StructGuard TS is for builders, framers and architects who know they need wall-bracing strength to meet code, but want a better alternative than OSB or plywood. It’s a material that gives you the green light to a job well done.
Ease of Installation:
StructGuard TS is easy to install. Available in a standard 4-foot width, it comes in lengths of 8, 9, 10 and 12 feet to cover large areas fast. Framers can hang entire walls before coming back to cut openings, saving even more time and labor. That’s because StructGuard TS is also easy to cut. Simply score and snap it using nothing more than a utility knife. In addition, each board carries markings indicating stud spacings at 16" o.c. and 24" o.c.
Cost Efficiency:
StructGuard TS is cost-efficient. Compared to structural panels like OSB or plywood, it can substantially cut up-front material costs, depending on market prices. In fact, StructGuard TS is a gypsum sheathing product, so it avoids the instability of wood panel supply and pricing issues altogether (see the recent price trends below).
Mold and Moisture Resistance:
StructGuard TS directly addresses one of the biggest headaches in building today– mold. Manufactured with the enhanced anti-microbial benefits of our TemShield mold protection system in its facers and core, StructGuard TS resists the development of mold and mildew that can lead to costly repairs as well as callbacks. Its exterior facer is specially designed to resist outside moisture intrusion without limiting interior moisture permeability. This helps keep the wall cavity dry by allowing water vapor to escape through the sheathing and reduces the chance of moisture-related damage.
Structural Strength:
Structural gypsum sheathing is referenced in the IRC, IBC, UBC, SBC and NBC as a code-recognized structural wall bracing material when manufactured according to the product standard ASTM 1396. StructGuard TS meets this standard. Every sheet of material is printed with a clear acknowledgment of this fact.
Fire Resistance:
Like all gypsum products, StructGuard TS offers an added measure of fire-resistance because of its naturally non-combustible composition. Our 5/8-inch-thick panels are UL approved for use in a range of fire-rated assemblies.
StructGuard TS adds productivity, protection and profit to every project. It’s your green light to a job well done.