• Up to 20% lighter than 5/8” XP® Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board.
• Mold and moisture resistant, use anywhere moisture is a concern.
• Type X core is fire resistant and an approved component in specific UL fire-rated designs.

Gold Bond® EVOLVE XP™ Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board consists of a mold-, mildew-, moisture- and fire-resistant gypsum core specially formulated to be up to 20% lighter than 5/8" XP® Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board and is encased in specially designed PURPLE® paper. The heavy PURPLE face paper and the gray back paper are 100% recycled and are resistant to mold, mildew and moisture.

EVOLVE XP consists of a fire-resistant, Type X gypsum core to provide additional fire-resistance ratings when used in tested systems.

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.

The EVOLVE™ family of products focus on environmental impact by conserving water and reducing energy use during manufacturing, and lowering carbon emissions.

Check the Fire and Safety Information for a more complete explanation of how fire resistance ratings work.

APPLICATIONS:

• For single- or multi-layer drywall construction for fire-tested assemblies.
• Use it as a tile backer in dry areas or areas with limited moisture, such as toilet or sink areas, and wall and ceiling areas above tile in tubs and showers.
• Can be used on ceilings

ADVANTAGES:

LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

• Conserves water and reduces energy use during manufacturing, and lowers carbon emissions.

LIGHTWEIGHT

• Up to 20% lighter than 5/8” XP Fire-Shield Gypsum Board
• Lighter weight results in easier handling

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, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility.
• The gypsum core will not support combustion or transmit temperatures greatly in excess of 212°F (100°C) until completely calcined, a slow process.
• UL Type FSLX requires the use of fiberglass insulation for single-layer, steel stud UL-rated wall assemblies.

FAST AND EASY TO INSTALL

• 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.
• Scores and snaps easily, with no special handling requirements.
• Lightweight, cost-efficient material that readily accepts a wide range of decorative finishes.

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.

Availability

• Northeast Area Only