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CoreGuard™

(formerly LexCore™)
Forced Entry Resistant Security Wall Panels

CoreGuard™CoreGuard™ security wall systems are designed for applications where high impact wall strength is required. The product is designed as a non-structural, non-load bearing wall surface that will provide resistance to forced entry penetration. The CoreGuard™ system offers impact resistance from 650 to greater than 950 ft. pounds of energy. The CoreGuard™ product lines are ideal for security walls and barriers in prisons, jails, interrogation rooms, hospitals, schools, municipal buildings and areas subjected to high vandailsm rates such as restroom walls, corridor walls, etc.

The CoreGuard™ security wall system has four types of compositional configurations dependent upon use. The system meets the following testing specifications:

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) STANDARDS: D-696, D-1529, D-2843, E-84/E-119.

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY TESTING REQUIREMENT: UL263, U-495, V-409, V-410, V-416. Canadian listings: CAN/ULC-S101M.



The CoreGuard™ product lines are offered in two sizes: 4'x 8' and 4'x 10'

CoreGuard™
CoreGuard™
CoreGuard CB™
CoreGuard CB™
CoreGuard C™
CoreGuard C™
CoreGuard CBR™
CoreGuard CBR™
CoreGuard FRP™
CoreGuard FRP™

  • CoreGuard
    A two-ply laminated system comprised of 5/8" or 3/4" gypsum board and .030" or .080" polycarbonate (PC) sheet with a one or two hour UL fire rating classification. Available in sheet dimensions of 48" x 96" and 48" x 120".

    CoreGuard™ Weight lbs/sqft
    Laminate System 5/8" Gypsum 3/4" Gypsum
    0.030" Polycarbonate 2.51 lbs / ft² 2.70 lbs / ft²
    0.080" Polycarbonate 2.97 lbs / ft² 3.16 lbs / ft²


  • CoreGuard CB
    A two-ply laminated system comprised of 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4" gypsum board and 1/4" Hardi Backer. One hour UL fire rating classification. Available in sheet dimensions of 48" x 96".
    CoreGuard CB™ Weight lbs/sqft
    Laminate System 1/2" Gypsum 5/8" Gypsum 3/4" Gypsum
    1/4" Hardi Backer 3.76 lbs / ft² 4.34 lbs / ft² 4.53 lbs / ft²


  • CoreGuard C™
    A two-ply laminated system comprised of .030" or .080" polycarbonated sheet of 1/4" Hardi Backer. Available in sheet dimensions of 48" x 96" and 48" x 120".

    CoreGuard C™ Weight lbs/sqft
    Laminate System .030 Polycarbonate .080 Polycarbonate
    1/4" Hardi Backer 2.39 lbs / ft² 2.85 lbs / ft²


  • CoreGuard CBR™
    A three-ply laminated system comprised of 1/4" Hardi Backer, .030" or .080" polycarbonate and either 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4" gypsum board. Available in sheet dimensions of 48" x 96".

    CoreGuard CBR™ Weight lbs/sqft
    Laminate System 1/2" Gypsum 5/8" Gypsum 3/4" Gypsum
    0.030" Polycarbonate / Hardi Backer 4.04 lbs / ft² 4.62 lbs / ft² 4.81 lbs / ft²
    0.080" Polycarbonate / Hardi Backer 4.50 lbs / ft² 5.08 lbs / ft² 5.27 lbs / ft²


  • CoreGuard FRP™
    A three-ply laminated system comprised of 5/8" or 3/4" gypsum board, .030" or .080" polycarbonate (PC) sheet and a .080" fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) sheet with a one or two hour UL fire rating classification. Available in sheet dimensions of 48" x 96" and 48" x 120".

    CoreGuard FRP™ Weight lbs/sqft
    Laminate System 1/2" Gypsum 5/8" Gypsum 3/4" Gypsum
    0.030" Polycarbonate (Plus FRP) 2.67 lbs / ft² 3.25 lbs / ft² 3.44 lbs / ft²
    0.080" Polycarbonate (Plus FRP) 3.13 lbs / ft² 3.71 lbs / ft² 3.90 lbs / ft²


The CoreGuard™ product lines are approved by The New York State Department of Corrections; The State of New York Office of General Services and Division of Youth, Office of Mental Health; and The California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.

The CoreGuard™ product lines feature tapered edges and are finished using the same techniques as those required for standard gypsum wallboard installations. The FRP product does not feature tapered edges

Downloadable Information:
  • CoreGuard™ Wallboard Installation Spec
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