XP® Hi-Abuse® Gypsum Board has a mold and moisture resistant Type X gypsum core encased in heavy, abrasion and mold/mildew/moisture resistant 100% recycled PURPLE® paper on the face side and heavy, abrasion and mold/mildew/moisture resistant, 100% recycled gray paper on the back side.
- For walls subject to added abuse/abrasion
- Scratch and scuff resistant
- Helps inhibit mold growth with the highest possible score on mold tests (ASTM D3273 and ASTM G21)
- Features Sporgard technology with extra mold-inhibiting properties
- Has less than 5% water absorption per ASTM C473
- Weighs less and installs faster than a Concrete Masonry Unit
- Finishes like regular drywall reducing the risk of improper installation
- Scores and snaps easily
- Fights the effects of moisture before damage can occur
- Dimensionally stable product with negligible expansion and contraction under normal atmospheric conditions