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Type-X Gypsum Panel for Area Separation from American Gypsum Co. LLC

The 1/2-inch M-Bloc Ekcel Type X gypsum panel is a fire-, mold- and moisture-resistant wallboard that is part of a patented area separation firewall system used in multi-family housing projects. The product was introduced to meet the needs of the multi-family builder when there is a limited supply of 1-inch thick by 2-foot wide shaft liner panels for multi-family housing projects. The drywall panel is 1/2-inch thick and 4 feet in width, and replaces 1-inch thick shaft linerboard that is 2 feet in width.

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American Gypsum
August 4, 2025

The 1/2-inch M-Bloc Ekcel Type X gypsum panel is a fire-, mold- and moisture-resistant wallboard that is part of a patented area separation firewall system used in multi-family housing projects. The product was introduced to meet the needs of the multi-family builder when there is a limited supply of 1-inch thick by 2-foot wide shaft liner panels for multi-family housing projects. The drywall panel is 1/2-inch thick and 4 feet in width, and replaces 1-inch thick shaft linerboard that is 2 feet in width.

Its key features include:

•    1/2-inch thick by 4 feet wide by 10 feet in length.

•    Mold- and moisture-resistant.

•    An essential part of a patented 2½-hour fire-rated ME area separation firewall system.

For more information, please visit americangypsum.com.

KEYWORDS: fire resistance gypsum

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