Exterior Gypsum Sheathing As Siding

The densglass gold 8 ft.

Exterior gypsum sheathing as siding.

It is manufactured with square edges in both 1 2 12 7 mm and 5 8 15 9 mm thicknesses a 48 1 2 m width and lengths from 8 2 4 m to 16. It offers more durability than wood sheathing and is more economical. Structural exterior wall sheathing ties framing studs together making the walls resistant to twisting and bending. A popular alternative to wood sheathing is gypsum based sheathing also known as drywall or plasterboard.

Widely recognized by the gold color densglass fiberglass mat gypsum sheathing has an exemplary track record that spans more than 30 years. Exterior wall sheathing is either structural or non structural. Exterior insulation and finishing systems eifs metal panel systems. Exterior wall sheathing strengthens the wall system provides a nailing base for the siding and gives a layer of protection against outside elements.

It is a preferred substrate under brick stone stucco siding and eifs due to its ability to protect a structure against incidental moisture during and after construction. We ve developed glasroc exterior wall sheathing provides water resistance fire resistance and mold and moisture resistance. Wood vinyl and composite siding products. Brick or stone veneers.

Exterior gypsum sheathing is recommended for use in residential or commercial buildings and provides fire resistance and additional structural strength when used under exterior finishes such as wood metal or vinyl siding masonry veneer stucco shingles etc. The sheathing is lightweight and installs easily with standard drywall tools. Exterior wall sheathing features faces made of fiberglass and a core made of moisture resistant material making it a durable and long lasting sub layer for exterior materials such as brick siding and stucco.