Gold Bond® eXP® Fire-Shield® Sheathing

Description
Gold Bond® eXP® Sheathing consists of a moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum core encased in a coated, specially designed PURPLE® fiberglass mat on the face, back and sides. It is available in either a Regular or Type X core. The glass mat is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and it provides superior weather resistance. Use it for attachment to the outside of wall and soffit framing as a substrate for exterior cladding. It is available with either Regular or Type X core. For speed of installation, GridMarX® guide marks are printed on the glass mat surface.

Applications

• Use it as a sheathing on wood or steel framing to provide fire resistance and weather protection when used under exterior claddings, such as wood, vinyl and fiber cement siding, masonry veneer, Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) and stucco. 
• Use it as a sheathing in fire-resistance-rated exterior wall assemblies.

Advantages

• Fire-resistant material with a non-combustible gypsum core helps protect framing elements, even when cladding is combustible.
• Does not require taping of joints when used in fire-rated exterior wall assemblies.
• Resists the growth of mold per ASTM D3273 with a score of 10, the best possible score.
• Provides superior water resistance without impeding vapor transmission.
• Scores and snaps to exact size without sawing.
• Dimensionally stable under changes in temperature and relative humidity and resists warping, rippling, buckling and sagging.
• Ideally suited for soffit applications and radius applications.
• Offers a 12-month extended exposure warranty for typical weather conditions. Refer to Gold Bond Building Products, LLC limited warranties for further details.
• Coated fiberglass facers for easy handling.
• Features the GridMarX® guide marks on the panel to allow for faster and accurate installation.
• Achieves GREENGUARD Certification. GREENGUARD Certified products are certified to GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit: ul.com/gg.

Available Products

• 1/2" – Regular
• 5/8” Fire-Shield - Type X

LEED Documentation
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