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ToughRock Fireguard X® Stretch 54® Gypsum Board

  • 54” (1372 mm) wide gypsum board
  • UL classified Type X
  • Ideal for 9’ ceilings
  • Improved sag resistance for ceiling installations
Give your interior ceiling construction the protection of a UL classified Type X fire resistance rating.

With a noncombustible (per ASTM E136) dimensionally stable gypsum core, ToughRock® Fireguard X® Stretch 54® Gypsum Board is specifically designed for 9′ (2743 mm) ceilings with a designated fire-resistant rating.1 The use of 54” (1372 mm) wide gypsum board in this application saves labor and time by eliminating the need to use board to fill the gap left from 4′ (1220 mm) wide board. 5/8″ (15.9 mm) ToughRock Fireguard X Stretch 54 Gypsum Board is UL-classified Type X, and has a flame-spread rating of 15 and smoke developed 0 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84.

1Consult UL Fire Resistance Directory for assembly information.

*FIRE SAFETY CAUTION – Passing a fire test in a controlled laboratory setting and/or certifying or labeling a product as having a one-hour, two-hour, or any other fire resistance or protection rating and, therefore, as acceptable for use in certain fire rated assemblies/systems, does not mean that either a particular assembly/system incorporating the product, or any given piece of the product itself, will necessarily provide one-hour fire resistance, two-hour fire resistance, or any other specified fire resistance or protection in an actual fire. In the event of an actual fire, you should immediately take any and all actions necessary for your safety and the safety of others without regard for any fire rating of any product or assembly/system. For additional information concerning fire ratings and fire safety, visit our Product Fire, Safety and Use Information page.

Fire Resistance

Enhanced fire resistance – UL classified Type

Special Applications

Specialty application – 54” (1372 mm) width

SPECS

Physical Properties
Thickness

nominal inches: 5/8″ (15.9 mm) ± 1/64″ (0.4 mm)

Width

nominal: 54″ (1372 mm) ± 3/32″ (2.4 mm)

Length

standard: 8′ (2440 mm) to 14′ (4270 mm) ± 1/4″ (6.4 mm)

Weight

lbs./sq. ft., nominal (kg/m²): 2.2 (10.7)1

R Value

ft2•°F•hr/BTU (m2•K/W): 0.56 est. (0.10)2

Humidified Deflection

max: 5/8″ (16 mm)3

1Represents approximate weight for design and shipping purposes. Actual weight may vary depending on manufacturing location and other factors. 2Per Gypsum Association document GA-235. 3Specified minimum values are as defined in ASTM C1396.

Warranty / Certifications
GREENGUARD Gold Certification

Certifications may vary by production location, please contact local representative for more information.

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Product FAQs

What happened to Georgia-Pacific's regular 1/2" gypsum board?
Answer

Georgia-Pacific has always made a quality 1/2″ paper-faced gypsum board. In the first half of 2015, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum introduced an upgraded 1/2″ paper-faced gypsum board called ToughRock® Fireguard 45™ Gypsum Board. The improved 1/2” board has enhanced fire-resistive properties and can replace standard and lightweight gypsum board in ALL 1/2″ wall and ceiling assemblies, including 24″ o.c. framed ceilings. ToughRock Fireguard 45 Gypsum Board is a standard weight 1/2″ interior wallboard that has achieved a 45-minute UL classified fire rating in select assemblies (consult local codes for actual requirements). For additional information concerning fire ratings and fire safety, go to www.buildgp.com/safetyinfo.

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