• 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.
• Designed for wood-framed construction.

Gold Bond® RES-X™ Gypsum Board consists of a fire-resistant Type X gypsum core and a 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. 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.

RES-X Gypsum Board is created specifically for wood-framed construction. It features a Type X fire-resistant core for use in laboratory-tested, fire-rated wall assemblies. Use 5/8” RES-X for interior walls and ceilings in residential applications where framing members are spaced up to 24” o.c.

APPLICATIONS:

• Use for one- and two-hour wall assemblies with wood or steel studs spaced up to 24" o.c.

ADVANTAGES:

LIGHTWEIGHT

• 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 specific UL fire-rated designs.
• Fire-resistant material with a gypsum core that will not support combustion or transmit temperatures greatly in excess of 212˚F (100˚C) until completely calcined, a slow process

FAST AND EASY TO INSTALL

• Features GridMarX guide marks on the board to allow for faster and more accurate installation.
• Cuts easily for quick installation, permitting painting or other decoration, and the installation of accessories almost immediately.
• Excellent working properties, including score and snap, reduced dust, and improved strength-to-weight ratio.
• Dimensionally stable under changes in temperature and relative humidity and resists warping, rippling, buckling and sagging.

LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS

• Achieves UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit: ul.com/gg.

Availability
Western Area