PlyRock
Technical Data Sheet
Durability, resistence and ease of construction
Impact testing
Lightweight and Strong
Termite Resistant
Water Repellent
Moisture Resistant
Non-combustible Easy installation
Multiple Certification
Fiber Cement Advanced Technology
PlyRock
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Plyrock is a moisture and mold resistant panel developed by Plycem as a sheathing solution for Exterior & Interior assemblies. Is a fiber reinforced cement board, that offers superior resistance to moisture, the growth of mold and insects attack. The easy installation and high performance of Plyrock make this product specially suitable for weather exposed applications. Plyrock can be installed parallel or perpendicular to wood or steel framing Expansion joints must be considered every 4.88m (16ft) on each direction. Interior assemblies could be loaded walls or non-loaded partitions walls.
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Plyrock Exterior Plycem Building Wrap Plyrock Interior Plycem Stud PE 5x10cm 20ga. Plycem Track PA 3.2x10cm 20ga Plyrock Wall Compound (used on joints) Plyrock Wall Compound (two coats on the full board surface) Plycem Joint Tape Paint or Finish
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Usos:
Plyrock Board and Plyrock Fascia dimensions Width (in)
Length (in)
Thickness (in)
Avg. Weight (pounds/board)
Use
48 48 48 8 11-13/16 15-3/4
96 96 96 96 96 96
9/32 5/16 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
57,3 65,5 82,0 13,5 20,2 26,7
Interior Interior Exterior Precintas Precintas Precintas
Types
• Partition Walls • Exterior Facades and Sheathing • Fascias • Wet zones
System Components: 1) Fasteners Type: MM10-075 Description: • Hex Head • Self Drill • # 10 x 3/4” Use: Structural bolt for metal-to-metal loaded connections
Type: LH8-050 Description: • Extra Flat Head • Self-Drill • #8 x 1/2” (12.5mm) Use: Screw for metal-to-metal loaded connections to prevent breakage on the sheet edges. Intenden for use in 20ga framing.
Type: PH8-125 Description: • Counter Sink Head • # 8 x 1-1/4” Use: Fastening boards of 8, 10 mm thickness and fascias.
Plycem screws are galvanized, specially designed for fibercement. Self-drilling and countersinking, saving labor time.
Type: PLH8-125 Description: • Counter Sink Head • # 8 x 1-1/4” Use: Fastening boards of 8, 11 and 14 mm thickness and fascias.
2) Plycem Galvanized: G60 Framing Intermediate Stud (PI)
Joint Stud (PE)
3) Joint Tape: PlyRock® Tape
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Track (PA)
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T= Framing thickness and properties must me reviewed by a structural engineer responsible of the job and must met the specific Building and Construction Code rules applicable on each zone
Track (PA)
A B C
2-1/2” 1-1/4” -
Intermediate Stud (PI)
4” 1-1/4” -
2-1/2” 1-1/4” 1/2”
4” 1-1/4” 1/2”
Joint Stud (PE)
2-1/2” 2” 1/2”
4” 2” 1/2”
Tape for boards joint finishing
4) Joint and Board Compounds: Epoxy
Plyrock Compound
Interior Walls
Interior and Exterior Walls
2-part epoxy compound designed for fibercement non-revealed board joints.
Concept
10 Lt Can
19 Lt Can
Weight
28 pounds
58 pounds
Dry
24 hours
24 hours
Coverage full board (2 coats)
107 ft/sq
215 ft/sq
Mix with
2 pounds Cement mixed with ½ lt water
4,4 pounds Cement mixed with 2lt of water
Acrylic mortar to be applied on the joint and the entire board
Fastening 5/8”
Factory Beveled Edges Stud
2”
Stud
PlyRock
6” 3mm min Beveled edges
5/8”
Fastening 5/8”
8” (MAX)
2”
6”
Fastening
3/64”
Incorrect 2”
5/8” 8” (MAX)
Stud PlyRock 9/32”
PlyRock 3/8”
3/64” max Butt Joint
3/64” max Butt Joint
Para tratamiento de juntas.
Para tratamiento de juntas.
** Warranty only applies under the full system described here.
Boards Sizes: *
Fascias: *
Plyrock Boards
Plyrock Boards
48” x 96” x 9/32”
8” x 96” x 3/8”
48” x 96” x 5/16”
11-13/16” x 96” x 3/8”
48” x 96” x 3/8”
15-3/4” x 96” x 3/8”
* Consulte los tamaños disponibles en su país. 45
1/8”
Transport
Plyrock boards must be transported on a firm, flat platform, protected from moisture.
Correct
Handling
To handle, take Plyrock boards by the longer edges and ttransport them vertically.
Plyrock Technical Data Description
5/8”
Fastening
1/4
Flexion Strength (dry) (N/mm2)A
Storage
PLYROCK BOARDS must be stored indoors, where the floor is flat, over a plank or platform, raised above the ground with leveled supports.
Minimun value Maximun value 1.015,00
Elastic Modulus (dry) (kN/mm2)A
362.594,00
580.150,00
Density (pounds/ft3)
56,18
74,91
Moisture (%)
10,00
Total Absorption (%)
40,00
Superficial Absorption (%)
25,00
Moisture Movement (mm/m)
0,13%
Total Contraction (mm/m)
0,40%
Exposed Face
0,15%
Smoke Development
0,00
Flame Propagation
0,00
Fiber Cement Advanced Technology
Impact testing
Lightweight and Strong
Termite Resistant
Water Repellent
Moisture Resistant
Non-combustible Easy installation
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