Gold Bond Fire-Shield C Gypsum Board

Description

Gold Bond® BRAND Fire-Shield® C Gypsum Board panels have a specially formulated Type X core to achieve superior performance when used in specific fire-rated Type C assemblies.

Long edges of the panels are tapered or square. Tapered edges allow joints to be reinforced with ProForm® BRAND Joint Tape and concealed with ProForm® BRAND Ready Mix, Easy Finish® Ready Mix or ProForm® BRAND Quick Set Setting Joint Compounds

Check the FAQ section of our website under Resources for a more complete explanation of how fire resistance ratings work.

Basic Uses

• 1/2" Fire-Shield C - For single- or multi-layer construction for fire tested assemblies. Also used as a roofing substrate.
• 5/8" Fire-Shield C - For single- or multi-layer drywall construction. The specially formulated Type X core achieves superior performance when used in specific assemblies.

Advantages

• Lightweight, cost-efficient material that readily accepts a wide range of decorative finishes.
• Gypsum Board is easily-cut for quick installation, permitting painting or other decoration and the installation of metal or wood trim almost immediately.
• The gypsum core will not support combustion or transmit temperatures greatly in excess of 212°F (100°C) until completely calcined, a slow process.
• Expansion and contraction under normal atmospheric changes is negligible.

GREENGUARD Certified