ToughRock® Fireguard C® Soffit Board
- UL-classified Type TG-C and ULC Type C
- Designed for a variety of fire-rated wood and steel-framed assemblies1
- Consists of a noncombustible (as described and tested in accordance with ASTM E136), dimensionally stable gypsum core
1 Consult UL Fire Resistance Directory for assembly information.
Product Details
GIVE YOUR SOFFITS UL-CLASSIFIED TYPE TG-C AND ULC TYPE C FIRE PROTECTION.
ToughRock® Fireguard C® Soffit Board is designed to be used as exterior ceilings (called soffits) that are protected from direct exposure to water. It resists sag in protected exterior ceiling constructions such as carports, garages, open porches, canopies, and walkways. ToughRock Fireguard C Soffit Board consists of a noncombustible (as described and tested in accordance with ASTM E136), dimensionally stable gypsum core and is suitable for multi-family residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. The 5/8″ (15.9 mm) ToughRock Fireguard C Soffit Board is UL classified Type TG-C and ULC classified Type C.
*FIRE SAFETY CAUTION – Passing a fire test in a controlled laboratory setting and/or certifying or labeling a product as having a one-hour, two-hour, or any other fire resistance or protection rating and, therefore, as acceptable for use in certain fire rated assemblies/systems, does not mean that either a particular assembly/system incorporating the product, or any given piece of the product itself, will necessarily provide one-hour fire resistance, two-hour fire resistance, or any other specified fire resistance or protection in an actual fire. In the event of an actual fire, you should immediately take any and all actions necessary for your safety and the safety of others without regard for any fire rating of any product or assembly/system. For additional information concerning fire ratings and fire safety, go to www.buildgp.com/safetyinfo.
Product Specifications
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Thickness | nominal inches: 5/8” (15.9 mm), ± 1/64” (0.4 mm) |
| Width | nominal: 4’ (1220 mm) ± 3/32” (2.4 mm) |
| Length | standard: 8’ (2440 mm) to 12’ (3658 mm) ± ¼” (6.4 mm) |
| Weight | lbs./sq. ft., nominal (kg/m²) 2.2 (10.7) |
| R Value | ft2•°F•hr/BTU (m2•K/W): 0.56 est. (0.10) |
| Humidified Deflection | 4/8” (12 mm) |
1 Represents approximate weight for design and shipping purposes. Actual weight may vary depending on manufacturing location and other factors. 2 Per Gypsum Association document GA-235.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications may vary by production location, please contact local representative for more information.
Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) – For CPSA General Certificate of Conformity, please click here.
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FAQs
Georgia-Pacific does not recommend using ToughRock® Sheathing for these applications. Instead, consider using ToughRock® Fireguard C® Soffit Board , DensArmor Plus® Type C, or DensGlass® Sheathing, depending on the fire rated design and are designed for soffit applications.