Exterior Soffitt

Product Description

Both interior and exterior types provide added fire safety, sag resistance, and moisture resistance.

The specially treated gypsum core is covered on both sides with water-repellent paper formed to the Sta-Smooth edge. Panels are 1/2" (regular) and 5/8" (Fire-Shield) x 4' x 8' through 12' lengths. Typical uses for sheltered exterior ceiling and soffit areas are covered parking areas, walkways and marquees in commercial construction and, in residential construction, carports, breezeways and open porches.

Uses/Applications

Exterior Soffit Board is a fire-resistive gypsum panel, designed to provide the extra resistance to moisture and sagging required to meet outdoor conditions. It is typically used for sheltered exterior ceiling and soffit areas, such as covered parking areas, walkways and marquees in commercial construction and, in residential construction, carports, breezeways and open porches. Soffit Board is limited to ceiling use only. Do not use on sidewalls or vertical surfaces.

For ceilings, the board is secured to wood framing or furring in the conventional manner, or to metal framing either by direct attachment or by suspended metal furring.

Complementary/Accessory Products

Rinker Materials sells drywall accessories including bead, tape, joint compounds, fasteners and spray textures. We stay up with ever-changing trends by carrying new and innovative materials.

Product Benefits (Economic, Environmental and Social)

• Sag- and warp-resistant. Exterior Soffit Board offers strong sag resistance even after repeated wet-dry cycles. Its gypsum core resists sagging while the sturdy face and back paper are water-repellent.
• Quick, dry installation. Exterior Soffit Board offers the speed and economy of regular drywall construction: quick score-and-snap cutting, no sawing or special tools, rapid screw or nail attachment, openings simply made where and when required, during or after application, furring and trim common to conventional construction.
• Fire-resistive. A noncombustible gypsum core provides added fire safety.

Additional Information

Drywall is one of the most versatile building products available. It is used to line internal walls and ceilings in homes, offices, factories, hospitals, shops, and schools - all buildings. Some other names for drywall are gypsum, wallboard and sheetrock.