FLAME CURB®

Key Benefits

  • Fire resistant gypsum panels for interior walls and ceilings in residential or commercial construction

  • Composed of a fire-resistant gypsum core, reinforced with glass fibers to provide increased strength and enhanced fire-resistance

  • Paper facers are manufactured from 100% recycled paper

  • Available in 3/4” Type X, 5/8” Type X, 5/8” Type C, and 1/2” Super C

Product Description : gypsum panels for fire resistance rated construction

Manufactured to meet or exceed ASTM C1396 Standard Specification for Gypsum Board.  FLAME CURB products are non-structural gypsum panels intended for interior walls, ceilings, beams, and columns in residential and commercial applications that require a specific fire resistance.  FLAME CURB products are UL Certified per required testing for fire resistance, surface burning characteristics, and non-combustibility (core).  5/8” FLAME CURB® Type C and 1/2” FLAME CURB® Super C are enhanced proprietary Type X panels manufactured to provide additional fire resistance.

 

Product Dimensions

TYPE UL CORE THICKNESS WIDTH LENGTH EDGE WEIGHT
Flame Curb Type X PG-11 5/8" 48" 8'-12' Tapered or Round 2.2 lbs/ft2
PG-11 5/8" 54" 8'-12' Tapered 2.2 lbs/ft2
Flame Curb Type X PG-13 3/4" 48" 12' Tapered 3.0 lbs/ft2
Flame Curb Type C Type C 5/8" 48" 12' Tapered 2.4 lbs/ft2
Flame Curb Super C PG-C 1/2" 48" 12' Tapered 2.0 lbs/ft2

1Length availability may change; other lengths may be available on a special-order basis. Consult with your local PABCO® representative.

2Represents approximate weight for design and shipping purposes. A more exact weight may be available for your area; consult with your local PABCO® representative.

Technical Data

Composition

Core: Naturally occurring gypsum and proprietary additives


Paper: 100% recycled paper on front, back and long edges

Manufactured

ASTM C1396

Installation

GA-216 Application and Finishing of Panel Products


GA-214 Recommended Levels of Board Finish


ASTM C840 Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board

Surface Burn

ASTM E84
Flame Spread 15
Smoke Developed 0

Combustibility

ASTM E136
Non-Combustible Gypsum Core

Fire Resistance and Sound Control

The PABCO® Sound Design Guide
Sound Assembly Tool
GA-600 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual
Underwriters Laboratories - UL Product iQ® CKNX R7094 for the latest UL Design Numbers

Product Documents

Technical

Literature

Wallboard Guidelines

Sustainability