• Suitable for single- or multi-layer drywall construction for fire tested assemblies.
• 20% lighter than standard 5/8” Type X gypsum board.
• Type X core is fire resistant and an approved component in specific UL fire rated designs.

Gold Bond® High Strength Fire-Shield 60® Gypsum Board consists of a fire-resistant, Type X gypsum core specially formulated to be 20% lighter than standard Type X gypsum board.

It is encased in heavy, natural-finish, 100% recycled paper on the face and back sides. The face paper is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are square-cut and finished smooth.

High Strength Fire-Shield 60 Gypsum Board features a Type X core to provide additional fire resistance ratings when used in specific UL designs.

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.

Check the Fire and Safety Information for a more complete explanation of how fire resistance ratings work.

APPLICATIONS:

• Use for walls and ceilings in fire-rated construction where the framing members are spaced 24” o.c.

ADVANTAGES:

LIGHTWEIGHT

• 20% lighter than standard 5/8” Type X gypsum board.
• Lighter weight results in easier handling

PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FIRE RESISTANCE

• Features a Type X core making it more fire resistant than ordinary wallboard.
• Approved component in UL fire-rated designs.
• The gypsum core will not support combustion or transmit temperatures greatly in excess of 212°F (100°C) until completely calcined, a slow process.
• UL Type FSLX requires the use of fiberglass insulation for single-layer, steel stud UL rated wall assemblies.

FAST AND EASY TO INSTALL

• 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.
• Excellent working properties, including score and snap, reduced dust, and improved strength-to-weight ratio.
• Cuts easily for quick installation, permitting painting or other decoration and the installation of metal or wood trim almost immediately.
• Dimensionally stable under changes in temperature and relative humidity and resists warping, rippling, buckling and sagging.

LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS

• Qualifies as a low-emitting material per California Section 01350 and CDPH Standard Method, v1.2 For more information, visit: calrecycle.ca.gov
• Achieves UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit: ul.com/gg