not exceed 24" (610 mm) between the center points for A” panels. The designer shall be responsible for establishing the requirements for a correct performance against wind loads. • Avoid any condition that may produce atmospheric humidity and condensation on outside walls during periods in...

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Compression: The panel core is highly resistant to compression according to ASTM C473, leading to a stable product and avoiding the generation of cracks and deformations in the facade. Fire protection: Panel Rey Glass Rey® has been tested according to standard ASTM E136 in order to determine its efficient fire-resistant performance, given that does not present any flame generation, which makes it an incombustible product. Panel Rey Glass Rey 5/8” is classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), pursuant to ASTM E-119 and E-84 standards. Fire Resistance Classification Type GREX Surface Burning...

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Information based on properties and performance of materials and systems obtained under strict controlled test conditions under the appropriate ASTM standars.

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