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WATER CURB®
PABCO® WATER CURB® is a moisture-resistant treated core product and is intended to be used in rooms with intermittent high humidity levels as in bathrooms, kitchens and laundry areas. PABCO® WATER CURB® shall not be used in extremely critical areas such as saunas, steam rooms, gang shower rooms or indoor pool enclosures.
PABCO® WATER CURB® panels are manufactured in 1/2" and 5/8" thicknesses and in lengths of 8' or 12'. It has a water-repellent paper (blue-green face paper and gray back) both treated chemically to provide a water-repellent surface. The core of the PABCO® WATER CURB® gypsum panel is chemically treated to make it water-resistant. Tapered edges provide a recessed area that allows tape and joint treatment to be used to create a monolithic (flat) surface.
PABCO® WATER CURB® panels are flexible, may be attached with nails or screws. The gypsum core provides natural resistance to the spread of fire.
1/2" PABCO® WATER CURB® treated regular core is recommended for residential construction. 1/2" PABCO® WATER CURB® may be used on ceiling areas where extra framing is provided, 12" o.c. framing is the maximum spacing for 1/2" thick gypsum panels
1/2" PABCO® WATER CURB® treated regular core meets the requirements specified by ASTM in the Standard Specification for Gypsum Board (C 1396) for water-resistance and surface water absorption. |