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ToughRock® Lite-Weight Veneer Plaster Base

  • A light-weight veneer plaster base that’s ideal for interior applications and ceilings where a 1-hour fire rating is not required.
  • Designed to offer optimal base for gypsum veneer plasters, enhancing finish quality.
  • Suitable for low-moisture interior environments, providing a smooth surface for finishing.
  • High-suction face paper designed for optimal bonding with veneer plaster finishes.
  • Lightweight and easy to handle.
  • Paper faced specifically.

Product Details

ToughRock® Lite-Weight Veneer Plaster Base, commonly known for its high-suction face paper. Lightweight and easy to handle, this gypsum board features a high-suction face paper for maximum bond with veneer plaster finishes, making it a go-to choice for anywhere in a house where a 1-hour fire rating is not required.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Noncombustible Core: Provides exceptional fire safety, tested per ASTM E136 standards.
  • Specialized Blue Face Paper: Highly absorbent design ensures seamless application of gypsum veneer plasters.
  • Meets Industry Standards: Manufactured to conform to ASTM C1396 Section 10, CSA-A82.27-M, and Federal Specification SS-L-30D requirements.

Product Specifications

PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES

R Value°F•ft2•hr/BTU (m2•K/W): 0.45 (0.08)2
Humidified Deflection10/8″ (32 mm)
Flame Spread & Smoke Development15 & 0 (product dependent)
Fire RatingType X

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Lengthstandard: 8′ (2440 mm) ± 12′ (3658 mm) ± 1/4″ (6.4 mm)
Widthnominal: 4′ (1220 mm) ± 3/32″ (2.4 mm)
Thicknessnominal inches: 1/2″ (12.7 mm) ± 1/64″ (0.4 mm)
Weightlbs./sq. ft., nominal (kg/m2): 1.5 (7.3)1
EdgeTapered

CERTIFICATIONS

UL GREENGUARD Certified logo featuring a house-shaped icon with a check mark inside, symbolizing low chemical emissions for healthier indoor environments. UL Classified logo with 'C' and 'US' indicators, signifying that the product meets safety standards in both Canada and the United States. ULC Listed certification mark indicating the product complies with Canadian safety standards established by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada. CE marking logo indicating the product conforms to European health, safety, and environmental protection standards.

Certifications may vary by production location, please contact local representative for more information.

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.

Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) – For CPSA General Certificate of Conformity, please click here.

Resources

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