• Designed for walls subject to impact from hard objects.
• Resists penetrations through the gypsum board, preventing damage that adds to maintenance costs.
• Mold and moisture resistant, fights the effects of moisture before damage can occur.

Gold Bond® XP® Hi-Impact® Gypsum Board offers the same mold-, moisture- and abuse-resistant features as XP® Hi-Abuse Gypsum Board, and in addition, it has fiberglass mesh embedded into the core providing even more impact/penetration resistance.

It also has a specially formulated core to provide fire-resistance ratings. And you can use XP Hi-Impact Gypsum Board 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.

This impact-resistant gypsum board is designed for use in areas prone to cavity penetration, such as gymnasiums, correctional facilities, schools and hospitals.

GridMarX® are printed on the paper surface to help installers instantly identify stud locations and make accurate cuts without having to pencil in or snap chalk lines.

APPLICATIONS:

• Use it for interior wall and ceiling assemblies in areas where surface abrasion, indentation, mold, mildew and moisture resistance are major concerns.
• Use it where Type X Gypsum Board is specified in certain fire-rated wall assemblies.
• Use as a tile backer board in dry areas or areas with limited water exposure, such as toilet and sink areas and wall and ceiling areas above tile in tubs and showers.

ADVANTAGES:

RESISTS IMPACT

• Offers greater protection against impact that can lead to indentation.
• Features fiberglass mesh embedded into its core, one of the toughest components.
• Provides the highest level of durability for your walls or ceilings.
• Helps to prevent damage that adds maintenance costs and reduces safety.

INHIBITS MOLD GROWTH

• Helps inhibit mold growth with the highest possible score on mold tests (ASTM D3273 and ASTM G21).
• Features SPORGARD® technology with extra mold-inhibiting properties.
• Has less than 5% water absorption per ASTM C473.

RESISTS MOISTURE BETTER

• Fights the effects of moisture before damage can occur.
• Dimensionally stable product with negligible expansion and contraction under normal atmospheric conditions.

PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FIRE RESISTANCE

• Features a Type X core making it more fire resistant than ordinary wallboard.
• Approved component in UL fire-rated designs.
• UL Classified for fire resistance and surface burning characteristics.

INSTALLS FAST AND EASY

• Features GridMarX guide marks on the board to allow for faster and more accurate installation.
• Save time and money with MaX 12® and MaX 16® optimized fastener patterns to achieve 1-hour fire ratings using fewer fasteners.
• Weighs less and installs faster than a Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU).
• Finishes like regular drywall reducing the risk of improper installation.
• Scores and snaps easily.

LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS

• Qualifies as a low-VOC emitting material by meeting California Specification 01350.
• Achieves UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit: ul.com/gg.

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