Gold Bond® Ultra-Shield FS® Gypsum Board is 3/4“ thick and consists of a fire-resistant gypsum core encased in heavy, natural-finish, 100% recycled paper on the face and back sides. The face paper is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are square-cut and finished smooth.

Use it for 2- and 3-hour wall partitions, and 2-hour cavity shaftwall assemblies to reduce material and installation labor.

The Ultra-Shield core allows one layer of 3/4“ Ultra-Shield FS to replace two layers of 5/8“ Type X, or two layers of 3/4“ Ultra-Shield FS to replace three layers of 5/8“ Type X, in specific UL assemblies.

GridMarX® are printed on the paper surface to help installers instantly identify stud locations and make accurate cuts without having to pencil in or snap chalk lines.

Basic Uses

For single-layer - steel stud and cavity shaftwall systems. The greater thickness provides increased resistance to fire and reduced sound transmission vs. single layer of 5/8” Type X.

Advantages

• Features a Type X core making it more fire resistant than ordinary wallboard.
• Approved component in UL fire-rated designs.
• UL classified for fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and non-combustibility.
• The gypsum core will not support combustion or transmit temperatures greatly in excess of 212°F (100°C) until completely calcined, a slow process.
• Reduces labor and material costs by using fewer layers (up to 10%).
• Features GridMarX guide marks on the board to allow for faster and more accurate installation.
• Save time and money with MaX 12® and MaX 16® optimized fastener patterns to achieve 1-hour fire ratings using fewer fasteners.
• Cost efficient material that readily accepts a wide range of decorative finishes.
• Cuts easily for quick installation, permitting painting or other decoration and the installation of metal or wood trim almost immediately.
• Dimensionally stable under changes in temperature and relative humidity and resists warping, rippling, buckling, and sagging.

Achieves UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage.