Exterior Gypsum Sheathing As Siding

Exterior wall sheathing is either structural or non structural.

Exterior gypsum sheathing as siding.

Exterior sheathing exterior gypsum sheathing is designed to be applied to the outside surface of wood or steel framing members as an underlayment in exterior wall assemblies clad with a variety of materials including. Wood vinyl and composite siding products. A popular alternative to wood sheathing is gypsum based sheathing also known as drywall or plasterboard. It offers more durability than wood sheathing and is more economical.

Brick or stone veneers. Exterior gypsum sheathing is recommended for use in residential or commercial buildings and provides fire resistance and additional structural strength when used under exterior finishes such as wood metal or vinyl siding masonry veneer stucco shingles etc. Exterior wall sheathing strengthens the wall system provides a nailing base for the siding and gives a layer of protection against outside elements. Widely recognized by the gold color densglass fiberglass mat gypsum sheathing has an exemplary track record that spans more than 30 years.

Structural exterior wall sheathing ties framing studs together making the walls resistant to twisting and bending. The densglass gold 8 ft. Exterior gypsum sheathing is designed for direct attachment to wood framing with. We ve developed glasroc exterior wall sheathing provides water resistance fire resistance and mold and moisture resistance.

Exterior insulation and finishing systems eifs metal panel systems. Exterior gypsum sheathing is a special purpose drywall panel consisting of a moisture resistant noncombustible core covered by glass mat facers on both front and back surfaces and long edges. It is a preferred substrate under brick stone stucco siding and eifs due to its ability to protect a structure against incidental moisture during and after construction.