MOLD CURB® PLUS

Key Benefits

  • Provides the most enhanced mold-and-moisture-resistant protection available in gypsum board products

  • Engineered for use in high humidity areas where enhanced mold and moisture protection is needed on wall and ceiling applications

  • Comprised of naturally fire-resistant, non-combustible gypsum core encased in 100% recycled face and backing paper also treated for moisture and mold resistance

  • Achieves a 10 rating, the highest level of performance for mold and moisture resistance per ASTM D3273

  • Approved for exterior soffits and corridors or breezeways that are protected from direct exposure

Product Description : Interior mold and moisture resistant gypsum board

MOLD CURB Plus panels are manufactured with a special formulated gypsum core and paper facing, which provide enhanced protection against moisture and mold. The panels have beenengineered for use in high humidity areas where enhanced mold and moisture protection is needed for both wall and ceiling applications. The panels contain a naturally fire-resistant, non-combustible gypsum core.  Available in ½” Regular for residential construction and 5/8” Type X for fire-rated commercial applications. 

Product Dimensions

TYPE UL CORE THICKNESS WIDTH LENGTH EDGE WEIGHT
MOLD CURB® Plus Regular N/A 1/2" 48" 8'-12' Tapered 1.7 lbs/ft2
MOLD CURB® Plus Type X PG-5W 5/8" 48" 8'-12' Tapered 2.3 lbs/ft2

Technical Data

Composition

Core: Naturally occurring gypsum and proprietary additives


Paper: 100% recycled treated paper on front, back and long edges

Manufactured

ASTM C1396

Installation

GA-216 Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products


GA-214 - Levels of Finish for Gypsum Panel Products


ASTM C840 Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board

Installation and Finishing

GA-216 Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products


GA-214 - Levels of Finish for Gypsum Panel Products


ASTM C840 Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board

Mold/Mildew Resistance

ASTM D3273


10 (Highest Rating)

Water Absorption

ASTM C473


≤5% by weight

Humidified Deflection

ASTM C473


1/2” thick panel 10/8”


5/8” thick panel 5/8”

Surface Burn

ASTM E84


Flame Spread 15


Smoke Developed 0

Combustibility

ASTM E136


Non-Combustible Gypsum Core

Fire Resistance and Sound Control

The PABCO® Sound Design Guide


Sound Design Tool


GA-600 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual


Underwriters Laboratories - UL Product iQ® CKNX R7094 for the latest UL Design Numbers

Product Documents

Technical

Literature

Wallboard Guidelines

Sustainability