Build Lighter

Fortacrete structural panels provide the strength and durability of concrete, without
the additional weight. At 3/4 thick, 4 wide and 8 long, the panels are easily fastened
to metal framing. This lightweight assembly can significantly reduce design loads and
thereby reduce overall building costs.

A New Way to Build Floors

Build Faster
Fortacrete structural panels can be cut as easily as wood panels and fastened with
conventional tools. They can even be installed in most weather conditions, including
mild precipitation, provided job safety procedures permit. Avoid the scheduling
difficulties and extra manpower required for other systems by choosing the easy Technical Information Product Information caused by application of these

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of the structural diaphragm of the building, carrying both gravity and lateral loads. damages, directly or indirectly
sustained, nor for any loss
installation.

Build Greener
Green building can create environmental, economic, health and community
benefits. Our Fortacrete structural panels have a minimum 25% recycled content,
are formaldehyde-free and resistant to mold and termites.

Manufactured by SCP2/rev. 4-08

United States Gypsum Company © 2008, United States Gypsum Company
Printed in U.S.A.
550 West Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661
Fortacrete® brand structural panels are high strength reinforced cement panels for use in noncombustible A New Level Lightweight System Performance Description
Code Report
Reference
ICC ESR-1792
construction. Lighter than pre-cast or poured concrete, Fortacrete structural panels install like wood sheathing of Performance Fortacrete structural panels are half the density of conventional concrete. City Code Approvals New York: MSEA # 214-07-M, MSEA # 229-07-M; Los Angeles: LARR # 25682
Uniform Load a 110 psf
and provide a new, easier and more efficient way to build floors. Combined with cold formed light steel framing, the lower weight of each floor may Shear Diaphragm Ratings >450 plf b
UL 1-, 1.5-, 2-Hour Fire Resistance Designs G535, G536, G556, G557
offer an opportunity to reduce the size of the structural members by 10% and ULC 1-,1.5-, 2-Hour Fire Resistance Designs I528, I527, I529
The Fortacrete floor system consists of steel joists or framing members and Fortacrete structural panels applied the seismic design forces by 20%. UL Metal and Plastic Through-Penetration
Firestop Systems
FE-1023, FE-2031

with mechanical fasteners. The result is a dimensionally stable floor assembly with superior fire performance. Acoustical Ratings >65 IICc; >56 STCc
Fast Installation (a) On steel framing spaced 24 o.c. and a deflection of L/360. (b) Joists spaced 24 o.c. and fasteners spaced 6 at the perimeter and 12 o.c.
in field, unblocked. (c) Carpet and pad over Fortacrete panels attached to cold-formed steel framing with a ceiling consisting of resilient channels
spaced 12 o.c., 3-1/2 of fiberglass insulation in the joist cavity and a single layer of 5/8 Type C gypsum panel.
Fortacrete structural panels install like wood sheathing. They can be cut easily with
a circular saw and fastened using self-drilling screws and a screw gun. The panels can Physical and Mechanical
Test Data
Properties
Test Standard Typical Values
Standard (Metric)
be installed and immediately exposed to rain or snow, and to temperatures ranging from Moment capacity (3/4 thick panel) ASTM C1185, 5.5 1585 lb-in/ft (588 N-m/m )
Bending stiffness (3/4 thick panel) ASTM C1185, 5.5 315,000 lb-in2/ft (3kN-m2/m)
0 °F to 125 °F. Depending on the floor application, there is no need for an underlayment Compressive strength ASTM C109 2500 psi (17 MPa)
Concentrated load ASTM E661 400 lbs (1.78 kN) static
before adding carpet and pad or engineered wood. 0.125 (3.2 mm) max. deflection @ 200 lbs (0.89 kN)
Fastener lateral resistancea ASTM D1761,S.10.2 min. 210 lb (0.93 kN) dry; min. 160 lb (0.71 kN) wet
Densityb ASTM C1185 75 lb/ft3 (1200 kg/m3)
Superior Fire Performance Weight at 3/4 thickness ASTM D1037 4.7 lbs/ft2 (23 kg/m2)

Fortacrete structural panels meet the criteria in specification ASTM E136 for use in pH Value ASTM D1293 10.5
Linear variation with change in moisture ASTM C1185, S.8 <0.10 %
noncombustible construction. One- and two-hour UL-listed fire-resistant designs for (25% to 90% relative humidity)
Thickness swell ASTM D1037, B max. 3.0 %
floor/ceiling assemblies meeting ASTM E119 criteria are available with these panels. Freeze / thaw resistance ASTM C1185 Passed (50 cycles)
Mold resistance ASTM D3273 10

Fortacrete
ASTM G21 0
Sound Performance Water absorptionc ASTM C1185, 5.2.3.1 <15.0 %
Noncombustibility ASTM E136 Passed
®
An assembly that includes Fortacrete structural panels applied over steel framing, covered Surface-burning characteristics ASTM E84 0/5
(flame spread/smoke developed)
with carpet and pad, and a single layer drywall ceiling attached to resilient channels below Long-term durability ASTM C1185, S.13 min. 75% retention of physical properties
the framing, can achieve a sound performance rating of 56 STC and 65 IIC. Additional Water durability ASTM C1185, S.5 min. 70% retention of physical properties
(a) Fastener lateral resistance measured with 1-5/8 Hi-Low screw. (b) Density measured at equilibrium conditioning per Section 5.2.3.1.,
acoustically rated systems for various floor and ceiling finishes are available. 28 days after manufacturing. (c) Absorption measured from equilibrium conditioning followed by immersion in water for 48 hours.

A Lighter, Faster Floor System Mold Resistant

Fortacrete structural panels are made with a cementitious formula that makes them
resistant to mold growth even in wet conditions, as measured by ASTM G21.

Dimensionally Stable
This fiberglass-reinforced cementitious panel will not swell or delaminate in the
presence of moisture. Tongue-and-groove edges will always fit together. Panel will not
buckle or warp, even under changing temperature and moisture conditions.
Build Lighter
Fortacrete structural panels provide the strength and durability of concrete — without
the additional weight. Each 3/4 thick, 4 wide and 8 long panel weighs 150 lbs. (4.7 psf).
When fastened to metal framing, this lightweight assembly can significantly reduce design
loads and thereby reduce overall building costs.

A New Way to Build Floors

Build Faster
Fortacrete structural panels can be cut like wood panels and fastened with
conventional tools. They can even be installed in most weather conditions, including
mild precipitation, provided job safety procedures permit. Avoid the scheduling
difficulties and extra manpower required for other systems by choosing the easy Technical Information Product Information caused by application of these

Fortacrete
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installation of Fortacrete structural panels. most up-to-date product
information.
current printed instructions or
for other than the intended use.
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The following trademark used to replacement of defective
Samples/Literature/Customer Service E-mail herein is owned by United goods. Any claim shall be

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related company: Fortacrete,
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in writing to us within thirty
(30) days from date it was

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Build Customer Service Products described here been discovered.

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may not be available in all Safety First!
geographic markets. Consult Follow good safety/industrial
your Structural Technologies hygiene practices during
Fortacrete structural panels meet the criteria in ASTM E136 for use in noncombustible Group representative for installation. Wear appropriate
information. personal protective equipment.
Type I and Type II construction. This highly reinforced cement panel can be used as part Notice Read MSDS and literature
We shall not be liable for before specification and
of the structural diaphragm of the building, carrying both gravity and lateral loads. incidental and consequential
damages, directly or indirectly
installation.

sustained, nor for any loss

Build Greener
Green building can create environmental, economic, health and community
benefits. Our Fortacrete structural panels have a minimum 25% recycled content,
are formaldehyde-free and resistant to mold and termites.

Manufactured by SCP2/rev. 5-08

United States Gypsum Company © 2008, United States Gypsum Company
Printed in U.S.A.
550 West Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661
Fortacrete® brand structural panels are high strength reinforced cement panels for use in noncombustible A New Level Lightweight System Performance Description
Code Report
Reference
ICC ESR-1792
construction. Lighter than pre-cast or poured concrete, Fortacrete structural panels install like wood sheathing of Performance Fortacrete structural panels are significantly lighter than conventional systems. City Code Approvals New York: MEA # 214-07-M, MEA # 229-07-M; Los Angeles: LARR # 25682
Allowable Uniform Load a (total DL and LL) 110 psf @ 24 o.c.; 245 psf @ 16 o.c.
and provide a new, easier and more efficient way to build floors. Combined with cold formed light steel framing, the lower weight of each floor may Shear Diaphragm Ratings >450 plf b
UL 1-, 1.5-, 2-Hour Fire Resistance Designs G535, G536, G556, G557
offer an opportunity to reduce the size of the structural members by up to 10% and ULC 1-,1.5-, 2-Hour Fire Resistance Designs I528, I529
The Fortacrete floor system consists of steel joists or framing members and Fortacrete structural panels applied the seismic design forces by as much as 20%. UL Metal and Plastic Through-Penetration
Firestop Systems
F-E-1023, F-E-2031

with mechanical fasteners. The result is a dimensionally stable floor assembly with superior fire performance. Acoustical Ratings >65 IICc; >56 STCc
Fast Installation (a) On steel framing, deflection of L/360. (b) Joists spaced 24 o.c. and fasteners spaced 6 at the perimeter and 12 o.c. in field, unblocked.
(c) Carpet and pad over Fortacrete panels attached to cold-formed steel framing with a ceiling consisting of resilient channels spaced 12 o.c.,
3-1/2 of fiberglass insulation in the joist cavity and a single layer of 5/8 Type C gypsum panel.
Fortacrete structural panels install like wood sheathing. They can be cut easily with
a circular saw and fastened using self-drilling screws and a screw gun. The panels Physical and Mechanical
Test Data
Properties
Test Standard Typical Values
Standard (Metric)
can be installed and immediately exposed to rain or snow. In addition, there is no need Moment capacity (3/4 thick panel) ASTM C1185, 5.5 1585 lb-in/ft (588 N-m/m )
Bending stiffness (3/4 thick panel) ASTM C1185, 5.5 315,000 lb-in2/ft (3kN-m2/m)
for an underlayment before adding carpet and pad or engineered wood. Compressive strength ASTM C109 2500 psi (17 MPa)
Concentrated load ASTM E661 400 lbs (1.78 kN) static
0.125 (3.2 mm) max. deflection @ 200 lbs (0.89 kN)
Superior Fire Performance Fastener lateral resistancea ASTM D1761,S.10.2 >210 lb (0.93 kN) dry; >160 lb (0.71 kN) wet
Densityb ASTM C1185 75 lb/ft3 (1200 kg/m3)
Fortacrete structural panels meet the criteria in specification ASTM E136 for use in Weight at 3/4 thickness ASTM D1037 4.7 lbs/ft2 (23 kg/m2)

noncombustible construction. One- and two-hour UL-listed fire-resistant designs for pH Value ASTM D1293 10.5
Linear variation with change in moisture ASTM C1185, S.8 <0.10 %
floor/ceiling assemblies meeting ASTM E119 criteria are available with these panels. (25% to 90% relative humidity)
Thickness swell ASTM D1037, B max. 3.0 %
Freeze / thaw resistance ASTM C1185 Passed (50 cycles)
Sound Performance Mold resistance ASTM D3273 10

Fortacrete
ASTM G21 0
An assembly that includes Fortacrete structural panels applied over steel framing, covered Water absorptionc ASTM C1185, 5.2.3.1 <15.0 %
Noncombustibility ASTM E136 (-04) Passed
®
with carpet and pad, and a single layer drywall ceiling attached to resilient channels below Surface-burning characteristics ASTM E84 0/5
(flame spread/smoke developed)
the framing, can achieve a sound performance rating of 56 STC and 65 IIC. Additional Long-term durability ASTM C1185, S.13 min. 75% retention of physical properties
acoustically rated systems for various floor and ceiling finishes are available. Water durability ASTM C1185, S.5 min. 70% retention of physical properties
(a) Fastener lateral resistance measured with 1-5/8 Hi-Low screw. (b) Density measured at equilibrium conditioning per Section 5.2.3.1.,
28 days after manufacturing. (c) Absorption measured from equilibrium conditioning followed by immersion in water for 48 hours.

A Lighter, Faster Floor System

Mold Resistant
Fortacrete structural panels are made with a cementitious formula that makes them
resistant to mold growth even in wet conditions, as measured by ASTM G21.

Dimensionally Stable
This fiberglass-reinforced cementitious panel will not swell or delaminate in the
presence of moisture. Tongue-and-groove edges will always fit together. Panels will
not buckle or warp, even under changing temperature and moisture conditions.
Fortacrete® brand structural panels are high strength reinforced cement panels for use in noncombustible A New Level Lightweight System Performance Description
Code Report
Reference
ICC ESR-1792
construction. Lighter than pre-cast or poured concrete, Fortacrete structural panels install like wood sheathing of Performance Fortacrete structural panels are significantly lifhter than conventional systems. City Code Approvals New York: MEA # 214-07-M, MEA # 229-07-M; Los Angeles: LARR # 25682
Allowable Uniform Load a (total DL and LL) 110 psf @ 24 o.c.; 245 psf @ 16 o.c.
and provide a new, easier and more efficient way to build floors. Combined with cold formed light steel framing, the lower weight of each floor may Shear Diaphragm Ratings >450 plf b
UL 1-, 1.5-, 2-Hour Fire Resistance Designs G535, G536, G556, G557
offer an opportunity to reduce the size of the structural members by up to 10% and ULC 1-,1.5-, 2-Hour Fire Resistance Designs I528, I529
The Fortacrete floor system consists of steel joists or framing members and Fortacrete structural panels applied the seismic design forces by as much as 20%. UL Metal and Plastic Through-Penetration
Firestop Systems
F-E-1023, F-E-2031

with mechanical fasteners. The result is a dimensionally stable floor assembly with superior fire performance. Acoustical Ratings >65 IICc; >56 STCc
Fast Installation (a) On steel framing, deflection of L/360. (b) Joists spaced 24 o.c. and fasteners spaced 6 at the perimeter and 12 o.c. in field, unblocked.
(c) Carpet and pad over Fortacrete panels attached to cold-formed steel framing with a ceiling consisting of resilient channels spaced 12 o.c.,
3-1/2 of fiberglass insulation in the joist cavity and a single layer of 5/8 Type C gypsum panel.
Fortacrete structural panels install like wood sheathing. They can be cut easily with
a circular saw and fastened using self-drilling screws and a screw gun. The panels Physical and Mechanical
Test Data
Properties
Test Standard Typical Values
Standard (Metric)
can be installed and immediately exposed to rain or snow. In addition, there is no need Moment capacity (3/4 thick panel) ASTM C1185, 5.5 1585 lb-in/ft (588 N-m/m )
Bending stiffness (3/4 thick panel) ASTM C1185, 5.5 315,000 lb-in2/ft (3kN-m2/m)
for an underlayment before adding carpet and pad or engineered wood. Compressive strength ASTM C109 2500 psi (17 MPa)
Concentrated load ASTM E661 400 lbs (1.78 kN) static
0.125 (3.2 mm) max. deflection @ 200 lbs (0.89 kN)
Superior Fire Performance Fastener lateral resistancea ASTM D1761,S.10.2 >210 lb (0.93 kN) dry; >160 lb (0.71 kN) wet
Densityb ASTM C1185 75 lb/ft3 (1200 kg/m3)
Fortacrete structural panels meet the criteria in specification ASTM E136 for use in Weight at 3/4 thickness ASTM D1037 4.7 lbs/ft2 (23 kg/m2)

noncombustible construction. One- and two-hour UL-listed fire-resistant designs for pH Value ASTM D1293 10.5
Linear variation with change in moisture ASTM C1185, S.8 <0.10 %
floor/ceiling assemblies meeting ASTM E119 criteria are available with these panels. (25% to 90% relative humidity)
Thickness swell ASTM D1037, B max. 3.0 %
Freeze / thaw resistance ASTM C1185 Passed (50 cycles)
Sound Performance Mold resistance ASTM D3273 10

Fortacrete
ASTM G21 0
An assembly that includes Fortacrete structural panels applied over steel framing, covered Water absorptionc ASTM C1185, 5.2.3.1 <15.0 %
Noncombustibility ASTM E136 (-04) Passed
®
with carpet and pad, and a single layer drywall ceiling attached to resilient channels below Surface-burning characteristics ASTM E84 0/5
(flame spread/smoke developed)
the framing, can achieve a sound performance rating of 56 STC and 65 IIC. Additional Long-term durability ASTM C1185, S.13 min. 75% retention of physical properties
acoustically rated systems for various floor and ceiling finishes are available. Water durability ASTM C1185, S.5 min. 70% retention of physical properties
(a) Fastener lateral resistance measured with 1-5/8 Hi-Low screw. (b) Density measured at equilibrium conditioning per Section 5.2.3.1.,
28 days after manufacturing. (c) Absorption measured from equilibrium conditioning followed by immersion in water for 48 hours.

A Lighter, Faster Floor System

Mold Resistant
Fortacrete structural panels are made with a cementitious formula that makes them
resistant to mold growth even in wet conditions, as measured by ASTM G21.

Dimensionally Stable
This fiberglass-reinforced cementitious panel will not swell or delaminate in the
presence of moisture. Tongue-and-groove edges will always fit together. Panel will not
buckle or warp, even under changing temperature and moisture conditions.
Build Lighter
Fortacrete structural panels provide the strength and durability of concrete, without
the additional weight. At 3/4 thick, 4 wide and 8 long, the panels are easily fastened
to metal framing. This lightweight assembly can significantly reduce design loads and
thereby reduce overall building costs.

A New Way to Build Floors

Build Faster
Fortacrete structural panels can be cut like wood panels and fastened with
conventional tools. They can even be installed in most weather conditions, including
mild precipitation, provided job safety procedures permit. Avoid the scheduling
difficulties and extra manpower required for other systems by choosing the easy Technical Information Product Information caused by application of these

Fortacrete
fortacrete.com
See fortacrete.com for the goods not in accordance with
installation of Fortacrete structural panels. most up-to-date product
information.
current printed instructions or
for other than the intended use.
Trademarks Our liability is expressly limited ®

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The following trademark used to replacement of defective
Samples/Literature/Customer Service E-mail herein is owned by United goods. Any claim shall be

fortacrete@usg.com States Gypsum Company or a

related company: Fortacrete,
USG.
deemed waived unless made
in writing to us within thirty
(30) days from date it was

Structural Panels
Note or reasonably should have
Build Customer Service Products described here been discovered.

800 USG.4YOU
may not be available in all Safety First!
geographic markets. Consult Follow good safety/industrial
your Structural Technologies hygiene practices during
Fortacrete structural panels meet the criteria in ASTM E136 for use in noncombustible Group representative for installation. Wear appropriate
information. personal protective equipment.
Type I and Type II construction. This highly reinforced cement panel can be used as part Notice Read MSDS and literature
We shall not be liable for before specification and
of the structural diaphragm of the building, carrying both gravity and lateral loads. incidental and consequential
damages, directly or indirectly
installation.

sustained, nor for any loss

Build Greener
Green building can create environmental, economic, health and community
benefits. Our Fortacrete structural panels have a minimum 25% recycled content,
are formaldehyde-free and resistant to mold and termites.

Manufactured by SCP2/rev. 5-08

United States Gypsum Company © 2008, United States Gypsum Company
Printed in U.S.A.
550 West Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661