DensGlass® external sheathing board
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A high performance sheathing board to provide elemental protection in external cladding constructions.
Application
Suitable for:
- Rainscreen cladding.
- Masonry facades.
- Fibre cement sidings.
- Timber cladding.
- External wall insulation systems.
Description
A high-performance sheathing board that consists of a fibreglass mat with a gypsum core, designed to provide a high degree of protection from the elements in external cladding constructions.
Features and benefits:
- A1 non-combustible.
- BBA Certified.
- 12 months exposure.
- Lightweight.
- Scribe & snap.
- CE marked.
- No breather membrane required.
- Over 30 years in the market.
- Manufacturing standard: BS EN 15283-1:2008 + A1:2009.
General information
Color | Gold |
Finish | Matt |
Material | Gypsum Fibre-reinforced Guidance for specification option: Fibreglass. |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 2400 mm |
Width | 1200 mm |
Height | 12.7 mm |
Warranty description | 12 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | K10/57 Encasement on timber framing K10/55 Encasement system (metal framing) K10/41 Wall lining system (metal furrings) K10/35 Wall lining system (metal framing) K10/45 Wall lining system (adhesive) K10/50 Suspended ceiling system on metal framing K10/30 Metal stud K10/15 Lining on timber K10/25 Ceiling lining on timber K10/420 Gypsum fibre board K10/426 Gypsum fibre board |
Specification data - Fibre-reinforced gypsum boards
Standard | To BS EN 15283-1:2008 + A1:2009. |
Reinforcement | Glass fibre-reinforced. |
Fire rating | BS EN 13501-1 Class A1 Non Combustible. |
Thickness | 12.7 mm. |
Colour and finish | Gold, Matt.Gold, Fleeced. |
Nominal density | 750 kg/m3. |
ThermalConductivity | 0.21 W/mk. |
Moisture resistance | GM-H1. |
Biological/ chemical resistance | Level 10 ASTM D3273. |
Board size | 1200 x 2400 x 12.7 mm. |
Mass | 9.3 kg/m². |
Fixing | Tek screw. |
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture | United States |
Recyclability | Manufacturer guidanceRecyclable. |
Literature
Board Fixing Guide - Densglass
DensGlass Typical Deflection Head Technical Drawing - DH01
DensGlass Technical Data Sheet
DensGlass Material Safety Data Sheet
DensGlass Confirmation of A1 Classification - Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
Case studies
Ascot Road, Watford