What is DensGlass sheeting?

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What is DensGlass sheeting?

DensGlass Sheathing is an ideal product for exterior ceilings and soffits for both cold and warm climate zones. It resists sagging, even under exceptionally humid conditions. Panels are applied directly to structural framing. Surface and joints may be finished and painted, or surfaced with an exterior finish system.

Is DensGlass waterproof?

It is a ready-mixed, flexible, waterproof coating which can be used on gypsum, cement or wood based sheathing substrates. Sto VaporSeal over DensGlass panels can be used on vertical above grade walls.

What is the R value of 5/8 DensGlass?

0.67.
R-Value (ASTM C518): 0.67. 12. Mold Resistance (ASTM D3273): 10, in a test as manufactured.

Can you use DensShield in shower?

DensShield® Tile Backer is ideal for bathrooms, showers, floors, kitchens and other wet, high humidity areas.

Can DensGlass be used as roof sheathing?

DensGlass® Sheathing DensGlass Sheathing adds performance and durability to a wide range of fire-rated and non-fire-rated building assemblies. Dens® Solutions are industry trusted, high-performing fiberglass mat gypsum panels suitable for your wall, roof, ceiling and floor projects.

Can you DensGlass roof sheathing?

The edge of the membrane is sealed and flashed and the rest of the wall may have another finish on it. DensGlass Sheathing is appropriate for finishing the rest of the vertical surface above the membrane, but DensDeck Roof Board could also be used, so there’s only one substrate material to deal with.

What kind of panel is densglass used for?

DensGlass® is a gypsum panel with fiberglass mat facings and its widely recognized GOLD colored primer coating for superior mold and moisture resistance. For use as exterior substrate panel for walls, ceilings and soffits. Ideal for EIFS, brick and other exterior cladding applications. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

What do you need to know about densglass sheathing?

1 DensGlass® Sheathing is the #1 architecturally specified fiberglass mat gypsum sheathing 1 2 Track record that spans more than 30 years 3 Helps add performance and durability to a wide range of fire-rated and non-fire-rated building assemblies

How big is the sheathing for densglass sweets?

Sheathing is available in 5/8” (15.9 mm) thickness. DensGlass Sheathing is manufactured in a 4’ (1219 mm) width and 8’ (2438 mm), 9’ (2743 mm) and 10’ (3048 mm) lengths.

What makes densglass the best gypsum for soffits?

It’s extremely resistant to rippling, buckling and sagging, even under humid conditions, which makes it particularly suitable for soffits. In actual tests, DensGlass panels exceeded ASTM C1396 standards for humidified deflection by a factor of five times over the standard for paper-faced gypsum sheathing.

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