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SPOTLIGHT CERTAINTEED GYPSUM Interior and Exterior Gypsum Building Solutions Today and for the Next Generation. surface, GlasRoc can help protect wall cavities from moisture intrusion. Lightweight and easy to cut and install, GlasRoc meets ASTM C 1177 for sheathing and ASTM C 1178 for tile backer. ProRoc Gypsum Board and ProRoc with M2Tech. ProRoc wallboard is a paper-faced gypsum board for everyday interior wall and ceiling applications. CertainTeed Gypsum also offers abuse board for use in schools and heathcare facilities, as well as gypsum board designed for use in area separation firewalls for multifamily dwellings, shaftliner for elevator shaft walls and stairwells, and numerous UL-listed fire-rated assemblies. The ProRoc Moisture and Mold Resistant Gypsum Board with M2Tech and Type X M2Tech lines combine a water-resistive core and a moisture and moldresistant face paper for added protection against moisture, and thus improved indoor air quality. ProRoc Finishing Compounds, Spray Textures, Plasters, and Finishing Joint Tapes. CertainTeed has united our quality finishing products with our top-of-the-line wallboard to bring a complete drywall solution under a single name ProRoc. The result is professional-grade performance properties that help speed up application and minimize costly call-backs. CERTAINTEED GYPSUM Known for being a leader in interior and exterior building products, CertainTeed provides innovative solutions for commercial, institutional and residential designs. From its GlasRoc paperless, fully embedded glass mat gypsum panels to its ProRoc wallboard and finishing products, CertainTeed Gypsum’s product portfolio includes a wide range of exterior sheathing, fire-rated assemblies, area separation and shaft wall, abuseresistant board, moisture- and mold-resistant board for walls and ceilings, glass mat tile backerboard, and joint compounds and tapes. The company’s new ProRoc Moisture and Mold Resistant Gypsum Board with M2Tech and GlasRoc Tile Backer products contribute to sustainable design by combining moisture and mold resistance for residential, commercial and institutional applications. GlasRoc glass mat gypsum products with Embedded Glass Reinforced Gypsum (EGRG) Technology. CertainTeed Gypsum’s GlasRoc product line features patented technology with reinforcing glass mats, fully embedded into a waterresistant core for complete protection inside and out. GlasRoc technology is available in a high-performance exterior sheathing, with a 12-month exposure warranty, to protect a building project during construction; and, an interior tile backerboard for high-moisture areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. With an innovative, built-in moisture-blocking acrylic coating that resists moisture at the BUILDING RESPONSIBLY CertainTeed continues to look for ways to reduce impact on the environment while meeting customer demand for sustainable products that deliver comfort, protection and performance. All ProRoc wallboard paper consists of 100 percent recycled content and, where possible, synthetic gypsum is used in the wallboard, contributing to a total recycled content of 99 percent. Call 800.233.8990 or visit certainteed.com for more information. 26 ed+c J A N UA R Y 09 http://www.certainteed.com

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