StructGuard TS adds multiple layers of value to your structural sheathing. It’s easy to install, it resists moisture, mold and fire and it increases cost efficiency compared to OSB and plywood. Refer to the chart below for dimensional specifications as well as a variety of key performance values.
Product Specifications:
Mold and Moisture Resistance:
StructGuard TS has the TemShield Mold Protection system, which provides a significant degree of mold resistance compared to untreated panels as per ASTM D3273,* the standard test of mold resistance, and scored a 10 out of a possible 10 in laboratory evaluations.
Note: The ASTM D3273 lab test may not be applicable to the actual performance of building materials. No material may be labeled mold proof, and resistance to mold growth depends on many factors. Prolonged exposure to moisture may cause mold and mildew to grow on any surface. Therefore, in order to maximize the mold and mildew resistance of a material, it is essential that good design, handling and construction practices be implemented. This involves avoiding water exposure during all phases of storage, handling, shipping, installation and after installation is complete. See GA238 for more information.
Fire Resistance of 5/8" Type X Panels:
This material has been fire tested in accordance with the requirements of ASTM E119 and therefore may provide a fire rating of one or more hours, depending on the system in which it is applied. Because ASTM procedures require that fire tests be conducted on complete building assemblies/systems and not just on the board itself, the ability of any particular 5/8" Type X gypsum board to pass a specific ASTM fire test may well depend on factors other than the fire resistance of the gypsum board being tested. These factors include the other components used to construct the building system being tested, the manner in which the system is constructed and the inherent variability of ASTM fire tests. For more information, click here.
Recycled Content Certification:
StructGuard TS is certified in accordance to ISO 14021 standards to have recycled material content. All certified products feature a gypsum core sandwiched between recycled facers. StructGuard TS is available with up to 95% certified recycled content for environmental “green” requirements. The recycled content levels of board produced at our Cumberland City, Tennessee and West Memphis, Arkansas facilities are third-party verified by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS). This certified material composition can contribute toward recycled material credits in the LEED rating system as well as other rating systems. To find out more about Temple-Inland gypsum board’s contribution to green building credits, click here.
