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FIRE AND SOUNDRATINGS SGP 0026767 GEQRGIA-PACI F I C FI RESTOP0 GYPSUM SHEATHING G-P Firestop Gypsum Sheathing is an incombust ible gypsum product with a treated core and a specially formulated water repellent paper on both sides. G-P Firestop Gypsum Sheathing meets the requirements of ASTM C79-67 as well as Federal Specification SS-L-30C, Type 11, Grade W, Class 2, including requirement for water resistance. This eliminates the need for building paper (except where required by local building code). G-P Firestop Gypsum Sheathing is manufactured in widths 2' and 4'. The 2' wide sheathing is made with tongue and groove edges to provide a structurally strong and stable wall. V-tongue and groove edges fit snugly, minimizing wind infil tration. The 4' wide square edge sheathing applied vertically, completely eliminates the need for corner bracing. It is designed to meet racking test requirements of FHA Technical Circular 12. ADVANTAGES Non-Combustible! Low Cost! Only one-half the price of some competitive type sheathing. Approximately 3% installation waste and uses fewer nails. Average house can be sheathed in about 8-man hours. Four-foot wide sheathing eliminates need for corner bracing. Easily scored and snapped. Water resistance core and face paper. PRODUCT USE May be used on both commercial and residential buildings, wherever strong, stable walls are desired. DATA Thickness........................................................ 1/2" Length............................................................. 8', 9' Width............................................................... 2', 4' Edges.................. 2' x 8' -- V-Tongue and Groove 4' x 8' and 4' x 9' Square Edge* *0n Special Order Only PACKAGING Twin Mounted APPLICATION V-Tongue and Groove Edge -- Apply panels horizontally at right angles to studs with grooved edge down. Break end joints on succeeding courses so that end joints in following courses are not in line. All V-joint edges shall be in close contact. Square Edge -- Panels shall be applied vertically with long edges parallel to the studs. Use length necessary to span distance between sills and plates or other structural members. Center long edges on studs. NAILING AND STAPLING Use galvanized roofing nails with a 3/8" to 7/16" head, 1-3/4" long. Staples #11 gage or #16 gage, 7/16" x 1-1/2" with divergent points may also be used. For 4'wide sheathing space, 4" o.c. around edges at top and bottom plates, and 8" o.c. in the field. For 2' wide sheathing, 8" o.c. FS-7/69-5 GEORGIA-PACIFIC/ GYPSUM DIVISION P.a. BOX 311 PORTLAND, OREGON 37207 SGP 0026765 GeorgiaF&cific Fire Fighter gypsumboard sub-roof covering Gypsumboard Gypsumboard Fire Fighter Gypsumboard has been developed for application under roof coverings to act as a "Shield'' against fire. Its main purpose is to stop tire from burning through the roof covering and into the building. It will also contain the spread of fire which starts in the attic area of a building Full scale fire tesis have proven Fire Fighter to be very effective in con taining roof surface and attic fires Tests conducted at the University of California prove that Fire Fighter Gypsumboard provides maximum protection from exterior originated roof fires It is recommenced for use in both residential and commercial construction product use: It is used on roof rafters, under either strip sheathing or plywood sheathing. It is suitable under wood shakes or shingles, or other types of roof coverings. advantages: 1. Tests show fires take over one hour to burn through to attic when Fire Fighter Gypsumboard is used under the roof covering. 2. Low cost roof protection. 3. Easily installed, cuts and nails like regular gypsum wallboard 4. Protects roof against wind blown fire brands 5. Can be used in attached garages to prevent garage fires from spread ing to attic space over living area. 6. Can protect house from fires originating in attic. product data: Thickness--V2" Size--2' x 8' Edge--Square Core--Special fire resistant core with gray paper on both sides. Gypsum Division, 900 S.W. 5th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204 application: Nail directly to rafters. Long edge should be laid across rafters, which can be spaced up to 24 inches on center. Ends of board must be on framing members. Use regular gyp sum wallboard or 4d common nails. Solid or spaced roof sheathing is to be applied over Fire Fighter, nailing through the Fire Fighter. Use nails Vz longer than usual. Caution: Walk on rafter supported part of roof, not on unsupported gypsumboard FF 15 1/72 m5S 3570 SGP 0026766