Gold Bond® BRAND XP® Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board with Sporgard™* was developed as an improved moisture resistant board, offering the same advantages of a traditional moisture resistant board with added mold resistance in the core and paper. XP Fire-Shield Gypsum Board panels consist of a specially treated, fire resistant, Type X gypsum core encased in a heavy mold/mildew/moisture resistant, 100% recycled, purple paper on the face side and a heavy, mold/mildew/moisture resistant, 100% recycled, gray paper on the back side.

XP Fire-Shield Gypsum Board was designed to provide extra protection against mold and mildew compared to standard wallboard products. The face paper is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are square-cut and finished smooth. Long edges of the panels are tapered.

Tapered edges allow joints to be reinforced with ProForm® BRAND Joint Tape and concealed with ProForm BRAND Ready Mix, Easy Finish® BRAND Ready Mix or ProForm® BRAND setting compounds.

For optimum mold and mildew performance, National Gypsum recommends ProForm® BRAND XP® Ready Mix.

Gold Bond BRAND XP Fire-Shield Gypsum Board features a Type X core to provide additional fire resistance ratings when used in tested systems.

Gold Bond BRAND XP Fire-Shield C Gypsum Board Panels have a specially formulated Type X core to achieve superior performance when used in specific fire-rated assemblies where the weight and number of wallboard layers are a concern.

GREENGUARD Certified

XP Fire-Shield Gypsum Board is GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified® for indoor air quality.

The GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified® Mark is a registered certification mark used under license through the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.

The GREENGUARD Certification ProgramSM is an industry independent, third-party program that has been certifying products for low non-toxic emissions since 2001. To achieve GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified status, National Gypsum's products passed rigorous sample testing and review of the manufacturing processes to meet strict standards set by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) — a globally recognized leader in indoor air quality — to determine their impact on indoor air pollution. To achieve GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification, XP Gypsum Board met even more stringent emissions limits that take into account the added sensitivity of children and adults with compromised immune systems.

*Sporgard is a trademark of a Syngenta Group Company.

Basic Uses

• 1/2" Fire-Shield C - For single- or multi-layer construction in fire-tested assemblies.
  
• 5/8" Fire-Shield - For single- or multi-layer drywall construction. The greater thickness provides increased resistance to fire and reduced sound transmission.
  
• 5/8" Fire-Shield C - For single- or multi-layer drywall construction. The specially formulated Type X core achieves superior performance when used in specific assemblies.

Features & Benefits

• Resists the growth of mold per ASTM G 21 with a score of 0, the best possible score.
  
• Resists the growth of mold per ASTM D 3273 with a score of 10, the best possible score.
  
• Can be used on ceilings.
  
• Lightweight, cost-efficient material that readily accepts a wide range of decorative finishes.
  
• XP Fire-Shield Gypsum Board is moisture resistant and can be used as a tile backerboard in dry areas or areas with limited water exposure such as toilet/sink areas and wall and ceiling areas above tile in tubs and showers.
  
• 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 Classified for fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility.
  
• Scores and snaps easily, no special handling requirements.
  
• Less than 5% water absorption per ASTM C 473.