Fire Rated Moisture Resistant Gypsum Board

O fire resistance mold moisture resistant gypsum panels are manufactured with a standard gypsum core as well as enhanced fire resistive type c and type x core variations.

Fire rated moisture resistant gypsum board. The gypsum core is inherently fire resistant and non com bustible which means that proroc moisture resistant products provide a margin of fire protection to any building system. Their fire resistant gypsum core provides additional fire resistance over regular panels. Fields of application properties. Knauf fire moisture resistant gypsum boards fm are gypsum wallboards with high fire protection performance manufactured specifically for use in areas exposed to moisture and humidity.

Product description technical data note. Fire resistant non type x gypsum core specially formulated to be 30 lighter than standard type x gypsum board. Proroc moisture resistant is available in 12 7mm 1 2 thickness as well as in 15 9mm 5 8 thickness with type x core. A gyproc fireline board with the added moisture resistance performance enabling the board to be used in circumstances where both additional fire and moisture performance are required such as in integral garages and sheltered areas of soffit and steel encasements.

These fire resistant product options can be used in any fire rated assembly where the corresponding ul classified type c or type x gypsum panel is approved to help design structures engineered for improved fire protection reduced flame spread and less smoke generation compared to traditional drywall. Sheetrock brand firecode mold tough 5 8 in. Fire resistant type x gypsum core specially formulated to be 20 lighter than standard type x gypsum board. Lightweight cost efficient material that readily accepts a wide range of decorative finishes.

Gypsum board offers moisture and mold resistance for interior wall and ceiling applications. Regular gypsum board techniques. They feature tapered long edges for easy finishing. When properly used with good design handling and construction practices toughrock mold guard gypsum board provides increased mold and moisture resistance compared to standard paper faced wallboard products.

However the product is not intended for immersion in water or prolonged exposure to moisture. Intended for fire rated applications. Xp fire shield gypsum board is moisture resistant and can be used as a tile backer board in dry areas or areas with limited water exposure such as toilet sink areas and wall and ceiling areas above tile in tubs and showers.