Temple-Inland manufactures two variations of DamageGuard gypsum board – AR (abuse resistant) and IR (impact resistant) – to stand up to just about any punishment.
DamageGuard AR has an extra-durable face paper to withstand scuffs and abrasions in high-traffic areas such as schools, offices and other public buildings. It also contains an enhanced core density that provides extra strength and heat resistance. DamageGuard IR starts with these same abuse-resistant benefits, plus it has a special backing to keep impacts from penetrating walls.
Just as you expect from every Temple-Inland gypsum board product, DamageGuard AR and IR offer a high-quality finishing surface and simple installation. Applied like regular gypsum board, DamageGuard delivers a lower installed cost than other high-traffic wall solutions such as masonry. In addition, the face paper is 100% recycled and this product is available with a recycled content gypsum core to help meet the strictest environmental requirements.
Features:
- Scuff- and abrasion-resistant face paper.
- Cuts, applies and finishes like regular gypsum.
- Enhanced core density provides extra strength and heat resistance.
- Available with certified recycled content for environmental “green” requirements.
Product Specifications:
Application Recommendations:
Designed to score, snap and fasten as easily as traditional gypsum board, it is recommended that DamageGuard be installed and finished according to the methods described in application standards GA216 and ASTM C840. It is recommended that DamageGuard IR be cut and scored from the backside for best results.
DamageGuard Test Results:
To provide a way of evaluating the performance of this product in your application, we provide the following test results accompanied by a brief description of the test process used in each case.
Surface Abrasion:
To provide a measure of the abrasion-resistant performance of our product when installed in high-traffic areas.
NOTE: The test values are an average of test results from three uniform samples of each product. They represent the number of cycles necessary to produce a surface abrasion to a depth of .040" according to the procedures in ASTM D4977 (modified) with an extra 25-lb. weight added to the test apparatus.
Surface Indentation:
To provide a measure of our product’s resistance to incidental wall impact from such items as chairs, carts and furniture.
NOTE: The test values are an average of test results from three uniform samples of each product. They represent the depth of an indention created by a 5/8" rounded indenter punch impacting with a force of 72 in.-lbs. of drop energy, according to ASTM D5420.
Hard-Body Impact:
To provide a measure of the resistance of our product to hard-object impact intended to penetrate the wall.
NOTE: The test values are an average of test results from three uniform samples of each product. They represent the minimum force required for a capped 2" steel pipe to penetrate the product supported by 16" o.c. framing.
Soft-Body Impact:
To provide a measure of the resistance of our product to soft-body impact.
NOTE: The test values are an average of test results from three uniform samples of each product. They represent the minimal force required for the following:
- Surface Failure – 1st visible indication of surface damage
- Deformation Failure – permanent set of L/240* at impact location
- Structural Failure – penetration through product
The tests were conducted on panels supported 16" o.c. according to ASTM E695 using a 60-lb. leather bag for DamageGuard AR. A 120-lb. bag was substituted for the tests on DamageGuard IR.
*L = 96"
Recycled Content Certification:
Temple-Inland DamageGuard gypsum board is certified in accordance to ISO 14021 standards to have recycled material content. All certified products feature a gypsum core sandwiched between recycled facers. DamageGuard is available with up to 95% certified recycled content for environmental “green” requirements. 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.
