CertainTeed has added a fire-resistant 5⁄8-inch option to its Easi-Lite gypsum board line. The core of Easi-Lite 30 boasts a 30-minute fire rating for walls in residential and commercial applications, and can be used in interior ceilings. Boards are up to 30-percent lighter than standard 5⁄8-inch Type X board and are easy to score and snap, making for quick installation. Easi-Lite 30 is composed of up to 99-percent recycled material and is Greenguard Gold-certified.
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