Does Gold Bond make drywall?

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Is Gold Bond drywall good?

Excellent working properties including improved score and snap, reduced dust, and improved strength to weight ratio. Excellent sag resistance. Test results show overall sag on tested assembly to be equivalent to 5/8″ Type X gypsum board.

Where is Gold Bond gypsum made?

Charlotte, North Carolina
See GOLD BOND IB ASBESTOS? for details of asbestos use in insulating fiberboard products. National Gypsum, currently named NGC and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, has manufactured building products, including gypsum wallboard since its founding in 1926.

What does FC stand for in drywall?

GYPSUM BOARD Fire code Core 5/8 in. x 4 ft. x 12 ft. Offers easy installation and almost immediate decoration. Panels are easy to score and snap.

How much does Gold Bond drywall weigh?

A: One 4×8 sheet weighs about 45 lbs.

What is Gold Bond?

SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold. They are substitutes for holding physical gold. Investors have to pay the issue price in cash and the bonds will be redeemed in cash on maturity. The Bond is issued by Reserve Bank on behalf of Government of India.

Whats better green or purple drywall?

What’s the difference between PURPLE drywall and traditional green drywall? Traditional green drywall (also known as greenboard) is only moisture-resistant. PURPLE drywall, manufactured only by Gold Bond Building Products, is superior because it offers moisture, mold and mildew resistance.

Why are there X’s on drywall?

Regular drywall has naturally occurring fire resistance due to the presence of gypsum in the core but is not fire rated. Type X drywall has special core additives that allow it to be used in fire rated designs and usually comes in 5/8” thickness.

Where is type C drywall used?

ceiling applications
The core of Type C also contains a shrinkage-compensating additive called vermiculite, designed to extend the fire-rating even further by expanding in the presence of fire. Ever since then, Type C panels have been widely used in ceiling applications, whereas Type X has been used for walls.

What is the green sheetrock for?

Green. Green drywall is a type of drywall that’s mold resistant and is used in applications where moisture can be an issue—so most commonly, bathrooms. To maximize the mold resistance, use mold-resistant drywall mud, aka joint compound. Green drywall generally costs about 20% more than regular drywall.

What is blue sheetrock for?

Blue Board Drywall Blue board is used for veneer plastering, and the surface paper has special absorption qualities. It has a high water and mold resistance and there are fewer steps involved in veneer plastering. Blue board drywall is not made for mud, tape, or paint.