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Installation - Fastening Patterns
12.7 mm (1/2") GlasRoc® Sheathing - Wood framed side wall installation of 400 mm (16") o.c. stud spacing.

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15.9 mm (5/8") GlasRoc® Sheathing Type X - Wood framed side wall installation of 600 mm (24") o.c. stud spacing.

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12.7 mm (1/2") GlasRoc® Sheathing - Steel framed side wall installation of 400 mm (16") o.c. stud spacing.

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15.9 mm (5/8") GlasRoc® Sheathing Type X - Steel framed side wall installation of 600 mm (24") o.c. stud spacing.

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GlasRoc® Sheathing Fastening Patterns
Fastening patterns and other detailed information for the recommended handling, storage, and application of gypsum sheathing can be found below and in the following GA installation specification guides: GA-253 Application of Gypsum Sheathing, GA-254 Fire Resistant Gypsum Sheathing, GA-216 Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board, GA-226 Application of Gypsum Board to Curved Surfaces.

Recommendations for Fasteners
Recommended Fastener Length for Board Thickness
Framing Type
Fastener Description
12.7 mm (1/2") GlasRoc® Sheathing
15.9 mm (5/8") GlasRoc® Sheathing Type X
Wood
Hot dip 11 gage, 11 mm (7/16") head,
galvanized nail
38 mm (1-1/2")
44 mm (1-3/4")
Wood
Hot dip 12 gage, 11 mm (7/16") head,
galvanized nail
38 mm (1-1/2")
44 mm (1-3/4")
Wood/Furring
Bugle head (Type W), corrosion resistant screws with coarse threads
32 mm (1-1/4")
32 mm (1-1/4") to
41 mm (1-5/8")
Steel/Furring
Bugle head (Type S), corrosion resistant screws with fine threads
25 mm (1")
32 mm (1-1/4")
Light Steel
Bugle head (Type S), corrosion resistant screws with fine threads
25 mm (1")
32 mm (1-1/4")
Light Steel
Bugle head (Type S, Type S-12 & Type W) steel drill screws
32 mm (1-1/4")
32 mm (1-1/4") to
41 mm (1-5/8")
Heavy/Light Steel
Bugle head (Type S-12, Type S)
steel drill tip screws
32 mm (1-1/4")
32 mm (1-1/4") to
41 mm (1-5/8")
Heavy Steel
Bugle head (Type S-12) drill tip, fine thread, rust resistant gypsum board screws
25 mm (1")
32 mm (1-1/4") to
41 mm (1-5/8")

Negative Uniform Lateral Loads According to ASTM E 330
Thickness mm (Inches)
Stud Spacing
Fastener & Installation
Ultimate Maximum Load, kPa (psf)
15.9 mm (5/8")
400 mm (16") o.c.
screws 32 mm (1-1/4")2
4.5 (95)
15.9 mm (5/8")
400 mm (16") o.c.
roofing nails 44 mm (1-3/4")1
3.6 (75)
12.7 mm (1/2")
400 mm (16") o.c.
roofing nails 38 mm (1-1/2")1
3.6 (75)
12.7 mm (1/2")
400 mm (16") o.c.
screws 32 mm (1-1/4")2
3.6 (75)
12.7 mm (1/2")
600 mm (24") o.c.
roofing nails 38 mm (1-1/2")1
2.9 (60)
12.7 mm (1/2")
600 mm (24") o.c.
screws 32 mm (1-1/4")2
2.4 (50)
1 - Hot dip 11 gage 7/16" head galvanized nail
2 - Bugle head, corrosion resistant, Type W screws

Fastening Guidelines
Fasten GlasRoc® Sheathing using only recommended nails or screws.
Always apply GlasRoc® Sheathing to a flat and even framing surface.
Drive fasteners to a point even with or slightly below [no greater than 0.8 mm (1/32")] the surface of GlasRoc® Sheathing, without penetrating glass mat.
Locate perimeter fasteners a minimum of 10 mm (3/8") from edges and ends with a maximum spacing of 200 mm (8") o.c.
For shear resistance applications, space perimeter fasteners a maximum 100 mm (4") o.c.
Space fasteners in the field of the board a maximum of 200 mm (8") o.c.

Limitations
Do not use staples or adhesives to fasten GlasRoc® Sheathing to framing members.
Do not attach GlasRoc® Sheathing to framing surfaces with a plane variance greater than 3 mm (1/8").
Do not overdrive nail fasteners. Be careful not to break the protective surface coating, fracture the underlying core, or penetrate the glass mat.
GlasRoc® Sheathing is not recommended or intended for use as a fastening base.
Not recommended for applications where continuous exposure temperatures exceed 52° C (125° F).

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