Gold Bond e²XP Extended Exposure Sheathing

Description

Gold Bond® BRAND e²XP Extended Exposure Sheathing is a moisture and mold resistant gypsum panel designed for attachment to the outside of sidewall and soffit framing as a water resistant underlayment for various exterior materials.

e²XP Sheathing is manufactured with an enhanced moisture and mold resistant core and facer. The facer is composed of a coated fiberglass mat with National Gypsum's original PURPLE™ color which provides superior weather resistance capabilities. It is produced in 1/2" and 5/8" thicknesses, 4' wide in 8', 9' and 10' lengths. e²XP Sheathing is lightweight, scores and cuts easily, and is specially coated on the front, back and sides for easy handling.

Basic Uses

e²XP Sheathing can be used in both wood and metal stud construction to provide fire resistance, weather protection and to add to structural strength. e²XP Sheathing can be used as a substrate for various air and water resistive barriers including building wraps, self-adhesive membranes and liquid applied coatings. It can be used as a component in curtainwall or Exterior Insulated Finish Systems (EIFS), and under various exterior finishes such as metal, vinyl, wood or fiber-cement siding; brick/stone veneer, or conventional stucco.*

The 5/8" e²XP Fire-Shield® Type X gypsum panel can be utilized for exterior fire-rated wall and soffit assemblies.

Advantages

• Manufactured to meet ASTM C 1177 (“Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing”).
• Will withstand up to 12 months of exposure to typical weather conditions, subject to terms, conditions and exclusions of National Gypsum’s Limited Warranties. (Click here for warranty)
• Resists the growth of mold per ASTM D3273 with a score of 10, the best possible score.
• Superior water resistance which does not impede vapor transmission.
• Dimensionally stable under changes in temperature and relative humidity and resists warping, rippling, buckling and sagging for a flat and even substrate.
• Noncombustible material.
• No special tools or fasteners required for installation.
• Approved for inclusion in specific UL fire-rated designs.
• Can be scored and snapped to exact size without sawing.
• Coated fiberglass mat on face and back for easy handling.
• Ideally suited for soffit applications.
• Suitable for radius applications.

*Follow manufacturer's directions and comply with all local building code requirements for the installation of all exterior cladding finishes (EIFS, stucco, brick, wood, fiber-cement,etc.)