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 Deflection | 10/8″ (32 mm) |
| Flame Spread & Smoke Development | 15 & 0 (product dependent) |
| Fire Rating | Type X |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Length | standard: 8′ (2440 mm) ± 12′ (3658 mm) ± 1/4″ (6.4 mm) |
| Width | nominal: 4′ (1220 mm) ± 3/32″ (2.4 mm) |
| Thickness | nominal inches: 1/2″ (12.7 mm) ± 1/64″ (0.4 mm) |
| Weight | lbs./sq. ft., nominal (kg/m2): 1.5 (7.3)1 |
| Edge | Tapered |
CERTIFICATIONS
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.
