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USG SHEETROCK® BRAND AR FIRECODE® X PANELS

USG SHEETROCK® BRAND AR FIRECODE® X PANELS
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USG Interior Panel & Finishing Solutions SUBMITTAL SHEET USG SHEETROCK BRAND AR FIRECODE® X PANELS 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X panels with abuse resistance for interior applications • Designed and tested to offer greater resistance to surface abrasion, indentation and impact damage than 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X Panels • Comply with ASTM C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, for 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) and Type X gypsum wallboard • Tested to ASTM C1629, Standard Classification for Abuse-Resistant Nondecorated Interior Gypsum Panel Products and Fiber-Reinforced Cement Panels, for surface abrasion and indentation resistance, and soft- and hard-body impact • Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Classification as to fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility • Achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification and qualifies as a low VOC emitting material (meets CA 01350) DESCRIPTION USG Sheetrock® Brand AR Firecode® X Panels (UL Type AR) are 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X panels designed and tested to offer greater resistance to surface abrasion, indentation and impact damage than 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X Panels. These abuse-resistant panels feature a noncombustible gypsum core that is encased in 100% recycled, heavy duty face and back papers that form a high strength composite design. The face paper is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are cut square and even. The long edges of the panels are tapered, allowing joints to be reinforced and concealed with USG Sheetrock® Brand joint treatment systems. The panels are UL Classified for fire resistance and can be used in any UL design in which Type AR panels are listed. On the face, along the long edge of each panel, the UL Type Designation is printed for easy identification by building inspectors. Note: For projects requiring superior abuse resistance, specify 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® VHI Firecode® X Panels. Commercial or residential applications where 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X panels with greater resistance to surface abrasion, indentation and impact damage are required Areas where additional abuse resistance is desired Load-bearing and nonload-bearing wood- or steel-framed fire-rated walls New or repair and remodel construction LIMITATIONS 1. Avoid sustained exposure to temperatures exceeding 125°F (52°C). 2. Avoid exposure to excessive, repetitive or continuous moisture before, during and after installation. Eliminate sources of moisture immediately. 3. Must be stored off the ground and under cover in accordance with Gypsum Association's GA-801, Handling and Storage of Gypsum Panel Products. 4. For abuse-resistant construction over steel stud framing, minimum 20-gauge (0.0296 in. [0.752 mm] base metal thickness) steel studs, as defined by the Steel Stud Manufacturers Association (SSMA), are recommended. INTERIOR INSTALLATION, FINISHING AND DECORATING INSTALLATION For maximum framing spacing in non-fire-resistance-rated applications of gypsum panel products, refer to Gypsum Association's GA-216, Specifications for the Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products or ASTM C840, Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board. For fire-resistance-rated applications, refer to the published UL Design or GA File Number. Maximum Framing Spacing for Single-Layer Application

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INTERIOR INSTALLATION, FINISHING AND DECORATING, CONT. INSTALLATION Maximum Framing Spacing for Multi-Layer Application Without Adhesive Between Layers Note: 1. On ceilings to receive water-based texture material, 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) gypsum board shall be applied either parallel to framing spaced at 16 in. (406 mm) OC or perpendicular to framing spaced maximum 24 in. (610 mm) OC. See Appendix A.3 of Gypsum Association's GA-216, Specifications for the Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products for more information. USG Sheetrock® Brand AR Firecode® X Panels are by design stronger and...

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ABUSE RESISTANCE Test Standard Note: 3. USG testing demonstrates that when painted with one coat of primer and two coats of semigloss latex paint, the abrasion resistance increases to Level 3. PRODUCT DATA PRODUCT INFORMATION See usg.com for the most up-to-date product information. GREENGUARD Certified products are certified to GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit ul.com/gg. CAUTION Dust may cause irritation to eyes, skin, nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. Cut and trim with a utility knife or hand saw to...

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