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Technical
3-Part Specifications
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3-Part Spec–079200–Acoustical Joint Sealants
3-Part Specification for QuietPutty® Acoustical Putty and QuietSeal® Pro Acoustical Sealant.
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3-Part Spec–092900–Gypsum Panels
3-Part Specification for all PABCO® Gypsum and QuietRock ® gypsum panel products.
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3-Part Spec–099600–QuietCoat®
3-Part Specification for QuietCoat® high performance acoustical coating.
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3-Part Spec–134813–QuietGlue® Pro
3-Part Specification for QuietGlue® Pro, a sound and vibration damping compound for DIY projects.
Datasheets
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QuietCoat®
Datasheet describing benefits and specs for QuietCoat acoustical coating.
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QuietGlue® Pro
Datasheet describing benefits and specs for QuietGlue Pro acoustical compound.
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QuietPutty®
Datasheet describing benefits, specs and sound damping system including QuietPutty.
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QuietRock® 510
Datasheet describing benefits, specs, wall assemblies for QuietRock 510.
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QuietRock® 530
Datasheet describing benefits, specs and wall assemblies for QuietRock 530.
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QuietRock® 530 RF
Datasheet describing benefits, product specs, accessories for QuietRock 530 RF.
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QuietRock® EZ-SNAP MR
Datasheet describing benefits, specs, assemblies for EZ-SNAP Mold Resistant.
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QuietRock® EZ-SNAP®
Datasheet describing benefits, specs, wall assemblies for QuietRock EZ-SNAP.
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QuietRock®545
Datasheet describing benefits, specs, wall assemblies for QuietRock 545.
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QuietSeal® Pro
Datasheet describing benefits and specs for QuietSeal Pro acoustical sealant.
Safety
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Safety Data Sheet – PABCO® Gypsum Panel Products
Safety Data Sheet for all PABCO Gypsum board products.
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Safety Data Sheet – QuietCoat®
Safety Data Sheet for QuietCoat Acoustical Coating.
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Safety Data Sheet – QuietGlue® Pro
Safety Data Sheet for QuietGlue Pro Acoustical Compound.
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Safety Data Sheet – QuietPutty®
Safety Data Sheet for QuietPutty Class A Fire Resistant Acoustical Putty.
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Safety Data Sheet – QuietRock® 500, 510 & 530
Safety Data Sheet for QuietRock 500, 510 & 530 Sound Reducing Gypsum Panels.
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Safety Data Sheet – QuietRock® 545
Safety Data Sheet for QuietRock 545 Sound Reducing Gypsum Panel for maximum sound attenuation.
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Safety Data Sheet – QuietRock® ES & ES MR
Safety Data Sheet for QuietRock ES & ES Mold Resistant Sound Reducing Drywall Panels.
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Safety Data Sheet – QuietSeal® Pro
Safety Data Sheet for QuietSeal Pro Acoustical Sealant.
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Safety Data Sheet – QuietSeam® RF
Safety Data Sheet for QuietSeam RF Conductive Sealing & Bedding Compound.
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Safety Data Sheet-PABCO® Paper Products
Safety Data Sheet for all PABCO Paper products including Gypsum Liner Paper, Linerboard and Various Chip Board.
Submittal
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ABUSE CURB® Submittal
Submittal document for ABUSE CURB®, a type X, fire resistant gypsum panel that is resistant to mold, impact and abrasion.
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FLAME CURB® Submittal
Submittal document for FLAME CURB® fire resistant gypsum panel.
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PABCO GLASS® Interior Submittal
Submittal document for PABCO GLASS Interior panel for extended protection against mold and moisture.
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PABCO GLASS® Shaftliner Submittal
Submittal document for PABCO GLASS Shaftliner panel for use in shaft wall and area separation wall systems
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PABCO GLASS® Sheathing Submittal
Submittal document for PABCO GLASS Sheathing for exterior applications with extended mold and moisture protection.
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PABCO LITECORE® Submittal
Submittal document for PABCO LITECORE, a lightweight gypsum panel for walls and ceilings.
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PABCO MOLD CURB® Plus Submittal
Submittal document for PABCO MOLD CURB Plus, an interior mold and moisture-resistant gypsum board.
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PABCO SOUND CURB® Submittal
Submittal document for PABCO SOUND CURB, a fire-resistant ceiling panel with added STC/IIC performance.
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PABCO® Exterior Soffit Submittal
Submittal document for PABCO Exterior Soffit board for exterior ceiling applications.
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PABCO® Flex
Submittal for PABCO FLEX – Flexible drywall for curved walls and ceilings
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PABCO® Gypsum Sheathing Submittal
Submittal document for PABCO Gypsum Sheathing, a versatile, economical fire and water-resistant sheathing.
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PABCO® Impact Resistant Submittal
Submittal document for PABCO Impact Resistant, a Type X gypsum panel that provides superior resistance to abrasion and surface indention.
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PABCO® Interior Ceiling Submittal
Submittal document for PABCO Interior Ceiling, a sag-resistant ceiling panel for non-fire-resistant ceiling applications.
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PABCO® Regular Submittal
Submittal document for PABCO Regular, an interior, non-fire-rated gypsum panel for walls and ceilings.
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PABCORE® Shaftliner
Submittal document for PABCORE fire and moisture resistant shaftliner panel.
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QuietRock® 510, 530 & 545 Submittal
Submittal document for QuietRock 510, 530 & 545 sound damping gypsum panels.
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QuietRock® ES MR Submittal
Submittal document for QuietRock ES Mold Resistant sound damping gypsum panel.
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QuietRock® ES Submittal
Submittal document for QuietRock ES sound damping gypsum panel
Test Reports - Other
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CAN/ULC-S102-10
Surface Burning Characteristics QuietRock ES Type X Gypsum Board
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Hard Body Impact Test – QRES, QR530
Hard Body Impact Test Report for QuietRock® ES and QuietRock® 530 sound reducing panels.
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Impact Load Test – QR530
Impact Load Test Report for QuietRock® 530 sound reducing panel.
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RF Effectiveness Evaluation– QR530RF
Engineering Evaluation in accordance with IEEE 299-1997 for QR530RF.
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Shear Wall Test – QR530
Shear Wall Test Report for QuietRock® 530 Sound Reducing Panel.
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Soft Body Impact Test – QRES, QR530
Soft Body Impact Test Report for QuietRock® ES and QuietRock® 530.
Literature
Brochures
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Area Separation Wall Systems
PABCO® Area Separation Walls for fire and sound protection in multifamily construction.
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Efficient Sound Control
Learn why QuietRock® is preferred by contractors when sound control is important.
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PABCO GLASS® Products
PABCO GLASS product overview, benefits and applications.
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PABCO® Gypsum Product Catalog
The complete PABCO Gypsum Product portfolio offering drywall beyond expectations.
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PABCO® Gypsum Submittal Book
Complete reference guide to PABCO Gypsum submittal documents.
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QuietRock® Healthcare Solutions
QuietRock product benefits and applications focused toward the healthcare industry.
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QuietRock® Product Overview
QuietRock product overview, benefits and applications.
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Residential Sound Control
QuietRock® product benefits and applications for sound control in the home.
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Shaftwall and Stairwell Systems
Fire protection and sound isolation for shaftwalls and stairwells.
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The Sound Design Guide
A transparent and comprehensive resource for sound and fire designs and references.
Case Studies
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Arizona Mixed-Use Property
Project: Noise issue resolved with QuietCoat® acoustical coating on metal screens.
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Calgary International Airport
Project: QuietRock® specified for critical noise abatement requirements in airport terminal.
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California Pacific Medical Center
Project: Integrated project team creates low cost, Quiet® solution for San Francisco hospital.
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Candlewood Suites
Project: Army temporary housing revitalized for soldiers, families and government travelers.
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Chiles House
Project: Affordable housing for Portland’s homeless built using trauma-informed design.
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Citizen Hotel
Project: Upgraded historic hotel offers Quiet®, restful and luxurious experience for guests.
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DoubleTree Executive Meeting Center
Project: Quiet® space created cost effectively for Hilton 15,000 square foot meeting center.
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Fort Sam Houston
Project: Creating Quiet® barracks for medical education training on historic military base.
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Hunstad Homes
Project: Custom homes reflect Kevin Hunstad’s stylistic acumen using PABCO® drywall.
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LemonTree Studios
Project: Sound transfer between studios practically non-existent in musician playroom.
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Marianna Condominiums
Project: Condo developer creates Quiet® condominium units in historic 1917 building.
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Mayton Inn
Project: QuietRock® found to be cost effective while exceeding hotel’s acoustic expectations.
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Mountain House High School
Project: School reflects town rebound and growth; used 100% PABCO wallboard.
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Omni Hotel
Project: QuietRock 545 was used to reduce mechanical, plumbing, electrical system noise.
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Orion at Lumino Park
Project: Calgary renters provided with innovative, affordable and sustainable housing.
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Sands Expo & Convention Center
Project: Rapid expansion of large integrated resort completed on time with PABCO’s help.
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Santa Clara Square
Project: Best in class environment with SOUND CURB® for floor/ceiling noise control.
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Sony Computer Entertainment
Project: GC submits QuietRock as sound is vital in PlayStation® production environments.
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Tacoma MultiCare Hospital
Project: Quiet® setting created for emergency center to help with patient healing and privacy.
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Tundra Lodge Resort
Project: Declining occupancy due to noise issue resolved with QuietRock® on existing walls.
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Universal Music Group
Project: Acoustic performance, floor space and economic value were key for music rooms.
Wallboard Guidelines
General
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5/8” Type X Gypsum Wallboard Standards, Testing, and Certification
Document clarifies the meanings of the terms and cautions concerning the ratings of fire-resistive gypsum board systems.
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GA-1000-2022 Identification of Gypsum Board
Provides the information needed to understand the labeling of gypsum board.
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GA-223-2021 Gypsum Panel Products – Types, Uses, and Standards
Summary of the many different types of gypsum board used in the industry.
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GA-229-2018 Shear Values for Screw Application of Gypsum Board on Walls
Tests conducted in accordance with ASTM E72 to determine the shear resistance of gypsum board applied to wood stud partitions.
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GA-235-2019 Gypsum Board Typical Mechanical and Physical Properties
A useful reference guide for architects and engineers, especially at the project design stage.
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GA-254-2017 Fire-Resistant Gypsum Sheathing
The advantages, recommended uses, limitations, and properties of gypsum sheathing in exterior walls.
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GA-618-2020 Building and Inspecting Smoke Barriers
Guidelines for improving the effectiveness of smoke barriers and increasing the life‐safety features of new and renovated buildings.
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ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1338
ICC Evaluation Service Report for the Gypsum Association recognizing gypsum products for specific interior and exterior applications.
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ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-3562
ICC Evaluation Service Report for 1/2″ and 5/8” PABCO GLASS® Sheathing for use as exterior sheathing and soffit board.
Handling and Storage
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GA-238 Guidelines for Prevention of Mold Growth on Gypsum Board
Procedures to help minimize the potential for mold growth on gypsum board.
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GA-801-2017 Manipulacion y Almacenamiento de Productos de Paneles de Yeso
Manipulacion y almacenamiento de productos de paneles de yeso: una guia para distribuidores, comerciantes minoristas y contratistas
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GA-801-2023 Handling and Storage of Gypsum Panel Products
Guidelines for distributors, retailers and contractors on the handling and storage of gypsum panel products.
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Mold Growth in the Desert
How to identify and address mold concerns in desert climates
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Winter Care of Gypsum Wallboard
Important information to avoid wet weather-related issues when it comes to gypsum board.
Installation and Finishing
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GA-214-2021 Levels of Finish for Gypsum Panel Products
The finishing requirements for walls and ceilings prior to the application of paints and other decorative finishes.
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GA-214-2022 Quick Reference Guide
Quick reference guide to the recommended levels of finish for gypsum panel products.
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GA-220-2016 Recomendaciones Para La Instalacion De Paneles De Yeso En Invierno
Learn how to avoid the problems associated with cold weather with this publication
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GA-220-2020 Gypsum Board Winter Related Installation Recommendations
Installation recommendations for interior gypsum board during cold and damp weather.
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GA-221-2019 Causas, Prevencion y Reparacion de Rebordes en las Juntas y Agrietamiento en las Lineas Centrales
Describes the symptoms, causes, and repair methods for joint ridging in gypsum board surfaces.
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GA-221-2019 Causes, Prevention and Repair of Joint Ridging and Centerline Cracking
Describes the causes of ridging and centerline cracking on gypsum panel joints, as well as how to prevent and repair…
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GA-222-2019 Repairing Screw or Nail Pops
Describes the causes of fastener pops and how to repair them on gypsum board surfaces.
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GA-222-2019 Reparacion de Tornillos o Clavos Sobresalidos
Describes the symptoms, causes, and repair methods for fastener pops in gypsum board surfaces
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GA-225-2019 Repair of Fire-Rated Gypsum Panel Product Systems
The industry’s latest recommendations for repairing damaged fire-resistance rated gypsum systems.
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GA-225-2019 Reparacion de Sistemas de Productos de Paneles de Yeso Resistentes al Fuego
The industry’s latest recommendations for repairing damaged fire-resistance rated gypsum systems
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GA-226-2019 Application of Gypsum Board to Form Curved Surfaces
Describes the special application methods used to install gypsum board on curved wall or ceiling surfaces.
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GA-227-2017 Recomendaciones Para Evitar el Agrietamiento del Cielorraso
Learn how to minimize centerline cracks by using resilient channels to create a less rigid attachment of the gypsum board…
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GA-227-2017 Recommendations for the Prevention of Ceiling Cracking
Learn how to minimize centerline cracks in the ceiling by using resilient channel or installing control joints.
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GA-230-2019 Vapor Retarder Over Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board
Information regarding the proper installation of water-resistant gypsum board when a vapor retarder is required.
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GA-231-2019 Assessing Water Damage to Gypsum Board
Assessing the need for replacement of gypsum board that has become wet and recommendations for drying.
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GA-234-2019 Control Joints for Fire-Resistance Rated Systems
Recommendations for conditions where control joints in gypsum panel systems should be specified.
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GA-236-2017 Tratamiento de Juntas en Condiciones Climaticas Extremas
Recommendations for the application and drying of joint compounds and adhesives in extreme weather conditions
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GA-236-2023 Joint Treatment Under Extreme Weather Conditions
Recommendations for the application and drying of joint compounds and adhesives in extreme weather conditions.
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GA-253-2021 Aplicacion de Revestimiento de Yeso
Recommendations for handling, storing, and installing gypsum sheathing under a variety of conditions
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GA-253-2021 Application of Gypsum Sheathing
Recommendations for handling, storing, and installing gypsum sheathing under a variety of conditions.
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GA-620-2019 Gypsum Area Separation Firewalls
A comprehensive look at Gypsum Area Separation Firewall systems for both fire resistance and noise reduction.
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GA‐255‐2018 Guidance on the Use of Panel “Rips”
Outlines best practices when the use of “belly bands” or “drywall rips” are unavoidable.
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QuietCoat® Application Instructions
Information on applying QuietCoat acoustical compound along with drying, curing, and clean up.
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QuietGlue® Pro Application Instructions
Application and installation information for QuietGlue Pro.
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QuietRF® System Installation Instructions
Installation information for QuietRF System: QuietRock® 530RF, QuietSeam® RF, QuietRF Shielding Tape.
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QuietRock® 510, 530 & 545 Installation Instructions
Installation information for QuietRock 510, 530 & 545 along with QuietPutty® and QuietSeal® Pro.
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QuietRock® ES and ES MR Installation Instructions
Installation information for QuietRock EZ-SNAP® panels: QuietRock ES and ES Mold Resistant, along with QuietPutty® and QuietSeal® Pro.
Sustainability
Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
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EPD – FLAME CURB® Type X
Industry-wide average cradle-to-gate EPD for 5/8” type X conventional gypsum board.
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EPD – PABCO GLASS® Products
Industry-wide cradle-to-gate EPD for 1/2” and 5/8” glass mat gypsum board.
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EPD – QuietRock® Sound Reducing Drywall
EPD for QuietRock 1/2″, 5/8”, 1-3/8” Sound Reducing Gypsum Panels.
Health Product Declarations (HPD)
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HPD – ABUSE CURB®
HPD v2.2 for ABUSE CURB.
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HPD – FLAME CURB® Type C
HPD v2.2 for FLAME CURB Type C.
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HPD – FLAME CURB® Type X
HPD v2.2 for FLAME CURB Type X.
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HPD – MOLD CURB® Plus
HPD v2.2 for 5/8” MOLD CURB Plus Type X.
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HPD – PABCO 1/2″ Gypsum Panels
HPD v2.2 for 1/2″ PABCO Regular, Interior Ceiling, and LITECORE®.
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HPD – PABCO® FLEX
HPD v2.2 for 3/8″ PABCO FLEX.
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HPD – PABCORE® Shaftliner
HPD v2.2 for PABCORE Shaftliner.
Raw Materials Sourcing
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Raw Materials – PABCORE® Shaftliner
Disclosure and Optimization–Sourcing of Raw Materials for 1” PABCORE Shaftliner.
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Raw Materials – FLAME CURB® Type C
Disclosure and Optimization–Sourcing of Raw Materials for 5/8″ FLAME CURB Type C.
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Raw Materials – FLAME CURB® Type X
Disclosure and Optimization–Sourcing of Raw Materials for FLAME CURB® Type X.
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Raw Materials – PABCO GLASS® Sheathing
Disclosure and Optimization–Sourcing of Raw Materials for 5/8″ PABCO GLASS Sheathing Type X.
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Raw Materials–MOLD CURB® Plus
Disclosure and Optimization–Sourcing of Raw Materials for 5/8” MOLD CURB® Plus Type X.
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Raw Materials–PABCO® 1/2” Gypsum Panels
Disclosure and Optimization–Sourcing of Raw Materials for 1/2” PABCO® Regular, Interior Ceiling, and LITECORE®.
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Raw Materials–PABCO® FLEX
Disclosure and Optimization–Sourcing of Raw Materials for 3/8” PABCO FLEX.
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Raw Materials–PABCO® Gypsum Sheathing
Disclosure and Optimization–Sourcing of Raw Materials for 5/8” PABCO Gypsum Sheathing Type X.
VOC Certificates
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VOC – FLAME CURB® Products
VOC Emission Test Certificate for 5/8” FLAME CURB® Type C, which also applies for 1/2” FLAME CURB® Type C, 5/8”…
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VOC – MOLD CURB® Plus Products
VOC Emission Test Certificate for 5/8” MOLD CURB® Plus, which also applies to other products formulated to provide mold and…
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VOC – PABCO GLASS®
VOC Emission Test Certificate for 5/8” PABCO GLASS® Sheathing and 1″ Shaftliner.
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VOC – PABCO GLASS® Products
VOC Emission Test Certificate for 1/2” PABCO GLASS® Interior which also applies for 5/8” PABCO GLASS Interior and 1” PABCO…
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VOC – PABCO® Regular Products
VOC Emission Test Certificate for 1/2” PABCO® Regular, 1/2″ LITECORE®, and PABCO® Flex gypsum board products.
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VOC – QuietCoat®
VOC Emission Test Certificate for QuietCoat® acoustical coating.
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VOC – QuietGlue® Pro
VOC Emission Test Certificate for QuietGlue® Pro acoustical compound.
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VOC – QuietPutty®
VOC Emission Test Certificate for QuietPutty® acoustical putty.
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VOC – QuietRock® 510
VOC Emission Test Certificate for 1/2” QuietRock® 510 sound reducing drywall.
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VOC – QuietRock® 530
VOC Emission Test Certificate for 5/8” QuietRock® 530 sound reducing drywall.
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VOC – QuietRock® 545
VOC Emission Test Certificate for 1-3/8” QuietRock® 545 sound reducing drywall.
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VOC – QuietRock® ES
VOC Emission Test Certificate for 5/8” QuietRock® ES sound reducing drywall.
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VOC – QuietRock® ESMR
VOC Emission Test Certificate for 5/8” QuietRock® ES Mold Resistant sound reducing drywall.
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VOC – QuietSeal® Pro
VOC Emission Test Certificate for QuietSeal® Pro acoustical sealant.
Warranties
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PABCO GLASS® Exterior Sheathing Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty for PABCO GLASS Exterior Sheathing
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PABCO GLASS® Interior Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty document for PABCO GLASS® Interior
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PABCO GLASS® Shaftliner Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty document for PABCO GLASS Shaftliner
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PABCO Gypsum Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty document for PABCO Gypsum products
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QuietRock Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty for QuietRock products.
