USG Boral SECUROCK™ Glass-Mat Sheathing are non-combustible, moisture- and mold-resistant panels for wet areas, backer tile, and semi-exterior applications. The panels have inorganic non-woven glass mat facers that repels water and feature square edges. The front facer glass mat is primed and engineered to accept the application of USG Boral finishing systems. The 5/8" (15.9mm) panel is also designed for use under exterior claddings where conventional gypsum sheathing products have traditionally been used, such as brick veneer, properly detailed Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) Direct-Applied Exterior Finish System(DEFS) as a substrate panel on which the insulation materials are fixed, metal cladding, clapboard siding, shingle siding, shake siding, and conventional stucco.
USG Boral SECUROCK™ Glass-Mat Sheathing is also available for exterior application. Contact your nearest sales representative for more information.
Features
Non-combustible, Water, Moisture and Mold-resistant- Inorganic non-woven glass mat front and back facers, offering exceptional water and weather resistance.
- Patented Mold Tough™ technology with moisture and mold-resistant gypsum core.
- A1 Non-combustible according to EN 13501-1+A1:2013 and BS 476 Part 4 1970.
- Mould-resistant: Scores a 10 (highest) when tested in accordance with ASTM D3273.
- Meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM C1177 (Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing).
- Meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM C1178 part 5.2.5 (Standard Specification for Coated Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel).
- Meets or exceeds the requirements of EN15283-1 (Gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement - Part 1).
- Conform to the provisions of the European CPR-Construction Products Regulation and related CE Marking technical requirements.
- Non-combustible core when tested in accordance to BS 476 Part 4 1970, and Class A1 non-combustible according to EN 13501-1+A1:2013.
- For use in most exterior systems when properly detailed by exterior finish manufacturers (EIFS/DEFS).
- Simple score-and-snap, with no sawing or special tools required.
- Exposure: Can be exposed to limited-weather for up to 12 months after installation in interior and exterior applications. The product should be covered by the recommended interior or exterior finishing like EIFS, DEFS, sheathings, claddings or sidings.
- USG Boral SECUROCK™ Glass-Mat Sheathing is guaranteed for five years against manufacturing defects.
- Backed by the high-quality standards and outstanding service of USG Boral.
- 12.7mm (1/2”) SECUROCK™ Glass-Mat Sheathing Panel.
- 15.9mm (5/8”) SECUROCK™ Glass-Mat Sheathing Panel.
Application Fields
Walls:- Backer tile walls in public shower, bathroom areas for commercial and residential projects.
- Non-Tile walls with high moisture and mould requirements.
- Exterior walls (15.9mm thickness only) when properly detailed by exterior finishing manufacturers.
- Wet area ceilings.
- Industrial Kitchens Ceilings.
- Swimming pool ceilings.
- Exterior Ceilings.
Finishing
- Supports tiling up to 75 Kg/m2 (interior walls)Level 5 can be achieved for paint finishing (walls and ceilings)
- Exceeds requirements for both cementitious and acrylic adhesives per ASTM C297 and BS EN 12004.
- For exterior walls finishing, please contact your USG Boral representative.
Technical Data and Notes
USG Boral SECUROCK™ Glass-Mat Sheathing
Physical Properties (According to ASTM C1177 and EN 15283-1) |
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1/2" (12.7mm) USG Boral Securock™ Glass-Mat Sheathing (Interior and Semi-Exterior) |
5/8" (15.9mm) USG Boral Securock™ Glass-Mat Sheathing Type F and Firecode™ X (Could be used for exterior walls) |
| Thickness, in. (mm) | |
| 1/2" (12.7mm) | 5/8" (15.9mm) |
| Width and Lengths, mm. (ft) | |
| 1220mm x 2440mm 1200mm x 2400mm |
1220mm x 2440mm 1200mm x 2400mm |
| Weight, nominal (kg/m2) | |
| 11.0 ± 0.5 | 13.6 ± 0.6 |
| Flexural strength, parallel, lbf. (N) | |
| >80 (356) | >140 (445) |
| Flexural strength, perpendicular, lbf. (N) | |
| >140 (445) | >140 (623) |
| *R-Value – Thermal resistance (m2.K/W) | |
| 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Reaction to Fire (A1 – EN-13501-1) | |
| Non-combustible | Non-combustible |
| Resistance to growth of mold - ASTM D3273 score | |
| 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Water absorption (% of weight) - EN 15283-1 | |
| < 5 % | < 5 % |
Glass-Mat Systems
Tile Interior (No Direct Water Exposure)
Shower Area - Backer Tile (Water Exposure)
Non - Tile Wall
Interior Ceiling Systems - Wet Area
Interior Ceiling Systems - Harsh Environment
Exterior Ceiling Systems - Small Area (<3m)
Exterior Ceiling Systems - Big Area (>3m)
Direct-applied Exterior Finishing System (DEFS)
Exterior Metal Cladding System
