SURE-BOARD® for shear (patent #5768841)

Sure-Board® is a steel sheet bonded with specified substrates (gypsum board, exterior gypsum sheathing, Fiberock, etc.) that is installed on shear walls at points requiring shear.  Sure-Board®, with gypsum board, has a smooth gypsum board facing that integrates with standard gypsum board for a smooth uninterrupted finish. Sure-Board® requires no leveling and is ready for finishes. Sure-Board® lays flat on the stud surface with no sagging, leaving no surface irregularities. When Sure-Board® is used, there is no need for additional structural sheathing or tension strap braces, that require costly and laborious pre and post tensioned installation.  Sure-Board, with cementous board, is a component of Wellbilt’s Atlas-Panel

SUGGESTED COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS:

  • WIND AND SEISMIC DESIGN
  • 1-HOUR FIRE RESISTANT ASSEMBLY (Series 200 with Type X gypsum)
  • HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS (Schools, Hallways, Commercial Buildings, etc.)
  • SECURITY/NOISE REDUCTION (Hotels, Motels, Condominiums, etc.)
  • BACKING (Attaching Displays & Cabinetry)
  • HEALTH CLUBS

BENEFITS:

  • High shear strength
  • Light weight, easy to install
  • Fire-Resistant assembly
  • Various metal and substrate configurations
  • No sagging
  • Smooth surface
  • Elimination of tension straps
  • Cost effective (materials & labor)
  • Proven product

shear walls