PABCO LITECORE®

Key Benefits

Lightweight drywall for use on residential walls and ceilings
Sag-resistant, with a proprietary noncombustible, dimensionally stable gypsum core
Can be used on both walls and ceilings eliminating the need to source two different products for your project
For interior non-structural, non-fire-resistance rated applications in new or renovation construction
May be formed to a curve with a short radius, and used as a covering material for flat or curved surfaces

Product Description : Lightweight panel for walls and ceilings

LITECORE is an interior sag-resistant gypsum panel with a proprietary noncombustible, dimensionally stable gypsum core formulated to be lighter than regular wallboard. The product is intended for use in non-structural, non-fire-resistance rated wall and ceiling applications where framing is spaced not more than 24 inches on center. This dual-purpose panel can be used on both walls and ceiling eliminating the need to source separate products. Each panel is encased in 100% recycled paper on the face and back. It can be used for both new construction and renovation projects.

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Product Dimensions

TYPE	UL CORE	THICKNESS	WIDTH	LENGTH	EDGE	WEIGHT
PABCO LITECORE®	N/A	1/2"	48"	8'-12'	Tapered	1.4 lbs/ft2
PABCO LITECORE®	N/A	1/2"	54"	12'	Tapered	1.6 lbs/ft2

Technical Data

Composition	Core: Naturally occurring gypsum and proprietary additives Paper: 100% recycled paper on front, back and long edges
Manufactured	ASTM C1396
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
Surface Burn	ASTM E84 Flame Spread 15 Smoke Developed 0
Combustibility	ASTM E136 Non-Combustible Gypsum Core
Sound Control	The PABCO® Sound Design Guide Sound Design Tool