USG SHEETROCK Gypsum Panels - Manual (Page 3)

Selecting Materials
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HEETROCK
® Brand Regular Gypsum Panels have long edges tapered on
the face side to form a shallow recess to receive joint compound and
tape. Made in four thicknesses: 5/8
Љ, 1/2Љ, 3/8Љ and 1/4Љ. (The 1/4Љ
thick panel should not be applied as a single layer but only to cover
existing wall and ceiling surfaces.)
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HEETROCK
® Brand Gypsum Panels—Water Resistant provide a water-
resistant base for the adhesive application of ceramic and plastic tile
and plastic-faced wall panels. Not recommended for ceilings with
framing spacing greater than 12
Љ o.c., for single-layer resilient
attachment where tile is to be applied or in remodeling unless applied
directly to studs.
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HEETROCK
® Brand Gypsum Panels—F
IRECODE
® Core, combine all the
advantages of regular panels with additional resistance to fire expo-
sure. Consult local building codes for fire resistance requirements.
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HEETROCK
® Brand Foil Back Gypsum Panels provide an effective vapor
retarder for walls and ceilings when required. Not to be used in high
moisture areas.
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HEETROCK
® Brand Interior Ceiling Panels—Sag-Resistant meet the
need for a lower-weight ceiling board, offering excellent sag-resis-
tance, even when wet-textured.
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Planning the Job
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