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PABCO® Gypsum 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® GYPSUM SHEATHING Board is an economical moisture-resistant product and is designed for use as an exterior board providing a stable base for veneer finishing systems on residential and commercial buildings.  PABCO® GYPSUM SHEATHING board has a water resistant core and water repellent paper.

5/8” Type X is used in commercial and residential applications where fire-rated systems are required. 
  
Made in the USA

Core Thickness Width Length Edge Weight
GYPSUM SHEATHING
Type X		 5/8” (15.8 mm) 48” (1219 mm) 8’   (2334 mm)
12’ (3658 mm)		 Square 2.3lbs/ft2

Technical Data

Composition:

Core: Gypsum Core Type Options:
5/8” Type X (UL Core Type: PG-5W)
Paper: 100% recycled content paper on front, back and long edges

 

Manufactured:

ASTM C1396, Federal Specification SS-L-30D Type II

 

Installation:

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

 

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 (PG-5W) 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 additional LEED and sustainability information, please contact PABCO Gypsum Technical Services.