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USG SHEETROCK® BRAND GLASS-MAT PANELS MOLD TOUGH® AR FIRECODE® X

USG SHEETROCK® BRAND GLASS-MAT PANELS MOLD TOUGH® AR FIRECODE® X
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USG Interior Panel & Finishing Solutions SUBMITTAL SHEET USG SHEETROCK® BRAND GLASS-MAT PANELS MOLD TOUGH® AR FIRECODE® X 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) glass-mat Type X panels with abuse, moisture and mold resistance • Feature a noncombustible, moisture-resistant gypsum core encased in a fiberglass face and back that shed water • Designed and tested to offer greater resistance to surface abrasion, indentation and impact damage than 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) USG Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Panels Mold Tough® Firecode® X • Suitable for use in pre dry-in (fast track or pre-rock) and similar applications of panels before the building envelope is fully enclosed • Quick score-and-snap, no sawing or special tools required • Comply with ASTM C1658, Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Panels, for 5/8 in. (15.9 mm), Type X and glass-mat water-resistant gypsum panel • 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 • Score a "10" when tested in accordance with ASTM D3273, Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber • Can be exposed to weather for up to 12 months and are guaranteed three years against manufacturing defects • 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 Glass-Mat Panels Mold Tough® AR Firecode® X (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 Glass-Mat Panels Mold Tough® Firecode® X. These abuse-resistant panels feature a noncombustible, moistureresistant gypsum core that is encased in a green colored fiberglass face and back that shed water. When tested in accordance with ASTM D3273, Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber, the panels score a "10" (highest). The fiberglass face 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. • Commercial or residential applications where 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) moisture- and mold-resistant Type X panels with greater resistance to surface abrasion, indentation and impact damage are required • Areas where additional abuse resistance is desired • Areas where glass-mat panels are desired • Load-bearing and nonload-bearing wood- or steel-framed fire-rated walls • New or repair and remodel construction 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, Hand

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LIMITATIONS, CONT. 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. 5. Not intended for exterior applications or constant exposure to water. Protect from immersion in water and the eroding effects of cascading water. 6. Building must be dried-in prior to installation in soffits and other horizontal applications. Wall cavities, floor cavities and other enclosed areas, including insulation, must be dry prior to being closed-up...

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INTERIOR INSTALLATION, FINISHING AND DECORATING, CONT. FINISHING AND DECORATING All surfaces, including applied joint compound, must be thoroughly dry, dust-free and not glossy. Prime with USG Sheetrock® Brand First Coat™ Primer or with an undiluted, interior latex flat paint with high-solids content. Allow to dry before decorating. To improve fastener concealment where gypsum panel walls and ceilings will be subjected to critical artificial or natural lighting, or will be decorated with a gloss paint (eggshell, semigloss or gloss), the gypsum panel should be skim coated with joint...

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Test Standard 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 minimize dust levels. Power tools must be equipped with a dust collection system. Wear eye, skin, and respiratory protection if necessary. If eye contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water for...

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