In addition to abuse and impact resistance, what else does Hi-Impact XP offer?
What is the difference between standard Type X, abuse resistant and impact resistant wallboard? Standard Type X wallboard primarily functions as a fire resistant panel. Abuse resistant wallboard also functions as a fire-resistant panel while providing increased durability over standard Type X wallboard. Examples of increased durability are surface abrasion and indentation resistance. In addition to fire-resistance impact resistant wallboard provides a higher level of durability over abuse wallboard including impact/penetration resistance. An example of that would be kicking a hole into a wall. > Back to Top What does XP mean? XP = Xtra Protection from mold and mildew when compared to standard wallboard panels. Hi-Abuse® BRAND XP® and Hi-Impact® BRAND XP® are members of the XP® BRAND family of wallboard. When tested by an independent lab per ASTM D3273 (“Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber”), Hi-Abuse XP a
