Type-X Gypsum Panel for Area Separation from American Gypsum Co. LLC
The 1/2-inch M-Bloc Ekcel Type X gypsum panel is a fire-, mold- and moisture-resistant wallboard that is part of a patented area separation firewall system used in multi-family housing projects. The product was introduced to meet the needs of the multi-family builder when there is a limited supply of 1-inch thick by 2-foot wide shaft liner panels for multi-family housing projects. The drywall panel is 1/2-inch thick and 4 feet in width, and replaces 1-inch thick shaft linerboard that is 2 feet in width.
The 1/2-inch M-Bloc Ekcel Type X gypsum panel is a fire-, mold- and moisture-resistant wallboard that is part of a patented area separation firewall system used in multi-family housing projects. The product was introduced to meet the needs of the multi-family builder when there is a limited supply of 1-inch thick by 2-foot wide shaft liner panels for multi-family housing projects. The drywall panel is 1/2-inch thick and 4 feet in width, and replaces 1-inch thick shaft linerboard that is 2 feet in width.
Its key features include:
• 1/2-inch thick by 4 feet wide by 10 feet in length.
• Mold- and moisture-resistant.
• An essential part of a patented 2½-hour fire-rated ME area separation firewall system.
For more information, please visit americangypsum.com.
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