• Suitable for single-layer steel stud and cavity shaftwall systems.
• Type X core is fire resistant and an approved component in UL fire-rated designs.
• Reduced labor and material costs by using fewer layers (up to 10%).

Gold Bond® Ultra-Shield FS® Gypsum Board is 3/4“ thick and consists of a fire-resistant gypsum core encased in heavy, natural-finish, 100% recycled paper on the face and back sides. The face paper is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are square-cut and finished smooth.

Use it for 2- and 3-hour wall partitions, and 2-hour cavity shaftwall assemblies to reduce material and installation labor.

The Ultra-Shield core allows one layer of 3/4“ Ultra-Shield FS to replace two layers of 5/8“ Type X, or two layers of 3/4“ Ultra-Shield FS to replace three layers of 5/8“ Type X, in specific UL assemblies.

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.

For a 3/4” product that also provides mold and moisture resistance use Gold Bond® XP ® Ultra-Shield FS® Gypsum Board.

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

APPLICATIONS:

• For single-layer - steel stud and cavity shaftwall systems. The greater thickness provides increased resistance to fire and reduced sound transmission vs. single layer of 5/8” Type X.

ADVANTAGES:

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 non-combustibility.
• The gypsum core will not support combustion or transmit temperatures greatly in excess of 212°F (100°C) until completely calcined, a slow process.

FAST AND EASY TO INSTALL

• Reduces labor and material costs by using fewer layers (up to 10%).
• 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.
• Cost efficient material that readily accepts a wide range of decorative finishes.
• Cuts easily for quick installation, permitting painting or other decoration and the installation of metal or wood trim almost immediately.
• Dimensionally stable under changes in temperature and relative humidity and resists warping, rippling, buckling, and sagging.

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.