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Item: 152571

Sheetrock® Brand MH Gypsum Base Board Firecode® X

5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum base board designed to meet the need for time sensitivity and structural integrity

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Thickness: 5/8 in.

Width: 48 in.

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Overview

Overview

Sheetrock® Brand MH Gypsum Base Board Firecode® X (UL Type SCX) are 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X panels specially designed for the Manufactured Housing and Modular Housing industries, meeting the needs of time sensitive construction and structural integrity. The panels are thirdparty system-tested to ensure compliance with HUD Manufactured Home Construction Standard, are listed as to shear resistance by Progressive Engineering Inc., Product Evaluation Report PER-01146, and may be fastened with a two-part polyurethane adhesive, a one-part polyurethane adhesive, PVA adhesive, mechanical fasteners or a combination of adhesive and mechanical fasteners, offering greater construction flexibility and superior performance. The panels feature a noncombustible gypsum core that is encased in 100% recycled face and back papers. The face paper is folded around the square long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are cut square and even. The panels are UL Classified for fire resistance and can be used in any UL Design in which Type SCX panels are listed.

Main Features

  • Provide additional fire resistance over Regular MH gypsum base board
  • Third-party system-tested to ensure compliance with HUD Manufactured Home Construction Standard
  • Listed as to shear resistance and adhesively attached ceiling diaphragms by Progressive Engineering Inc., Product Evaluation Report PER-01146
  • Designed to accept laminated vinyl film before installation
  • Composition provides low expansion and contraction to resist buckling and warping
  • Square edges for tight-fitting panels to minimize batten width
  • Comply with ASTM C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, for 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) and Type X gypsum wallboard
  • Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Classification as to fire resistance, surface-burning characteristics and noncombustibility
  • Achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification and qualifies as a low VOC emitting material (meets CA 01350)

Specifications

Submittal Sheet PDF 148.3 KB

Performance

  • Mold & Mildew Resistance No
  • Fire Resistance
    • Fire Rating Type X
  • ASTM E84
    • Flame Spread 15
    • Smoke Developed 0
    • Fire Rating Type X
  • ASTM Type ASTM C1396; ASTM C473; ASTM E136; ASTM E84
    • Flame Spread 15
    • Smoke Developed 0
    • Fire Rating Type X
  • UL Type Designations SCX

Physical Data

  • Thickness (in.) 5/8
  • Edge Beveled Edge; Square Edge
  • Panel Size 48 in. x 8-14 ft.
  • Nominal Weight 2.2 lb./sq. ft.

Documents & Files

Data Sheets & Specifications

Data/Submittal Sheet (English) PDF 148.3 KB

Installation & Technical Manuals

Installation Guide (English) PDF 605.3 KB

SDS, Certifications & Reports

SDS (Spanish) PDF 150.8 KB

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