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PABCO GLASS® Sheathing

Primary Uses

  • Commercial and residential applications
  • Substrate for exterior cladding such as wood, vinyl, or metal siding, shingles, masonry, brick or stucco
  • Can be used with an Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)

PABCO GLASS® SHEATHING is ideal for commercial and residential applications where the product’s performance will not be compromised due to extended exposure. PABCO GLASS® SHEATHING can withstand extended exposure to normal weather conditions, up to 1 year, during construction.  The combination of our proprietary glass fiber reinforced gypsum core encased in our distinctive orange, mold-resistant coated fiberglass mat facing provides added dimensional stability that resists warping, rippling, buckling, and sagging.

The ½” version is used as a single layer application in non-fire rated residential projects.
The 5/8” Type X version is used in commercial applications were fire-rated systems are required. 
  
Made in the USA

Core Thickness Width Length Edge Weight
PABCO GLASS®
Regular		 1/2” (12.7 mm) 48” (1219 mm) 8’   (2334 mm) Square 2.0lbs/ft2
PABCO GLASS®
Type X		 5/8” (15.8 mm) 48” (1219 mm) 8’   (2334 mm) Square 2.8lbs/ft2

Technical Data

Composition:

Core: Gypsum Core Type Options: 
1/2” Regular (UL Core Type: Regular)
5/8” Type X (UL Core Type: PGS-WRS)
Paper: 100% recycled content paper on front, back and long edges

 

Manufactured:

ASTM C1177, Federal Specification SS-L-30D Type II

 

Installation:

PABCO Gypsum Installation Instructions
Gypsum Association GA-253, GA-254
ASTM C1280

 

Mold/Mildew Resistance ASTM D3273:

10 (Highest Rating)

 

Water Absorption ASTM C473:

≤10% by weight

 

Surface Burn ASTM E84:

Flame Spread 15
Smoke Developed 0

 

Combustibility ASTM E136:

Non-Combustible

See the Gypsum Association Fire and Acoustic Guide GA-600
Underwriters Laboratories, UL fire Resistance Directory Design Number:

Type X (PGS-WRS) 5/8”

U301, U305, U342, U354, U355, U379,V304, V310

Sustainably manufactured in Las Vegas, NV from raw material extracted from the same location. For a full analysis of LEED credits, sustainable attributes, and other environmental certifications, please see our LEED Credit Calculator Tool.

Recycled Content Credit MR4:

Pre Consumer Recycled Content Post consumer Recycled Content Total Recycled Content

6% - 17%

0%

6% - 17%

Regional Materials Credit MR5:

Manufacturing Plant Location Regional Materials Raw Materials Extraction Location

Las Vegas, NV, USA

86% - 91%

Las Vegas, NV, USA
Newark, CA, USA 90% Mexico