ToughRock® Fireguard C® Soffit Board is designed to be used as exterior ceilings (called soffits) that are protected from direct exposure to water. It resists sag in protected exterior ceiling constructions such as carports, garages, open porches, canopies, and walkways. ToughRock Fireguard C Soffit Board consists of a noncombustible (as described and tested in accordance with ASTM E136), dimensionally stable gypsum core and is suitable for multi-family residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. The 5/8″ (15.9 mm) ToughRock Fireguard C Soffit Board is UL classified Type TG-C and ULC classified Type C.
1 When tested in accordance with ASTM E84, it has a flame spread rating of 15 and smoke developed 0. 1Consult UL Fire Resistance Directory for assembly information.
*FIRE SAFETY CAUTION – Passing a fire test in a controlled laboratory setting and/or certifying or labeling a product as having a one-hour, two-hour, or any other fire resistance or protection rating and, therefore, as acceptable for use in certain fire rated assemblies/systems, does not mean that either a particular assembly/system incorporating the product, or any given piece of the product itself, will necessarily provide one-hour fire resistance, two-hour fire resistance, or any other specified fire resistance or protection in an actual fire. In the event of an actual fire, you should immediately take any and all actions necessary for your safety and the safety of others without regard for any fire rating of any product or assembly/system. For additional information concerning fire ratings and fire safety, go to www.buildgp.com/safetyinfo.
Enhanced fire resistance – UL-classified Type TG-C and ULC Type C
Specialty application – designed for exterior ceilings
nominal inches: 5/8” (15.9 mm), ± 1/64” (0.4 mm)
nominal: 4’ (1220 mm) ± 3/32” (2.4 mm)
standard: 8’ (2440 mm) to 12’ (3658 mm) ± ¼” (6.4 mm)
lbs./sq. ft., nominal (kg/m²) 2.2 (10.7)
ft2•°F•hr/BTU (m2•K/W): 0.56 est. (0.10)
4/8” (12 mm)
1Represents approximate weight for design and shipping purposes. Actual weight may vary depending on manufacturing location and other factors. 2Per Gypsum Association document GA-235.
Certifications may vary by production location, please contact local representative for more information.
While gypsum boards are stronger in one direction, they may be installed either vertically or horizontally on both wood and steel studs. If the boards are to be used in a fire rated assembly, then use the board orientation that is stated in your specific rated assembly.