Abuse & Impact Resistant

Gold Bond® XP® Hi-Impact® Gypsum Board

Designed for use in areas prone to cavity penetration and offers mold, moisture and abuse resistant features.

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Resists impact

Features fiberglass mesh embedded into its core
  • Designed for walls subject to impact from hard objects.
  • Resists penetrations through the gypsum board, preventing damage that adds to maintenance costs.
  • Mold and moisture resistant, fights the effects of moisture before damage can occur.

Gold Bond® XP® Hi-Impact® Gypsum Board offers the same mold-, moisture- and abuse-resistant features as XP® Hi-Abuse Gypsum Board, and in addition, it has fiberglass mesh embedded into the core providing even more impact/penetration resistance.

It also has a specially formulated core to provide fire-resistance ratings. And you can use XP Hi-Impact Gypsum Board as a tile backerboard in dry areas or areas with limited water exposure, such as toilet/sink areas and areas above tile in tubs and showers.

This impact-resistant gypsum board is designed for use in areas prone to cavity penetration, such as gymnasiums, correctional facilities, schools and hospitals.

GridMarX® are printed on the paper surface to help installers instantly identify stud locations and make accurate cuts without having to pencil in or snap chalk lines.

APPLICATIONS:

  • Use it for interior wall and ceiling assemblies in areas where surface abrasion, indentation, mold, mildew and moisture resistance are major concerns.
  • Use it where Type X Gypsum Board is specified in certain fire-rated wall assemblies.
  • Use as a tile backer board in dry areas or areas with limited water exposure, such as toilet and sink areas and wall and ceiling areas above tile in tubs and showers.

ADVANTAGES:

RESISTS IMPACT

  • Offers greater protection against impact that can lead to indentation.
  • Features fiberglass mesh embedded into its core, one of the toughest components.
  • Provides the highest level of durability for your walls or ceilings.
  • Helps to prevent damage that adds maintenance costs and reduces safety.

INHIBITS MOLD GROWTH

  • Helps inhibit mold growth with the highest possible score on mold tests (ASTM D3273 and ASTM G21).
  • Features SPORGARD® technology with extra mold-inhibiting properties.
  • Has less than 5% water absorption per ASTM C473.

RESISTS MOISTURE BETTER

  • Fights the effects of moisture before damage can occur.
  • Dimensionally stable product with negligible expansion and contraction under normal atmospheric conditions.

PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FIRE RESISTANCE

  • Features a Type X core making it more fire resistant than ordinary wallboard.
  • Approved component in UL fire-rated designs.
  • UL Classified for fire resistance and surface burning characteristics.

INSTALLS FAST AND EASY

  • Features GridMarX guide marks on the board to allow for faster and more accurate installation.
  • Save time and money with MaX 12® and MaX 16® optimized fastener patterns to achieve 1-hour fire ratings using fewer fasteners.
  • Weighs less and installs faster than a Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU).
  • Finishes like regular drywall reducing the risk of improper installation.
  • Scores and snaps easily.

LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS

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Product Details

Performance:

Abuse & Impact Resistant, Drywall Panels, Mold & Moisture Resistant

Edge(s):

Tapered

Thickness(es):

5/8"

Width(s):

48"

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