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Lafarge North America Inc.

12018 Sunrise Valley Dr.
Suite 600
Reston, VA 20191
 
Phone:703-480-3600
Fax:703-796-0062
 
Web Site: www.lafargenorthamerica.com
drywall and gypsum by Lafarge North America Inc.
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Overview:
Lafarge North America is the largest diversified construction materials company and supplier of cement, aggregates and concrete, and other materials for residential, commercial, institutional and public works construction in the United States and Canada. Lafarge North America is part of the Lafarge Group, a world leader in building materials that is active in 79 countries, and employs more than 84,000 people. The largest construction materials company in the U.S. and Canada, Lafarge North America offers a full line of products for building projects large and small. From sidewalks to schools, highways to high-rises, in all regions of the United States and Canada, Lafarge is the building materials supplier of choice.

Products Trade Name Description Content

Drywall

Regular Drywall

Lafarge North America Inc. Regular Drywall<BR><BR>
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Lafarge Regular drywall is designed for interior wall and ceiling applications. Regular drywall is available in several thicknesses and edge treatments to meet most general construction needs.

Specs for Regular Drywall<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Regular Drywall<BR><BR>

Fire-Rated Drywall

Firecheck® Type X
Lafarge North America Inc. Fire-Rated Drywall<BR><BR>
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Lafarge Firecheck Type X drywall is enhanced with glass fibers to offer greater strength and fire protection for interior walls and ceilings.

Specs for Fire-Rated Drywall<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Fire-Rated Drywall<BR><BR>

Enhanced Fire-Rated Drywall

Firecheck® Type C
Lafarge North America Inc. Enhanced Fire-Rated Drywall<BR><BR>
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Lafarge Firecheck Type C drywall is enhanced with glass fibers and other ingredients to offer premium fire protection for interior walls, ceilings and area separations.

Specs for Enhanced Fire-Rated Drywall<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Enhanced Fire-Rated Drywall<BR><BR>

Tile Backer Board

Watercheck®
Lafarge North America Inc. Tile Backer Board<BR><BR>
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Lafarge Watercheck® is specifically designed as a tile backer for shower and bath areas, although it may also be desired for non-tile applications. The board is enhanced with a wax emulsion to offer moisture protection for interior walls in residential rooms where a degree of moisture may be expected such as, bathrooms and laundry rooms.

Specs for Tile Backer Board<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Tile Backer Board<BR><BR>

Fire-Rated Tile Backer

Fire Watercheck®
Lafarge North America Inc. Fire-Rated Tile Backer<BR><BR>
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Lafarge Fire Watercheck® is specifically designed as a fire-resistant tile backer for shower and bath areas, although it may also be desired for non-tile applications. The board has a non-combustible gypsum core that is enhanced with glass fibers to offer greater strength and fire protection and with a wax emulsion for superior moisture protection.

Specs for Fire-Rated Tile Backer<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Fire-Rated Tile Backer<BR><BR>

Sag Resistant Drywall

Sagcheck®
Lafarge North America Inc. Sag Resistant Drywall<BR><BR>
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Lafarge Sagcheck® is a strengthened, sag resistant drywall for interior ceiling applications. It is designed to be sag resistant under high-humidity conditions and wet-application texturing.

Specs for Sag Resistant Drywall<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Sag Resistant Drywall<BR><BR>

Weather Resistant Gypsum Board

Soffitboard Lafarge Soffitboard is a weather resistant gypsum board for sheltered exterior ceiling and soffit areas such as carports, covered walkways, parking areas, open porches, and the soffit sides of eaves. The board is designed to withstand indirect exposure to moisture and enhanced to resist sagging.

Specs for Weather Resistant Gypsum Board <BR><BR> Green Product Data for Weather Resistant Gypsum Board <BR><BR>

Fire and Weather Resistant Gypsum Board

Firecheck® Soffitboard Lafarge Firecheck® Soffitboard is a fire and weather resistant gypsum board for sheltered exterior ceiling and soffit areas such as carports, covered walkways, parking areas, open porches, and the soffit side of eaves. The board is designed to withstand indirect exposure to moisture and contains a non-combustible gypsum core, enhanced for strength (sag resistance) and fire resistance.

Specs for Fire and Weather Resistant Gypsum Board <BR><BR> Green Product Data for Fire and Weather Resistant Gypsum Board <BR><BR>

Plaster Base Gypsum Board

Plasterbase
Lafarge North America Inc. Plaster Base Gypsum Board<BR><BR>
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Lafarge Plasterbase is a special type of gypsum board to be used as a base for the application of veneer plaster finish. For interior walls and ceilings. The blue face paper provides excellent adhesion of the veneer plaster.

Specs for Plaster Base Gypsum Board<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Plaster Base Gypsum Board<BR><BR>

Fire Resistant Plaster Base Gypsum Board

Firecheck® Plasterbase Lafarge Firecheck® Plasterbase is a special type of fire resistant gypsum board to be used as a base for the application of veneer plaster finish. For interior walls and ceilings. The blue face paper provides excellent adhesion of the veneer plaster.

Specs for Fire Resistant Plaster Base Gypsum Board<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Fire Resistant Plaster Base Gypsum Board<BR><BR>

Shaftliner

Shaftliner Type X Lafarge Shaftliner Type X is designed for use in lining elevator shafts, ventilation shafts, and stairwells; for area separation walls in residential housing; and for other interior building applications requiring fire resistance combined with a finished surface.

Specs for Shaftliner<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Shaftliner<BR><BR>

Sheathing

Sheathing

Lafarge Sheathing is a moisture-resistant exterior wall sheathing designed to be covered by an exterior finish cladding such as siding, brick, masonry veneer, or wire-lath stucco.

Specs for Sheathing<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Sheathing<BR><BR>

Fire-Rated Sheathing

Firecheck® Sheathing Lafarge Firecheck Sheathing is a fire and moisture-resistant wall underlay designed to be covered by an exterior finish such as siding, brick, masonry veneer, EIFS or wire-lath stucco.

Specs for Fire-Rated Sheathing<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Fire-Rated Sheathing<BR><BR>

Weather and Mold Resistant Sheathing

Weather Defense Platinum Sheathing Lafarge Weather Defense™ Platinum is a moisture and mold-resistant exterior wall sheathing designed to be covered by an exterior finish cladding such as siding, brick, masonry veneer, or wire-lath stucco. The board has a specially formulated non-combustible mold and moisture resistant gypsum core. It is covered with a coated fiberglass mat on front, back, and long edges.

Specs for Weather and Mold Resistant Sheathing<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Weather and Mold Resistant Sheathing<BR><BR>

Weather and Mold Resistant Fire-Rated Sheathing

Weather Defense Platinum Sheathing Type X Lafarge Weather Defense™ Platinum Type X is a moisture, mold, and fire-resistant exterior wall sheathing designed to be covered by an exterior finish cladding such as siding, brick, masonry veneer, or wire-lath stucco. Its specially formulated fire-rated, moisture-and mold-resistant gypsum core is covered with a coated fiberglass mat on front, back, and long edges.

Specs for Weather and Mold Resistant Fire-Rated Sheathing<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Weather and Mold Resistant Fire-Rated Sheathing<BR><BR>

Specialty Drywall

Mold and Moisture Resistant Drywall

Mold Defense™, Lafarge Mold Defense™ drywall consists of a mold, mildew and moisture treated gypsum core and treated paper facings on front (green), back and long edges. It is ideal for interior walls and ceilings.

Specs for Mold and Moisture Resistant Drywall<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Mold and Moisture Resistant Drywall<BR><BR>

Abuse Resistant Drywall

Protecta® AR 100
Lafarge North America Inc. Abuse Resistant Drywall<BR><BR>
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Lafarge Protecta® AR 100 with Mold Defense is an abuse resistant drywall consisting of a fiberglass-enhanced non-combustible high-density gypsum core with a reinforced heavy facing paper which guards against fire, surface abrasion, indentation and mold and mildew. Protecta AR 100 is designed for use in high-traffic interior areas such as schools and hospitals.

Specs for Abuse Resistant Drywall<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Abuse Resistant Drywall<BR><BR>

Mold Resistant Shaftliner

Mold Defense Shaftliner Type X

Lafarge Mold Defense™ Shaftliner Type X is designed for use in lining elevator shafts and area separation walls or for any other interior applications requiring fire, mold and moisture resistance.

Specs for Mold Resistant Shaftliner<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Mold Resistant Shaftliner<BR><BR>

Skim Coated Level 5 Drywall

Rapid Deco® Level 5 Skim Coated Drywall The Lafarge Rapid Deco® Level 5 System, consists of a skim-coated drywall and a specially formulated matching joint compound. When used together, the results create a consistent, smooth surface across the finished wall. Rapid Deco® joint compound matches the finished joint to the surface of Rapid Deco® drywall, providing similarity of texture and paint absorption. The System is designed to provide an equivalent substitution to a field-applied Level 5 finish (per ASTM C 840).

Specs for Skim Coated Level 5 Drywall<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Skim Coated Level 5 Drywall<BR><BR>

Skim Coated Fire-Rated Drywall

Rapid Deco Level 5 Skim Coated Type X Drywall The Lafarge Rapid Deco® Level 5 System, consists of a skim-coated drywall and a specially formulated matching joint compound. When used together, the results create a consistent, smooth surface across the finished wall. Rapid Deco® joint compound matches the finished joint to the surface of Rapid Deco® drywall, providing similarity of texture and paint absorption. The System is designed to provide an equivalent substitution to a field-applied Level 5 finish (per ASTM C 840).

Specs for Skim Coated Fire-Rated Drywall<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Skim Coated Fire-Rated Drywall<BR><BR>

Finishing Products

Level 5 Joint Compound

Rapid Deco® Level 5 Joint Compound A component of the Rapid Deco® Level 5 System, Lafarge Rapid Deco® Level 5 joint compound is an all purpose, professional grade joint compound, specifically formulated to give optimum results when used with Lafarge Rapid Deco® Level 5 skim-coated drywall.

Specs for Level 5 Joint Compound<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Level 5 Joint Compound<BR><BR>

Joint Compound

Rapid Coat® Lafarge Rapid Coat® is an all-purpose joint compound, ideal for use in all phases of drywall finishing: taping, finishing, skim coating, texturing, filling corner beads an trim, and concealing nail or screw dimples. Rapid Coat’s two step application dries fast and saves time and money by permitting faster job completion and significant savings in labor.

Specs for Joint Compound<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Joint Compound<BR><BR>

Mid-Weight Joint Compound

Rapid Coat® Mid-Weight Lafarge Rapid Coat Mid-Weight is an all-purpose joint compound, ideal for use in all phases of drywall finishing: taping, finishing, skim coating, texturing, filling corner beads a trim, and concealing nail or screw dimples. Rapid Coat Mid-Weight offers high durability and abrasion resistance and is designed specifically for professional use.

Specs for Mid-Weight Joint Compound<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Mid-Weight Joint Compound<BR><BR>

Low Dust Joint Compound

Rapid Coat® Low Dust
Lafarge North America Inc. Low Dust Joint Compound<BR><BR>
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Lafarge Rapid Coat® Low Dust is an all-purpose joint compound, ideal for use in all phases of gypsum board finishing: taping, finishing, skim coating, texturing, filling corner beads and trim, and concealing nail or screw dimples. It is specially formulated to reduce airborne dust generated during sanding. Rapid Coat Low Dust also makes an excellent bonding agent for laminating gypsum wallboards together.

Specs for Low Dust Joint Compound<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Low Dust Joint Compound<BR><BR>

Professional Grade Joint Compound

Rapid Coat All Purpose Lafarge Rapid Coat All Purpose is an all-purpose professional grade joint compound, ideal for use in all phases of drywall finishing: taping, finishing, skim coating, texturing, filling corner beads a trim and concealing nail or screw dimples. Classic Coat offers maximum bond and adhesion, superior durability and abrasion resistance and is designed specifically for professional use.

Specs for Professional Grade Joint Compound<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Professional Grade Joint Compound<BR><BR>

Setting-Type Joint Compound

Rapid Joint®
Lafarge North America Inc. Setting-Type Joint Compound<BR><BR>
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Lafarge Rapid Joint® is a chemically activated setting-type drywall joint compound with time-controlled hardening properties. Available in four set times to meet the varied needs of the drywall finishing professional, this adaptable and durable joint compound is excellent for most pre-filling, taping, and first or finish coating applications.

Specs for Setting-Type Joint Compound<BR><BR> Green Product Data for Setting-Type Joint Compound<BR><BR>

Cement and Cement-Related Products

Cement and Cement-Related Products

With over 20 types of cements and blends, Lafarge provides innovative solutions for customers who include contractors, builders, municipal authorities, ready-mix producers, concrete product manufacturers and masons.
Portland Cement
Slag Cement
Blended Cements
Masonry Cements
Custom Color Masonry Cement
Fly Ash
Oil Well Cements


Specs for Cement and Cement-Related Products<BR><BR>

Aggregates

Aggregates

Aggregates include a full line of graded stone in various sizes, as well as concrete and masonry sand, gravel and slag aggregates. Aggregates have a broad range of uses, from road base to rail beds.
For more details about aggregates, check out our "Natural Aggregate-A Primer."

Specs for Aggregates<BR><BR>

Asphalt & Paving

Asphalt & Paving

Lafarge is a leading road-building contractor as well as major producer of hot-mix asphalt in many areas of North America. Our size and diversification enables us to provide the expertise required to manage from the most complex construction projects to the smallest commercial works, from the smallest patch or driveway to the largest interstate highway project.

The DuraPave Series of high performance asphalt products are the latest innovation developed for our customers.

Specs for Asphalt & Paving<BR><BR>

Ductal®

Ductal®

Ductal® Lafarge's revolutionary new material for new solutions, Ductal® is an ultra-high performance material that provides strength, ductility, durability and aesthetics. This unique combination of superior properties allows engineers and architects to realize a new level of design and unparalleled potential in creation.

Specs for Ductal®<BR><BR>

Concrete

Shipyard Ballasting

Ballast-Crete® Ballast-Crete® has fast become the preferred choice in ballasting for shipyards, naval architects and engineers around the world. Its superior performance under demanding conditions coupled with the expertise of Lafarge's technical staff have allowed us to find answers to just about any stability concern.

Specs for Shipyard Ballasting<BR><BR>

Pipe and Precast Concrete

Lafarge carries a vast line of concrete products for public works includes manholes, catch basins, valve chambers, concrete pressure and sewer pipe, box culverts and precast bridge spans as well as specialized systems such as the patented Stormceptor™.

Specs for Pipe and Precast Concrete<BR><BR>

Self-Consolidating Concrete Mix

Agilia® Agilia® is a revolutionary concrete mix that sets new standards for cast-in-place concrete. It is a self-consolidating concrete that requires no vibration while providing a beautiful final surface finish. The results are reduced construction time and costs.

The highly fluid Agilia products spread into place under their own weight and achieve good consolidation without internal or external vibration and without exhibiting defects due to segregation or bleeding.

Specs for Self-Consolidating Concrete Mix<BR><BR>

High Performance Concrete

Artevia™ Artevia™ provides a high-performance concrete solution by offering texture options and vast color selections beyond the standard gray. Artevia’s unique range and performance has helped create a new medium for artistic expression in construction concrete that opens new possibilities for both residential and commercial applications. Artevia expands on contemporary concrete uses, adding beauty, texture and distinction to diverse projects. It offers customers, owners, architects, engineers and contractors a visualized experience in concrete.

Specs for High Performance Concrete<BR><BR>

Ready-Mixed Concretes

UltraSeries™ UltraSeries™ is a range of ready-mixed concretes created to serve a broad spectrum of needs in the construction industry. This family of mixes is designed to give contractors increased profitability through improved productivity and serves end uses from building construction to road projects.

Specs for Ready-Mixed Concretes<BR><BR>

Cold Weather Concrete Mix

Weathermix® Building contractors in cold weather climates are discovering that when the weather turns frightful, Lafarge's Weathermix® can be just the solution they need.

Weathermix mixes were technologically formulated to address the needs of our customers to extend their construction season. By allowing the placement of concrete in a wide range of cold weather and sub-freezing temperatures down to below -7OC (or 20OF), our customers are able to reduce the need for costly heating and hoarding. With accelerated set times, they are also able to maintain timely scheduling and attain quicker project turnover. The overall saving in both equipment and labor costs is the reason why Weathermix has become a mainstay product during the winter. And so, we are now taking the success of this product in Eastern Canada to launch the product in several markets, including Buffalo, Baltimore, Kansas City, Denver Metro, Atlanta, Calgary, and Edmonton. At the same time, we will be conducting testing to develop a suitable product for hot weather applications as well.

Specs for Cold Weather Concrete Mix<BR><BR>


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