Description Gold Bond® BRAND XP® Gypsum Board and Gold Bond® BRAND XP® Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board offer the same advantages of a traditional moisture resistant board with added mold resistance in the core and paper. XP products are easily identified by National Gypsum’s original PURPLE™ color. Gold Bond XP Fire-Shield Gypsum Board features a Type X core to provide additional fire resistance when used in tested assemblies. Gold Bond XP Fire-Shield C Gypsum Board has a specially formulated Type X core to achieve superior performance in specific fire-rated assemblies.
Advantages
Enhanced mold resistance per ASTM G 21 (0) and ASTM D 3273 (10)
XP Fire-Shield Gypsum Board features a fire resistant Type X core and it is UL Classified and approved for inclusion in specific UL fire-rated designs.
XP Gypsum Board is moisture resistant and can be used as a tile backerboard in dry areas or areas with limited water exposure such as toilet/sink areas and areas above tile in tubs and showers.
GREENGUARD Children & Schools Indoor Air Quality Certified®.
Available Products
1/2" XP - Regular
1/2" XP Fire-Shield C – Type C
5/8” XP Fire-Shield – Type X
5/8” XP Fire-Shield C – Type C
LEED Documentation Visit the Green Product Score (GPS) for LEED documents for National Gypsum products.