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Temple Inland's Gypsum Boards
From its beginnings in 1893 as a single sawmill, Temple-Inland has been dedicated to manufacturing outstanding products to meet customer needs.
Temple Inland supplies solid wood lumber, gypsum board and fiberboard products for residential and commercial construction projects. Whether for new construction or remodeling, do-it-yourselfers or professionals, the expanding product line provides a range of solutions to today’s building challenges.
Temple-Inland manufactures a full line of quality gypsum board products for fast, cost-efficient wall construction in both residential and commercial applications. Available in a range of dimensions and with a choice of special performance properties, this is one of its fastest growing product lines.
Eco Friendly Gypsum Boards
Made in the U.S.A. Temple-Inland has never imported any gypsum wallboard from China. Its full line of gypsum products is manufactured at facilities that they own and operate in the United States under their high quality standards. Temple Inland has a long history in this industry and has never received any complaints similar to the ones currently in the news attributed to Chinese wallboard.
Span24® Ceiling Gypsum Board
Span24 is a 1/2" gypsum board specifically designed to maintain exceptional flatness on ceilings framed 24" o.c. Thinner and lighter than traditional 5/8" panels, it’s also easier to handle and more cost efficient. Stronger than regular 1/2" gypsum, it surpassed the standards for 5/8" material in ASTM sag tests conducted at 90° Fahrenheit and 90% humidity.
Gypsum Board Properties
Features:
- May be installed over wood or metal framing
- Long edges tapered for easier, smoother joint finishing
- Lower cost and lighter weight than 5⁄8" gypsum board
- Requires no special tools or techniques to install
- Available with a minimum of 93% certified recycled content on a dry-weight basis in accordance with ISO 14021 standards
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Product Specifications:
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Federal Specification
SS-L-30D |
Product Standard
ASTM |
Installation Standards |
Width, Length |
Weight |
Edge |
| WATER-RESISTANT GYPSUM BOARDS |
| 1/2" (12.7 mm) Span24 |
Type III & Grade R |
C1396 |
ASTM C840, GA216 |
48" (1219 mm),
8' to 12' (2438 mm to 3658 mm) |
1.7 lbs/ft2 |
Tapered |
Limitations:
- This product must be installed perpendicular to framing
- Framing spacing not to exceed 24"
- Provide adequate ventilation when applying texture to this product
- Should be stored, handled and installed to comply with industry standards GA216 & ASTM C840
Low VOC-Emitting Material:
Temple-Inland gypsum board products are third-party certified by Materials Analytical Services, LLC (MAS) to meet the performance standard established for low-emitting materials under the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Program.
Sulfur Emissions Testing:
In emissions level testing for carbon disulfide and carbonyl sulfide conducted by Materials Analytical Services (MAS), Temple-Inland gypsum board was determined to be negative for sulfur off-gassing and is not considered a problematic corrosive drywall type.
Storage:
Gypsum board should be carried, never dragged, to prevent damaging the finished edges. When storing gypsum boards, store them indoors and protect them from weather and direct sunlight. Boards should be stored lying flat and neatly stacked. Care should be taken to prevent sagging or damage to edges, ends and surfaces. Placing boards against framing is not recommended.
Environmental Certification
The use of certified Temple-Inland gypsum board can contribute toward credits in the following green construction rating system categories.
Span24 ceiling board manufactured in West Memphis, Arkansas, Fletcher, Oklahoma, and Cumberland City, Tennessee, has been certified by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) in accordance to ISO 14021 standards to contain at least 93% recycled material on a dry-weight basis.
| LEED-NC: |
MR credit 4 |
Recycled Content awards 1 or 2 points for using products with recycled content that constitute at least 10% or 20%, based on cost, of the total value of project materials. |
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MR credit 5 |
Local/Regional Materials awards 1 or 2 points for using materials on a project that are extracted and manufactured within 500 miles that constitute at least 10% or 20%, based on cost, of the total value of project materials. |
| NAHB Green Building Standards: |
NAHB 604.1(2) |
Pre-Consumer Recycled Content specifies the use of recycled content products in major areas such as walls, floors, insulation and roofing. |
| 2009 LEED for Schools: |
IEQ credit 4.6 |
Ceiling and Wall Systems awards 1 point if all gypsum board meets the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions. |

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