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GlasRoc® TILE BACKER
GlasRoc® Tile Backer is used behind tiles in wet areas such as bathrooms, laundries, utility rooms and kitchens. GlasRoc® Tile Backer Type X provides the same base as GlasRoc® Tile Backer, plus it has a specially formulated core for use in fire resistance-rated designs. These products consist of a high performance, water-resistant gypsum board produced with CertainTeed’s patented proprietary Enhanced Glass Reinforced Gypsum (EGRG) Technology.
CORE
THICKNESS
WIDTH
STANDARD
LENGTH
EDGE
DETAIL
PRODUCT
STANDARDS
Brochure
DATA SHEET
MSDS
Regular and Type X
12.7 mm (1/2") ,
15.9 mm (5/8") (Type X)
1219 mm (4') standard
2438 mm (8')
Square
ASTM C 1178
ASTM C 1658
Installation Instructions - Enhanced Glass Reinforced Gypsum Tile Backer Warranty Information
GlasRoc® SHEATHING
Weather-resistant gypsum sheathing produced with patented Enhanced Glass Reinforced Gypsum Technology. Appropriate substrate in EIF Systems, one-coat and conventional stucco systems, traditional cladding systems, exterior ceilings, soffit systems and exterior curved applications. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CORE
THICKNESS
WIDTH
STANDARD
LENGTH
EDGE
DETAIL
ASTM
SUBMITTAL / DATA SHT
MSDS
SPECS
Regular 1/2" 4' 8' Square C 1177
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GlasRoc® SHEATHING TYPE X
Weather-resistant Type X gypsum sheathing produced with patented Enhanced Glass Reinforced Gypsum Technology. Appropriate substrate in EIF Systems, one-coat and conventional stucco systems, traditional cladding systems, exterior ceilings, soffit systems and exterior curved applications. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CORE
THICKNESS
WIDTH
STANDARD
LENGTH
EDGE
DETAIL
ASTM
SUBMITTAL / DATA SHT
MSDS
SPECS
Type X 5/8" 4' 8' Square C 1177
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