ToughRock® Veneer Plaster Base
- Designed to offer optimal base for gypsum veneer plasters, enhancing finish quality.
- Suitable for low-moisture interior environments, providing a smooth surface for finishing.
- High-suction face paper designed for optimal bonding with veneer plaster finishes.
- Lightweight and easy to handle.
Product Detail
ToughRock® Veneer Plaster Base & ToughRock® FireGuard X® Veneer Plaster Base Drywall Panel, commonly known for its high-suction face paper. Lightweight and easy to handle, this gypsum board features a high-suction face paper for maximum bond with veneer plaster finishes, making it a go-to choice for anywhere in a house where a 1-hour fire rating is required.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Noncombustible Core: Provides a safe, reliable base as per ASTM E136 standards.
- Highly Absorbent Design: The blue face paper is precision-engineered for excellent veneer plaster adherence.
- Fire Resistance: Delivers a flame spread rating of 15 and smoke development rating of 0 (ASTM E84)
- Varied Applications: Ideal for non-rated and rated construction assemblies, ensuring reliable performance across project requirements.
Product Specifications
PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES
| R Value | °F•ft2•hr/BTU (m2•K/W): 0.45 (0.08)2 |
| Humidified Deflection | 10/8″ (32 mm) |
| Flame Spread & Smoke Development | 0 & 0 (product dependent) |
| Mold Resistance | (10/10) |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Length | standard: 8′ (2440 mm) ± 12′ (3658 mm) ± 1/4″ (6.4 mm) |
| Width | nominal: 4′ (1220 mm) ± 3/32″ (2.4 mm) |
| Thickness | nominal inches: 1/2″ (12.7 mm) ± 1/64″ (0.4 mm) |
| Weight | lbs./sq. ft., nominal (kg/m2): 1.7 (7.8)1 |
| Edge | Tapered |
PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES
| R Value | °F•ft2•hr/BTU (m2•K/W): 0.56 (0.10)2 |
| Humidified Deflection | 5/8″ (16 mm) |
| Flame Spread & Smoke Development | 0 & 0 (product dependent) |
| Fire Rating | Type X |
| Mold Resistance | (10/10) |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Length | standard: 8′ (2440 mm) ± 12′ (3658 mm) ± 1/4″ (6.4 mm) |
| Width | nominal: 4′ (1220 mm) ± 3/32″ (2.4 mm) |
| Thickness | nominal inches: 5/8″ (15.9 mm) ± 1/64″ (0.4 mm) |
| Weight | lbs./sq. ft., nominal (kg/m2): 2.1 (9.5)1 |
| Edge | Tapered |
CERTIFICATIONS
1 Consult UL Fire Resistance Directory for assembly information.
2 Per Gypsum Association document GA-235
*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, visit our Product Fire, Safety and Use Information page.
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