PABCO® EXTERIOR SOFFIT

Key Benefits

  • Soffit board designed to provide structural and environmental durability for exterior ceiling applications

  • Formulated to resist sag

  • Typically used on exterior ceilings of porches, walkways, carport, and similar installations in commercial and residential construction

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

Product Description : gypsum panel for exterior ceiling applications

Exterior Soffit is designed for use in areas such as exterior soffits, open porches, walkways, carport ceilings, and similar installations in commercial and residential construction with indirect exposure to environmental conditions. The panel is formulated to provide structural and environmental durability, a requirement in outdoor environments. 1/2” regular is used in construction not requiring a fire-resistance rating. 1/2” Super C, 5/8” Type X, and 5/8” Type C panels are UL Certified per required testing for fire-resistance, surface burning characteristics, and non-combustible gypsum core. 5/8” Type C and 1/2” Super C are proprietary Type X panels manufactured to provide enhanced fire-resistance.

Product Dimensions

TYPE UL CORE THICKNESS WIDTH LENGTH EDGE WEIGHT
Exterior Soffit Regular N/A 1/2" 48" 8'-12' Tapered 1.7 lbs/ft2
Exterior Soffit Super C PG-C 1/2" 48" 8'-12' Tapered 2.0 lbs/ft2
Exterior Soffit Type X PG-11 5/8" 48" 8'-12' Tapered 2.3 lbs/ft2
Exterior Soffit Type C Type C 5/8" 48" 8'-12' Tapered 2.4 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 Burning

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 Design Tool


GA-600 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual


Underwriters Laboratories - UL Product iQ® for the latest UL Design Numbers



Product Documents

Technical

Literature

Wallboard Guidelines

Sustainability