Covered with a water-repellent green face paper, Temple-Inland water-resistant gypsum board is an excellent wall and ceiling construction material for high humidity areas. It may also be used as a base for the application of ceramic tile or other types of adhesively applied wall panels in most circumstances.* Installed and finished like regular gypsum board when not covered by decorative wall panels, it provides a perfect blend of convenience, performance and durability.
Features:
- Water-repelling face paper provides a smooth, clean substrate for tile application in high-moisture areas.
- Installs as easily as regular gypsum, requiring no special tools or techniques.
- Available with certified recycled content for environmental “green” requirements.
*Limitations: Should not be used as a tile backer in tub and shower surrounds or in areas with a risk of continuous exposure to water such as swimming pool enclosures, steam rooms or gang shower rooms.
Product Specifications:
Fire Resistance of 5/8" Type X Panels:
This material has been fire tested in accordance with the requirements of ASTM E119 and therefore may provide a fire rating of one or more hours, depending on the system in which it is applied. Because ASTM procedures require that fire tests be conducted on complete building assemblies/systems and not just on the board itself, the ability of any particular 5/8" Type X gypsum board to pass a specific ASTM fire test may well depend on factors other than the fire resistance of the gypsum board being tested. These factors include the other components used to construct the building system being tested, the manner in which the system is constructed and the inherent variability of ASTM fire tests. For more information, click here.
Recycled Content Certification:
Temple-Inland water-resistant gypsum board is certified in accordance to ISO 14021 standards to have recycled material content. All certified products feature a gypsum core sandwiched between recycled facers. Our water-resistant gypsum board is available with up to 95% certified recycled content for environmental “green” requirements. The recycled content levels of board produced at our Cumberland City, Tennessee and West Memphis, Arkansas facilities are third-party verified by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS). This certified material composition can contribute toward recycled material credits in the LEED rating system as well as other rating systems. To find out more about Temple-Inland gypsum board’s contribution to green building credits, click here.
