National Gypsum Construction Guide

09250/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
8 TH EDITION
GYPSUM CONSTRUCTION GUIDE
GYPSUM SHEATHING
LATH & PLASTER

VENEER PLASTER
Customer Service
Sales Areas GYPSUM WALLBOARD
SYSTEMS &
JOINT TREATMENT
Western Area Southeast Area National Accounts & TEXTURE PRODUCTS
Phone: (800) 824-4227 Phone: (800) 548-9394 Phone: (800) 440-1230
Fax: (800) 438-6266 Fax: (800) 442-2793 Fax: (800) 442-2793
GRIDSTONE BRAND
Manufactured Housing GYPSUM CEILING
Midwest Area Atlantic Area Phone: (800) 455-3185 PANELS
Phone: (800) 323-1447 Phone: (800) 237-9167 Fax: (800) 639-1714
Fax: (800) 443-1329 Fax: (800) 443-1329
Southwest Area Central Area I-STUD CAVITY

Phone: (800) 548-9396 Phone: (800) 252-1065
SHAFTWALL SYSTEM
Fax: (800) 442-2793 Fax: (800) 443-1329
Gulf Area Northeast Area

Phone: (800) 343-4893 Phone: (800) 253-3161 H-STUD AREA
Fax: (800) 442-2793 Fax: (800) 443-1329 SEPARATION WALL
SYSTEM
DURASAN BRAND
PREFINISHED
GYPSUM
WALLBOARD
8TH
Corporate Headquarters Technical Information

National Gypsum Company Phone: (800) NATIONAL
2001 Rexford Road (800) 628-4662
EDITION
Charlotte, NC 28211 For your easy reference and

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CAD DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
GYPSOLITE® SHAFTLINER XPTM
To assist you in your design process, all CAD drawings and SPRAY QUICKTM
specifications are available at www.nationalgypsum.com. HIGH FLEX®
Computer aided design (CAD) drawings are in DXF, DWG and HI-ABUSE® STA-SMOOTH®
GIF file formats. Specifications are in CSI three-part format and HI-IMPACT® TRIPLE-T®
CSI page format. Additional specification options are provided in KAL-KORE® ULTRA LITE®
Masterspec and Manu-Spec. UNI-KAL®
KAL-KORNER BEAD®
KAL-KOTE® X-KALIBUR®
KAL-MESH®
SUB-SECTION HEADING COLOR TAB
Each product in the section will be Every page of each section is coded
Suspended Metal Lath Ceilings
designated with a sub-section with the same color throughout for
heading on the appropriate pages. DESCRIPTION easy reference.
Metal lath suspensions are should be installed around
commonly made below the periphery.
virtually all types of Metal Lath is frequently used
construction for fire-rated for furred as well as
and non fire-rated plaster suspended ceilings.
ceilings. Framing of 1 1/2"
C.R. channels are spaced Metal lath is used for furring
up to 4' o.c. perpendicular from wood, concrete and
steel joists.
to joists and are cross-
furred with 3/4" C.R. RECOMMENDATIONS
GRAPHICS, ILLUSTRATIONS AND
channels spaced according
to specifications for types
1. Control joints should be
installed in ceilings without
PHOTOGRAPHY
and weight of metal lath.
Lath is then properly
perimeter relief with a max-
imum distance between
Each product grouping is
lapped at sides and ends such joints of 30' with a
and tied every 6" to the maximum undivided area full of informative graphics and
3/4" channel. of 900 sq. ft. With perime-
Where it is advisable to install ter relief, maximum dis- photography as a visual aid in
unrestrained ceilings, tance is 50' with maximum
having perimeters
separated from adjacent
undivided area of 2500 identifying products, uses and
COLOR ARROW HEAD walls or partitions,
sq.ft.
2. Use three-coat plastering on installation.
galvanized casing beads
Indicates next topic metal lath.
for a product, i.e. TECHNICAL DATA

Description,
SIZE AND SPACING OF CHANNEL FOR SUSPENDED CEILINGS SIZE AND SPACING OF CHANNEL FOR FURRED
Technical Data, Center to Main Channel
AND SUSPENDED CEILINGS
3/4" (19.0 mm) C.R. Channel Maximum
Details, Center Spacing
of Hangers
Size of (weight Maximum
Cold Rolled per 1000 ft.) Center to Center Center to Center Cross Furring 300 lbs. Furring
Along Channel Channel (305 M) Spacing of Channel Spacing of Hangers (136 kg)/1000 ft. (305 M) Spacing
Specifications, up to 3' (914 mm) 3/8" (9.5 mm) rib lath 24" (610 mm)
up to 3' 1 1/2" 475 lbs. 4'
Recommendations, (914 mm) (38.1 mm) (216 kg) (1219 mm) up to 3' (914 mm)
up to 3'6" (1067 mm)
3.4 lb. (1.5 kg) flat rib lath
3.4 lb. (1.5 kg) mesh lath
19" (483 mm)
16" (406 mm)
up to 3'6" 1 1/2" 475 lbs. 3'6" up to 4' (1219 mm) 2.5 lb. (1.1 kg) mesh lath 12" (305 mm)
Installation. (1067 mm) (38.1 mm) (216 kg) (1067 mm)
up to 4' 1 1/2" 475 lbs. 3'
(1219 mm) (38.1 mm) (216 kg) (914 mm) MAXIMUM SPACING OF SUPPORTS FOR METAL LATH
Support Weight of Lath
Type of Lath Spacing lbs. per sq. yd. (kg/m2)
Diamond Mesh
(flat expanded) 16" (406 mm) 3.4 (1.9)
Flat Rib 16" (406 mm) 2.75 (1.5)
19" (483 mm) 3.4 (1.9)
DETAILS 3/8" (9.5 mm) Rib 24" (610 mm) 3.4 (1.9)
HANGER WIRE
3/4" C.R.
CHANNEL
1 1/2" C.R.
HANGER WIRE CAD DRAWINGS
CHANNEL
These drawings are included where
3/4" C.R.
CHANNEL
appropriate to assist architects and
1 1/2" C.R. 1 1/2" C.R.
TIE WIRE CHANNEL CHANNEL
specifiers with detailed drawings.
GYPSUM PLASTER
66 CASING BEAD GYPSUM

PLASTER
FLEXIBLE DUST SEAL
FINISHED WALL LINE METAL LATH NO. 15
66 CASING BEAD EXPANSION JOINT
METAL LATH
SUSPENDED METAL LATH AT WALL (UNRESTRAINED) LIGHTING TROFFER
09210K SUSPENDED METAL LATH CONTROL JOINT
09210O 09210M
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0" Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
38 NATIONAL GYPSUM LATH AND PLASTER CONSTRUCTION
PAGE NUMBER SUB-SECTION NAME CAD DRAWING FILE

National Gypsum Company Headquarters Repeats the name of the current NUMBER
2001 Rexford Road sub-section.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
(704) 365-7300
Internet - www.nationalgypsum.com
COPYRIGHT 2003 NATIONAL GYPSUM COMPANY
GENERAL REFERENCE
National Gypsum Company is a fully integrated manufacturer

and supplier of building and construction products worldwide.
REFERENCE
GENERAL
Our primary emphasis is on Gold Bond® BRAND gypsum
wallboard, ProForm® BRAND joint treatment products and
PermaBase® BRAND cement board, in addition to plaster
and framing systems.
Based in Charlotte, NC, the privately held National Gypsum

Company operates more than 40 facilities throughout the
U.S. and Canada.
Charlotte, North Carolina, is the home of the new National

Gypsum Company.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Specification Directory........................................................................3 09250 Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard ..........................................................79
Sound and Fire Rated Assemblies.....................................................................8 09250 Gridstone Brand Ceiling Panels ....................................................82
Quick Selector for Fire and Sound Rated Systems ............................................9 09250 Gridstone Brand Cleanroom Ceiling Panels ..................................83
Gypsum Plaster Partitions – Metal Lath ......................................................9 09250 Gridstone Brand Hi-Strength Ceiling Panels ..................................84
Plaster Fireproofing Columns (10WF40 or heavier)..................................10 09250 Gold Bond® Brand Foil Back Wallboard........................................85
Plaster Fireproofing Beams (8WF24 or heavier)........................................10 09250 Gypsum Systems Nonload-Bearing Steel Frame Partitions ............86
Veneer Plaster Partitions – Wood and Steel Framing................................10 09250 Drywall Metal Framing..................................................................89
Gypsum Wallboard Partitions – Wood Framing (Load-Bearing)...............10 09250 Accessories ....................................................................................90
Gypsum Wallboard Partitions – Steel Framing .........................................12 09250 Steel Frame Ceilings/Furring Channels or Studs ............................95
Gypsum Wallboard Partitions – Steel Framing (Load-Bearing) .................15 09250 Wood Frame Walls and Ceilings ..................................................97
Gypsum Wallboard Partitions – Durasan Prefinished Gyp. WallBoard....15 09250 Resilient Furring Channel Construction ......................................102
Gypsum Wallboard Partitions – Solid.......................................................16 09250 Wallboard Over Masonry ............................................................104
Gypsum Wallboard Partitions – Shaftwalls, Area Sep. Walls ...................16 09250 Solid Laminated Partitions ...........................................................106
Gypsum Wallboard Column Fireproofing ................................................18 09250 Joint Treatment and Texture Products..........................................108
Gypsum Wallboard Beam Fireproofing....................................................18 09250 ProForm Brand Surfacer/Primer...................................................111
Gypsum Wallboard Floor/Ceilings – Wood Framing................................19 09250 ProForm Brand Texture Products.................................................112
Gypsum Wallboard Roof/Ceilings – Wood Framing ................................20 09250 Levels of Gypsum Board Finish ...................................................114
Gypsum Wallboard Floor/Ceilings – Steel Framing..................................20 09260 I-Stud Cavity Shaftwall System ....................................................119
Gypsum Wallboard Roof/Ceilings – Steel Framing ..................................22 09260 Horizontal Shaftwall Duct and Ceiling Assemblies .....................133
Gypsum Wallboard Horizontal Shaftwall Duct Protection.......................22 09265 H-Stud Area Separation Wall System ..........................................135
06115 Gypsum Sheathing .........................................................................................23 09950 Durasan Brand Prefinished Gypsum Wallboard..........................141
09210 Lath and Plaster ..............................................................................................27 09305 PermaBase Brand Cement Board ................................................145
09215 Veneer Plaster.................................................................................................41 INDEX Index............................................................................................157
09250 Gypsum Wallboard Systems...........................................................................55
Our vision: To be recognized as the industry leader for extraordinary
09250 Gold Bond® Brand GridMarX Gypsum Wallboard.........................................61 service and products that consistently meet our customers’ toughest
standards.
09250 Gold Bond® Brand Gypsum Wallboard..........................................................62
09250 Gold Bond® Brand Fire-Shield Wallboard ......................................................63 Driving and sustaining our Vision are these core Values:
09250 Sta-Smooth Brand Wallboard.........................................................................64 • Customer satisfaction as our priority

09250 Gold Bond Brand MR Board – Moisture Resistant .......................................67
® • Honesty, integrity, fairness and respect
• Communications and openness with all those with whom we deal
09250 Gold Bond® Brand Exterior Soffit Board..........................................................70
• Teamwork, empowerment and continuous improvement
09250 High Flex Brand Wallboard............................................................................72 • Work hard, be safe, and have fun
09250 High Strength Brand Ceiling Board ................................................................74
Our values extend beyond the workplace. As a concerned
09250 Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard ...........................................................................75 corporate citizen, National Gypsum Company supports
numerous organizations, including United Way, Habitat for
Humanity, the MS Walk and the American Red Cross.
NATIONAL GYPSUM GENERAL REFERENCE 1

NATIONAL GYPSUM COMPANY
such systems, prod-
ucts are evaluated
together as com-
plete building
assemblies – walls,
partitions, floors
and ceilings.
Before National
Gypsum releases a
system to the build-
ing industry, the sys-
tem is thoroughly
tested and the
results are correlat-
ed and charted,
making it easier for
the builder or archi- National Gypsum’s own
tect to match a sys- patented Calcidyne system
tem to his needs or heats the land plaster to
to building codes. remove 75% of the water
This extensive data- which is chemically combined
base of technical in the gypsum molecules.
information is made
National Gypsum’s Technology Innovation Center is located in available to you not Performance tests are
Charlotte, North Carolina. National Gypsum has always held a leader- only through techni- conducted according to
ship role in the development of gypsum based products and systems. cal bulletins such as accepted national stan-
Many of today’s most innovative gypsum, joint treatment and cement this one, but also dards under controlled lab-
board products and systems were developed, tested and introduced by through our techni- oratory conditions to mini-
National Gypsum Company. cal support network. mize variances and to per-
The construction systems mit comparison of test
YOUR TECHNICAL Gypsum products you need results of all types of sys-
RESOURCE and specify are right for referred to in this manual
are designed and tested tems, similar and dissimilar.
Today, more than ever, clear, the job. They are backed
up by thoroughly trained with material manufactured Detailed recommendations
accurate information is vital by National Gypsum. are contained in each sec-
to every construction job. Customer Service
Representatives who can Substitutions of other tion. Architects, structural
The challenges of construc- products or brands for engineers or others who
tion continue to grow: also help with product
selection and purchase. National Gypsum Products are responsible for field
increasingly innovative are not recommended. installations must make
building designs, tighter Continuing Research. Because their own determinations
budgets, tighter schedules, the building industry and Field Installation of tested sys-
tems must be identical to concerning the applicabili-
and the continuing devel- building codes are con- ty of the laboratory perfor-
opment of new materials stantly changing, National the laboratory installation
to produce optimum per- mance test results to the
and construction tech- Gypsum maintains a full- design or construction of
niques. scale research center that formance of these systems,
though duplication of con- any specific structure.
A NETWORK OF continually tests and evalu-
ates products, applications, trolled, laboratory results
TECHNICAL SUPPORT in such field installations is
construction systems and
In keeping with the corporate techniques. not guaranteed.
mission to become the pre-
ferred supplier for our cus- Immediate Answers. Of
tomers, National Gypsum course, there are times
has made a total commit- when you need an answer
ment to technical assis- to a pressing situation or
tance and created a net- question. For this reason,
work of support to provide National Gypsum has set
valuable assistance at every up our Technical
stage of a project’s devel- Assistance Hotline:
opment. 1-800-NATIONAL
(1-800-628-4662).
Field Representation. Before
construction begins, while One toll-free phone call gives
plans and specifications are a direct, personal link to a
being produced, these technical expert with up-to-
experienced, trained pro- date knowledge of specifi-
fessionals provide cations, building codes,
technical consultation product information and
in selecting, specifying much more.
and using gypsum-based QUALITY IS SYSTEMATIC
building materials. At the National Gypsum
During the construction Research Center, we National testing organizations frequently participate in the
phase, our Field concentrate not only on many product tests conducted at National Gypsum’s Research
Representatives have the building products individu- Center. The Research Center’s fire, acoustical, structural and
experience and the training ally but also on complete analytical test laboratories are available commercially through
to assure that the National construction systems. In NGC Testing Services for other manufacturers and research
SM
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION DIRECTORY GENERAL REFERENCE
FOREWORD
This directory is designed to provide a convenient, up-to-date For the key to Federal Specification, gypsum wallboard and joint
reference to some of the products marketed by National treatment product designations (Type, Form, etc.), refer to
REFERENCE
GENERAL
Gypsum Company, and to the ASTM and Federal table on page 7.
Specifications with which they comply. This is to certify that the following materials comply in all
The General Services Administration has cancelled many Federal respects with listed specifications.
procurement documents. These have been superseded by
ASTM Specifications. Federal Specifications are listed for
reference.
GYPSUM BOARD PRODUCTS Specification Standards
Product Description and Use ASTM Federal

Regular Gypsum Fire resistant. Will take decoration after proper C 36/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type III
Wallboard or Sta-Smooth surface preparation of interior walls and ceilings.
Fire-Shield Gypsum 1/2" (12.7 mm) and 5/8" (15.9 mm) gypsum C 36/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type III
Wallboard (Includes “C”) wallboard with specially processed core highly . Type X Grade X
resistant to fire; type X core.
Foil Back Gypsum Standard gypsum wallboard with aluminum foil C 36/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type III
Wallboard on backside providing vapor retarder for interior Form C
walls and ceilings.
Regular or Fire-Shield Gypsum wallboard especially processed for use as C 630/C 1396 SS-L-30D TypeVII
Moisture Resistant a base for ceramic and other non-absorbent type Type X Grade X
(MR) Board wall tiles in bath and shower areas.
Fire-Shield Shaftliner 1" (25.4 mm) thick, 2' (610 mm) wide, for solid C 442/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type IV
(Includes XP) partitions, shaft walls and Area Separation Walls; Type X Grade X
type X core.
Regular or Fire-Shield Gypsum wallboard with extra resistance to C 931/C 1396 None
Exterior Soffit Board moisture and sagging used for exterior soffit. Type X
Wallboard Durasan Prefinished Gypsum wallboard with a vinyl surface, combines C 960/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type III
Regular Gypsum Wallboard texture and pattern in colors. No decoration required. Class 3
Durasan Prefinished Gypsum wallboard with a vinyl surface, combines C 960/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type III
Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard texture and pattern in colors; type X core. Type X Grade X Class 3
High Flex Wallboard 1/4" (6.4 mm) flexible wallboard designed for C 36/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type III
use in radius wall and ceiling construction.
High Strength 1/2" (12.7 mm) wallboard with core formulated to C 1395/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type III
Ceiling Board provide increased sag resistance.
Regular or Fire-Shield Gypsum wallboard with heavy abrasion resistant C 36/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type III
Hi-Abuse Wallboard face paper and special core to provide greater Type X Grade X
resistance to surface indentation. Designed for areas
where surface durability is a concern.
Hi-Impact Fire-Shield 5/8” (15.9 mm) gypsum wallboard with GE Lexan C 36/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type III
Wallboard substrate on the backside. Designed for high abuse Type X Grade X
areas, type X core.
Gridstone Ceiling Panels 1/2" x 2' x 2' (12.7 mm x 610 mm x 610 mm), C 960/C 1396 None
1/2" x 2' x 4' (12.7 mm x 610 mm x 1219 mm) Type X, Class 1;
grid panels with Fire-Shield G type X core and E 1264, Type XX,
vinyl laminate. Patterns E, G
Gridstone Hi-Strength 5/16” x 2’ x 2’ (7.9 mm x 610mm x 610 mm) C 960/C 1396 None
Ceiling Panels 5/16” x 2’ x 4’ (7.9 mm x 610 mm x 1219 mm) Class 1
grid panels with non-combustible gypsum core
and vinyl laminate.
Gridstone Cleanroom 1/2” x 2’ x 2’ (12.7 mm x 610 mm x 610mm) C 960/C 1396 None
Ceiling Panels 1/2” x 2’ x 4’ (12.7 mm x 610 mm x 1219 mm) Type X, Class 1;
grid panels with Fire-Shield G type x core and E 1264, Type XX,
vinyl laminate. Completely sealed on face, back and edges. Patterns E, G
Durabase Wallboard 5/16" (7.9 mm), 3/8" (9.5 mm), 1/2" (12.7 mm), C 36/C 1396 None
and 5/8" (15.9 mm) gypsum wallboard for printing
application or laminating base.
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GYPSUM BOARD PRODUCTS (Cont.) Description and Use ASTM Federal
Regular Gypsum Sheathing 1/2” (12.7 mm) Gypsum Board to be used as C 79/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type II
Sheathing T & G, Jumbo a sheathing for exterior wall construction.
Sheathing
Fire-Shield Jumbo 5/8” (15.9 mm) Gypsum Board to be used as C 79C/1396 SS-L-30D Type II
Gypsum Sheathing sheathing for fire rated exterior wall construction; Type X Grade X
type X core.
LATH, DRYWALL JOINT TREATMENT, TEXTURES AND ACCESSORIES Specification Standards

Kal-Kore Plaster Base 3/8" (9.5 mm), 1/2" (12.7 mm) Gypsum base C 588/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type VI
for veneer plaster systems.
Kal-Kore Fire-Shield 1/2" (12.7 mm), 5/8" (15.9 mm) Gypsum base for C 588/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type VI
Lath Plaster Base (includes “C”) veneer plaster systems; type X core. Type X Grade X
Regular or Fire-Shield Gypsum base with special core to provide C 588/C 1396 SS-L-30D TypeVI
Hi-Abuse Kal-Kore greater resistance to surface indentation. Type X Grade X
Plaster Base Designed for high abuse areas.
Hi-Impact Kal-Kore Plaster base with GE Lexan substrate on the backside. C 588/C 1396 SS-L-30D Type VI
Fire-Shield Plaster Base Designed for high abuse areas, type X core Type X Grade X
ProForm All Purpose A conventional full-weight ready-mix joint compound C 475 SS-J-570B
Joint Compound used for all phases of drywall finishing.
ProForm Multi-Use A ready-mix compound that combines the best attributes C 475 SS-J-570B
Joint Compound of All Purpose and Lite for use in all phases of drywall finishing.
Joint ProForm Lite A full “Lite” weight ready-mix for use in finishing wallboard C 475 SS-J-570B
Treatment Joint Compound wallboard joints, spotting fasteners and finishing accessories.
ProForm Ultra Lite An extra lite weight ready-mix for use in finishing C 475 SS-J-570B
Joint Compound wallboard joints, spotting fasteners and finishing accessories.
ProForm Topping Ready-mixed topping compound designed as a finish C 475 SS-J-570B
Joint Compound coat over joint compound.
Easy Finish Ready-mixed joint compound in a smooth working C 475 SS-J-570B
Joint Compound paste form. Ready to use.
Easy Finish Topping Topping compound is a finishing material developed to C 475 None
Joint Compound give a smooth, final coat with reduced sanding effort.
Triple-T Triple-T is an all-purpose powder product to be job mixed C 475 SS-J-570B
Compound with water. It is recommended for tape application, finishing
and texturing.
Sta-Smooth, Sta-Smooth A setting type powder compound used for joint finishing C 475 SS-J-570B
Lite, and Sta-Smooth HS
Joint Compounds
Surfacer/ ProForm Surfacer/Primer A white, high-build interior coating used in lieu of a skim None None
Primer coat and primer coat to provide a high quality Level Five Finish.
ProForm Spray Quick White, aggregated spray textures for interior use over None None
Textures ceilings of gypsum wallboard or monolithic concrete.
Textures ProForm Perfect Spray A white, aggregated spray texture for interior use on None None
Textures walls and ceilings.
ProForm Perfect Spray A white, nonaggregated spray texture for interior use on None None
EM & HF Textures walls and ceilings.
Gypsum Wallboard Cornerbead Used to protect exterior corners. C 1047 None
Gypsum Wallboard Casing Bead Used to reinforce and trim around doors and windows. C 1047 None
Arch Cornerbead Used straight for exterior corners or may be snipped and C 1047 None
bent to form arches.
Accessories ProForm Joint Tape A paper tape for concealment of gypsum wallboard joints. C 475* SS-J-570B*
Sta-Smooth HS Tape A self-adhering glass fiber mesh tape to be used only with C 475 None
setting compounds.
ProForm Multi-Flex Used to form inside or outside corners that are less or None None
Tape Bead greater than 90o.
*Paper tape meeting these specifications available on special order.
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GENERAL REFERENCE
LATH, DRYWALL JOINT TREATMENT, TEXTURES AND ACCESSORIES (cont.) Specification Standards
E-Z Strip Expansion Joint Vinyl extrusion used as an expansion or control joint for C 1047 None
Accessories drywall and veneer plaster walls and ceilings.
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GENERAL
.093 Zinc Expansion Joint All zinc part used as an expansion or control joint for C 1047 None
drywall and veneer plaster walls and ceilings.
FIRE AND SMOKE STOP COMPOUND Specification Standards

Sta-Smooth FS 90 Setting type product formulated to provide protection in None None
Compound fire stopping applications through gypsum
and other fire rated assemblies. Meets ASTM E 814 and
ANSI/UL 1479.
PLASTER PRODUCTS AND ADDITIVES Specification Standards
Gold Bond Two-Way For use with job-mixed aggregate. Machine spray or C 28 SS-P-00402B
Hardwall Gypsum Plaster trowel application. Type II
Basecoat Gold Bond Mill-mixed with perlite. Add only water on the job. C 28 SS-P-00402B
Plasters Gypsolite Plaster Type I
Kal-Kote Base Plaster Basecoat plaster for veneer system. Add only water on the C 587 SS-P-00402B
job. Type VI
Gold Bond Gypsum Used with lime for trowel finish or run-in-place ornamental C 28 SS-P-00402B
Gauging Plaster work. Type V
Gold Bond Gypsum Used with lime for run-in-place ornamental work or with C 59 SS-P-00402B
Moulding Plaster water only for precast ornaments. Type V
Finish Kal-Kote Smooth Finish Hard, thin, smooth finish over Kal-Kote base plaster or C 587 SS-P-00402B
Plasters Plaster conventional basecoat plasters. Type VI
Kal-Kote Texture Hard, thin, textured finish over Kal-Kote base plaster or C 587 SS-P-00402B
Finish Plaster conventional basecoat plasters. Type VI
Uni-Kal Veneer Plaster One coat finish over Kal-Kore. Can also be used as finish C 587 SS-P-00402B
over Kal-Kote base or conventional plaster. Type VI
X-KALibur Extended set time, one coat finish over Kal-Kore. Can C 587 SS-P-00402B
Veneer Plaster also be used as finish over Kal-Kote base or conventional Type VI
basecoat plasters
Special Gold Bond Retarder A powder used to slow the set of gypsum plaster. None None
Additives
Gold Bond Accelorator A powder used to quicken the set of gypsum plaster. None None
METAL LATH AND ACCESSORIES Specification Standards

Diamond Mesh Lath Painted or galvanized metal plaster base. C 847 QQ-L-101C
Class 3
1/8" Flat Rib Lath Designed to meet the demand for rigid expanded C 847 QQ-L-101C
metal lath. Class 4
Lath 3/8" Rib Lath Used as form and reinforcing for floor slabs over C 847 QQ-L-101C
steel joists. Class 1
Self-Furring Lath For stucco and reinforcement. C 847 QQ-L-101C
Class 3
Expanded Cornerbeads For corner reinforcement of conventional plaster systems. None None
Expansion Joints Used to prevent or minimize cracking in large conventional None None
Accessories plaster areas.
Expanded Flange Casing Bead Used as a plaster stop and to reinforce and trim around None None
doors and windows.
VENEER PLASTER ACCESSORIES Specification Standards

Accessories Kal-Korner Bead Used to protect exterior corners in veneer plaster systems. C 1047 None
Expanded Veneer Cornerbead Used as an alternate to the Kal-Korner bead for exterior corners. C 1047 None

VENEER PLASTER ACCESSORIES (cont.) Specification Standards
Veneer J Trim Casing Bead Used as a finished edge at door and window jambs. C 1047 None
Accessories Veneer L Trim Casing Bead Used as a finished edge at door and window jambs. C 1047 None
Kal-Mesh Tape A coated non-adhesive fiberglass tape which is stapled to C 475 None
Kal-Kore to reinforce all joints and interior angles.
METAL PRODUCTS Specification Standards
Steel Stud Systems, “C” shaped steel studs with track. Used in interior C 645 None
25 & 20 Gauge partitions. Steel. A 568 None
Galvanized Coating. A 653 None
Framing I-Stud System “I” shaped steel studs used with J track for Shaftwall C 645 None
And Furring Systems.
H-Stud System “H” shaped steel studs used with track for Area C 645 None
Separation Wall Systems.
Furring Channel Steel furring for walls and ceilings. C 645 None
Resilient Furring Channel Steel furring that reduces sound transmission through None None
walls and ceilings.
Z Furring Channel Steel channel for holding rigid foam insulation in place None None
and attachment of gypsum wallboard.
Cold Rolled Channel Steel channel used in suspended ceilings and as a stiffener in None None
steel stud partitions. Also used in solid plaster partitions.
Runners L Shaped Steel For securing plaster or drywall partitions. C 645 None
Fasteners Tie Wire and Hanger Wire General purpose and suspended grid ceilings. A 641 QQ-W-461H
Demountable Edge Grip Clip and Trims Board support clips and trim for Durasan systems. None None
Wall Accessories
CEMENT BACKERBOARDS Specification Standards

PermaBase* Lightweight cement board composed of portland cement, aggregates and glass fiber mesh C 1325 None
Cement Board reinforcement, 1/4" (6.3 mm) (counters/floors only), 1/2" (12.7 mm) and 5/8"(15.9 mm)
thickness, 32" (813 mm), 36" (914 mm), and 48" (1219 mm) widths, 48" (1219 mm),
60" (1524 mm), 72" (1829 mm) and 96" (2438 mm) lengths. For interior or exterior use.
May be used on exterior surfaces with imposed wind loads up to 40 PSF.
PermaBase Flex* Lightweight Polymer-modified cement board with glass fiber mesh reinforcement, 1/2"
Cement Board (12.7 mm) thick, 48" (1219 mm) width, 96" (2438 mm) length. For use anywhere an even
curved surface is required. None None
*Complies with ANSI A118.9
ASTM APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS

Used in conjunction with ASTM Product Specifications
C 754 Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products.
C 840 Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board.
C 841 Standard Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring.
C 842 Standard Specification for Application of Interior Gypsum Plaster.
C 843 Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Veneer Plaster.
C 844 Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to Receive Gypsum Veneer Plaster.
C 1280 Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Sheathing Board.
ANSI APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS

Used in conjunction with ANSI Product Specifications
A 108.11 Standard for Interior Installation of Cementious Backer Units.
6 NATIONAL GYPSUM PRODUCT SPECIFICATION DIRECTORY

GENERAL REFERENCE
Code Report References
• ICBO ES, Inc. ER-1632 • BOCA ES, Inc. Report 92-19
Gypsum Wall and Ceiling Assemblies Dietrich H-Stud Area Separation Wall
• ICBO ES, Inc. ER-1874 • SBCCI PST & ESI Report No. 9525B
Gypsum Board Interior and Exterior Applications Gold Bond I-Stud Cavity Shaftwall System
• ICBO ES, Inc. ER-1352 • National Evaluation Service, Inc., Report No. NER-496
REFERENCE
GENERAL
Gold Bond Gypsum Wallboard - Wood Framing Half-Inch Gold Bond High Strength Ceiling Board
Gold Bond Screw Steel Studs and Furring Channels Trus Joist MacMillan TJI® Joist
One and Two Hour Fire-Rated Gold Bond Interior Partition Systems Lumbermate division Alpine Engineered Products FR-Systems™
• ICBO ES, Inc. ER-5731 Fire-Resistance-Rated Floor/Ceiling and Roof/Ceiling Assemblies
PermaBase Cement Board with Wood Trusses and Wood I-Beams
Half-Inch Gold Bond High-Strength Ceiling Board Boise Cascade BCI® Joists
• BOCA ES, Inc. Report 90-26 • National Evaluation Service, Inc., Report No. NER-506
Gold Bond Fire Wall/Party Wall Dietrich Shaftwall and Stairwell Fire-Resistive Assemblies
• BOCA ES, Inc. Report 89-35 • National Evaluation Service, Inc., Report No. NER-578
Gold Bond I-Stud Cavity Shaftwall System PermaBase Cement Board
Key to Federal Specification Designations

GYPSUM BOARD PRODUCTS
Types–Grades–Classes–Forms–Styles
Type Grade Class Form Style
TYPE I R-Regular core 1-Plain face a-Plain back 1-Square edge
Lath X-Fire-retardant core b-Perforated 5-Round edge
c-Foil back
TYPE II R-Regular core 2-Water-resistant surface a-Plain back 1-Square edge
Sheathing W-Water-resistant 2-V-tongue and groove edge
treated core
X-Fire-retardant core
TYPE III R-Regular core 1-Plain face a-Plain back 1-Square edge
Wallboard X-Fire-retardant core 3-Predecorated surface c-Foil back 3-Taper or recess edge
4-Featured joint edge
6-Taper, featured edge
TYPE IV R-Regular core 1-Plain face a-Plain back 1-Square edge
Backer board X-Fire-retardant core c-Foil back 2-V-tongue and groove edge
3-Taper or recess edge
TYPE V R-Regular core 4-Fungus-resistant surface a-Plain back 1-Square edge
Formboard
TYPE VI R-Regular core 1-Plain face a-Plain back 1-Square edge
Veneer X-Fire-retardant core c-Foil back 3-Taper or recess edge
Plaster Base 6-Taper, featured edge
TYPE VII R-Regular core 2-Water-resistant surfaces a-Plain back 1-Square edge
Water-resistant W-Water-resistant 3-Taper or recess edge
Backing Board treated core
X-Fire-retardant core
As an aid in the identification of gypsum wallboard products, above are the classifications as set forth in Federal Specification SS-L-30D.
JOINT TREATMENT PRODUCTS

Types–Styles–Classes
Type Style Class
TYPE I 1-Drying powder A-Taping
Joint Compound B-Topping
C-All purpose
2-Hardening powder A-Taping
B-Topping
C-All purpose
3-Drying, premixed paste A-Taping
B-Topping
C-All purpose
TYPE II 1-Plain
Joint Tape
As an aid in the identification of joint treatment products, above are the classifications as set forth in Federal Specification SS-J-570B.
Sound and Fire Rated Assemblies
SOUND RATINGS related to STC ratings figuration. For that reason,
Drywall and plaster construc- achieved by ASTM Method National Gypsum
tion systems are laboratory E 90. Company cannot guarantee
tested to establish their FIRE RESISTANCE the performance of specific
sound insulation character- construction assemblies
The term “fire-resistance” erected in the field. When
istics. Airborne sound insu- designates the ability of a
lation is reported as the selecting construction
laboratory-constructed assemblies to meet certain
Sound Transmission Class assembly to contain a fire
(STC), whereas impact fire-resistance require- Control joints prevent
in a carefully controlled test ments, caution must be
noise, tested on floor-ceil- setting for a specified peri- cracking in large areas of
ing systems only, is report- used to insure that each gypsum wallboard.
od of time. Such an assem- component of the assembly
ed as the Impact Insulation bly might be a partition, a
Class (IIC). is the one specified in the PARTITION CONTROL
floor/ceiling, a roof/ceiling, test. Further, precaution
When selecting systems based or a protected beam or col- JOINTS
should be taken that assem-
on laboratory performance umn. The degree that bly procedure is in accor- In long expanses of partitions
ratings, it should be clearly assemblies put together and dance with that of the test- such as corridors, control
understood that field condi- tested under controlled lab- ed assembly. joints should be used at
tions such as flanking oratory conditions retard least every 30'. Door and
paths, air leaks, etc. caused the spread of damaging For fire safety information, go to window openings create
by design or workmanship heat is measured in inter- www.nationalgypsum.com. stress points in partitions
can reduce acoustical per- vals of time. For example, if CONTROL JOINTS AND and are recommended
formance. For these rea- a construction assembly in ISOLATION DETAILS locations for control joints.
sons National Gypsum the laboratory adequately Though most systems referred Where jambs extend from
Company cannot guarantee contains the heat for two to in this manual are non- floor to ceiling and are
the performance ratings hours and meets other load-bearing, they need spaced not farther apart
of specific construction requirements during the structural consideration of than 30', no control joints
assemblies erected in laboratory fire test, it is their ability to retain are required. When
the field. given a two-hour fire resis- integrity over a period of “through-wall” control
To achieve maximum sound tance rating. time and be relatively rigid. joints are required in fire
isolation from an assembly, Fire tests may be conducted at When other elements such rated assemblies, special
published construction any of several recognized as doors, fixtures, cabinets, details are necessary which
details must be followed facilities. Partitions, etc., are affixed or joined to are shown on page 92.
completely. The use of floor/ceilings, roof/ceilings, a drywall or plaster system, They are based on
non-hardening, permanent, beams and columns are provision must be made to Warnock-Hersey Report
resilient, acoustical sealant tested in accordance with insure that these loads are WHI 651-0318.1.
is recommended to seal off ASTM Standard E 119, Fire adequately supported. CEILING CONTROL JOINTS
air leaks at floor, ceiling, Tests of Building and Structural framing, com- For large expanses of ceilings
and partition or wall inter- Construction Materials. pletely separate from the with perimeter relief,
sections. Fire-resistance ratings are system, may be necessary control joints must be
In selecting a construction sys- based on full-scale tests to support eccentric or located a maximum of 50'
tem where sound isolation under controlled conditions heavy loads. o.c. in either direction;
is important it is necessary and are generally recog- CONTROL JOINTS without perimeter relief,
to take into account the nized by building code 30' o.c. maximum in either
authorities and fire insur- Control joints are frequently
building’s overall structural necessary to prevent crack- direction. Control joints
design, openings, type of ance rating bureaus. should be installed where
ing in the gypsum wall-
occupancy, location and Requirements for fire-resis- board and plaster systems. framing or furring changes
background noise level. tance ratings are usually Isolation should always be direction.
The complexity of the pro- assigned by local building considered where structural PERIMETER CONTROL
posed system will necessar- code officials based on the elements such as slabs, JOINTS
ily affect the final cost and expected occupancy of the columns, or exterior walls
possibly the in-place space. It is critical that you Acceptable perimeter control
can bear directly on non- joints in systems do not
acoustical performance of review plans in the bid load-bearing partitions.
the system. stage to ensure that the adversely effect fire or
details drawn match the Gypsum as well as other sound ratings. The use of
The national standard for air- building products and perimeter control joints in
borne sound testing, ASTM referenced design numbers.
If the detail drawn does not materials are subject to fire-rated assemblies is
E 90, measures the sound some form of movement described in UL Report
transmission loss from 125 match the assembly design
number as listed in the induced by changes in R-4024-7-8 and Factory
to 4,000 Hertz. It is mea- moisture or temperature, or Mutual Report 16738.69.
sured at 16 one-third Gypsum Association Fire
Resistance Design Manual, both. To relieve the stresses REQUEST TEST COPIES BY
octave frequencies. The which occur as a result of
data measured in ASTM UL Fire Resistance CALLING 1-800-NATIONAL
Directory, or Factory such movement, control (1-800-628-4662).
E 90 is then fitted to the joints are required in both
STC curve as is specified in Mututal Specification
Tested Products Guide, partitions and ceilings.
ASTM E 413. The STC
should not be compared contact the architect for a Location of control joints is
with FSTC values that are clarification. the ultimate responsibility
obtained from field sound Fire-resistant ratings represent of the design professional.
transmission loss tests fol- the results of controlled
lowing ASTM E 336 proce- laboratory tests on assem-
dures. The method used to blies made of specific con-
determine FSTC ratings is
different and cannot be
8 NATIONAL GYPSUM SOUND AND FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES

GENERAL REFERENCE
QUICK SELECTOR FOR FIRE AND
SOUND RATED SYSTEMS
NOTES FOR USE OF QUICK SELECTOR KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS:
The construction systems shown here are representative of the UL – Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
many National Gypsum Drywall partitions and ceilings
SELECTOR
OSU – Building Research Laboratories.
QUICK
systems using Gold Bond brand products that have been the The Ohio State University
subject of controlled laboratory testing or engineering
evaluations. For a given Fire Resistance Rating or Sound FM – Factory Mutual Research Corporation
Isolation value, simply scan the appropriate columns. Design GA – Gypsum Association
references prefixed by “Based on...” are extrapolations from OC – Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
test data on similar assemblies. (Tests by Geiger & Hamme)
In the drawings, in steel or wood stud partitions where insulation BBN – Bolt Beranek & Newman
is shown in half of the partition cavity, the insulation is
required for sound ratings only. Where shown across full TL – Indicates tests for National Gypsum Company
cavity, insulation is required for fire rating. Size of studs are by Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories
minimum and spacing of studs are maximum for fire rating. NGC – National Gypsum Company
Steel studs are 25 gauge if not specified. WHI – Warnock-Hersey International, Inc.
In the following Quick Selector, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. U. of Cal. – University of California
Design Numbers refer to designs contained in the UL Fire PFS – PFS Corporation
Resistance Directory. National Gypsum Company, Gold Bond
Fire-Shield and Fire-Shield C products bear the UL NBS – National Bureau of Standards
Classification Mark and are covered by UL’s Classification BMS – Building Materials and Structures
and Follow-Up Service. ITS – Intertek Testing Services
In the following listings, 5/8" Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard
may be substituted for 5/8" Fire-Shield in all designs listed for
5/8" Fire-Shield. 5/8" Fire-Shield C must be used in designs GYPSUM BOARD CORE UL DESIGNATIONS
listed for 5/8" Fire-Shield C. 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Jumbo Sheathing: FSW3
Descriptions in the Quick Selector tables are summaries. For 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore: FSKC
copies of tests and/or for detailed information, consult your 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Kal-Kore: FSK
National Gypsum Field Representative (reference inside back 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C: FSWC
cover). 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield: FSW
5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C: FSWC
1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Moisture Resistant: FSMR–C
5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Moisture Resistant: FSW3
5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Exterior Soffit Board: FSW
1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner: FSW
1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner XP: FSW
QUICK SELECTOR FOR FIRE AND SOUND RATED SYSTEMS

Gypsum Plaster Partitions - Metal Lath (CAD FILE NAME GOLDA.DWG OR GOLDA.DXF)
No. Fire Rating Ref. Design No. Description STC Test No.
1 1 hr. OSU T-147 1 1/2" (38.1 mm) gypsum plaster, 100:2 1/2 perlite None None
(scratch and brown coats), on metal lath attached to
3/4" (19.0 mm) channel studs at 16" o.c. (406 mm).
2 1 hr. OSU T-129 2" (51 mm) gypsum plaster, 1:2 sand, on 3.4 diamond 37 NBS 171A
mesh lath attached to 3/4" (19.0 mm) channel studs at
16" o.c. (406 mm).
3 2 hr. UL U413 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) gypsum plaster, 100:2 perlite, on 3.4 diamond 33 Est.
mesh lath attached to 3/4" (19.0 mm) channel studs at 16" o.c.
(406 mm).
4 2 hr. NBS 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) gypsum plaster, 100:2 vermiculite scratch None None
coat, 100:3 vermiculite brown coat on metal lath attached to
3/4" (19.0 mm) channel studs at 16" o.c. (406 mm).
*The fire resistance of the above assemblies was determined with one plane of metal lath. The assemblies with two planes of metal lath may be considered to have
equivalent fire-resistant ratings.
NATIONAL GYPSUM QUICK SELECTOR/GENERAL REFERENCE 9

Gypsum Plaster Fireproofing Columns (10WF49 or heavier) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDB.DWG OR GOLDB.DXF)
1 1 hr. BMS 92-Table 40 3/4" (19.0 mm) gypsum plaster, 1:3 sand scratch, 1:3 None None
GA CM 1300 sand brown on metal lath.
2 2 hr. UL X402 1" (25.4 mm) gypsum plaster, 100:2 perlite scratch, None None
GA CM 2320 100:3 perlite brown, on self-furring lath.
3 3 hr. UL X402 1 3/8" (34.9 mm) gypsum plaster, 100:2 perlite scratch, None None
4 4 hr. UL X402 1 3/4" (44.5 mm) gypsum plaster, 100:2 perlite scratch, None None
Gypsum Plaster Fireproofing Beams (8WF24 or heavier) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDC.DWG OR GOLDC.DXF)
1 2 hr. UL R4197-1 1 1/8" (28.6 mm) gypsum plaster, 100:2 1/2 perlite scratch None None
GA BM 2221 coat, 100:2 1/2 perlite brown coat on self-furring lath.
2 3 hr. UL R4197-1 1 1/4" (38.1 mm) gypsum plaster, 100:2 1/2 perlite scratch None None
GA BM 3110 coat, 100:2 1/2 perlite brown coat on self-furring lath.
Veneer Plaster Partitions-Wood Framing (CAD FILE NAME GOLDD.DWG OR GOLDD.DXF)

SINGLE LAYER
1 1 hr. U. of Cal. E.S. 6727 3/32" (2.4 mm) Veneer Plaster applied to 1/2" (12.7 mm) 34 NGC 2161
Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore nailed to both sides of wood studs
16" o.c. (406 mm).
Veneer Plaster Partitions-Steel Framing (CAD FILE NAME GOLDE.DWG OR GOLDE.DXF)
SINGLE LAYER — 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) STUDS
1 1hr. U. of Cal. E.S. 6892 3/32" (2.4 mm) Veneer Plaster applied to 1/2" (12.7 mm) 42 est.
Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore on both sides of 2 1/2" (63.5 mm)
steel studs 24" o.c. (610 mm) with 1" (25.4 mm) screws
12" o.c. (144 mm) and 9"o.c. (229 mm) along edges.
Studs 16"o.c. (406 mm) preferred method.
For additional Kal-Kore Fire and Sound rated systems reference gypsum wallboard systems.
Gypsum Wallboard Partitions-Wood Framing (load-bearing) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDH.DWG OR GOLDH.DXF)
SINGLE LAYER
FIRE – SOUND
1 45 min. UL U317 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard or 1/2" 34 NGC 2161
(12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore plaster base nailed both
sides 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) studs, 16" o.c. (406 mm).
2 1 hr. UL U305 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard, 5/8" (15.9 mm) 35 NGC 2403
GA WP 3605 Fire-Shield Kal-Kore plaster base or 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield
MR Board nailed both sides 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm)
wood studs, 16" o.c. (406 mm).
3 1 hr. UL U309 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard or 5/8" 38 NGC 2404
GA WP 3510 (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield MR Board nailed both sides
2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) studs, 24" o.c. (610 mm).
10 NATIONAL GYPSUM QUICK SELECTOR/GENERAL REFERENCE

GENERAL REFERENCE

Gypsum Wallboard Partitions-Wood Framing (load-bearing) (cont’d) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDH.DWG OR GOLDH.DXF)
SINGLE LAYER
SELECTOR
QUICK
FIRE – SOUND
4 1 hr. UL U340 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard nailed or screwed 7" o.c. 45 Based on
(178 mm) to 2x4 (51 mm x 102 mm) wood studs 24" o.c. (610 mm) NGC 2375
staggered 12" o.c. (305 mm). Single 6" (152 mm) plate. Sound rating
with 3 1/2" (88.9 mm) glass fiber in cavity.
5 1 hr. WHI 694-0200 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard, screw applied 50 Based on
GA Based on to Resilient Furring Channel spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm) one side TL 77-138
WP 3230 only, on 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) studs spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm).
Other side 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard
screw attached direct to studs. 3" (76 mm) mineral wool
(3 pcf) in stud cavity.
DOUBLE LAYER
6 1 hr. UL U312 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard, 1/2" (12.7 mm) 45 NGC 2321
FM WP-147 Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore plaster base or 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield
GA WP 3341 C Durasan laminated to 1/4" gypsum wallboard nailed to both
sides 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) studs, spaced 16" o.c. (406 mm).
7 2 hr. FM WP-360 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard base layer nail 40 Based on
GA WP 4135 applied to both sides 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) wood studs, NGC 2363
spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm). Face layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield
Gypsum Wallboard nail applied. Rating also applies with 5/8"
(15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Kal-Kore plaster base.
8 est. FM Based on Two layers 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard nailed 50 NGC 2368
2 hr. WP-360 one side to 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) wood studs, 16" o.c.
GA Based on (406 mm). Two layers other side screw applied to Resilient
WP 4135 Furring Channels spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm). Rating also
applies with 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Kal-Kore plaster base.
9 2 hr. FM Based on Two layers 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard nailed 51 NGC 2377
WP-360 [24" o.c. (610 mm) base layer 8" o.c. (203 mm) face layer]
GA WP 3910 to 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) wood studs 16" o.c. (406 mm)
staggered 8" o.c. (203 mm). Single 6" (152 mm) plate. Rating also
applies with 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Kal-Kore plaster base.
10 2 hr. FM Based on 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard base layer applied vertically, 58 NGC 3056
WP-360 nailed 24" o.c. (610 mm). Face layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield
GA WP 3820 Wallboard applied horizontally, nailed 8" o.c. (203 mm). Double
row of 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) wood studs 16" o.c. (406 mm)
on separate plates, sound rating with 3 1/2" (88.9 mm) mineral wool
or glass fiber in cavity. Rating also applies with 5/8" (15.9 mm)
Fire-Shield Kal-Kore plaster base.
11 2 hr. UL U301 Two layers of 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard 40 NGC 2363
GA Based on or 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Kal-Kore plaster base nail applied
WP 4135 to 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) wood studs spaced 16" o.c (406 mm).
Boards may be applied horizontally or vertically with all joints staggered.
EXTERIOR WALLS
12 2 hr. UL U302 Two layers 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard
GA WP 8410 nailed horizontally or vertically to inside face of 2 x 4
(38 mm x 89 mm) wood studs 16" o.c. (406 mm).
1/2" (12.7 mm) gypsum sheathing nailed to outside
face of studs, brick veneer facing.
13 1 hr. UL Based on 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard nailed
U305 horizontally or vertically to inside face of 2 x 4
GA WP 8105 (38 mm x 89 mm) wood studs 16" o.c. (406 mm). 5/8"
(15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Sheathing nailed
vertically to outside face of studs 7" o.c. (178 mm)
in field, 4" o.c. (102 mm) perimeter. Exterior cladding
attached through sheathing to studs.
14 1 hr. WHI 651-0319 5/8" (15.9mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard horizontally nailed

to one side of horizontal 2x4 girts spaced 24" o.c. on
6x6 wood columns spaced 8'-0" o.c. Metal cladding vertically
screw attached to exterior horizontal girts with 3" thick mineral fiber
insulation nailed to interior of exterior girts.

Gypsum Wallboard Partitions-Steel Framing (CAD FILE NAME GOLDJ.DWG OR GOLDJ.DXF)
SINGLE LAYER—1 5/8" (41.3 mm) STUDS
FIRE – SOUND
1 1 hr. OSU T-3296 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard, 5/8" (12.7 mm) 38 NGC 2384
GA WP 1340 Fire-Shield Kal-Kore plaster base, or 5/8" Fire-Shield
MR Wallboard screw attached vertically to both sides 1 5/8"
(41.3 mm) steel studs, 24" o.c. (610 mm). Wallboard joints staggered.
2 1 hr. UL U420 Chase wall, 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard screw 52 TL 76-155
GA WP 5015 attached vertically to both sides. Air space 9 1/2" (241.3 mm)
between inside wallboard faces. Sound rating with 3 1/2" (88.9 mm)
mineral wool or glass fiber. 1 5/8" (41.3 mm) steel studs, 24" o.c.,
(610 mm) cross braced at third points with 5/8" (15.9 mm)
wallboard gussets 9 1/2" x 12" (241.3 mm x 305 mm) or 9 1/2"
(241.3 mm) long stud track.
3 1 hr. OSU Based On 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard, 5/8" (12.7 mm) 40 NGC 2438
T-3296 Fire-Shield Kal-Kore plaster base or 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield
MR Board screw attached vertically to both sides 2 1/2" (63.5 mm)
steel studs, 24" o.c. (610 mm). Wallboard joints staggered.
GA WP 1340 With 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) of mineral wool or glass fiber in cavity. 45 NGC 2391
4 1 hr. UL V401 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard or 1/2" 45 NGC 2179
UL V438 (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore plaster base screw attached
FM WP-51 vertically to both sides 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) steel studs, 24" o.c.
GA WP 1070 (610 mm). 2" (51 mm) mineral wool [2.5 pcf (40 kg/m3)]
in stud cavity. Wallboard joints staggered.
1 hr. UL V401 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard or 1/2"

UL V438 (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore plaster base screw attached
FM WP-731 horizontally to both sides, 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) steel studs, 24"
GA WP 1071 o.c. (610 mm). 2" (51 mm) mineral wool [3 pcf (48 kg/m3)]
in stud cavity. Horizontal joints not staggered with those on
the opposite side of partition.
1 hr. UL U451 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard screw applied est. 50
to resilient furring channel spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm) one side
only, on 2 1/2" (63.5mm) steel studs spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm).
Other side 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard screw attached
direct to studs 3" (76 mm) mineral wool (3pcf) in stud cavity.
5 1 hr. FM WP 45 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard, 5/8" (15.9 mm) 42 NGC 2385
GA WP-1200 Fire-Shield Kal-Kore plaster base or 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield
MR Board screw attached horizontally to both sides 3 5/8"
(92.1 mm) steel studs, 24" o.c. (610 mm). All wallboard joints staggered.
OSU T-1770 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard screw attached
vertically to both sides 3 5/8" (92.1 mm) steel studs, 24" o.c.
(610 mm). Wallboard joints staggered.
2 1/2" (63.5 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in cavity. 47 NGC 2386
UL U465 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard or 5/8 (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield
UL V438 Kal-Kore plaster base screw attached vertically with fasteners
8" o.c. (203 mm) at edges and 12" o.c. (305 mm) in the field of the
board to 3-5/8" (92.1 mm) steel studs spaced maximum 24" o.c.
(610 mm) with joints staggered on opposite sides of the wall.
6 1 hr. WHI 651-0489.01 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Type X Hi-Impact Wallboard or 40 Based on
UL U495 5/8" (15.9 mm) Hi-Impact Kal-Kore Fire-Shield plaster base NGC 2501
UL V416 screw attached vertically to both sides of 3 5/8" (92.1 mm) 20
GA WP 1201 gauge steel studs 16" o.c. (406 mm). Wallboard joints staggered.
43 Based on
2 1/2" (63.5 mm) glass fiber in cavity NGC 2502
7 1 hr. ITS/WHI J99-4001 1/2" (12.7 mm) PermaBase cement board screw attached 45 NGC
horizontally or vertically on one side to 3-5/8" steel studs 16" o.c. 2099015
(406 mm) and 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard screw
attached vertically on opposite side, joints staggered, 3" (76 mm)
thick mineral wool batts [2.5 pcf (40 kg/m3)] in stud cavity.

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Gypsum Wallboard Partitions-Steel Framing (cont’d) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDJ.DWG OR GOLDJ.DXF)
FIRE – SOUND
SELECTOR
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8 45 min. FM Based on 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard or 1/2" 45 NGC 2146
WP-51 (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore plaster base screw attached
vertically to both sides 3 5/8" (92.1 mm) steel studs, 24" o.c.
(610 mm). 2" (51 mm) glass fiber in stud cavity.
Wallboard joints staggered.
9 1 hr. UL Based on 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard or 1/2" 45 NGC 2149
V401 (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore plaster base screw
FM Based on attached vertically to both sides 3 5/8" (92.1 mm) steel
WP-51 studs, 24" o.c. (610 mm). 2" (51 mm) mineral wool
GA WP 1070 [2.5 pcf (40 kg/m3)] in stud cavity. Wallboard joints staggered.
UNBALANCED—2 1/2" (63.5 mm) STUDS
10 1 hr. FM WP-66 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard screw vertically 43 Based on
GA WP 1021 applied to 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) steel stud. Double layer one side, NGC 2248
single layer on the other. Base layer screw attached, face layer and
single layer screwed at edges, adhesively attached along center.
FM WP-733 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) screw studs, 24" o.c. (610 mm) double layer of
GA WP 1022 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard screw applied horizontally
one side with face layer staggered 2' (610 mm) from base layer.
Other side one layer screw applied horizontally. Face layer horizontal
joints each side not staggered.
11 1 hr. FM Based on 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard screw attached 50 NGC 2253
WP-66 vertically to both sides 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) steel studs, spaced 24" o.c.
(610 mm). Second layer screw attached vertically to one side only
GA Based on and 3" (76 mm) glass fiber in cavity. Wallboard joints staggered.
WP 1021
UNBALANCED—3 5/8" (92.1 mm) STUDS
12 1 hr. FM Based on 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard screw attached 44 NGC 2323
WP-66 vertically to both sides 3 5/8" (92.1 mm) steel studs, spaced 24" o.c.
(610 mm). Second layer screw attached vertically to one side only.
GA Based on 3" (76 mm) glass fiber in cavity. 50 Based on

WP 1021 NGC 2253
13 1 1/2 hr. OSU T-3240 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard or 5/8" (15.9 mm) 44 NGC 2388
Fire-Shield MR Board screw attached vertically to both sides 3 5/8"
(92.1 mm) steel studs, 24" o.c. (610 mm). Second layer one side
only, laminated vertically. Wallboard joints staggered.
DOUBLE LAYER—1 5/8" (41.3 mm) STUDS
14 2 hr. UL V438 Two layers 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard 45 est.
screw attached both sides 1 5/8" (41.3 mm) steel studs 24" o.c.
(610 mm). Base layers applied vertically, face layers applied
vertically or horizontally. Vertical joints staggered.
15 2 hr. UL U420 Chase wall. Two layers 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum 57 TL-76-156
GA WP 5105 Wallboard screw attached vertically to 1 5/8" (41.3 mm) steel studs,
24" o.c. (610 mm). Air space 9 1/2" (241.3 mm). 3 1/2" (88.9 mm)
mineral wool or glass fiber in cavity. Wallboard joints staggered.
DOUBLE LAYER —2 1/2” (63.5 MM) STUDS
16 1 hr. UL U410 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard, 1/2" (12.7 mm) 45 NGC 2328
FM WP-152 Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore plaster base or 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-
GA WP 1051 Shield Durasan laminated to 1/4" (6.35 mm) Gypsum Wallboard
screw attached both sides 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) steel studs,
24" o.c. (610 mm). Wallboard joints staggered. 2" (51 mm) 53 NGC 2318
mineral wool or glass fiber in cavity.

DOUBLE LAYER—2 1/2" (63.5 mm) STUDS (cont’d)
FIRE – SOUND
17 2 hr. UL U412 Two layers 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard or 46 NGC 2250
FM WP-635 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C MR Board screw attached both
GA Based on sides 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) steel studs, spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm).
WP 1615 Base layers vertical, face layers horizontal. All vertical joints staggered.
U. of Cal. UC9-7-64 3" (76 mm) glass fiber in cavity. 53 NGC 2252
GA Based on
WP 1545
18 2 hr. UL U411 Base layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard 55 NGC 2382
GA Based on screw attached vertically both sides to 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) steel
WP 1711 studs 24" o.c. (610 mm). Face layer laminated or screw
attached vertically both sides. 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) mineral wool
or glass fiber in cavity. Wallboard joints staggered.
WHI 495-0236 Two layers 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard 56 NGC 3022
GA WP 1548 screw attached horizontally with vertical and horizontal joints
staggered and 3" (76 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in cavity.
19 2 hr. UL V438 Two layers of 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard
or 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Kal-Kore plaster base screw
attached vertically to both sides 2 1/2” (63.5 mm) steel studs
24” o.c. (610 mm). Vertical joints staggered.
20 2 hr. UL U412 Two layers 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard or 48 NGC 2282
FM Based on 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C MR Board screw attached both sides
WP-635 3 5/8" (92.1 mm) steel studs, spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm). Base
layers vertical, face layers horizontal. All vertical joints staggered.
GA Based on
WP 1630 3" (76 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in cavity. 53 NGC 2288
21 2 hr. OSU T-1771 First layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard 48 NGC 2282
GA Based on screw attached vertically both sides 3 5/8" (92.1 mm) steel
WP 1711 studs, spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm). Second layer laminated
vertically both sides. Vertical joints staggered.
22 2 hr. UL U411 First layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard 56 NGC 3022
GA WP 1711 screw attached vertically both sides 3 5/8" (92.1 mm) steel
studs, spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm). Second layer laminated or
screw attached vertically both sides and 3" (76 mm) mineral
wool or glass fiber in cavity. Vertical joints staggered.
23 2 hr. WHI 495-0236 Two layers 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard 56 Based on
GA WP 1548 screw attached horizontally with vertical and horizontal joints NGC 3022
staggered and 3" (76 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in cavity.
24 2 hr. UL U495 First layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Type X Hi-Impact Wallboard
GA WP 1940 or 5/8" (15.9 mm) Hi-Impact Kal-Kore Fire-Shield plaster base
screw attached vertically to both sides of 3 5/8" (92.1 mm)
20 gauge steel studs 16" o.c. (406 mm). Second layer 5/8”
(15.9) Fire-Shield Wallboard screw attached vertically to both
sides. Joints staggered between face and base layer.
2 1/2" (63.5 mm) glass fiber in cavity. 47 Based on
NGC 249
25 2 hr. ITS/WHI J98-32931 1/2" (12.7 mm) PermaBase cement board face layer screw 52 NGC
attached vertically over 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wall- 2099016
board base layer on one side to 3-5/8" steel studs 16" o.c.
(406 mm) and double layer of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C
Wallboard applied vertically to opposite side with 3" (76 mm)
thick mineral wool insulation batts [2.5 pcf (40 kg/m3)]
in stud cavity. All joints staggered between face and base layers.

GENERAL REFERENCE

FIRE – SOUND
SELECTOR
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TRIPLE LAYER—1 5/8" (41.3 mm) STUDS
26 3 hr. UL U435 Three layers of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard 48 NGC 2631
UL V438 screw attached to each side of 1 5/8" (41.3 mm) steel studs,
WHI 694-0084 24" o.c. (610 mm). Base and second layer vertical, face layer
GA WP 2921 horizontal. All wallboard joints staggered.
FOUR LAYER––1 5/8" (41.3 mm) STUDS
27 4 hr. UL U435 Four layers of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard 51 NGC 2633
UL V438 screw attached to each side of 1 5/8" (41.3 mm) steel studs,
WHI 694-108.1 24" o.c. (610 mm). Base, second and third layer vertical, face
GA WP 2970 layer horizontal. All wallboard joints staggered except long joints
of base and second layer fall on the same studs.
GA WP 2960 1 1/2" (38.1 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in cavity. 55 NGC 2634
Gypsum Wallboard Partitions-Steel Framing (Load-Bearing) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDJ.DWG OR GOLDJ.DXF)
1 1 hr. UL U425 One layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum
GA WP1206 Wallboard screw applied vertically to each side of 3 1/2"
(88.9 mm) 20 gauge steel studs spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm),
studs laterally braced and fastened to tracks. All wallboard
joints staggered on opposite sides.
2 2 hr. FM WP-199 Two layers 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard screw 40 est.
GA WP 1714 applied vertically to each side of 18 gauge 2 1/2" (63.5 mm)
steel studs spaced 16” o.c. (406 mm). Base layer joints staggered
16" (406 mm) from joints of base layer. Steel bridging required.
3 2 hr. UL U425 Two layers 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum
GA WP 1716 Wallboard screw attached vertically to each side of 3 1/2"
(88.9 mm) 20 gauge steel studs spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm), studs
laterally braced and fastened to tracks. All wallboard joints staggered
on opposite sides. (Tested at 80 percent of design load)
FOUR LAYERS—3 1/2" (88.9 mm) STUDS
4 3 hr. UL U426 Four layers of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C
Gypsum wallboard screw attached to each side of 3 1/2"
(88.9 mm) 20 gauge steel studs spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm),
studs laterally braced and fastened to tracks. Base, second
and third layers applied vertical; face layer may be applied
either horizontal or vertical. All wallboard joints staggered
from joints in adjacent layers and on opposite sides of studs.
Gypsum Wallboard Partitions/Durasan Prefinished Gypsum Wall Boards (CAD FILE NAME GOLDK.DWG OR GOLDK.DXF)
1 1 hr. FM WP-96 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Durasan applied vertically to 2 1/2" 47 NGC 2213
GA WP 6010 (63.5 mm) steel studs 24" o.c. (610 mm) with 1" (12.7 mm) Type S
screws spaced 36" o.c. (914 mm). Then attach aluminum battens
over studs with 1" (12.7 mm) Type S screws spaced 12" o.c. (305 mm).
Joints on opposite sides staggered 24" o.c. (610 mm). Place 1/2"
(12.7 mm) wide vinyl inserts in battens. 2" (51 mm) [3 pcf (48 kg/m3)]
mineral wool in cavity.
2 1 hr. FM WP-109 30" (762.0 mm) wide 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Durasan applied 44 NGC 2218
GA WP 6130 vertically to 2 1/2" (63.4 mm) steel studs 30" o.c. (762 mm) with steel
batten retainers attached to each stud with 1 1/4" (31.8 mm) Type S
screws spaced 9" o.c. (229 mm). Attach battens over retainers.
2" (51 mm) glass fiber in cavity.
UL U405 48" (1219 mm) wide 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Durasan applied 41 G&H NG-
GA WP 6040 vertically to 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) steel studs 24" o.c. (610 mm) with steel 145FT
batten retainers attached to each stud with 1 1/4" (31.8 mm) Type S
screws spaced 9" o.c. (229 mm). Stagger joints on opposite sides
24" o.c. (610 mm). Attach battens over retainers.

Gypsum Wallboard Partitions/Durasan Prefinished Gypsum Wall Boards (cont’d) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDK.DWG OR GOLDK.DXF)
FIRE – SOUND
3 1 hr. FM WP-110 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Durasan vertically attached at joints to 48 RAL-
GA WP 6020 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) steel studs 24" o.c. (610 mm) with 1" (25.4 mm) TL65-101
Type S screws spaced 30" o.c. (762 mm). Attach to intermediate studs
with 3/8" (9.5 mm) bead of adhesive. Attach batten retainers over joints
with 1" (12.7 mm) Type S screws spaced 9" o.c. (228.7 mm). Attach battens
over retainers, 2" (51 mm) [3.7 pcf (59 kg/m3)] mineral wool in cavity.
4 1 hr. UL U312 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Durasan laminated vertically with joint 45 NGC 2318
FM WP-147 compound over base layer of 1/4" (6.4 mm) Gypsum Wallboard nailed
GA WP 3341 to 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) wood studs 16" o.c. (406 mm) fire stopped
at mid-height. Base layer attached with 1 3/8" (34.9 mm) 4d cement-
coated box nails 12" o.c. (305 mm). Stagger joints on opposite sides
16" o.c. (406 mm). Face layer laminated with 1/4" (6.35 mm) beads
of joint compound 2" o.c. (51 mm) and secured across top and
bottom with 1 7/8" (47.6 mm) 6d cement-coated nails 16" o.c. (406 mm).
Stagger face layer joints 24" (610 mm) from base layer joints.
5 1 hr. UL U410 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Durasan laminated vertically with joint 53 NGC 2318
FM WP-152 compound over base layer of 1/4" (6.35 mm) Gypsum Wallboard
GA WP 1051 attached to 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) steel studs 24" o.c. (610 mm) with 1"
(25.4 mm). Type S screws 12" o.c. (305 mm). Stagger joints on
opposite sides 24" o.c. (610 mm). Face layer laminated with 1/4"
(6.4 mm) beads of joint compound 2" o.c. (51 mm) and secure across
top and bottom with 1 5/8" (41.3 mm) Type S screws 8" o.c. (203 mm).
Stagger face layer joints 24" o.c. (610 mm) from base layer joints. 2"
(51 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in cavity.
6 2 hr. UL U411 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Durasan laminated vertically with joint 56 NGC 3022
GA WP 1711 compound over base layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum
Wallboard attached to 3 5/8" (92.1 mm) steel studs 24" o.c. (610 mm).
Face layer laminated with 3/8" (9.5 mm) beads of joint compound 2" o.c.
(51 mm). Face layer secured across top and bottom with 1 5/8"
(41.3 mm) Type S screws 12" o.c. (305 mm). Joints of outer layer
offset 12" (305 mm) from base layer joints. 3" (76 mm) glass fiber
or mineral wool in cavity.
Gypsum Wallboard Partitions/Solid (CAD FILE NAME GOLDL.DWG OR GOLDL.DXF)

1 1 hr. FM WP-671 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner with 1/2" (12.7 mm) regular 34 Based on
GA WP 1311 Gypsum Wallboard laminated vertically with Sta-Smooth joint NGC 2359
compound, both sides.
2 2 hr. UL U525 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner with 1/2" (12.7 mm) 34 Based on
FM WP-668 Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard laminated vertically with NGC 2359
GA WP 1841 Sta-Smooth joint compound, both sides.
Gypsum Wallboard Partitions-Shaftwalls, Area Separation Walls (CAD FILE NAME GOLDM.DWG OR GOLDM.DXF)
FIRE – SOUND
1 1 hr. UL U499 2 1/2" (63.5 mm), 4" (102 mm) or 6" (152 mm) I-Studs 24" o.c. est. 36
FM WP-755 (610 mm). 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner or 1" Fire-Shield
Shaftliner XP, one layer of 5/8"(15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard
GA WP 6905 applied horizontally on side opposite shaftliner. Fire tested both sides.
2 2 hr. UL U498 2 1/2" (63.5 mm), 4" (102 mm) or 6" (152 mm) I-Studs 24" o.c. 40 NGC 2618
Shaftliner XP, and 1 layer of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum
GA WP 7079 Wallboard, 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore veneer plaster base,
GA ASW 1215 or 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C MR Board applied horizontally
on each side. Horizontal and vertical joints staggered. Fire tested both sides.
U. of Cal. 75-19 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard as face layers. 40 Based on
ES 7407 NGC 2618
GA WP 7077

GENERAL REFERENCE

Gypsum Wallboard Partitions-Shaftwalls, Area Separation Walls (cont’d) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDM.DWG OR GOLDM.DXF)
FIRE – SOUND
3 2 hr. UL U429 2 1/2" (63.5 mm), 4" (102 mm) or 6" (152 mm) C-T Studs 24" o.c. 40 Based on
SELECTOR
QUICK
(610 mm), 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner or 1" Fire-Shield NGC 2618
Shaftliner XP and 2 layers of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard
applied vertically on each side. Joints staggered 24" on opposite sides.
Based on
1 1/2" (38.1 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in cavity 45 NGC 2617
4 2 hr. UL U497 2 1/2" (63.5 mm), 4" (102 mm) or 6" (152 mm) I-Studs 24" o.c. 40 NGC 2615
Shaftliner XP and 2 layers of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum
GA WP 7080 Wallboard, 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore veneer plaster base,
or 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C MR Board on corridor side only,
base layer horizontal, face layer vertical. Fire tested both sides.
UL U497 2 1/2" (63.5 mm), 4" (102 mm) or 6" (152 mm) I-Studs 24" o.c. 40 Based on
WHI 651-0500.05 (610 mm). 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner or 1" Fire-Shield NGC 2615
Shaftliner XP and two layers 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C
Gypsum Wallboard applied horizontally corridor side. Fire tested
both sides.
U. of Cal. 75-17 2 layers 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard on corridor side. 40 Based on
ES 7408 NGC 2615
GA WP 7076
5 2 hr. UL U428 2 1/2" (63.5 mm), 4" (102 mm) or 6" (152 mm) C-T Studs 24" o.c. 40 Based on
(610 mm). 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner or 1" Fire-Shield NGC 2615
Shaftliner XP and 2 layers of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard,
base layer horizontal, face layer vertical.
Based on
1 1/2" (38.1 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in cavity 47 NGC 2616
6 2 hr. FM WP-621 Elevator Control Boxes, 4" (102 mm) or 6" (152 mm) I-Studs 24" o.c None None
FM WP-612 (610 mm). 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner or 1" Fire-Shield Shaftliner
XP and two layers 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard on
side only, base layer horizontal, face layer vertical. Control boxes
corridor and conduit penetrations.
7 est. FM Based on 2 1/2" (63.5 mm), 4" (102 mm) or 6" (152 mm) I-Studs 24" o.c. 51 BBN
2 hr. WP-636 (610 mm). 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Shaftliner, or 1" Fire-Shield NGC 2609
Shaftliner XP, Resilient Furring Channels 24" o.c. (610 mm) on corridor
side and two layers 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard
on channels, 1 1/2" (38.1 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in stud cavity.
8 2 hr. FM Based on 2 1/2" (63.5 mm), 4" (102 mm) or 6" (152 mm) I-Studs 24" o.c. 50 BBN
WP-545 (610 mm). 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner or 1" Fire-Shield NGC 2610
Shaftliner XP and 1 layer of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum
Wallboard or 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C MR Board on one side.
Other side 1 layer 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard screwed
to Resilient Furring Channels 24" o.c. (610 mm) attached to I-Studs
with screws in alternate legs. 1 1/2" (38.1 mm) mineral wool or glass
fiber in cavity.
9 est. U. of Cal. Based on 2 1/2" (63.5 mm), 4" (102 mm) or 6" (152 mm) I-Studs 24" o.c. est. 40 Based on
3 hr. 75-17 (610 mm). 1 layer 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner or 1" Fire-Shield NGC 2615
ES 7408 Shaftliner XP, 3 layers 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard one side,
alternating vertical and horizontal. Erected from one side.
Based on
2 1/2" (63.5 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in cavity. est. 47 NGC 2616
10 2 hr. WHI 694-0200.6 2 layers of 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner or 1" Fire-Shield 35 NGC 2827
Shaftliner XP inserted in 2" H-Stud 24" o.c. (610 mm). H-Studs and
Track covered by 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum 6" (152 mm)
wide strips.
11 2 hr. WHI 651-0508 2 layers of 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner or 1" Fire-Shield 50 NGC 2826
Shaftliner XP inserted in 2" H-Stud 24" o.c. (610 mm). One nominal
2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) wood stud wall one side. 1" (25.4 mm)
air space between Shaftliner and wood studs. Wood studs 16" o.c.,
(406 mm) faced with one layer 1/2" regular gypsum board.
3 1/2" (88.9 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in wood stud cavity. 55 NGC 2825
12 2 hr. UL U347 2 layers of 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner or 1" Fire-Shield 50 NGC 2823
GA ASW 1005 Shaftliner XP inserted in 2" H-Stud 24" o.c. (610 mm). Adjacent
construction each side. Minimum 3/4" (19.0 mm) air space between
Shaftlinerand adjacent construction.
3 1/2" (88.9 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in both wood stud cavities. 57 NGC 2820
3 1/2" (88.9 mm) mineral wool or glass fiber in wood stud cavity one side. 55 NGC 2824

Gypsum Wallboard Column Fireproofing (CAD FILE NAME GOLDN.DWG OR GOLDN.DXF)
No. Fire Rating Ref. Design No. Description
LIGHT COLUMN
1 1 hr. UL X528 Two layers of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard furred from TS 4x4x0.188 tube steel
GA CM 1452 column by 1 5/8" (43.3 mm) steel stud each corner.
2 1 hr. UL X528 One layer of 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard furred from TS 8x8x0.250 tube steel
GA CM 1851 column by 1 5/8" (43.3 mm) steel stud each corner.
3 1 1/2 hr. UL X531 Two layers of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard furred from 4 1/2" OD steel pipe
column (Min. wall thickness 0.109) by 1 5/8" (43.3 mm) steel framing.
4 2 hr. UL X528 Base and second layer 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard furred from TS 4x4x0.188
GA CM 2452 tube steel column by 1 5/8" (43.3 mm) steel stud each corner. Face layer 5/8" (15.9 mm)
Fire-Shield Wallboard.
COLUMN (10WF–49)
5 1 hr. UL X528 One layer of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard furred from column by 1 5/8"
GA CM 1001 (41.3 mm) steel studs at each corner.
6 2 hr. UL X528 Base layer of 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard furred from column by 1 5/8"
GA CM 2017 (41.3 mm) steel studs at each corner. Face layer 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard.
7 3 hr. UL X510 Three layers of 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard furred from column by
GA CM 3120 1 5/8" (41.3 mm) steel studs at each corner.
8 4 hr. UL X501 Four layers of 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard on each side of column.
Inner two layers furred from column by 1 5/8" (41.3 mm) steel studs at column corners.
Outer two layers attached to 2" x 2" (51 mm x 51 mm) sheet metal angles which are applied
at corners over first two layers of board.
COLUMN (14WF–228)
9 2 hr. UL X520 One layer of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard furred from column by
10 3 hr. UL X513 Two layers of 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard furred from column by
Gypsum Wallboard Beam Fireproofing (8WF24 or heavier) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDN.DWG OR GOLDN.DXF)
1 2 hr. UL N501 Two layers of 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard applied to beam cage fabricated from
GA BM 2120 25 gauge steel channel brackets spaced 24" o.c.

GENERAL REFERENCE

Gypsum Wallboard Floor/Ceilings – Wood Framing (wood joists with rough and finished floor) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDS.DWG OR GOLDS.DXF)
No. Fire Rating Ref. Design No. Description STC Test No. IIC
SINGLE LAYER No Carpet Carpet & Pad
SELECTOR
1 1 hr. UL L522 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard or 37 NGC 4042 32 66
QUICK
GA FC 5410 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore plaster base nail NGC 5032A
attached to 2 x 10 (38 mm x 241 mm) wood joists spaced NGC 5033
16" o.c. (406 mm). UL design L522 permits option of
floor topping over plywood.
1 hr. UL L501 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard, 5/8" 37 Based on 32 66
GA FC 5420 (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Kal-Kore plaster base or 5/8" NGC 4024
(15.9 mm) F.S. Soffit Board nail attached to 2 x 10
(38 mm x 241 mm) wood joists spaced 16" o.c.
(406 mm). UL design L501 permits option of
Floor Topping Mixture over plywood.
RESILIENT ATTACHMENT
2 1 hr. UL L515 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard or 45 NGC 4010 39 63
1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore plaster base NGC 4107
screw attached to Resilient Furring Channels spaced NGC 5161
24" o.c. (610 mm) on 2 x 10 (38 mm x 241 mm) NGC 5165
wood joists 16" o.c. (406 mm). Wallboard secured to
channels with 1" self-drilling screws 12" o.c. (305 mm).
Option in UL L515 allows Drywall Suspension System
to be hung from joists. No insulation in plenum.
FM FC 181–1 hr. With 3 1/2" (88.9 mm) glass fiber. est. 50
3 1 hr. FM FC 193–1 hr. 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum 58 OC-2MT
Wallboard attached to Resilient Furring Channels
spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm) with screws spaced
12" (305 mm). Elastizell concrete floor 1 1/2"
(38.1 mm) thick, 3 1/2" (88.9 mm) mineral wool
or glass fiber insulation 2 x 10 (38 mm x
241 mm) wood joists 16" o.c. (406 mm).
SINGLE LAYER (FLOOR TRUSS)
4 1 hr. FM FC-442 One layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard
GA FC 5517 applied perpendicular and screw attached directly to
the lower chord of 14" (35.6 mm) deep wood-webbed
trusses of 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) lbr. with Type
I.L.S. plates spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm). Edge joints
backed with 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) wood blocks
fastened to lower chord with Z-clips. 19/32" (15.1 mm)
plywood floor sheathing.
5 1 hr. FM FC-448 One layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard
UL L528 screw attached to 7/8" (22.2 mm) furring channel
GA FC 5516 wire tied perpendicular to lower chord of wood-webbed
trusses of 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) lbr. with steel
truss plates spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm). Floor 3/4"
(19.1 mm) nominal plywood.
Optional resilient furring channels.
6 1 hr. UL L558 One layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard or 5/8" (15.9 mm)
GA FC 5514 Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore plaster base screw attached to 1/2" (12.7 mm)
resilient furring channel spaced 12" o.c. to lower chord of 18" (457.2 mm)
deep wood trusses of 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm) lbr. with steel truss plates
spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm) 23/32" (18.2 mm) plywood subfloor with
15/32" (11.9 mm) plywood finish floor.
Optional - 3 1/2" thick glass fiber insulation draped
over furring channels - Optional Ceiling damper.
DOUBLE LAYER
7 1 hr. FM FC-172 Base layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard
GA FC 5406 attached with screws 24" o.c. (610 mm) to wood joists
GA RC 2601 or trusses 24" o.c. (610 mm). Second layer 5/8"
(15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard or 5/8" (15.9 mm)
F.S. Soffit Board screw attached 12" o.c. (305 mm).
1/2" (12.7 mm) plywood floor. Ceiling provides one
hour fire resistance protection for wood framing.

Gypsum Wallboard Floor/Ceilings – Wood Framing (wood joists with rough and finished floor) (cont’d) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDS.DWG OR GOLDS.DXF)
DOUBLE LAYER (cont.)
8 2 hr. UL L505 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum est. 45
GA FC 5724 Wallboard, base layer nailed at right angles to
2 x 10 (38 mm x 241 mm) wood joists
spaced 16" o.c. (406 mm), resilient furring
channels spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm) and nailed
through base board into and at right angles to joists.
Face layer of 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C board
screwed to furring channel. Nominal 1" (25.4 mm)
T & G sub and finish floor. Optional floor systems
consist of Floor Topping Mixture over plywood.
Rating also applies with 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield
C Kal-Kore plaster base.
DOUBLE LAYER (FLOOR TRUSS)
9 1 hr. FM FC 214 Two layers 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard est. 43
GA FC 5512 each screwed perpendicular, with all joints of face
layer staggered 24” o.c. (610 mm) from base
layers, to 24" o.c. (610 mm) trusses fabricated
using connectors produced by members of the Truss
Plate Institute. 5/8" (15.9 mm) T & G (long sides)
plywood flooring nail applied across top chord of trusses.
10 1 hr. UL L544 Two layers 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard est. 45
screw attached perpendicular, face layer joints
staggered from base layer joints, to resilient
furring channels spaced 16" o.c. (406 mm) on 8"
(203 mm) deep “I” shaped wood trusses spaced
24" o.c. (610 mm). 23/32" (18.2 mm) plywood
floor sheathing.
TRIPLE LAYER (FLOOR TRUSS)
11 2 hr. UL L538 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard, base layer
screw attached perpendicular to bottom chord of 9 1/2"
(241.3 mm) deep “I” shaped wood spaced 19.2"
(487.8 mm) o.c. Resilient furring channel or 7/8"
(22.2 mm) deep furring channel spaced 16" o.c. screw
attached through base layer into and at right angles to joist.
5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard, middle and face
layers screw attached perpendicular to resilient furring
channel or 7/8" (22.2 mm) deep furring channel. 5/8"
(15.9 mm) T & G plywood floor sheathing. Rating also
applies with 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore
plaster base.
Gypsum Wallboard Roof/Ceiling - Wood Framing (Pitched Roof Truss)

12 1 hr. UL P533 Roof/ceiling, One layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C
GA RC 2603 Wallboard attached to 1/2" (12.7 mm) resilient furring
channel spaced 12" o.c. screw fastened perpendicular
to lower chord of wood trusses of 2 x 4 (38 mm x 89 mm)
lbr. with steel truss plates, spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm).
Roofing system UL Class A, B or C.
Optional - 3 1/2" thick gloss fiber insulation draped over

furring channels - Optional Ceiling damper.
Gysum Wallboard Floor/Ceilings – Light Gauge Steel Framing

DOUBLE LAYER
1 1 hr. UL L524 Two layers 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum
Wallboard screw attached perpendicular, face layer
joints staggered from base layer joints, to 7" (178 mm)
deep, 18 gauge steel “C” shaped joists spaced 24" o.c.
(610 mm). 5/8" (15.9 mm) T & G plywood floor sheathing.

GENERAL REFERENCE

Gysum Wallboard Floor/Ceilings – Light Gauge Steel Framing (cont’d)
DOUBLE LAYER
SELECTOR
2 1 1/2 hr. UL L527 Two layers 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C
QUICK
Gypsum Wallboard screw attached
perpendicular, face layer joints staggered
from base layer joints, to resilient furring
channels spaced 16" (406 mm) o.c. on
9 3/8" deep, 16 gauge steel “C” shaped
joists spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm). 3/4"
(19.0 mm) T & G plywood floor sheathing.
Gysum Wallboard Floor/Ceilings – Light Gauge Steel Framing (floor truss)

SINGLE LAYER FURRED
1 1 hr. UL L565 One layer 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C
Wallboard attached to 1/2" (12.7 mm)
resilient furring channels screw fastened
perpendicular to lower chord of light gauge
steel trusses spaced a maximum 48" o.c.
23/32" (18.2 mm) plywood subfloor with
15/32" (11.9 mm) plywood finish floor.
Optional, mineral wool or glass fiber
insulation draped over furring channels.
Gypsum Wallboard Floor/Ceilings – Steel Framing (steel joists with concrete floor) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDP.DWG OR GOLDP.DXF OR GOLDR.DWG OR GOLDR.DXF)
SINGLE LAYER FURRED No Carpet Carpet & Pad
1 1 hr. OSU T-1936 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard screw 53 Based on 21 67
attached to furring channels spaced 24" o.c. NGC 4075 Based on Based on
(610 mm) attached to steel bar joists spaced 24" o.c. NGC 5121 NGC 5122
(610 mm). Concrete floor 2" (51 mm) thick.
2 hr. UL G503 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Gypsum Wallboard or 53 (Direct) 21 67

5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield Kal-Kore plaster base Based on Based on Based on
screw attached to furring channels spaced 12" o.c. NGC 4075 NGC 5121 NGC 5122
(305 mm) attached to or suspended from steel bar
joists spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm). Concrete floor 57 (Susp.) 28 75
2 1/2" (63.5 mm) thick. Based on Based on Based on
NGC 4078 NGC 5126 NGC 5127
2 2 hr. UL G514 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard or 53 (Direct) 21 67
GA FC 2030 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore plaster base NGC 4075 NGC 5121 NGC 5122
screw attached to furring channels spaced 24" o.c.
(610 mm) attached or suspended from steel bar 57 (Susp.) 28 75
joists spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm) with wire ties spaced Based on Based on Based on
48" (1219 mm). Concrete floor 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) thick. NGC 4078 NGC 5126 NGC 5127
3 hr. UL G512 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard screw 53 Based on
GA FC 3012 attached to furring channels spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm) NGC 4075
attached to steel bar joists spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm)
with wire ties. Concrete floor 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) thick.
3 1 hr. FM FC-134 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard 52 Based on 21 67
GA FC 1105 applied across 3 5/8" (92.1 mm) steel studs 24" o.c. NGC 4075
(610 mm) with drywall screws 12" o.c. (305 mm).
Studs wire-tied 8' o.c. (2440 mm) to steel bar joists
spaced 24" o.c. (610 mm). 3/8" (9.5 mm) rib metal
lath supporting 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) thick concrete slab.

Gypsum Wallboard Floor/Ceilings – Steel Framing (steel joists with concrete floor) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDP.DWG OR GOLDP.DXF OR GOLDR.DWG OR GOLDR.DXF)
GYPSUM WALLBOARD SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
4 2 hr. UL G523 Single layer 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum est. 50
Wallboard or 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Kal-Kore
plaster base screw applied perpendicular to cross tees
of a drywall suspension system that is suspended
from steel bar joists 24" o.c. (610 mm), 2 1/2"
(63.5 mm) concrete floor over 3/8" (9.5 mm) rib lath.
3 hr. UL G523 Same as above 2 hr. except concrete is 3" (76 mm) est. 50
thick and wallboard is 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C.
5 2 hr. UL D502 Single layer of 5/8" (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum est. 50
Wallboard screw applied perpendicular to the cross
tees of a drywall suspension system suspended from
a steel deck. Concrete floor 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) thick.
6 2 hr. UL G222 Nominal 2' x 2' (610 mm x 610 mm) x 1/2" (12.7 mm)
FM FC-299 Fire-Shield G Gypsum Boards laid in fire-rated metal
grid suspension system supported by hanger wire from
steel joists supporting 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) concrete.
UL G259 Nominal 2' x 4' (610 mm x 1219 mm) x 1/2" (12.7 mm)
1 1/2 hr. FM FC-300 Fire-Shield G Gypsum Boards laid in fire-rated metal
grid suspension system supported by hanger wire from
steel joists supporting 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) concrete.
Gypsum Wallboard Roof/Ceilings – Light Gauge Steel Framing (pitched roof truss)
1 1 hr. UL P540 One layer 5/8” (15.9 mm) Fire-Shield C Wallboard

GA RC-2501 attached to 1/2” (12.7 mm) resilient furring channels
screw fastened perpendicular to lower chord of light
gauge steel trusses spaced a maximum 48” o.c.
Optional, mineral wool or glass fiber insulation draped

over furring channels.
2 1 hr. UL P541 Two layers 5/8” (15.9mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard

attached to 1/2” (12.7 mm) resilient furring channels
screw fastened perpendicular to lower chord of light
gauge steel trusses spaced a maximum 48” o.c.
Optional, mineral wool or glass fiber insulation draped

over furring channels.
Gypsum Wallboard Roof/Ceilings – Steel Framing (steel joists) (CAD FILE NAME GOLDP.DWG OR GOLDP.DXF)
1 1 hr. FM RC-227 (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard est. 53
secured to 22 gauge steel deck with Lexsuco
clips and washers 24" o.c. (610 mm). Deck
supported by 10" (254 mm) bar joists 68" o.c.
(1727 mm). IRMA roof system with 1" (25.4 mm)
to 4" (102 mm) Styrofoam and 3 plies of 15 lb.
(6.8 kg) felt. Ceiling 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C
Gypsum Wallboard on screw furring channels
24" o.c. (610 mm).
Gypsum Wallboard Horizontal Shaftwall Duct Protection (CAD FILE NAME GOLDT.DWG OR GOLDT.DXF)
1 2 hr. WHI 694-0300.1 2 1/2" (63.5 mm), 4" (102 mm) or 6" (152 mm), I-Studs
24" o.c. (610 mm). 1" (25.4 mm) Fire-Shield Shaftliner.
3 layers 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard. Base
and middle layers parallel to studs. Face layer perpendicular.
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GYPSUM CONSTRUCTION GUIDE GYPSUM
SHEATHING
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GOLD BOND BRAND GYPSUM SHEATHING
DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL DATA
Gold Bond Brand Gypsum and as a component in SIZES AND TYPES

Sheathing is a water curtainwall systems and 1/2" x 2' x 8' (Regular) tongue and groove edge.
resistant board product exterior insulation systems
designed for attachment to and finishes. 1/2" x 4' x 8', 9', 10' (Jumbo) square edge.
the outside of exterior wall 3. As a sheathing for use in 5/8" x 4' x 8', 9', 10' (Fire-Shield Jumbo) square edge.
framing as a water resistant fire-rated exterior wall VAPOR PERMEABLE
underlayment for various assemblies.
exterior siding materials. Gypsum Sheathing typically has an average vapor permeance
The sheathing is ADVANTAGES of 20 perms (dry cup method) which allows the escape of
manufactured with a wax- 1. Economical: Both material normal interior created water vapor.
treated water resistant core and application costs are SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS:
faced with water repellent low. (FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION)
paper on both face and 2. Fire Resistance: The non-
back surfaces and on both Both regular (2' x 8') and Jumbo (4' x 8', 9', 10') have a flame
combustible gypsum core spread of 20 when tested under ASTM E 84. Source: Factory
long edges. Fire-Shield of the sheathing helps
(type X) Jumbo Sheathing Mutual Report No. 16738.102.
protect framing elements
has special additives in the even when the siding or FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS
core to enhance its fire finish material is A one-hour fire rating can be achieved for a wood framed wall
resistive properties. combustible. when constructed per UL Design U305 consisting of nominal
USES 3. Weather Protection: 2 x 4 wood studs 16” o.c. faced on the outside with 5/8" Fire-
1. As a sheathing for wood Gypsum Sheathing’s Shield Gypsum Sheathing and on the inside with 5/8" Fire-
framed residential moisture resistant core and Shield Gypsum Wallboard.
construction to provide fire water repellent surfaces A two-hour fire rating may be obtained per UL Design U302
resistance, weather provide a barrier that with 2 x 4 wood studs 16" o.c. with two layers of 5/8" Fire-
protection and to add to resists passage of wind and Shield Gypsum Wallboard applied to the interior side and 1/2"
structural strength when water.** regular Gypsum Sheathing, 24" wide sheets, T and G edges,
used under exterior finishes 4. Little or No Sawing: faced with brick veneer on the exterior side.
such as vinyl siding, Gypsum Sheathing can be One and two hour fire ratings may be obtained for a steel framed
clapboard, paneling, scored and snapped to wall when constructed per UL Designs U 418 and U 425.
masonry veneer, stucco exact size without cutting
and shingles. STRUCTURAL
or sawing.
2. As a sheathing for steel stud Racking tests have been conducted for the Gypsum Association
commercial construction by an independent laboratory according to ASTM E 72.
Average ultimate racking load values were as follows:
SHEAR LOAD IN LBS. PER LINEAR FT. (KILOGRAMS PER METER)

TONGUE AND GROOVE EDGES
FOR HORIZONTAL APPLICATION Dry Wet*
1/2" x 4' (12.7 mm x 1219 mm) wide sheathing 540 (803) 332 (494)
5/8" x 4' (15.9 mm x 1219 mm) wide type X 654 (973) 522 (777)
WAX-TREATED
*Treated core only
GYPSUM CORE
Studs spaced 16" o.c., fasteners galvanized 11 gauge nails 7/16"
head, 1 1/2" long for 1/2" sheathing and 1 3/4" long for 5/8",
7" o.c. in the field and 4" o.c. on edges and ends for 5/8"
gypsum sheathing; 8" o.c. in field and 4" o.c. on edges and
WATER-REPELLENT ends for 1/2" gypsum sheathing.
PAPER SURFACE Corner Bracing – Where continuous diagonal bracing is
required, many building codes allow the use of 4' wide
boards of 1/2" gypsum sheathing applied vertically to be used
in place of 1" by 4" wood let-in bracing.
2' X 8' GYPSUM SHEATHING Shear Walls – Where wind or seismic forces require shear walls
to resist these lateral forces, most building codes provide
SQUARE EDGES FOR WAX-TREATED allowable shear values for walls having gypsum sheathing
VERTICAL APPLICATION GYPSUM CORE applied vertically to wood framing. Specific values with
construction requirements and limitations are contained in the
major model building codes (International Building Code,
National Building Code, Standard Building Code and Uniform
Building Code).
WATER-REPELLENT SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE
PAPER SURFACE Gold Bond Gypsum Sheathing is manufactured to comply with
ASTM Specification C 79/C 1396.
4' X 8' JUMBO GYPSUM SHEATHING

Illustration colors for visualization purposes only.
** Refer to Limitations, page 25, number 10.
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LIMITATIONS 1/4" from abutting masonry SPECIFICATIONS
1. Gypsum Sheathing is not a to minimize wicking.
finished surface nor is it a 8. Neatly stack Gypsum THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF
substrate for the direct Sheathing flat, taking care GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR GENERIC/PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS
application of stucco, paint to prevent sagging or COVERING GYPSUM WALLBOARD PRODUCTS. THE GOLD BOND
or textures. Placement of damage to the ends, edges PRODUCT NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
vapor retarders is the and surfaces. PART 2 PRODUCTS
responsibility of the design 9. Gypsum Sheathing may be 2.01 MATERIALS
professional. stored outside for up to one A. Gypsum Sheathing Board: A gypsum core sheathing boards
2. The sheathing shall not be month if stacked off the with additives to enhance the water resistance of the core;
used as a nailing base. ground under protective surfaced with water repellent paper on front, back, and long
3. Exterior Insulation Finish covering. edges; and complying with ASTM C 79/C 1396.
06115
Systems (EIFS): Exterior 10. Gypsum Sheathing is 1. Regular Board, 1/2" x 2' x 8' with tongue and groove
Insulation Finish Systems designed for use as a edge (Gold Bond Brand Gypsum Sheathing).
incorporating Gypsum substrate that is covered by 2. Regular Board, 1/2" x 4' x 8', 9', 10' with square edge
Sheathing should be used an exterior cladding or (Gold Bond Brand Jumbo Gypsum Sheathing).
with mechanical fasteners. other weather resistive
The performance of barrier and is not intended 3. Fire-Resistant Board (type X): 5/8" x 4' x 8', 9', 10' with
these systems and for long term exposure. additives in the core to enhance fire resistance
recommendation of the After it has been installed, (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield Jumbo Gypsum Sheathing.)
proper method of it shall not be exposed to PART 3 EXECUTION
attachment are the sole the elements for more than 3.01 INSTALLATION
responsibility of the EIFS 30 days. The gypsum A. Gypsum Sheathing: In accordance with ASTM C 1280 and
manufacturer. sheathing shall be covered the manufacturer’s recommendations, “National Gypsum
4. Application of Gypsum with building felt or Company Gypsum Construction Guide.”
Sheathing to framing by equivalent within 30 days.
adhesive only is not
recommended. RECOMMENDATIONS
5. Stud spacing must not Fasteners (nail or screw heads or the crown of staples) shall bear
exceed 24" o.c. tightly against the face of the sheathing but should not cut into
6. Gypsum Sheathing is not the face paper. Staples shall be driven with the crown parallel
recommended for to the framing. Fasteners shall be no less than 3/8" from the
application to exterior edges and ends of the sheathing. When shear values are not
ceilings, soffits or sills. required, fasteners shall be spaced not more than 8" o.c.
along the vertical ends or edges and intermediate supports.
7. Gypsum Sheathing should
be spaced not less than REGULAR GYPSUM SHEATHING – 2' WIDE
Apply 2' wide sheathing horizontally with the long dimension
at right angles to the framing with grooved edges down,
DETAILS interlocking the tongue of previously installed boards with
all edges butted but not forced into place. Stagger all vertical
joints and abutt them over the centers of framing members.
Fit sheathing snugly around all openings. Secure sheathing
GYPSUM SHEATHING GYPSUM SHEATHING to studs with nails or screws spaced not over 4" o.c. along
ends and 8" o.c. to intermediate framing (staples 3" and
6" respectively).
JUMBO GYPSUM SHEATHING – 4' WIDE
Apply Jumbo Gypsum Sheathing vertically with vertical edges
butting over the center of framing members. Fit sheathing
snugly around all openings. Vertically attach sheathing with
nails or screws spaced not over 4" o.c. around perimeter and
8" o.c. to intermediate studs (space staples not over 3" and 6"
o.c. respectively). Jumbo Gypsum Sheathing is permitted to be
applied horizontally. Secure horizontally applied sheathing to
studs with nails or screws spaced not over 4" o.c. along ends
and 8" o.c. to intermediate framing. Square edge gypsum
sheathing applied perpendicular to framing shall be covered
with building felt or equivalent or horizontal joints shall be
WINDOW HEAD WINDOW HEAD sealed at time of application. Horizontal gypsum sheathing
JAMB-REVERSIBLE STOP JAMB-3/4" BLIND STOP joints do not require back blocking.
06115A 06115B TOTAL WALL THICKNESS
Scale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
Door and window frames for outside wall openings should be
ordered according to total wall thickness. For ease of
installation it is recommended that window frames be
selected with blind stops the same thickness as the sheathing.
REVERSIBLE STOPS
Window frames with reversible stops can accommodate
1/2" sheathing. Detail 06115 A.
3/4" BLIND STOPS
For use of fixed 3/4" blind stops with 1/2" sheathing, insert
1/4" shim between sheathing and trim. Detail 06115 B.
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3.4 LB. SELF-FURRING
DIAMOND MESH
INSTALLATION METAL LATH
SHEATHING SHEATHING
2" X 4" 2" X 4"

FRAMING FRAMING
16" O.C. 16" O.C.
STUCCO
FLASHING
VINYL, WOOD, CLAPBOARD SIDING STUCCO

Apply horizontal siding directly over the sheathing. Fasteners Nail 3.4 lb. Self-furring Galvanized Diamond Mesh metal lath
should have a 1" penetration into each framing member. through the sheathing into the framing.
Butt siding joints over framing members.
SHEATHING SHEATHING
WALL TIE
2" X 4" 2" X 4"

FRAMING FURRING STRIP
FRAMING
16" O.C. BRICK
16" O.C.
VENEER
FLASHING SHINGLES
BRICK VENEER SHINGLES OR SHAKES

Wall ties for masonry veneer should be nailed through the Apply 1 x 2 wood furring strips horizontally over the Gypsum
sheathing with nails that penetrate a minimum of 1" into the Sheathing, spaced to correspond to the shingle exposure,
framing. Leave an air space of 2" between sheathing and using nails of sufficient length to provide at least 1"
veneer.* penetration into the studs. Nail furring through the sheathing
into the framing with a minimum of one nail at each
intersection of stud and furring.
*Brick Institute of America
Note: Refer to exterior cladding manufacturer and local codes to For additional information
determine if a weather resistive barrier is required over Phone 1-800-NATIONAL
gypsum sheathing. (1-800-628-4662)
26 NATIONAL GYPSUM SHEATHING

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BUYLINE 1100
8 TH EDITION
GYPSUM CONSTRUCTION GUIDE LATH &
PLASTER
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GYPSUM PLASTER SYSTEMS
INTRODUCTION
Lath and plaster have long National Gypsum plasters can

been the industry standard also be used ornamentally
for wall construction. or decoratively since they
Gypsum plaster eliminates lend themselves to
the need for joint taping sculpting or casting.
and finishing and, when HISTORY
properly applied, provides
a smooth, high quality wall Use of gypsum plaster dates
surface with high resistance back to 4000 B.C. when
to impact and abrasion. In the Egyptians applied a
addition, plaster walls resist gypsum plaster-like
nail pops better than substance to the interior
standard wallboard. and exterior of the SUSPENDED METAL LATH
pyramids. Benjamin
For years, lath and plaster Franklin brought gypsum to C. R. channels and wire hangers are combined to support metal
have been used in both the United States in the lath below virtually all types of construction for fully fire-rated
residential and commercial mid-1700s as a soil plaster ceilings. Start on page 38.
applications to partition additive. In the early 20th
interior space and in non- century, modern
load-bearing exterior walls contractors began using
where appearance and gypsum plaster extensively FIRE TEST DATA
durability are key. Plaster is ADVANTAGES
for both residential and • Gypsum plaster offers Fire resistance ratings
also commonly used as the commercial construction.
board material for radiant important advantages specified by most codes
heating systems in ceilings. GENERAL USES compared to drywall are met by tests certified
When used as a finish construction. by Factory Mutal,
Gypsum plasters are suitable Underwriters Laboratories,
material, plaster effectively for all interior plastering • It is possible to eliminate
masks framing components wavy walls and corners Inc., Warnock-Hersey
except where directly International or other
or mechanical service areas exposed to free water or due to poorly aligned
while contributing to the framing by varying the authorities according to
severe moisture conditions. the “Standard Methods
overall strength of the wall. Plasters cannot be used in plaster thickness.
of Fire Tests of Building
Conventional plasters exterior applications such • Plaster eliminates texture Construction & Materials”
combined with gypsum or as carports, soffits and open differences between paper (ASTM E 119). The test
metal lath provide a porches. surface and joint involves subjecting a
smooth wall regardless of Gypsum plasters are non- compound. construction system to
the framing alignment. combustible and act to heat and flame in a test
When used with expanded • Plaster gives a smoother,
prevent passage of intense easier-to-repair wall than furnace which is regulated
metal lath, conventional heat from fire for extended according to a standard
plasters create a drywall construction.
periods. time-temperature curve.
mechanical bond with the Various types of testing
lath for maximum strength RECOMMENDATIONS furnaces are used for wall
and durability. and partition assemblies,
• Control joints should be floor and ceiling
installed in ceilings without assemblies, columns,
perimeter relief with a and similar construction
DESCRIPTION maximum distance between elements and assemblies.
such joints of 30' with a At periodic intervals, a
SELECTING PLASTER PERFORMANCE maximum undivided area standard measuring
of 900 sq. ft. With perimeter procedure is used to read
Several types of plaster are The relative performance of temperatures at various
manufactured by National metal lath and gypsum lath relief, maximum distance
is 50' with maximum locations in the test
Gypsum Company. With will vary with types of specimen. The test is
these products a great construction used. When undivided area of 2500 sq.
ft. On side walls control continued until either the
number of ceilings and plaster on metal lath forms fire resistance rating sought
partitions have been a membrane as in a joints should be installed
every 30'. is obtained or failure
designed to aid the suspended ceiling or occurs. The Fire Test
architect in the selection of hollow partition, it is more • Where dissimilar plaster
bases join, use strip-metal Assembly fails when it can
an assembly that will subject to cracking than is no longer support the live
perform well in plaster on gypsum lath. On lath with 15 lb. felt paper
between the metal lath and load, or when passage of
appearance, structural solid partitions, metal lath flame or gases hot enough
ability, sound is superior to gypsum lath underlying base.
to ignite cotton waste
isolation and fire with respect to potential • Before plastering is started, occurs, or when the
endurance rating. plaster cracking. lathing and furring should temperature transmission
be carefully inspected for exceeds the allowable
adherence to good practice limits. The hose stream is
standards and to the job required for wall and
specifications. partition tests that are rated
• Select from the suggested one hour or more
specifications that endurance time and is not
accompany the description required for floor-ceiling or
of each system.

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BUYLINE 1100
column fire tests. The hose 1. Service outlets, telephone One can readily see the Partition facings must be
stream is not always boxes, other openings. complexity of the isolated from the abutting
necessary, and is not 2. Continuous heating and movement problem. structural elements.
required on constructions ventilating ducts. Depending on individual A compliant material must be
rated less than one hour. 3. Common plenums over building conditions, used to create a closure at
Published ratings list adjacent rooms. geography and climate, this junction. This material
endurance periods that 4. Common hollow floors some movement factors may be a convenient
have been rounded off to under adjacent rooms. may be cumulative, and resilient foam. In some
the next lower hour or half 5. Doors, windows. the resulting forces can installations permanently
hour. Although endurance 6. Cracks at perimeter of create havoc in non- flexible acoustical
periods of some walls, such as at floor line. structural portions of the caulkings may have the
constructions are longer Care must be taken to building. required properties. If
than four hours, time in minimize the detrimental It is not our intention to enter desired, mouldings secured
excess of four hours is not effect of these factors if into the theory or design of in one plane only may be
ordinarily indicated in satisfactory performance is concrete structures which used to cover this junction.
published tabulations to be attained in the field. is clearly the prerogative of If an architect or engineer
because this is the STRUCTURAL RESTRAINT the architect or engineer. designs a building structure
maximum period required OF PARTITIONS However, we do feel that it with potential movement
by most codes. Because the basic philosophy is our responsibility to criteria that exceed the
The National Gypsum fire of building design and develop and suggest capacity of the 1/4"
endurance test facility construction is installation methods to control joint, one may
correlates with that of experiencing change, many ensure the satisfactory specify whatever amount
Underwriters Laboratories structures today exhibit performance of non-load- of partition relief desired.
and conforms with test greater flexural bearing partitions with The methods detailed can
conditions prescribed in characteristics than concrete structures. be adapted to provide
ASTM Standard E 119. structures built in the past. Therefore, we advocate control joints in excess
While the continued need Although these new and recommend the of 1/4".
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for independent laboratory structures are basically following procedures to
minimize partition Since other factors such as fire
test data is recognized, the sound, they are capable of and sound control are
company facility provides imparting forces to cracking and achieve a
more compatible equally important in the
both preliminary and elements of the building performance of a partition
supportive test evidence. which are not intended to relationship between the
structural frame and system, it is obvious that
INTERPRETING resist such stresses without consideration should be
cracking, spalling, tearing adjoining non-structural
ACOUSTICAL TEST DATA elements with given to the effect that a
or other visible effects control joint would have
When selecting a partition which are objectionable to consideration for sound
system to meet a specific and fire criteria. on these properties. In
all principles involved. sound transmission test
sound insulation These procedures and
requirement, it is necessary Experience has shown that the configurations it is usually
building types most likely specifications are based on standard procedure to
to rely upon laboratory test work done in the
data. Through the use of to cause partition cracking caulk partition boundaries.
are “flat plate” construction laboratory, analysis of
these data obtained from building types, analysis of It is equally good field
tests conducted in and related reinforced practice to caulk partition
concrete structures. partition types and
accordance with standard experience developed over boundaries in order to
procedures, it is possible to Analysis of flat plate structural the years in partition work. achieve optimum sound
minimize variances design shows that in a high transmission loss ratings.
between tests and to rise building, structural Laboratory tests and field Comparative tests with the
provide a basis for movement may be experience have shown type of control joints
comparisons between the attributable to, and vary that a small amount of recommended (within
performances of different with: relief at the periphery of a reasonable limits up to
assemblies. In a continuing partition or in areas where 1/2") have shown little or
1. Building height. reduction in cross section
effort to increase the degree 2. Building area. no decrease in acoustical
of correlation and occurs (doors, windows, efficiency.
3. Number and location of etc.) is exceptionally
repeatability, ASTM shear walls. Fire tests described in UL
periodically reviews and effective in minimizing the
4. Exposure of structural cracking of a partition. Report R4024-7-8 and FM
revises each test standard elements to temperature 16738.69 both demonstrate
which, for airborne differentials. It is the opinion of National that a peripheral control
transmission loss, is E 90. 5. Basic deflection criteria for Gypsum that a 1/4" control joint (up to 1/2") will have
Laboratory test results should structural design. joint provided between little or no effect upon
be used for comparison 6. Construction loads on partition and abutting existing fire ratings of
purposes only. Field newly formed structural structural elements would partition systems.
performance is extremely elements. compensate for the actual
difficult to predict because 7. Plastic flow of structural movement in a majority of
of the many variables elements composed of instances where structural
which are encountered cementitious material. deformation occurs.
under field conditions. For 8. Wind loads.
example, any of the 9. Seismic load.
following factors may 10. Building settlement.
contribute to lower
performance than obtained
in the laboratory:
NATIONAL GYPSUM LATH AND PLASTER CONSTRUCTION 29

Kal-Kore Brand Plaster Base Conventional Plaster Accessories
DESCRIPTION NO. 15 DOUBLE V
EXPANSION JOINT
Kal-Kore Brand Plaster Base panels consist of a fire resistive Minimizes cracking in large
gypsum core encased in blue absorptive face paper and liner plaster areas. Also provides
paper on the back side. Although specifically designed as a ground to ensure proper
base for veneer plaster, it also provides an excellent base for plaster thickness.
conventional basecoat plasters such as Gypsolite or Two-Way
Hardwall.
TECHNICAL DATA
KAL-KORE PLASTER BASE NO. 66 EXPANDED FLANGE

SQUARE CASING
Kal-Kore is available in two
basic types: Regular and Has short, 90 degree return at
Fire-Shield type X. Kal-Kore plaster surface, serving as a
is 4' wide and is supplied plastering stop.
in 8' through 16' lengths.
Thicknesses are as follows:
Regular – 3/8" and 1/2".
Fire-Shield – 1/2" Fire-Shield C,
5/8" Fire-Shield, 5/8" Fire-
Shield C, produced to
meet ASTM C 588/C 1396. NO. 1 EXPANDED
CORNERBEAD
Note: Installation of gypsum lath and metal lath shall be in The 2 1/2" expanded flange
accordance with ASTM C 841. Do not use 3/8" Kal-Kore ends 1/4" from the nose
plaster base with conventional basecoat plasters. of the bead providing
reinforcement where
needed most.
Metal Lath
DIAMOND MESH LATH
COLD ROLLED STEEL
Used as a plaster base and CHANNEL
reinforcement on almost all types
of walls and ceilings, over wood Used as studs for attaching
or steel framing, flat or curved metal lath in 2" solid
surfaces. Diamonds are 5/16" wide. partitions. For furring or
runners in suspended
ceilings.
SELF-FURRING DIAMOND MESH LATH

Used extensively in stucco work, as a
plaster reinforcement over interior
masonry walls, and in steel column
fireproofing. The self-furring dimples BEAM FURRING CLIP
hold the metal lath 1/4" away from Used to attach lath to flanges
the surface to be plastered. of steel beams, joists and
columns. Tempered spring
steel.
1/8" FLAT RIB LATH
Designed to meet the demand for rigid
expanded metal lath used as a
plaster base in all types of work.
Widely used as reinforcement for
basecoat in ceramic tile work.
Sheets are reversible.
L RUNNER
Perforated–Ceiling or floor
3/8" RIB LATH support for 2" solid lath
The 3/8" rib lath is used for ceilings and plaster partition.
under steel joist construction and Plain–Ceiling support for 2"
metal reinforced concrete floors. It is solid wallboard partition
also recommended for concrete slab using 1" shaftliner.
floors over steel joists.

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Basecoat Plasters BUYLINE 1100
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
GOLD BOND BRAND TWO-WAY HARDWALL GYPSUM PLASTER GOLD BOND BRAND GYPSOLITE PLASTER
Gold Bond Brand Two-Way Strength Gold Bond Brand Gypsolite LIMITATIONS
Hardwall Plaster is a Two-Way Hardwall Plaster is a lightweight gypsum When used over metal lath, a
basecoat plaster which properly proportioned with basecoat plaster mixed at sand float finish should be
requires the job site aggregate forms a hard, the mill with correctly sized specified. A smooth-trowel
addition of an aggregate durable base for the finish and proportioned perlite finish is not recommended
and water to provide coat. Its high tensile and aggregate, requiring only since the combination of a
working qualities and is compressive strength results the addition of water on the relatively soft (perlite
designed for interior use in increased resistance to job. It is manufactured to aggregated) basecoat and a
over all accepted plaster minor structural be trowel-applied over hard (smooth-trowel
bases. It may be applied by movements, impacts and gypsum or metal lath. lime/gauging) finish has the
hand or used through abrasions. ADVANTAGES potential for cracking and
pump/spray plastering spalling of the finish coat.
machines. Fire Resistance Uniform Strength and
Two-Way Hardwall Plaster is Hardness Fire Resistance
ADVANTAGES Gypsolite has excellent fire-
essentially mineral in Uniformity is assured through
Controlled Uniformity composition and will not exact proportioning and resistive qualities and
Two-Way Hardwall Plaster is support combustion. thorough mixing of graded generally provides fire
set-stabilized and adjusted Specification Reference perlite and gypsum plaster ratings higher than sanded
for market requirements at the mill. Gypsolite plaster.
and seasonal changes. ASTM Designation C 28,
“Gypsum Plasters”. provides a uniform base for Specification Reference
When mixed with sand or the finish coat.
other aggregate it has Bag Weight ASTM Designation C 28 for
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uniform working qualities Lightweight “Gypsum Plasters”.
100 lbs. (45.4 kg)
and excellent spread. Gypsolite weighs less than Bag Weight
half as much as sanded 80 lbs. (36.3 kg)
TECHNICAL DATA gypsum plaster, thus
reducing the dead-load on
framing.
AGGREGATE PROPORTION AND ESTIMATED COVERAGE High Insulating Value
Coverage, Thick- Gypsolite has a “k” factor of
Aggregate Sq. Yds. Sq. Ft. ness 1.5 which provides about
Pro- per Ton (Sq. M.) In. 3 1/2 times the insulating
portions Plaster Base (Sq. M./Metric Ton) per Bag (mm) value of sanded plaster.
Sanded Gypsum Lath 175-220 80-100 7/16"

1:2-1/2 (161-203) (7-9) (11.1) TECHNICAL DATA
Sanded Gypsum Foil 175-220 80-100 7/16"
1:2-1/2 Back Lath (161-203) (7-9) (11.1) GYPSOLITE ESTIMATED COVERAGE
Sanded Metal Lath 90-125 40-55 9/16"* Coverage,
1:2-1/2 (83-115) (4-5) (14.3)* Sq. Yds. Sq. Ft. Thickness
Sanded Brick & Clay Tile 175-220 80-100 9/16" per Ton (Sq. M.) In.
1:3 Concrete Block (161-203) (7-9) (14.3) Plaster Base (Sq. M/Metric Ton) per Bag (mm)
*Measured from face of lath. Gypsum Lath and 140-155 50-55 7/16"
NOTE: Sanded 1:2-1/2 means 1 part plaster to 2-1/2 parts sand by weight. Gypsum Foil Back Lath (129-143) (4-5) (11.1)
Metal Lath 65-80 25-30 9/16"*

(60-74) (2-3) (14.3)*
WEIGHT COMPARISON OF BASECOAT PLASTERS *Measured from face of lath.

Sanded Gypsolite
Dry Set Mortar Weight 1.3 Regular
Weight lbs. per cu. ft.(kg/m3) 120 (1922) 50 (801)
Lbs./yd.2(kg/m2) 3/8"(9.5 mm) thick 34 (18) 14 (8)
Wet Mortar Weight
Weight lbs. per cu. ft. (kg/m3) 140 (2243) 69 (1105)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BASECOAT PLASTERS (TYPICAL TEST RESULTS PER ASTM C 472)
Two-Way Hardwall
Plaster Gypsolite Gypsum Plaster to Gypsum Plaster Gypsum Plaster
Properties Regular Sand by Weight and Vermiculite and Perlite
Regular Masonry Regular Masonry
Mix Mill Mix 1:1 1:2 1:3 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) 100 lbs.(45.4 kg)
2 cu. ft. (.06 m )
3
3 cu. ft. (.08 m )
3
2 cu. ft. (.06 m ) 3 cu. ft. (.08 m )
3 3
Approximate Compressive 900 1600 1150 750 500 300 900 650
Strength lbs. per sq. in. (kPa) (6201) (11024) (7923) (5168) (3445) (2067) (6201) (4479)
Approximate Tensile 160 250 190 120 130 90 160 100
Strength lbs. per sq. in. (kPa) (1102) (1722) (1309) (827) (896) (620) (1102) (689)
Finish Plasters
DESCRIPTION
GOLD BOND BRAND GOLD BOND BRAND

GYPSUM GAUGING PLASTER (SUPER-WHITE) GYPSUM MOULDING PLASTER (SUPER-WHITE)
Gold Bond Brand Gauging Plaster, quick set or slow set type, is Gold Bond Brand Moulding Plaster is a very white, finely ground
designed for use with finish lime. It is specially ground, gypsum, primarily used for all kinds of ornamental plaster work.
calcined gypsum, which readily mixes with water and lime Because of its low expansion, excellent strength and hardness,
putty. Proper proportioning is essential, since gauging adds it is specially adaptable for casting in rubber, gelatin and other
strength and hardness to the finish surface by reinforcing the types of moulds. For casting purposes, only water is added. For
plastic non-setting lime against shrinkage and cracking. A run-in-place ornamental work, such as cornices, the moulding
finish coat of gypsum gauging plaster and finish lime, job plaster is used with lime putty, mixed 2 parts lime to 1 part
mixed 2 parts hydrated lime to 1 part plaster by weight, is moulding plaster by weight.
designed primarily for interior smooth trowel application over Complies with ASTM Designation C 59.
a gypsum plaster basecoat. Smooth finish plasters should be
applied at a thickness of not more than 1/16". Texture finishes Bag Weight
should be applied at a thickness of not more than 1/8". 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) (50 lbs. (22.7 kg) available in limited areas)
Complies with ASTM Designation C 28. Note: Application of plaster shall be in accordance with ASTM C 842.
Bag Weight
Quick Set – 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) (50 lb. (22.7 kg) bags available in MILL-MIXED FINISH PLASTERS
limited areas)
Slow Set – 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) (50 lb. (22.7 kg) bags available in For a mill-mixed finish plaster, use Kal-Kote Smooth Finish,
limited areas) Kal-Kote Texture Finish Plaster, Uni-Kal or X-KALibur
Extended Set Veneer Plaster. Requires the addition of water
only. See page 44.
TECHNICAL DATA
GYPSUM MOULDING PLASTER
GYPSUM GAUGING PLASTER
Method of Application Coverage*
Method of Application Coverage* Trowel Finish 1000-1400 sq. yds./Ton (921-1290 m2/Metric Ton)
Trowel Finish 1000-1400 sq. yds./Ton (921-1290 m2/Metric Ton) 225-315 sq. ft./bag. (21-29 m2/Bag)
225-315 sq. ft./bag (21-29 m2/Bag) *With the addition of two tons of hydrated lime.
*With the addition of two tons of hydrated lime.
PAINTING PLASTER
MILL-MIXED FINISH PLASTERS* Various job conditions such as suction differences, wet or only
partially dry walls, and reactions between paint and lime have
Method of caused unsatisfactory paint finishes, particularly on new
Product Application Coverage* construction.
Kal-Kote Smooth Finish Trowel 650-750 sq. yds./Ton Alkali-resistant primers specifically formulated for use over new
(598-645 m2/Metric Ton) plaster will permit decorating with oil or latex type paints.
Kal-Kote Texture Finish Trowel 650-750 sq. yds./Ton Quality paint products should be used and manufacturers’
(598-645 m2/Metric Ton) recommendations followed. Finished plaster should be
painted or covered to conceal possible discoloration. The
Uni-Kal paint system should be suitable for use over plaster surfaces
and X-KALibur Trowel 600-665 sq. yds./Ton that contain lime.
(553-613 m2/Metric Ton) It is essential that plaster be sound and completely dry before
*See page 44 for additional information. painting. Conventional plaster may require 30 to 60 days to
fully dry.
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Gypsum Lath/Wood Framing 2" Solid-Metal Lath BUYLINE 1100
Channel Stud
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
ATTACHMENT OF GYPSUM LATH TO HORIZONTAL AND Strength
VERTICAL WOOD SUPPORTS
This partition with C.R. The completed partition is a
Note: Application of gypsum Gypsum lath shall be applied channel as studs gives fire monolithic slab of gypsum
lath shall be in accordance face side out and attached protection, stability and plaster thoroughly
with ASTM C 841. to wood framing with nails sound insulation while reinforced with expanded
or staples. occupying a minimum metal lath and securely
Apply all lath with long anchored to floor and
dimensions at right angles Control joints should be amount of floor and
building space. The system ceiling. It is highly resistant
to the wood studs or installed in ceilings without to tension, impact, shear
supports. End joints shall perimeter relief with a consists of three metal units
(channel stud, metal lath, and vibration.
occur on different supports maximum distance
in different courses and between such joints of 30' L runners) which are used Adaptability
shall not be nearer than with a maximum undivided together with Diamond Partitions will accommodate
one full stud space from area of 900 sq. ft. With Metal Lath and Gypsum door bucks of various
edges of openings in walls perimeter relief, maximum Plaster. These components types, casings, switch boxes
or partitions. distance is 50' with form a space-saving, strong, and electrical outlets; also
maximum undivided area non-load-bearing partition support lightweight fixtures
of 2500 sq. ft. On side walls for use in interior wall such as kitchen cabinets.
control joints should be construction.
TECHNICAL DATA LIMITATIONS
installed every 30'. ADVANTAGES
Refer to table of Permissible
Space Saving Partition Heights on
MAXIMUM SPACING
Occupies less than half the page 34.
Distance Number of Approximate space of conventional
Width of Thickness Between Attachments Spacing c to c wood-stud or masonry
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Lath of Lath Supports per Bearing of Attachments constructed partitions.
16" 3/8" 16" 4 5" Cost Saving
(406 mm) (9.5 mm) (406 mm) (127 mm) Simple erection cuts labor
16" 1/2" 24" 4 5" costs. One mechanic can
(406 mm) (12.7 mm) (609 mm) (127 mm) quickly erect the channel
studs and tie on Diamond
NAILS AND STAPLES* MINIMUM GAUGE REQUIREMENTS Mesh Metal Lath.
Fire Protection
Diameter of
Flat Head or Composed of gypsum plaster
Blued Nails Gauge of and steel, it makes an
Width Thickness Length Depth of or Crown Shank of excellent fire barrier.
Attach- of of of Support Width of Nails or Official tests give the
partition a one- to two-hour L RUNNER AT CEILING
ments Lath Lath Leg Penetration Staples* Staples*
fire rating.
Nails 16" 3/8" 1 1/8" 3/4" 19/64" 13
(406 mm) (9.5 mm) (28.6 mm) (19.0 mm) (7.5 mm) Sound Insulation
Partition is an effective sound
Staples* 1" 5/8" 7/16" 16 barrier and has a Sound
(25.4 mm) (15.9 mm) (11.1 mm) Transmission Class of 37
Nails 16" 1/2" 1 1/4" 3/4" 19/64" 13 for 2" thick with sand, 33
(406 mm) (12.7 mm) (31.8 mm) (19.0 mm) (7.5 mm) for 2 1/2" thick with perlite
aggregate.
Staples* 1 1/8" 5/8" 7/16" 16
(28.6 mm) (15.9 mm) (11.1 mm)
*Galvanized staples.
L RUNNER AT FLOOR
2" SOLID-METAL LATH
CHANNEL STUD SYSTEM
Gypsum Finish Plaster
Sanded Gypsum Plaster
Metal Lath
66 CASING BEAD
L Runner
CR Channel Stud

TECHNICAL DATA
SPACING OF VERTICAL SUPPORTS FOR ATTACHMENT PERMISSIBLE PARTITION HEIGHTS (BASED ON L/240)
Maximum Maximum Face-to-Face Size and Weight
Spacing Weight Lbs. per Unsupported Plaster of Channels
Type of Lath of Supports Sq. Yd. (kg/m2) Height Thickness (per 1000') (305 m)
Diamond 16" (406 mm) 2.5 (0.6 kg) 12' (3658 mm) 2" (51 mm) 3/4" (19.0 mm) 300 lbs. (136 kg)
Mesh Lath 16" (406 mm) 3.4 (1.9 kg) 14' (4267 mm) 2 1/4" (57.2 mm) 3/4" (19.0 mm) 300 lbs. (136 kg)
16' (4877 mm) 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) 3/4" (19.0 mm) 300 lbs. (136 kg)
Flat Rib Lath 16" (406 mm) 2.75 (1.5 kg) 18' (5486 mm) 2 3/4" (69.9 mm) 1 1/2" (38.1 mm) 475 lbs. (215 kg)
24"* (610 mm) 3.4 (1.9 kg)
3/8" (9.5 mm) 24"* (610 mm) 3.4 (1.9 kg)
Rib Lath
*This spacing permissible for solid partitions not exceeding 16' (4877 mm)
in height.
DETAILS
GYPSUM
3/4" C.R. CHANNEL STUD PLASTER L RUNNER
CEILING
3/4" C.R. CHANNEL STUD CORNERBEAD LINE
CAULK
5/8" 66 1/2" 66
TIE WIRE CASING BEAD CASING
BEAD
MASKING
TAPE
TIE WIRE
METAL LATH L RUNNER
MASKING
METAL LATH TAPE
METAL LATH
L RUNNER GYPSUM PLASTER
2" 3/4" C.R. CHANNEL STUD GYPSUM

PLASTER
CORNER DETAIL
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Scale: 3" = 1'-0" 2"
2"
INTERSECTING PARTITION CEILING DETAIL

2"
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Scale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
3/4" C.R. CHANNEL STUD

STRUT TO
STRAP ANCHOR CEILING
GYPSUM
L RUNNER DOOR PLASTER
GYPSUM METAL LATH

PLASTER
TIE WIRE
FLOOR LINE
L RUNNER
METAL LATH BACK-TO-BACK

3/4" C.R. CHANNEL STUDS
METAL DOOR FRAME BASE DETAIL

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Scale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 3" = 1'-0"

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Hollow or Chase Walls BUYLINE 1100
DESCRIPTION
To simplify the installation of ADVANTAGES up to 8' high. If higher contact with partitions, and
piping and ductwork and The many benefits and partitions are required, use are surrounded with an air
to reduce the transmission possible savings available 1 1/2" C.R. channel studs space to permit contraction
of room-to-room noise, with the use of the Hollow to build a maximum of and expansion without
National Gypsum designed Wall System are inherent in 10' high. affecting the plaster.
the Hollow Wall System. the nature of the partition Economical Adaptability
In the Hollow Wall System, system itself. The three integrated metal Because it is ideal for use in
two strong metal lath Obstruction-Free parts are quickly and easily concealing piping and for
and plaster partitions are installed, permitting resistance to sound
constructed independently, The clear, unobstructed space
between partitions provides minimum labor costs for transmission, the Hollow
without obstructions, ties this type of construction. Wall System is useful in all
or bridging. for pipes, ducts, conduits.
No cutting, fitting or costly The completed partition types of structures where
MATERIALS adjustments are needed to generally costs ductwork or plumbing
1. L Runner: For floor and accommodate vertical or considerably less than should be hidden. It
ceiling. horizontal runs of piping masonry walls of the same accommodates all types of
or ductwork. thickness. No matter what electrical fixtures, casings,
2. Channel Studs: Shall be the spacing between electrical switches and
3/4" Cold Rolled Channels. Flexible partitions, the cost remains outlet boxes.
3. Metal Lath: Shall be Because partition halves are the same. LIMITATIONS
Diamond Mesh, 1/8" Flat separate units, they may be Strength
Rib Lath, 3/8" Rib Lath. spaced whatever distance The Hollow Wall System is
apart is necessary to Hollow Walls are highly practical for use only where
conceal the fittings to be resistant to impact, the concealment of utilities
installed. The system may vibration and cracking. is necessary.
09210
be used to build partitions Properly installed piping
and ductwork are not in
TECHNICAL DATA
PERMISSIBLE HEIGHTS FOR HOLLOW WALLS

(Based on 16" Spacings)
Stud Height
3/4" (19.0 mm) C.R. Channel 8' (2438 mm)
1 1/2" (38.1 mm) C.R. Channel 10' (3048 mm)
Plaster
Metal Lath
L Runner
C.R. Channel Stud

DETAILS
1" x 3/16" FLAT HANGER

OR NO. 8 GA. WIRE
1 1/2" C.R. CHANNEL
3/4" C.R. CHANNEL
METAL LATH
GYPSUM PLASTER
TIE WIRE
VERTICAL FURRING ENCLOSURE DETAILS 3/4" C.R. CHANNEL
PLASTERED FROM ONE SIDE (STUD ALIGNMENT)
HOLLOW WALL & SUSPENDED CEILING

09210F
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
VARIES VARIES
1/4" 3/4"
CAULK
66 CASING BEAD
TIE WIRE
C.R.
L RUNNER CHANNEL
STUD
C.R. CHANNEL STUD SCRATCH
COAT PLASTER
METAL LATH
TIE WIRE
METAL LATH
NOTE: WHERE WALL IS LESS THAN

4 3/4" THICK, HORIZONTAL BRACES PLAN
WILL HAVE TO BE STAGGERED 09210H
AS INDICATED.
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
TIE WIRE
1/4"
3/4" 3/4" 3/4" VARIES

HORIZONTAL BRACES ARE
RECOMMENDED TO BE
SPACED NOT OVER 4'0" O.C.
C.R. CHANNEL STUD
GYPSUM PLASTER
TIE WIRE
METAL LATH
SCRATCH
L RUNNER COAT PLASTER
METAL LATH
TYPICAL WALL SECTION

09210G
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
PLAN
VERTICAL FURRING ENCLOSURES

PLASTERED AND FINISHED FROM ONE SIDE
09210I
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"

09210/NGC
Fireproofing Columns and Beams BUYLINE 1100
with Metal Lath
DESCRIPTION DETAILS
Gypsum plaster, mixed with sand or lightweight aggregate, is

CELLULAR STEEL FLOOR CONCRETE
applied over a metal lath base providing an economical fire
protective covering for structural steel columns.
ADVANTAGES
2 1/2"
Lightweight
This system of fireproofing weighs only half as much as tile and
one quarter as much as standard concrete for equivalent fire 3 1/8"
resistive ratings. This means a reduction of up to 1/3 in dead-
load weight, reducing the size and cost of footings,
foundations and structural framing.
Fire Resistance BEAM FURRING CLIPS PLASTER
Fire resistance ratings up to four hours can be obtained.

Economy 3.4 LB. DIAMOND MESH
METAL LATH
Lath is low in cost, quick and easy to apply, thereby effecting
savings in material and labor costs.
METAL LATH BEAM
LIMITATIONS 1 1/2"
In warehouses or other occupancies where columns might be

damaged, angle iron guards are recommended to protect GYPSUM PERLITE PLASTER 1 1/2"
column corners to the necessary height.
09210
BEAM-3 HOUR
09210J
Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"
MIN. THICKNESS
2 HOUR - 1"
3 HOUR - 1 3/8"
4 HOUR - 1 3/4"
TIE WIRE
3.4 LB.
DIAMOND MESH
METAL LATH
STEEL COLUMN
STEEL CORNERBEAD
GYPSUM PERLITE
PLASTER
COLUMN - UL X402
09210J1
Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'- 0"

Suspended Metal Lath Ceilings
DESCRIPTION
Metal lath suspensions are should be installed around

commonly made below the periphery.
virtually all types of Metal Lath is frequently used
construction for fire-rated for furred as well as
and non fire-rated plaster suspended ceilings.
ceilings. Framing of 1 1/2"
C.R. channels are spaced Metal lath is used for furring
up to 4' o.c. perpendicular from wood, concrete and
to joists and are cross- steel joists.
furred with 3/4" C.R. RECOMMENDATIONS
channels spaced according 1. Control joints should be
to specifications for types installed in ceilings without
and weight of metal lath. perimeter relief with a max-
Lath is then properly imum distance between
lapped at sides and ends such joints of 30' with a
and tied every 6" to the maximum undivided area
3/4" channel. of 900 sq. ft. With perime-
Where it is advisable to install ter relief, maximum dis-
unrestrained ceilings, tance is 50' with maximum
having perimeters undivided area of 2500
separated from adjacent sq.ft.
walls or partitions, 2. Use three-coat plastering on
galvanized casing beads metal lath.
TECHNICAL DATA
SIZE AND SPACING OF CHANNEL FOR SUSPENDED CEILINGS SIZE AND SPACING OF CHANNEL FOR FURRED
AND SUSPENDED CEILINGS
Center to Main Channel
Center Spacing Size of (weight Maximum 3/4" (19.0 mm) C.R. Channel Maximum
of Hangers Cold Rolled per 1000 ft.) Center to Center Center to Center Cross Furring 300 lbs. Furring
Along Channel Channel (305 M) Spacing of Channel Spacing of Hangers (136 kg)/1000 ft. (305 M) Spacing
up to 3' 1 1/2" 475 lbs. 4' up to 3' (914 mm) 3/8" (9.5 mm) rib lath 24" (610 mm)
(914 mm) (38.1 mm) (216 kg) (1219 mm) up to 3' (914 mm) 3.4 lb. (1.5 kg) flat rib lath 19" (483 mm)
up to 3'6" (1067 mm) 3.4 lb. (1.5 kg) mesh lath 16" (406 mm)
up to 3'6" 1 1/2" 475 lbs. 3'6" up to 4' (1219 mm) 2.5 lb. (1.1 kg) mesh lath 12" (305 mm)
(1067 mm) (38.1 mm) (216 kg) (1067 mm)
up to 4' 1 1/2" 475 lbs. 3'
(1219 mm) (38.1 mm) (216 kg) (914 mm) MAXIMUM SPACING OF SUPPORTS FOR METAL LATH
Support Weight of Lath
Type of Lath Spacing lbs. per sq. yd. (kg/m2)
Diamond Mesh
(flat expanded) 16" (406 mm) 3.4 (1.9)
Flat Rib 16" (406 mm) 2.75 (1.5)
19" (483 mm) 3.4 (1.9)
DETAILS 3/8" (9.5 mm) Rib 24" (610 mm) 3.4 (1.9)
HANGER WIRE
3/4" C.R.
CHANNEL HANGER WIRE
1 1/2" C.R.
CHANNEL
3/4" C.R.
CHANNEL
1 1/2" C.R. 1 1/2" C.R.
TIE WIRE CHANNEL CHANNEL
GYPSUM PLASTER
GYPSUM
66 CASING BEAD PLASTER
FLEXIBLE DUST SEAL
NO. 15
FINISHED WALL LINE METAL LATH EXPANSION JOINT
66 CASING BEAD
METAL LATH
SUSPENDED METAL LATH AT WALL (UNRESTRAINED) LIGHTING TROFFER
09210K
SUSPENDED METAL LATH CONTROL JOINT
09210O 09210M
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0" Scale: 3" = 1'-0"

09210/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
BAR JOIST HANGER WIRE

HANGER WIRE
1 1/2" C.R.
3/4" C.R. 1 1/2" C.R. 3/4" C.R. CHANNEL
CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL
TIE WIRE
TIE WIRE GYPSUM

PLASTER
METAL LATH
66 CASING BEAD
METAL LATH CAULK
66 CASING BEAD FINISHED WALL LINE
CAULK 3/4"
C.R.
FINISHED WALL LINE CHANNEL PLASTER METAL LATH
SUSPENDED METAL LATH AT WALL (UNRESTRAINED) FURRED METAL LATH CEILING SUSPENDED METAL LATH AT WALL (RESTRAINED)
09210N 09210P 09210L
Scale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0" Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
CONCRETE 3/8" RIB
FLOOR METAL LATH BEAM
PURLIN
09210
PURLIN HANGER
WIRE
1 1/2" C.R.
CHANNEL
HANGER
CLIP
TIE WIRE
HANGER
WIRE
3/4" C.R. CHANNELS
METAL LATH
1 1/2" C.R.
CHANNEL BEAM FURRING CLIPS
NO. 11 W AND M GAUGE
SPRING STEEL
NO. 1 EXPANDED
PLASTER 3/4" C.R. METAL LATH CORNERBEAD
CHANNEL GYPSUM PLASTER
SUSPENDED METAL LATH CEILING BEAM PROTECTION

09210Q 09210R
Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0" Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 09210 5. C 841, Specification for Application of Interior Lathing

GYPSUM PLASTER and Furring.
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF 6. C 842, Specification for Application of Interior Gypsum
GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR GENERIC/PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS
Plaster.
COVERING GYPSUM PLASTER PRODUCTS. THE NATIONAL GYPSUM PART 2 PRODUCTS
COMPANY PRODUCT NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC DESCRIPTION IN 2.02 MATERIALS
PARENTHESES.
A. Gypsum Lath:
PART 1 GENERAL 1. Regular: A gypsum core lathing board surfaced with
1.02 REFERENCES absorptive paper on front, and long edges and
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): complying with ASTM C 588/C 1396
1. C 28, Specification for Gypsum Plasters. (Kal-Kore Brand Plaster Base).
2. C 59, Specification for Gypsum Casting and Molding a. Thickness: 1/2"
Plaster. b. Width: 4'
3. C 588, Specification for Gypsum Base for Veneer c. Length: 8' through 16'
Plasters. d. Edges: Tapered.
4. C 1396, Specification for Gypsum Board (Gypsum Base
for Veneer Plaster).

2. Fire-Resistant: A gypsum core lathing board with RECOMMENDATIONS
additives to enhance the fire resistance of the core and
surfaced with absorptive paper on front, and long edges
and complying with ASTM C 588/C 1396, Type X. BASECOAT PLASTER PROCEDURES
a. Thickness: 1/2" (Kal-Kore Brand Fire-Shield C Plaster Two-Coat Work
Base) or 5/8" (Kal-Kore Brand Fire-Shield and Fire- Apply first coat with firm pressure to form good bond on the
Shield C Plaster Base). gypsum lath or masonry base; then immediately double back
b. Width: 4' (without cross-raking first coat) using material of same
proportion to build proper basecoat thickness. Straighten
c. Length: 8' through 16' to a true surface (without applying water) to receive the
d. Edges: Tapered. second (finish) coat.
3. Regular, Foil-Backed: A gypsum core lathing board Surface should be left sufficiently rough and porous to provide
surfaced with absorptive paper on front, and long edges; suitable bond of the finish coat.
backed with aluminum foil; and complying with ASTM C Three-Coat Work
588/C 1396 (Kal-Kore Brand Foil-Back Plaster Base).
“Scratch” – “brown” – finish is generally used for metal lath or
a. Thickness: 1/2" masonry bases, and is performed in discrete steps.
b. Width: 4' • Scratch (first) coat: Should be applied with sufficient
c. Length: 8' through 16' material and pressure to obtain good bond over solid
d. Edges: Tapered. bases or form full keys through metal lath. Provide
B. Gypsum Plaster: suitable material thickness for scratching (raking) to
obtain good mechanical keying of the “brown” coat.
1. Base Plaster: Gypsum neat plaster complying with ASTM
C 28 (Gold Bond Brand Two-Way Hardwall Gypsum • Brown (second) coat: Shall be applied after the scratch
Plaster). (first) coat has set hard. Apply to give mass and surface
as for double-back in two-coat work.
2. Base Plaster: Gypsum plaster with mill-mixed perlite
aggregate complying with ASTM C 28 (Gold Bond Brand Finish coat Plaster Procedures
Gypsolite Plaster). General Requirements (Basecoat Condition)
3. Finish Plaster: Gypsum gauging plaster complying with Application over a partially dry basecoat is preferred. If basecoat
ASTM C 28 (Gold Bond Brand Super-White Gauging is thoroughly dry, wet with even application of water to a
Plaster Quick Set and Gold Bond Brand Super-White semi-dry condition. Avoid excess water. Do not apply finish
Gauging Plaster Slow Set). to basecoats having free water on the surface.
4. Finish Plaster: Gypsum moulding plaster complying with Application – Gauged Lime Putty Trowel Finish
ASTM C 59 (Gold Bond Brand Super-White Moulding Smooth Finishes
Plaster).
• Scratch in tightly over the basecoat, covering the
5. Finish Plaster: Gypsum plaster for smooth finish surface completely, then double back immediately
complying with ASTM C 587 (Kal-Kote Brand Smooth with material from the same gauge, filling out to a true,
Finish Plaster). even surface with total thickness of not more than 1/16".
6. Finish Plaster: Gypsum plaster for textured finish • Allow finish to “draw” (lose moisture to basecoat and
complying with ASTM C 587 (Kal-Kote Brand Texture ambient air) and firm up – then trowel it well to
Finish Plaster). compact and close the surface under the edge of the
7. Finish Plaster: Gypsum plaster for smooth finish trowel. Dash water on the surface for lubrication and
complying with ASTM C 587 (Uni-Kal Brand Veneer development of soft material along trowel’s edge to fill
Plaster). surface depressions or other blemishes.
8. Finish Plaster: Gypsum plaster for smooth finish • When finish plaster setting action is under way, a
with extended set time complying with ASTM C 587 second (final) water trowelling can be done with strong
(X-KALibur Brand Veneer Plaster). pressure to obtain a polished surface if desired.
Texture Finishes
PART 3 EXECUTION • Apply finish as above to a true, even surface with total
3.01 INSTALLATION thickness not more than 1/8".
A. Metal Lath, Gypsum Lath, and Accessories: In accordance • Allow finish to “draw” (lose moisture to basecoat and
with ASTM C 841. ambient air). Then begin floating, texturing, or skip
trowelling to achieve desired texture. Additions of
B. Gypsum Plaster: In accordance with ASTM C 842 and the clean graded silica may be required to achieve
manufacturer’s recommendations, “National Gypsum desired texture.
Company Gypsum Construction Guide.”
Drying
C. Tolerances: For flatness of surface, do not exceed 1/4" in
8' for bow or warp of surface and for plumb and level. Conventional plaster systems should be allowed to dry
30 days minimum under ambient conditions prior to
finishing. Variances in humidity or poor drying
conditions may affect the drying process.
Storage
Gypsum plaster must be kept dry before use.
Storage conditions vary with location and
seasonal changes, which may affect storage life.
These conditions may affect product characteristics
such as setting time, working qualities, component
For additional information separation, or lumping, etc. Such aging is normally
a function of exposure to humid air, temperature,
Phone 1-800-NATIONAL and physical support in warehousing. Adverse storage
(1-800-628-4662) conditions or prolonged storage may effect the working
qualities of the product. Rotate inventory frequently for
best results.

09215/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
8 TH EDITION
GYPSUM CONSTRUCTION GUIDE VENEER
PLASTER
09215
41
VENEER PLASTER SYSTEMS
Veneer plaster
expands architectural
design limits as with Kal-Kore boards are screwed
this curved vaulted to steel studs or nailed or
ceiling. screwed to wood studs to
form a base.
DESCRIPTION 3. High resistance to cracking, 3. Provides less rigidity than
nail-popping, impact and similar standard plaster
abrasion failure. systems.
Veneer Plaster Systems consist 4. Mill-mixed plaster 4. When Uni-Kal/X-KALibur
of a 4' wide gypsum components help ensure will be applied, do not
plastering base with a uniform installation install Kal-Kore too far in
special, highly absorptive performance and finished advance of plastering since
paper surface that is job quality. Uni-Kal/X-KALibur bond
covered with thinly ADVANTAGES - ONE-COAT can be adversely affected if
troweled, special purpose SYSTEM (UNI-KAL/X-KALIBUR) face of Kal-Kore has
plasters. Two basic types become faded from light. If
of veneer plaster are 1. Requires only one plastering Kal-Kore has been faded,
available: Uni-Kal and material on the job. apply Kal-Kote Base Plaster
X-KALibur, which are 2. Slightly lower in-place cost or a bonding agent to
one-coat plaster system than two-coat system. obtain good bond.
products; and Kal-Kote, a 5. All are designed for trowel
two-coat plaster system. 3. Can be applied directly to
concrete block. application. Gold Bond
The gypsum plaster base, Veneer Plasters are not
Kal-Kore, is erected in the 4. X-KALibur is formulated suitable for conveyance or
same manner for both to have extended set application by
systems. Both veneer characteristics beyond conventional plastering
plaster systems can be traditional Uni-Kal setting Joints are reinforced with
machines. Kal-Mesh fiberglass webbing.
specified for virtually all times.
types of partition and 6. Compared to conventional Steel corner and casing beads
ADVANTAGES - TWO-COAT plasters, Veneer Plaster protect corners.
ceiling constructions SYSTEM (KAL-KOTE)
including wood or steel Systems are more subject to
framing or furring and 1. Kal-Kote System may be beading (ridging) and
masonry. For both used for plaster-embedded cracking at the joints under
residential and commercial electric radiant heating rapid drying conditions
buildings, either type of cable systems. such as those caused by
veneer plaster system 2. Same application low humidity, high
produces a wall more nail- techniques as for temperature and/or high
pop resistant than drywall conventional plaster. draft exposure.
and, when properly 3. Greater crack resistance 7. All provide a base over
installed, more crack than one-coat systems. which paints or other
resistant than conventional finishes should be applied.
lath and plaster. 4. Can be applied directly to
concrete block. 8. Do not use a polyethylene
ADVANTAGES - GENERAL vapor retarder unless
LIMITATIONS structure is ventilated
The advantages of veneer adequately during
plaster over other 1. Not recommended for
exterior use or where application of veneer
commonly used partition plasters.
and ceiling systems subject to weathering,
include: direct water contact or 9. A bonding agent must be
temperature exceeding applied to monolithic
1. Rapid installation which 125˚F (52˚C) for extended concrete prior to
reduces overall periods of time. application of either
construction time. system. Kal-Kote is applied in 2 coats,
2. Framing spacing is limited a base and a finish, to form
2. Appearance and surface of and partition heights are
conventional plaster at a hard-surfaced, 1/8" total
reduced in comparison thickness.
lower cost than regular with some standard
plastering. constructions.
42 NATIONAL GYPSUM VENEER PLASTER SYSTEMS

09215/NGC
Veneer Plaster System Components
BUYLINE 1100
TECHNICAL DATA
KAL-KORE BRAND PLASTER BASE

Kal-Kore is a tapered edge gypsum plaster base having a blue
absorptive face paper surface designed to permit rapid trowel
application and strong bond of Kal-Kote Uni-Kal and
X-KALibur plasters. Also available foil backed or Fire-Shield
(type X). Kal-Kore is manufactured to conform to ASTM
Specification C 588/C 1396 and CSA A82.27.
Hi-Abuse Brand Kal-Kore Plaster base

Hi-Abuse Brand Kal-Kore Fire-Shield Type X Plaster Base
boards consists of a fire resistive type X gypsum core
encased in a heavy, blue absorptive face paper designed to
permit rapid trowel application and strong bond of Uni-Kal
veneer plaster and strong liner paper on the back side.
Hi-Abuse Brand Kal-Kore Fire-Shield Type X plaster base
features a specially formulated core to provide fire resistance
ratings when used in tested systems as well as greater
resistance to surface indentation. Long edges of the boards
are tapered to allow joints to be reinforced and concealed Pcs.
with Kal-Mesh Tape and Uni-Kal Plaster. Hi-Abuse Kal-Kore Size Thickness Edge per Bdl.
Fire-Shield Type X plaster base is manufactured to conform
to ASTM Specification C 588/C 1396 and Federal 4'x8', 16' 3/8" (9.5 mm) Square 2
Specification SS-L-30D Type VI Grade X (Fire-Shield). (1219 mm x 2438 mm, or
4877 mm) Tapered
Abrasion-Resistant Uni-Kal Veneer Plaster 4'x8', 16' 1/2" (12.7 mm) Square 2
(1219 mm x 2438 mm, 1/2" (12.7 mm) or
4877 mm) FSK-C Tapered
4'x8', 16' 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSK Square 2
09215
(1219 mm x 2438 mm, or
4877 mm) Tapered
4'x8', 12' 1/2" (12.7 mm) Square 2

(1219 mm x 2438 mm, 5/8” (15.9 mm) FSK or
3657 mm) Hi-Abuse Tapered
Heavy Liner Paper
Enhanced Core
4'x8', 12' 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSK Square 2
Hi-Impact Brand Kal-Kore Fire-Shield Plaster Base (1219 mm x 2438 mm, Hi-Impact or
3657 mm) Tapered
For those applications where the look and feel of veneer plaster
is preferred, Hi-Impact Brand Kal-Kore Fire-Shield Type X Impact/Penetration Resistance Inchcape Testing Services
Plaster Base provides comparable impact/penetration
resistance. Each board consists of a fire resistive Type X Rating report numbers:
gypsum core encased in a heavy blue absorptive face paper Per ASTM D 2394 Modified ITS 13394-764
designed to permit rapid trowel application and a strong ITS 13661-231
Impact
bond of Uni-Kal veneer plaster. Like Hi-Impact Brand
Wallboard, it too is backed with Lexan substrate to the Penetration ITS 13668-231
back paper. Hi-Impact Kal-Kore Fire Shield Type X plaster Board Rating When impacted by a 5-1/2"
base is manufactured to conform to ASTM Specification Type Backing (ft/lbs) diameter, hemispherical
C 588/C 1396 and Federal Specification SS-L-30D Type VI 5/8" Kal-Kore 0.010" 264 projectile, 5/8" Fire-Shield
Grade X (Fire-Shield). Fire-Shield Lexan film Type X Hi-Impact plaster
Type X Hi- base applied vertically to
Impact 1000 20 gauge 3-5/8" studs
5/8" Kal-Kore 0.020" 846 spaced 16" o.c. with 1-1/4"
Abrasion-Resistant Uni-Kal Veneer Plaster Fire-Shield Lexan film long, type S screws spaced
Type X Hi- 8" o.c. along edges and 12"
Impact 2000 in the field of the board
5/8" Kal-Kore 0.030" 1450 will resist an impact force
Fire-Shield Lexan film of 264 foot-pounds (10
Type X Hi- mil), 846 foot-pounds (20
Impact 3000 mil), 1450 foot-pounds (30
5/8" Kal-Kore 0.080" >2188 mil), 2188 foot-pounds (80
Fire-Shield Lexan film mil) without penetration.
Type X Hi-
Impact 8000
*Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard refer to page 79

Enhanced Core Lexan® Substrate Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard refer to page 75
NATIONAL GYPSUM VENEER PLASTER SYSTEMS 43

Surface Burning that exhibited by typical Coverage (est.)*
Characteristics sanded basecoat plaster. 1/16" coat troweled on Kal-
ASTM E 84 Fire Resistance Kote Base Plaster, 650-700
Flame spread (Face): 15 Fire ratings equivalent to sq. yds. per ton (145-160
Flame spread (Back): those of drywall systems sq. ft. per bag).
Hi-Impact 1000 - 30 can be obtained by UNI-KAL AND X-KALIBUR
Hi-Impact 2000 - 35 applying the corresponding BRAND VENEER PLASTER
Kal-Kore type and
Hi-Impact 3000 - 50 thickness over the same Uni-Kal and X-KALibur are
Hi-Impact 8000 - 35 framing member size and single component veneer
spacing, with the same plasters for application
Noncombustible over tapered edge 1/2”
fasteners. The total plaster
5/8" Kal-Kore Fire-Shield thickness should be a Regular or 5/8” Fire-Shield
Type X Hi-Impact plaster minimum of 1/8". The Kal-Kore, 5/8” Kal-Kore
base meets the definition minimum 1/8" thickness is Hi-Impact or as a finish
of “noncombustible”as achieved by applying a coat over Kal-Kote base.
stated in section 215 of the finish not exceeding 1/16" When applied in a thin
1997 Uniform Building over 3/32" of Kal-Kote Base coat 3/32" thick and
Code, section 202 of the Plaster. troweled to a smooth
1999 Standard Building finish, they provide a
Code, and is accepted as Specification Reference durable, abrasion-resistant
noncombustible in ASTM Designation C 587. surface for further
accordance with section decoration.
704.4.1.2 of the 1999 Bag Weight X-KALibur has a longer
BOCA National Building 80 lbs. (36.3 kg) extended working time.
Code and Section 703.42 Coverage (est.) Uni-Kal and X-KALibur may
of the ICC International be worked to a variety of
Building Code. 1/16" on Kal-Kore Base, 425-
475 sq. yds. per ton (150- textured finishes.
In addition, 5/8" Kal Kore 170 sq. ft. per bag). One Uni-Kal and X-KALibur
Fire-Shield Type X Hi- coat to level over masonry, applied not exceeding
Impact plaster base meets 225-275 sq. yds. per ton 1/16" may be used as a
the definition of “Limited- (80-100 sq. ft. per bag). finish coat over a 3/32"
Combustible” as stated in coat of Kal-Kote Base
section 3-2 of NFPA 101 KAL-KOTE BRAND SMOOTH
FINISH PLASTER Plaster for a total minimum
Life Safety Code, 2000 thickness of 1/8".
edition, and chapter 2 of Kal-Kote Smooth Finish is
NFPA 220 Types of designed to provide a Strength of Uni-Kal and
Building Construction, white smooth trowel finish X-KALibur provides a
1999 edition. using conventional surface resistant to
plastering techniques. abrasion, cracking and
Potential Heat Value nail-pops.
Apply not exceeding 1/16"
Potential Heat Values per over Kal-Kote Base. Fire Resistance
NFPA 259 are as follows:
Requires the addition of water Fire ratings equivalent to those
Hi-Impact 1000 - 488 only. It may also be used of drywall systems can be
BTU/lb. as a finish for conventional obtained by applying the
Hi-Impact 2000 - 771 basecoat plasters. Small corresponding Kal-Kore
BTU/lb. amounts of commercial type and thickness over the
Hi-Impact 3000 - 1086 retarder may be cautiously same framing member size
BTU/lb. used to slow the setting and spacing with the same
time when used over fasteners and 3/32" of Uni-
Hi-Impact 8000 - 1980 conventional basecoat Kal or X-KALibur.
BTU/lb. plasters.
Water Vapor Permeability Specification Reference
Bag Weight ASTM Designation C 587.
In tests conducted according 50 lbs. (22.7 kg)
to ASTM test method E 96 Bag Weight
(desiccant method), Coverage (est.)* 50 lbs. (22.7 kg)
Kal-Kore Fire-Shield 1/16" coat troweled on Kal-
Hi-Impact Wallboard Kote Base Plaster, 650-700 Coverage (est.)*
showed a performance of sq. yds. per ton (145-160 3/32" on Kal-Kore Base, 600-
less than 0.3 perm. sq. ft. per bag). 665 sq. yds. per ton (135-
KAL-KOTE BRAND BASE KAL-KOTE BRAND TEXTURE 150 sq. ft. per bag). One
PLASTER FINISH PLASTER coat to level over masonry,
Kal-Kote Base Plaster is a 300-350 sq. yds. per ton
Kal-Kote Texture Finish is (70-80 sq. ft. per bag).
specially designed high designed to provide a
strength basecoat plaster variety of decorative
for application 1/16" surfaces using common *Coverage estimates are
minimum thickness over plastering techniques. approximately the same as
Kal-Kore, masonry or Applied as a 1/16" finish over Kal-Kore Base Board
monolithic concrete that coat over Kal-Kote Base. It for conventional plasters.
has been treated with a requires the addition of
bonding agent. water only.
Strength of Kal-Kote Base is Bag Weight
substantially greater than
50 lbs. (22.7 kg)

09215/NGC
Veneer Plaster Accessories Used in Both Systems
BUYLINE 1100
KAL-KORNER BEAD E-Z STRIP® CONTROL JOINT

Formed of galvanized steel to Designed for drywall or veneer
protect exterior corners plaster systems. A vinyl
with veneer plastering. extrusion used as an
Flange length 1 1/4" . expansion or control joint
for ceilings or partitions.
EXPANDED VENEER KAL-MESH TAPE

CORNERBEAD A coated non-adhesive
Used as an alternate to the fiberglass tape which is
Kal-Korner Bead for stapled to Kal-Kore to
exterior corners. 1 1/4" reinforce all joints and
flanges. interior angles.
ARCH CORNERBEAD .093 ZINC CONTROL JOINT

Can be used straight for Designed as an expansion or
exterior corners or flanges, control joint for ceiling
and partition areas for
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or may be snipped and
bent to form arches. both drywall or veneer
plaster systems.
VENEER J TRIM CASING 1 1/2" DRYWALL FURRING

BEAD CHANNEL CLIP
Used as a finished edge at Attaches Screw Furring
door and window jambs Channel to 1 1/2" cold
by slipping over edge of rolled steel channel.
plaster base.
VENEER L TRIM CASING

BEAD
Used as a finished edge at
door and window jambs.

FASTENERS FOR ATTACHING KAL-KORE TABLE 1–SPACING OF FRAMING OR FURRING
Framing Kal-Kore Fastener Fastener Spacing Type of Maximum
Steel 1/2" (12.7 mm) Type S Screws 12" o.c. Max. Framing or Kal-Kore Spacing
Studs & 1" (25.4 mm) for single layer (305 mm) Furring Thickness on center
Furring 5/8" (15.9 mm) 1 5/8" (41.3 mm) for two-ply Wood 3/8" (9.5 mm) *16" (406 mm)
3/8" (9.5 mm) 1 1/4" (31.8 mm) annular or Ceiling 7" o.c. 1/2" (12.7 mm) **24" (610 mm)
4d box nails** (178 mm) Max. 5/8" (15.9 mm) 24" (610 mm)
Wood 1/2" (12.7 mm) 1 1/4" (31.8 mm) annular or Sidewall 8" o.c. ***Metal 3/8" (9.5 mm) N.A.
Framing 5d box nails** (203 mm) Max. 1/2" (12.7 mm) 16" (406 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm) 1 3/8" (34.9 mm) annular or 5/8" (15.9 mm) 24" (610 mm)
6d box nails**
N.A.–Not Approved.
**Alternate: On walls, 1 1/4" (31.8 mm) Type W screws are spaced 12" * Bound edge of Kal-Kore must be at right angles to framing for ceiling or
(305 mm) when framing is 24" o.c. (610 mm) or 16" o.c. (406 mm). walls.
** Bound edge of Kal-Kore must be at right angles to joists. 16" (406 mm)
maximum spacing for bound edge of Kal-Kore parallel to joists.
*** On ceilings, furring channel [7/8" (22.2 mm) depth] shall span 48"
(1219 mm) maximum. Resilient furring channel [1/2" (12.7 mm) depth]
shall span 24" (610 mm) maximum. For greater spans, 1 5/8" (41.3 mm)
Steel Studs may be used as Ceiling Furring Channels provided they are
secured with flanges up (open side up) at spans not to exceed: 6' (1829
mm) at 12" o.c. (305 mm) spacing, 5'6" (1676 mm) at 16" o.c. (406 mm)
spacing and 5' (1524 mm) at 24" o.c. (610 mm) spacing.
Note: Veneer Plaster Systems are to be installed with maximum deflection criteria
of L/240.

DETAILS 09215/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
KAL-KORE WOOD STUD
KAL-MESH
WOOD STUDS
KAL-KORE KAL-KORE JOINT KAL-KOTE

BASE & FINISH
KAL-KOTE KAL-KORNER
BASE & FINISH BEAD KAL-MESH
CORNER-WOOD STUDS JOINT DETAIL

09215A 09215C
Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0" Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"
TRACK 1/2"
5/8" FIRE-SHIELD E-Z STRIP VINYL
KAL-KORE GAP EXPANSION JOINT
KAL-MESH
STEEL STUD
5/8" GAP
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2 1/2" STEEL 1 5/8" DRYWALL SCREWS
STUDS 24" O.C.
5/8" FIRE-SHIELD
KAL-KORNER KAL-KORE STRIPS
BEAD
KAL-KORE KAL-KOTE
BASE & FINISH
ONE HOUR FIRE RATED CONTROL JOINT DETAIL
Based on Warnock-Hersey Report No. WH-651-0318.1
CORNER-STEEL STUDS and Factory Mutual Design No. W1B-1 hr.
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Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0" Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"
1-1/2" C.R. CHANNEL HANGER WIRE

PIECE 16" LONG-NESTED
(TWO WIRE TIES EACH SIDE)
FURRING CHANNEL 1-1/2" C.R. CHANNEL
E-Z STRIP KAL-KOTE BASE & FINISH

KAL-KORE WIRE TIE EXPANSION JOINT
SUSPENDED VENEER PLASTER CONTROL JOINT

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RECOMMENDATIONS
VENEER PLASTER FOR each channel with concrete Avoid joining Kal-Kore at in either direction on
METAL AND WOOD stub nails or appropriate corners of doors, window ceilings. Apply the control
FRAMING fasteners through channel frames, and other openings, joint with staples spaced 6"
1. Wood Studs or Joists. flanges into the masonry or unless control joints are along each side of the
Wood members shall meet concrete. Fasteners shall be created using E-Z Strip flanges.
the minimum requirements spaced on alternate flanges Control Joints. TREATMENT OF KAL-KORE
of local building codes. not over 24" o.c. Apply 4. Fasten Kal-Kore to framing JOINTS
Framing shall not exceed Kal-Kore vertically or members with face out,
horizontally in maximum Pre-treat all joints and
spacing shown in Table 1 using the proper type and fasteners in Kal-Kote and
on page 46. Most partition lengths to minimize end spacing of fasteners shown
joints. Uni-Kal Plaster Systems
fire ratings require that Kal- under types of fasteners. with Kal-Kote Base Plaster,
Kore be applied vertically. 4. Furred Ceilings with Bar 5. Draw Kal-Kore tight to Uni-Kal, Uni-Kal 3000,
When such ratings are not Joists. Attach regular furring framing. Drive fasteners X-KALibur or Sta-Smooth
required, horizontal channel 16" o.c. to bar straight and dimple the Joint Compound.
application may be used to joists spaced up to 4' o.c. surface without breaking
minimize joints. For Resilient Furring Channel Low humidity, high
the paper face. temperatures and rapidly
ceilings, application at right (wire-tied only) shall span a
angles to framing is maximum of 24". Wire tie HI-IMPACT KAL-KORE circulating air can cause
preferred. Furring Channel to joists or APPLICATION cracking of plaster and joint
use 1 1/2" Drywall Furring Note: Apply in the same beading when Kal-Kore is
2. Metal Studs. Align floor applied to metal framing.
and ceiling tracks to assure Channel Clip for 1 1/2" manner as regular Kal-Kore
carrying channel. Apply and to maintain published To minimize this during
plumb partition. Secure these conditions, joints
track with appropriate Kal-Kore with paper bound impact/penetration
edges at right angles to the resistance ratings follow may be pre-treated using
fasteners at a maximum of paper tape.
24" o.c. Position studs in furring channel. attachment
track on specified centers KAL-KORE AND HI-ABUSE® recommendations below. Three acceptable methods of
by rotating into place for a KAL-KORE APPLICATION Screw attach 5/8" Kal-Kore treating Kal-Kore joints are:
friction fit. Secure studs Note: Application shall Fire-Shield Type X Hi- DRYWALL PAPER TAPE
located adjacent to door conform to ASTM C 844. Impact vertically to 20 TREATMENT METHOD
and window frames, gauge 3 5/8" steel studs
partition intersections and 1. Cut and position Kal-Kore 1. Trowel Kal-Kote Base
spaced 16" o.c. with 1 1/4" Plaster, Uni-Kal or
corners by self-drilling accurately. Bring all joint long, type S screws spaced
sheet metal screws through edges together but do not X-KALibur over joint line
8" o.c. along edges and filling the channel formed
both flanges of studs and force into place. Position 12" o.c. in the field of the
tracks or by use of steel all end joints over framing by the tapered edges of the
board. Kal-Kore board in an even
stud clinching tool. Apply members. To avoid ridging,
Kal-Kore vertically for most minimize gaps between KAL-KORNER BEAD fashion.
fire ratings. When ratings adjacent boards. APPLICATION 2. Center drywall paper tape
are not required, horizontal 2. Minimize the number Install Kal-Korner Bead using over the joint line and
application may be used to of end joints by using appropriate fasteners embed the tape into the
minimize joints. maximum practical lengths spaced 12" apart. soft plaster using a trowel
3. Masonry Wall Furring with with proper positioning. E-Z STRIP CONTROL JOINT and level the joint. Tape
Screw Furring Channel. APPLICATION the full length of the joint.
3. Stagger joints so that they
Attach furring channel occur on different framing Install E-Z Strip Control Joint 3. Allow the treated joints to
vertically spaced not to members and will not be at 30' max. spacing on set prior to general plaster
exceed spacing shown in directly opposite one walls and 50' max. spacing application.
Table 1 on page 46. Fasten another on partitions.
Uni-Kal or Kal-Kote Smooth Finish Kal-Kote Texture Finish

X-KALibur Finish
Kal-Kote Base Kal-Kote Base
Kal-Kore Plaster Base Kal-Kore Plaster Base Kal-Kore Plaster Base

STA-SMOOTH PAPER TAPE guard against dryouts
TREATMENT METHOD (primarily avoiding direct
1. Mix Sta-Smooth Compound exposure to concentrated
per instructions on sources of heat and drafts.)
package. Do not Special attention should also
contaminate the compound be given to temperature
with other materials, dirty conditions under which the
water or previous mixes. system is installed. Both
Do not retemper. “in-place” and application
2. Apply the Sta-Smooth performance of individual
Compound to the joint by Veneer System components
hand or machine tool. The will be greatly enhanced if
drywall paper tape must be all construction areas and
centered over the joint line materials are at a suitable
and embedded into the soft temperature equilibrium
compound. Do not over- before, during and after C. Caution is advised against for the finish plaster when
trowel to a slick surface. installations. During cold mixing more than two necessary.
Leave the surface rough to weather, maintain a successive batches without Smooth Finish Over Basecoat
provide mechanical keying temperature 55˚F (13˚C) to thorough equipment clean-
70˚F (21˚C) before, during up to avoid undue set 1. Apply only over properly
of the plaster. prepared Kal-Kote basecoat
and after installation of all acceleration.
3. Allow the treated joints to system components until plaster. Scratch-in tightly,
set and dry prior to general D. Avoid the practice of then double back with
veneer plaster has dried. mixing partial bags since
plastering. material from the same
MIXING this leads to difficulty in batch immediately to
KAL-MESH TREATMENT maintaining uniform
METHOD Equipment: Mixing should be create a uniform coat not
done with a high-speed material qualities. exceeding 1/16" in average
Do not use self-adhering mechanical mixer. A JOB SETTING ADJUSTMENT thickness.
mesh. paddle-type agitator fitted
1. Basecoat and Finish 2. Remove trowel marks, “cat
1. Center and secure Kal- to a 500-600 RPM heavy faces,” and other major
duty, 1/2" electric drill and Plasters: Small amounts of
Mesh over all joints and commercial retarder or surface imperfections by
interior angles with 1/4" or a clean, smooth-sided “drawing-up” or “laying
drum of convenient size commercial gypsum type
5/16" staples. accelerator may be down” the surface with
2. Position staples a maximum are recommended for light trowel pressure when
rapid, efficient mixing of all cautiously used to adjust
of 24" apart as follows: setting time when extreme plaster has stiffened.
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Kal-Kote Plaster types.
A. Joints: at alternate edges conditions demand. When Use water sparingly if needed,
for the run from end to end Water Ratios: Use only clean, commercial retarder or but do not over-trowel or
and directly opposite one fresh water suitable for accelerator is used, add to over-water because this
another at either end. human consumption. mixing water directly, or in aggravates any normal
Basecoat: 10-12 qts. per 80 previously prepared water tendency for blistering
B. Angles: along ceiling lb. bag. Smooth Finish: 18- solution form to obtain the
edge only for wall-to- when working over low
20 qts. per 50 lb. bag. most uniform effect. suction bases. Such
ceiling angles. Along one Texture Finish: 11-12 qts.
edge for wall-to-wall 2. Never use gauging or blistering will be eliminated
per 50 lb. bag. Uni-Kal and by the final water-troweling
angles. X-KALibur: 13-15 qts. per moulding plasters in place
of commercial accelerator operations.
3. After the first staples are 50 lb. bag.
since they can adversely 3. Water-trowel to densify
placed at the end of a joint PROCEDURE affect working qualities.
or angle, pull unstapled and polish the surface to
Kal-Mesh as stapling 1. Put all but 1 to 2 qts. of the KAL-KOTE APPLICATION the desired degree when
proceeds to assure that proper water volume in a OVER KAL-KORE plaster has set, eliminating
it will lie flat against the suitable mixing drum. any blistering if present.
Basecoat Over Kal-Kore Never use a felt “blister
Kal-Kore. Note: Starting with an
insufficient amount of 1. Tightly scratch material into brush” as a substitute for
4. Pre-treat all joints and Kal- previously treated joints water troweling!
Beads with Kal-Kote, Uni- mixing water will seriously
degrade mixing and and cornerbeads, then 4. Uni-Kal and X-KALibur
Kal or X-KALibur Plaster. immediately scratch-in
Tightly trowel over joint application performance. Plaster may be substituted
tightly over the wall and/or for Kal-Kote Smooth Finish.
line in both directions to 2. Add plaster and allow to ceiling area.
prevent voids, feathering soak for about 1 minute or Texture Finish Over Basecoat
to a maximum width of add plaster as mixer is 2. Double back over the area
just troweled with material 1. Apply per (1) under Smooth
about 6". turning, then mix until Finish.
uniformly wetted. from the same batch
5. Allow the treated joints to bringing total thickness up 2. When plaster has stiffened,
set prior to general plaster 3. Add remaining water and to 1/16" minimum. float its surface to any
application. mix sufficiently to obtain desired finish.
desired lump-free material 3. When plaster has “taken
PLASTERING up,” eliminate excessive Do not float the soft surface
fluidity.
Note: Application shall trowel marks and fill all of plaster which has
conform to ASTM C 843. Note: surface voids and already set.
A. Mixing periods greater imperfections to obtain a Up to equal parts of clean,
The same general job reasonably uniform surface.
conditions used in good than 5 minutes will not graded silica sand may
be required if proper Do not over-trowel to a be added to Uni-Kal and
conventional plastering slick surface. Roughen the
practice should be equipment and procedure X-KALibur to aid texturing.
are used. unset basecoat plaster
maintained. However, surface with a serrated
because Veneer Plaster B. Mix no more than two bags
per batch to avoid mixing darby or lightly wire rake to
coats are thin, particular provide mechanical keying
action must be taken to too far in advance of
application.
shall be kept dry and shall Smooth or Textured Finishes
have been properly Apply finishes to the Kal-Kote
waterproofed on the Plaster as outlined under
exterior side to prevent the regular Kal-Kote System
water penetration. as described on page 49.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES Uni-Kal or X-KALibur
Note: Application shall Application Over Bonding
conform to ASTM C 843. Agent
Kal-Kote Base Application 1. First straighten any major
Over Bonding Agent surface irregularities such
1. First straighten any major as holes, ridges, wavy
surface irregularities, such sections, etc. Scratch
as holes, ridges, wavy plaster in tightly by trowel
sections, etc. Scratch and fill out to any adjacent
plaster in tightly by trowel level area.
and fill out to any adjacent 2. Allow the straightening
level area. material to set.
2. After the straightening 3. Tightly scratch material in
material has set, trowel in a over the wall and/or ceiling
tight scratch coat over the area. This application
entire area to be plastered; should be about 1/16"
then immediately double thick. Double back over
back with material from the the area just troweled with
same batch to minimum material from the same
thickness of 1/16" or as batch bringing total
required to achieve a level thickness up to 3/32"
surface. Use a rod or minimum.
UNI-KAL OR X-KALIBUR VENEER PLASTERS DIRECT feather edge if needed. 4. Begin finish troweling at
APPLICATION OVER TO BOND-COATED 3. When plaster has “taken time of initial set, using
KAL-KORE MONOLITHIC CONCRETE up”, eliminate excessive water sparingly. Final
1. Tightly scratch material into DESCRIPTION trowel marks and fill all troweling must be
previously treated joints surface voids and accomplished before
The Kal-Kote System, imperfections to obtain a complete set takes place, as
and cornerbeads, then consisting of a basecoat
immediately scratch-in reasonably uniform surface. evidenced by darkening of
plaster and a finish coat Do not trowel to a slick the surface.
tightly over the wall and/or plaster, Uni-Kal or
ceiling area. surface. Roughen the unset
X-KALibur may be applied basecoat plaster surface
2. Double back over the area directly to monolithic
just troweled with material with a serrated darby or
concrete treated with a lightly wire rake to provide
from the same batch bonding agent.
bringing total thickness up mechanical keying for the
to 3/32" minimum. LIMITATIONS finish plaster when
1. Surface to be plastered shall necessary.
3. Begin finish troweling at
time of initial set, using be treated with a bonding
water sparingly. Final agent applied according to
troweling must be manufacturer’s directions.
accomplished before The performance of this
complete set takes place, as system is the sole
evidenced by darkening of responsibility of the
the surface. bonding agent
manufacturer.
Note: Uni-Kal or X-KALibur
may be applied to produce 2. Concrete should be aged
a textured finish. at least one month prior to
plastering.
A. When Uni-Kal or
X-KALibur is mixed, add 3. Kal-Kote Smooth or
up to but not exceeding Texture Finishes are not
50 lbs. of silica sand, designed for direct
texturing grade, per application to concrete,
50 lb. bag of plaster. but must first have Kal-
Kote Base Plaster applied
B. The sanded Uni-Kal or to fill and level surface.
X-KALibur mix should
be scratched-in tightly 4. Do not apply system to the
over the plastering base. interior side of exterior
Immediately double walls below grade. To use
back over the area just above grade these walls
troweled with material
from the same batch.
C. When plaster is well
taken up, float to the Veneer plaster performs well
desired texture finish. in high traffic areas such as
stairways and halls.

Veneer plaster walls are particularly suited to accommodate The Veneer plaster wall system is particularly suited to
wall situations where light conditions require smooth, even residential and commercial construction in areas which need
expanses of wall. strength for special architectural details, and unusual design
elements.
VENEER PLASTERS DIRECT Kal-Kote Application and Uni-Kal or X-KALibur

TO UNIT MASONRY Note: Application shall Veneer Plaster Systems.
DESCRIPTION conform to ASTM C 843. The Z Furring Channel is
manufactured from
The Kal-Kote System, Proceed with the full field of galvanized steel (.0179"
consisting of a basecoat the wall by scratching-in min. base steel) and is
plaster and a finish coat tightly, then double back produced with web depths
plaster, Uni-Kal or immediately with material
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of 1", 1 1/2" and 2". The
X-KALibur, the one-coat from the same batch to a furring channel which is
system, may be applied minimum thickness of applied to a masonry wall
direct to masonry surfaces 1/16" over the block holds the insulation in
providing the following surface, or as required to place and the wide flange
recommendations are level. serves as framing for the
followed. Kal-Kote Finishes should be application of the Kal-Kore
RECOMMENDATIONS kept as thin as possible and plastering base.
applied as described on
1. Surface must be free from page 44. LIMITATIONS
dirt, grease, oil, mold, 1. Since the interior wall
parting agents, or any UNI-KAL OR X-KALIBUR surface will take the
material which will prevent APPLICATION general configuration of the
plaster adhesion. Proceed with full field of the masonry wall, it may be
2. When erecting masonry, wall by scratching-in necessary when applying
strike joints flush. If tightly, then double back the system to unit masonry
masonry has recessed immediately with same to use portland cement
joints, fill joints flush to batch of material to a plaster to bring the wall to
masonry surface with minimum thickness of a plane surface.
basecoat plaster, Uni-Kal or 3/32" over the block 2. This system is mainly for
X-KALibur and allow to set. surface. new masonry construction.
EXTERIOR CORNERS Caution: Since Uni-Kal On well-cured concrete or
or X-KALibur is a one-coat masonry, it may be difficult
Install cornerbead with material system, exercise to properly drive fasteners.
adhesive at least 4 and care in leveling the wall to
preferably 16 hours before 3. Power-driven fasteners
compensate for the uneven shall be used only for
plastering. Apply a suction.
continuous bead of attachment to monolithic
adhesive approximately VENEER SYSTEMS APPLIED concrete surfaces.
1/4" x 1/4" along the inside TO MASONRY WITH Z 4. Kal-Kore should be applied
of both cornerbead flanges. FURRING CHANNEL within 24 hours of foam
Press the bead firmly over SYSTEM application.
the corner so that adhesive DESCRIPTION
is in continuous contact
with masonry surface. This system consists of a
Align bead and allow to Z Furring Channel, rigid
stand undisturbed at least insulation and the
4 hours. components of the Kal-Kote

Design flexibility is achieved with veneer plaster systems.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES to-ceiling insulation, wider PAINTING PLASTER STORAGE

1. Begin application of than insulation thickness, Various job conditions such as Gypsum plaster must be kept
Z Furring members by but not exceeding 3". suction differences, wet or dry before use. Storage
positioning first channel Continue application of only partially dry walls, and conditions vary with
vertically at a corner, furring and insulation reactions between paint and location and seasonal
locating it on the wall progressively as described lime may cause unsatisfactory changes, which may affect
adjacent to the wall being above. paint finishes particularly storage life. These
insulated first. At windows, doors and trim on new construction. conditions may affect
The insulation thickness areas, use wood nailers, Alkali-resistant primers product characteristics such
determines the distance of nominal 2" wide x specifically formulated for as setting time, working
Z Furring web from wall insulation thickness plus use over new plaster will qualities, component
being insulated. At the 1/32". Use the nailers also permit decorating with oil separation, or lumping, etc.
appropriate distance, with at wall-floor angles to or latex type paints. Quality Such aging is normally a
wide flange pointing support trim and provide paint products should be function of exposure to
toward applicator, secure backing for base. used and manufacturers’ humid air, temperature,
Z Channel with appropriate 2. Apply Kal-Kore to the recommendations and physical support in
fasteners, spaced 24" o.c. flanges of Z Channel with followed. Finished plaster warehousing. Adverse
driven through short flange. 1" Type S screws spaced should be painted or storage conditions or
(Note: Power-driven 12" o.c. Normally, vertical covered to conceal prolonged storage may
fasteners are not application of Kal-Kore is possible discoloration. The affect the working qualities
recommended for use recommended; however, paint system should be of the product. Rotate
with masonry block.) for installations 8' or less in suitable for use over plaster inventory frequently for
height, horizontal surfaces that contain lime. best results.
Install 24" wide floor-to-
ceiling insulation board, application may be It is essential that plaster be
pressed snugly against web preferred since the number sound and completely dry
of first Z. Install next Z with of joints would be reduced. before painting. Under
the wide flange 3. Apply Kal-Mesh and Kal- good drying conditions,
overlapping the edge of the Korner Bead according to veneer plaster may be
first insulation board. procedures described on painted 48 hours after
Fasten Z to wall through page 48 and 49. application.
narrow flange. Continue in 4. Mix and trowel on Kal-Kote
this manner with Z Furring Base and Finish Plaster or
member 24" o.c. to end of High build, heavy duty and
Uni-Kal Plaster as special purpose coatings
wall. Locate last Z so that described on pages 48-51.
web is located a distance such as Epoxy are not
equal to insulation recommended over veneer
thickness from adjoining or job gauged lime putty
wall. Cut last insulation finishes.
board to fit remaining
space.
At exterior corner, attach the Z
through its wide flange with
narrow flange extending
beyond the corner. Begin
with a narrow strip of floor-

KAL-KORNER BEAD
INSTALLATION
KAL-MESH
KAL-MESH
KAL-KOTE FINISH
(Smooth
or Texture)
KAL-KOTE BASE
KAL-MESH
KAL-KORE
FOR USE WITH WOOD STUDS
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KAL-KORNER OR METAL STEEL STUDS
BEAD
1" X 4" T& G FINISH FLOOR OR

5/8" T& G PLYWOOD
1" X 6" SUBFLOOR OR 1/2”
PLYWOOD
1" X 4" BRIDGING
2" X 10" WOOD JOISTS

16" O.C.
KAL-MESH
1" TYPE S SCREWS R.F. CHANNEL 24" O.C.

12" O.C.
KAL-KOTE BASE
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
KAL-KORE KAL-KOTE FINISH
(Smooth or Texture)
U.L. DESIGN L515

SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 09215
VENEER PLASTER
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR GENERIC/PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS COVERING
VENEER PLASTER PRODUCTS. THE NATIONAL GYPSUM COMPANY PRODUCT NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
PART 1 GENERAL 5. Fire Resistant, Abuse Resistant: A gypsum core lathing

1.02 REFERENCES board with additives to enhance fire and impact
resistance and surfaced with absorptive paper on front
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): and long edges with heavy liner paper bonded to the
1. C 587, Specification for Gypsum Veneer Plaster. back side; and complying with ASTM C 588/C 1396,
2. C 588, Specification for Gypsum Base for Veneer Type X (Hi-Abuse Brand Kal-Kore Fire-Shield Plaster
Plasters. Base).
3. C 1396, Specification for Gypsum Board (Gypsum a. Thickness: 5/8"
Base for Veneer Plaster) b. Width: 4'
c. Length: 8' through 12'.
4. C 843, Specification for Application of Gypsum Veneer d. Edges: Tapered.
Plaster.
6. Fire Resistant, Impact/Penetration-Resistant: A gypsum
5. C 844, Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to core lathing board with additives to enhance the fire
Receive Gypsum Veneer Plaster. resistance of the core and surfaced with absorptive paper
on front and long edges; backed with GE Lexan film; and
PART 2 PRODUCTS complying with ASTM C 588/C 1396.
2.01 MANUFACTURER SELECT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING IMPACT/PENETRATION
RESISTANCE MATERIALS.
A. National Gypsum Company
1. Thickness: 5/8" with 0.010 Lexan film (Hi-Impact
2.02 MATERIALS Brand 1000 Kal-Kore Fire-Shield Plaster Base), 5/8"
A. Veneer Plaster Base: with 0.020 Lexan film (Hi-Impact Brand 2000 Kal-Kore
1. Regular: A gypsum core lathing board surfaced with Fire-Shield Plaster Base), 5/8" with 0.030 Lexan film
absorptive paper on front, and long edges and (Hi-Impact Brand 3000 Kal-Kore Fire-Shield Plaster
complying with ASTM C 588/C 1396 (Kal-Kore Brand Base), 5/8" with 0.080 Lexan film (Hi-Impact Brand
Plaster Base). 8000 Kal-Kore Fire-Shield Plaster Base).
a. Thickness: 3/8" or 1/2" 2. Width: 4'
b. Width: 4' 3. Length: 8' through 12'
c. Length: 8' through 16' 4. Edges: Tapered.
d. Edges: Tapered.
5. Penetration Resistance: As follows when tested in
2. Fire-Resistant: A gypsum core lathing board with accordance with ASTM D 2394.
additives to enhance the fire resistance of the core and
surfaced with absorptive paper on front, and long edges B. Gypsum Plaster:
and complying with ASTM C 588/C 1396, Type X. 1. Base Plaster: High strength gypsum plaster complying
a. Thickness: 1/2" (Kal-Kore Brand Fire-Shield C Plaster with ASTM C 587 (Kal-Kote Brand Base Coat Plaster).
Base) or 5/8" (Kal-Kore Brand Fire-Shield and Fire- 2. Finish Plaster: Gypsum plaster for smooth finish
Shield C Plaster Base). complying with ASTM C 587 (Kal-Kote Brand Smooth
b. Width: 4' Finish Plaster).
c. Length: 8' through 16' 3. Finish Plaster: Gypsum plaster for textured finish
d. Edges: Tapered. complying with ASTM C 587 (Kal-Kote Brand Texture
3. Regular, Foil-Backed: A gypsum core lathing board Finish Plaster).
surfaced with absorptive paper on front, and long edges; IF TEXTURED FINISH IS SPECIFIED FOR BELOW, SAND MAY BE REQUIRED.
backed with aluminum foil; and complying with ASTM
C 588/C 1396 (Kal-Kore Brand Foil-Back Plaster Base). 4. One Coat Plaster: Gypsum plaster for single component
application complying with ASTM C 587 ( Uni-Kal
a. Thickness: 3/8" or 1/2" Brand Veneer Plaster).
b. Width: 4'
c. Length: 8' through 16' 5. One Coat Plaster: Extended set gypsum plaster for single
d. Edges: Tapered. component application complying with ASTM C 587
(X-KALibur Brand Veneer Plaster).
4. Regular, Abuse-Resistance: A gypsum core lathing board
with additives to enhance impact resistance and
surfaced with absorptive paper on front and long edges PART 3 EXECUTION
with heavy liner paper bonded to the back side; and 3.01 INSTALLATION
complying with ASTM C 588/C 1396 (Hi-Abuse Brand
Kal-Kore Plaster Base). A. In accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations,
National Gypsum Company “Gypsum Construction
a. Thickness: 1/2"; Guide,” and the following standards:
b. Width: 4'
c. Length: 8' through 12' 1. Gypsum plaster base and accessories in accordance
d. Edges: Tapered. with ASTM C 844.
2. Gypsum veneer plaster in accordance with ASTM
C 843.
B. Tolerances: For flatness of surface, do not exceed 1/4" in
8' for bow or warp of surface and for plumb and level.

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GYPSUM WALLBOARD SYSTEMS
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GYPSUM WALLBOARD PRODUCTS
National Gypsum Company Our concentration isn’t on Frame Wall and Ceilings, Company. Substitution of
features a wide variety of building products alone, Wallboard Over Foam any product or other
gypsum wallboard products however. At the National Insulated Masonry and brands in a tested system
and accessories including Gypsum Research and Solid Laminated Partitions. is not recommended.
regular wallboard, Fire- Testing Center, we develop Before a National Gypsum Field installation of tested sys-
Shield fire resistant wall- complete construction sys- System is released to the tems must be identical to
board, Moisture Resistant tems. In such systems, building industry, it is thor- laboratory installation to
(MR) Board, 1/4” High Flex products are evaluated oughly tested, and results are produce optimum perfor-
Wallboard, 1/2” High together as complete build- correlated and charted to mance of these systems.
Strength Ceiling Board, ing assemblies–walls, parti- make it easier for the builder Performance tests are con-
Hi-Impact Wallboard, tions, floors and ceilings. or specifier to match a sys- ducted in accordance with
Gridstone Ceiling Boards, We have included in this sec- tem to his needs or to the accepted national stan-
gypsum sheathing, Fire- tion details and application building codes. dards under controlled lab-
Shield Shaftliner, Durasan instructions for many of oratory conditions to mini-
Prefinished Wallboard, The drywall construction sys-
those assemblies: Light tems referred to in this cata- mize variances and to per-
Exterior Soffit Board, and Steel Frame Partitions, Steel mit comparison of test
joint treatment products. log are designed primarily
Frame Ceilings/Furring with materials manufac- results with all types of sys-
Channels or Studs, Wood tured by National Gypsum tems, similar and dissimilar.
DESCRIPTION
Description Core Thickness/Type Width/Edge Lengths
Gold Bond Brand Gypsum Regular 1/4" (6.3 mm) 4' (1219 mm) 6' (1828 mm)
Wallboard with tapered edge 3/8" (9.5 mm)* Square thru
1/2 permits smooth joint 1/2" (12.7 mm)* or 16' (4876 mm)
BRAND WALLBOARD treatment; surface takes any
GOLD BOND BRAND ALLBOARD
® 1/2"
Tapered
W ® 1/2" x decoration. Basic
GOLD BOND BRAND recommendations:
BOND WALLBOARD
® 1/2" x
GO LD BRAND WALLBOARD
® 1/2" x 8 1/2" board for single layer;
GOLD BOND BRAND 3/8" board for 2-layer; 1/4"
WALLBOARD
® 1/2" x 8'
GOLD BOND BRAND board is regular gypsum
®
W ALLBOARD 1/2" x 8' T
GOLD BOND BRAND wallboard used in remodeling
BO ND
®
WALLBOARD 1/2" x 8' T
and for sound control in
GOLD BRAND WALLBOARD
GOLD BOND
®
double layer applications.
Refer to page 62.
Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield Type X 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSW* 4' (1219 mm) 6' (1828 mm)
Wallboard is manufactured Square thru
with a type X core to achieve or 16' (4876 mm)
fire resistance ratings when Tapered
used in recommended sys-
tems. Refer to page 63. Type X 1/2" (12.7 mm) FSW-C 4' (1219 mm) 6' (1828 mm)
Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield C 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSW-C Square thru
Wallboard has a specially for- or 16' (4876 mm)
mulated type X core to Tapered
achieve superior performance
when used in specific fire
rated assemblies. May be used
in designs requiring Fire-Shield
wallboard (type X core). Refer * Available with Foil Backing. Refer to page 84.
to page 63. Reference www.nationalgypsum.com for fire safety information.
Sta-Smooth Brand Gypsum Regular 1/2" (12.7 mm) 4' (1219 mm) 6' (1828 mm)
Wallboard, used with Sta- Sta-Smooth thru
1/2 Smooth Joint Compound, forms 16'(4876 mm)
BRAND WALLBOARD ® 1/2" a drywall system offering
STA-SMOOTH BRAND ALLBOARD 1/2" x maximum joint strength. Two Type X 1/2" (12.7 mm) FSW-C 4' (1219 mm) 6' (1828 mm)
W ®
STA-SMOOTH BRAND ALLBOARD 1/2" x 1 edge configurations provide 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSW-C Sta-Smooth thru
TH W ®
STA-SMOO BRAND ALLBOARD 1/2" x 12 relief on joint deformities. The 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSW 16' (4876 mm)
W ®
STA-SMOOTH BRAND ALLBOARD 1/2" x 12 round edge configuration solves

OO TH W ®
STA- SM joint deformity problems caused

BRAND WALLBOARD
® 1/2" x 12'
STA-SMOOTH BRAND ALLBOARD 1/2" x 12' R
by twisted framing, damaged
W
®
STA-SMOOTH BRAND ALLBOARD wallboard edges, poor alignment

OO TH
®
W and extremes in humidity and
ST A-SM
temperature. Refer to page 64.
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Gold Bond Brand MR Board Regular 1/2" (12.7 mm) 4' (1219 mm) 6' (1828 mm)
(Moisture Resistant) Tapered thru
1/2" is a wallboard specially 16' (4876 mm)
BRAND MR BOARD ® 1/2" x processed for use as a base
GOLD BOND BRAND R BOARD 1/2" x 8 for ceramic and other non- Type X 1/2" (12.7 mm) FSW-C 4' (1219 mm) 6' (1828 mm)
BOND M ®
GOLD BRAND MR BOARD ® 1/2" x 8 absorbent wall tiles in bath 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSW Tapered thru
GOLD BOND BRAND and shower areas. The board 16' (4876 mm)
MR BOARD ® 1/2" x 8' T
GOLD BOND BRAND has tapered edges so joints
M R BOARD ® 1/2" x 8' T
GOLD BOND BRAND above the area to be tiled can
BOND MR BOARD ® 1/2" x 8' TE
GOLD BRAND MR BOARD ® 1/2" x 8' TE be treated in the usual
GOLD BOND BRAND manner. Facing paper is
MR BOARD ®
GOLD BOND colored light green. Refer

to page 67.
Kal-Kore Brand Plaster Base Regular 3/8" (9.5 mm) 4' (1219 mm)
is a tapered edge gypsum 1/2" (12.7 mm) Square or Tapered
1/2" wallboard plastering base
PLASTER BASE ® BRAND 1/2" x having a blue absorptive face
KAL-KORE BRAND paper surface designed to Type X 1/2" (12.7 mm) FSK-C 4' (1219 mm)
PLASTER BASE ® 1/2" x 8
KAL-KORE BRAND TER BASE 1/2" x 8 permit rapid trowl application 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSK Square or Tapered
PLAS ®
KAL-KORE BRAND and strong bond of veneer or

KORE PLASTER BASE ® 1/2" x 8'
KAL- BRAND PLASTER BA
SE® 1/2" x 8' T conventional gypsum plaster.
KAL-KORE BRAND TER BASE 1/2" x 8' TE
Refer to page 43.
PL AS ®
KAL-KORE BRAND
PLASTER BASE
® 1/2" x 8' TE
KAL-KORE BRAND
RE PL ASTER BASE
®
KAL-KO
Gold Bond Brand Gypsum Regular 1/2" (12.7 mm) 2' (610 mm) T&G 8' (2438 mm)
Sheathing is used
1/2" as an underlayment on 4' (1219 mm) 8' (2438 mm)
THING exterior walls. Finish Square 9' (2743 mm)
JUMBO SHEA ® BRAND
1/2" x
10' (3048 mm)
GOLD BOND BRAND MBO SHEATHING 1/2" x 8 materials are applied with
JU ®
GOLD BOND BRAND MBO SHEATHING 1/2" x 8 fasteners through sheathing

JU ®
Type X 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSW 4' (1219 mm) 8' (2438 mm)
GOLD BOND BRAND MBO SHEATHING 1/2" x 8' into studs or furring strips.
JU ®
Refer to page 24. Square 9' (2743 mm)

GOLD BOND BRAND MBO SHEATHING 1/2" x 8' T
JU®
10' (3048 mm)
GOLD BOND BRAND MBO SHEATHING 1/2" x 8' TE
BOND
®
JU
GO LD BRAND JUMBO SHEA
THING 1/2" x 8' TE
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®
GOLD BOND BRAND MBO SHEATHING

®
JU
GOLD BOND
Gold Bond Brand Exterior Soffit Regular 1/2" (12.7 mm) 4' (1219 mm) 8' (2438 mm)
Board is designed to provide, Sta-Smooth thru
1/2" in a fire resistive gypsum 12' (3658 mm)
BRAND SOFFIT BOAR
D ® 1/2" x ceiling board, the extra
GOLD BOND BRAND FFIT BOARD 1/2" x resistance to moisture and Type X 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSW 4' (1219 mm) 8' (2438 mm)
SO ®
GOLD BOND BRAND FFIT BOARD 1/2" x 8 sagging required to meet Sta-Smooth thru
SO ®
GOLD BOND BRAND FFIT BOARD 1/2" x 8' protected outdoor conditions. 12' (3658 mm)
SO ®
GOLD BOND BRAND FFIT BOARD 1/2" x 8' T Refer to page 70.
BOND SO ®
GO LD BRAND SOFFIT BOAR

D® 1/2" x 8' T
GOLD BOND BRAND FFIT BOARD 1/2" x 8' TE
ND SO ®
GOLD BO BRAND FFIT BOARD

SO ®
GOLD BOND
Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield Type X 1" (25.4 mm) FSW 2' (610 mm) Custom Cut
Shaftliner is used as a Beveled 7' (2134 mm)
component in shaftwall Edges
systems, in area separation 14' (4267 mm)
walls and in solid gypsum
partitions. The product has
moisture resistant green paper
on both faces. Refer to pages
106 and 120 and 135.
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Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield Type X 1" (25.4 mm) FSW 2' (610 mm) Custom Cut
Shaftliner XP is used as a Beveled 7' (2134 mm)
component in shaftwall Edges
systems, area separation 14' (4267 mm)
walls and solid laminated
gypsum partitions. The
product has moisture/
mold/mildew resistant purple
paper on both faces.
High Flex Brand Wallboard is Regular 1/4" (6.3 mm) 4' (1219 mm) 8' (2438 mm)
specifically designed for Eased thru
1/4" radius construction such as 10' (3048 mm)
WALLBOARD ® BRAND 1/4" x curved walls, archways and
HIGH FLEX BRAND stairways. It can be used for
W ALLBOARD ® 1/4" x 8
HIGH FLEX BRAND LBOARD 1/4" x 8 both concave and convex
WAL ®
HIGH FLEX BRAND surfaces. 1/4" High Flex is

FLEX WALLBOARD
® 1/4" x 8'
HIGH BRAND WALLBOARD
® 1/4" x 8' E typically applied in double
HIGH FLEX BRAND layers. Refer to page 72.
®
WALLBOARD 1/4" x 8' EE
HIGH FLEX BRAND
FLEX
®
WALLBOARD 1/4" x 8' EE
HIGH ®BRAND WALLBOARD
HIGH FLEX
High Strength Brand Ceiling Regular 1/2" (12.7 mm) 4' (1219 mm) 6' (1828 mm)
Board is designed to resist Tapered thru
1/2" sagging equal to 5/8" gypsum 16' (4876 mm)
BRAND CEILING BO
ARD 1/2" x wallboard. Installed
TH ™
HIGH STRENG ™ BRAND CEILING BOARD 1/2" x perpendicular to framing,
TH
HIGH STRENG ™ BRAND CEILING BOARD 1/2" x 1 span can be up to 24" o.c.
TH
HIGH STRENG ™ BRAND CEILING BOARD 1/2" x 12 Can be decorated with spray
TH
HIGH STRENG ™ BRAND CEILING BOARD 1/2" x 12' textures and will support
TH
HIGH STRENG ™ BRAND CEILING BOARD 1/2" x 12' T insulation. Refer to page 74.
TH
HIGH STRENG ™ BRAND CEILING BOARD 1/2" x 12' T
TH
HIGH STRENG ™ BRAND CEILING BOARD
TH
HIGH STRENG
Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard is Type X 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSW 4' (1219 mm) 8' (2438 mm)
designed for use in areas where Tapered thru
impact/ penetration resistance is 12' (3658 mm)
1000 /8"
5
BRAND WALLBOARD 5 x
a major concern. The product is
®
1000 /8"
HI-IMPACT BRAND manufactured with a fire-
CT WALLBOARD ®
1000 /8" 8
5 x
resistive type X gypsum core
HI-IMPA BRAND
W ALLBOARD
®
1000 /8" 8
5 x
encased in heavy paper and GE
HI-IMPACT BRAND LBOARD 1000 /8" 8'
W AL 5 x
HI-IMPACT BRAND
®
Lexan* (0.010", 0.020", 0.030"
PA CT WALLBOARD
® 5 x T
1000 /8" 8' and 0.080") film bonded to the
HI-IM BRAND WALLBOARD 5 x TE
®
1000 /8" 8' back side to provide additional
HI-IMPACT BRAND
®
WALLBOARD 5 x TE
1000 /8" 8' impact/penetration resistance.
HI-IMPACT BRAND
®
W ALLBOARD Refer to page 75.
HI-IMPACT
*Available in Hi-Impact Brand Kal-Kore Plaster Base. Refer to Page 43
Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard is Regular 1/2" (12.7 mm) 4' (1219 mm) 8' (2438 mm)
specifically designed for use in Tapered thru
5/8" wall and ceiling assemblies in 12' (3658 mm)
BRAND WALLBOARD ® 5/8" x areas where surface durability
HI-ABUSE BRAND and impact resistance are Type X 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSW 4' (1219 mm) 8' (2438 mm)
BU SE WALLBOARD® 5/8" x 8
HI-A major concerns. The product is Tapered thru
BRAND WALLBOARD
® 5/8" x 8
SE
HI-ABU BRAND
WALLBOARD
® 5/8" x 8' T manufactured with a fire- 12' (3658 mm)
HI-ABUSE BRAND resistive gypsum core encased
W® ALLBOARD 5/8" x 8' T
HI-ABUSE BRAND in a heavy smooth white
SE
®
WALLBOARD 5/8" x 8' TE
HI-A BU
BRAND WALLBOARD
® 5/8" x 8' TE
abrasion-resistant paper on the
HI-ABUSE BRAND face side and heavy liner paper
®
WALLBOARD
HI-ABUSE on the back side.
Refer to page 79.
*Available in Hi-Abuse Brand Kal-Kore Plaster Base. Refer to Page 43
58 NATIONAL GYPSUM WALLBOARD PRODUCTS * Lexan is a registered trademark of General Electric Company.
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Durasan Brand Prefinished Regular 1/2" (12.7 mm) 4' (1219 mm) 8' (2438 mm)
Wallboard, the colorful Beveled Edge 9' (2743 mm)
textured, vinyl surfaced 10' (3048 mm)
gypsum board patterns are
ed Wallboard available in many colors. Type X 1/2"(12.7 mm) FSW-C Other
®
AND Prefinish Lengths
DURASAN BR Refer to page 141.
ished Wallboard
®
DURASAN BR
AND Pre fin on Special
Pre fin ish ed Wallboard Order
®
AND
DURASAN BR
®
AND Prefinish
ed Wallboard 5/8" (15.9 mm) FSW 2' (610 mm)
DURASAN BR and 30" (762 mm)
ish ed Wallboard
®
AND Prefin
DURASAN BR Special Order
finish ed Wa llboard
®
AND Pre
URASAN BR
Gridstone Brand Ceiling Panels Type X 1/2" (12.7 mm) FSW-G 2' (610 mm) 2' (610 mm)
have a fire resistant Fire-Shield 2' (610 mm) 4' (1219 mm)
G, type X core with a 2-mil Square
textured vinyl laminate surface
suited for interior
or exterior application in
exposed grid systems.
Refer to page 82.
Gridstone Brand CleanRoom Type X 1/2" (12.7 mm) FSW-G 2' (610 mm) 2' (610 mm)
Panels are designed for areas 2' (610 mm) 4' (1219 mm)
requiring high levels of air Square
cleanliness for airborne
particulate. Boards are sealed
on face, back and long edges
with a 2-mil rigid vinyl film
and exposed edges are factory
sealed with durable coating
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providing a completely sealed
panel. Refer to page 83.
Gridstone Brand Hi-Strength Regular 5/16" (7.9 mm) 2' (610 mm) 2' (610 mm)
Ceiling Panels have a non- 2' (610 mm) 4' (1219 mm)
combustible high strength sag Square
resistant gypsum core with a
2-mil textured vinyl laminate
surface suited for interior or
exterior application in exposed
grid systems. Refer to page 84.

METRIC CAPABILITIES GUIDELINES FOR Gypsum board that has visi- LIMITATIONS
The Federal Government has PREVENTION OF MOLD ble mold growth must not 1. Maximum stud spacing for
mandated that each federal GROWTH ON GYPSUM be used. single layer application of
agency make a transition to BOARD Gypsum board on walls must 1/2" and 5/8" gypsum wall-
the use of metric units in Gypsum board does not gen- be applied with a mini- board is 24" o.c. If 3/8" gyp-
all federal procurement, erate or support the mum 1” (25 mm) gap sum wallboard is used, it
grants and business-related growth of mold when it is between the gypsum must be applied in two lay-
activities. National properly transported, board and the floor. ers, with the second layer
Gypsum Company, in stored, handled, installed, adhesively applied; 24" o.c.
Gypsum board must not be stud spacing may be used.
complying with this order, and maintained. However, applied over building
provides a full line of wall- mold spores are present materials where condi- 2. Where long, continuous runs
board products in “hard” everywhere and when tions exist that are favor- of this wall system are
metric dimensions with conditions are favorable, able to mold growth. employed, control joints must
regard to width and length. mold can grow on practi- be provided every 30' or less.
Standard board offerings cally any surface. Maintenance Following
Application 3. Where structural movement
are made in the width of Observing these guide- may impose direct loads on
1200 mm and a length of lines will help minimize Essential elements of sound these systems, isolation
3600 mm. Job size lengths the potential for mold weather tight building details are required.
are available on a special growth on gypsum board. envelope must be properly
order basis requiring mini- Gypsum board must be maintained, such as the 4. Partitions should not be used
mum orders and extended kept dry to prevent the roof , sealants, windows, where frequently exposed to
lead times. Contact your growth of mold. etc. excessive moisture unless all
local National Gypsum surfaces are waterproofed.
Transportation and Receiving Immediate and appropriate
Company representative for remediation measures 5. To prevent weakening due
further information. Gypsum board must be pro- to calcining, gypsum wall-
tected during transit with a must be taken as soon as
Thickness of wallboard will water leaks or condensa- board should not be
be “soft” converted to the weather-tight cover in exposed to temperatures
good condition. tion sources are identified.
metric equivalent. over 125˚F (52˚C) for
Plastic shipping bags are Routine cleaning and mainte- extended periods of time.
ENVIRONMENTAL nance operations must be
CONDITIONS intended to provided pro- 6. Wallboard joints on single
tection during transit only performed so as to prevent
Maintain a room temperature saturation of the gypsum layer, or the face layer on
and must be promptly two layer applications, shall
of not less than 40˚F (4˚C) removed upon arrival of board.
during application of gyp- not occur within 12" of the
the load. Failure to Additional Sources of corners of door frames
sum board except when remove the shipping bag Information
adhesive is used for the unless control joints are
can increase the likeli- The following Web sites pro- installed at the corners.
attachment of gypsum hood of developing condi- vide information and rec-
board. For the bonding of tions favorable to the 7. When wallboard abuts con-
ommendations for treating crete floors, cut board to
adhesive, joint treatment, growth of mold. mold growth; other sites
texturing, and decoration, allow for 1/8" to 1/4" clear-
Storage and Handling also provide similar sug- ance between board and
the room temperature shall gestions.
be maintained at least at Gypsum board must be floor to prevent potential
50˚F (10˚C) for 48 hours stored in an area that pro- California Indoor Air Quality wicking.
prior to application and tects it from adverse Program at
continuously thereafter weather conditions, con- http://www.cal-iaq.
until completely dry. densation, and other forms org/iaqsheet.html
Note 1: Precaution–When a of moisture. Federal Emergency
temporary heat source is Job site conditions that can Management Agency at
used, the temperature shall expose gypsum board to http://www.fema.gov/
not exceed 95˚F (35˚C) in water or moisture must be pdf/hazards/fststpbr.html
any given room or area. avoided. New York City Department
Note 2: Precaution–Maintain Gypsum board must be of Health at
adequate ventilation in the delivered to the job site as http://www.ci,nyc.ny.
working area during instal- near to the time it will be us/html/doh/html/epi/
lation and curing period. used as possible. moldrpt1.html
Protect gypsum board products Application U. S. Environmental
from direct exposure to rain, Provisions must be made to Protection Agency at
snow, sunlight, or other keep gypsum board dry http://www.epa.gov/
excessive weather condi- throughout application. iedweb00/pubs/
tions. moldresources.html
GA-238, Copyright Gypsum
Association

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GOLD BOND® BRAND GRIDMARX™
DESCRIPTION easily with no bleed-
through using standard
paint products.
Gold Bond ® Brand Wallboard
comes standard with Vertical Application - In a ver-
GridMarX™ guide marks, tical application, GridMarX
printed on the paper sur- serve as a guide mark to
face. These guide marks help identify the exact
align with standard build- location of framing mem-
ing dimensions and help to bers behind the gypsum
quickly identify fastener board, eliminating the
lines for stud and joist need for field applied
framing. Using GridMarX, vertical lines.
accurate cuts can be made Horizontal Application - In a
without having to draw horizontal application,
lines. GridMarX also assist GridMarX serve as a
with quick identification of reference mark to help
nail/screw pattern. identify the location of
GridMarX guide marks run the framing members behind
machine direction of the the gypsum board. (If fram-
board at five points in 4" ing member is located 2" to
increments. Marks run the right of the GridMarX
along the edge in both at the top edge of the
tapers and at 16", 24" and board, it will be located 2"
32" in the field of the to the right down the face
board. The marks cover of the board.)
DETAILS
GRIDMARX –
VERTICAL WALL APPLICATION
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GRIDMARX – HORIZONTAL WALL
Studs in AND CEILING APPLICATION
example are
24" OC
GridMarX
spaced
4” apart
GridMarX Represents a pipe or wiring

spaced Studs in example
4” apart are 16” OC
Patent Pending National Gypsum Properties, LLC

Gold Bond Brand Gypsum Wallboard
DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL DATA RECOMMENDATIONS
Gypsum board is the name for a Fire and sound ratings for Examine and inspect materials end joint will align with
family of board products building systems utilizing to which gypsum board is to edges of opening unless
consisting of a gypsum wallboard are be applied. Remedy all control joints will be
noncombustible core, dependent on the core type defects prior to installation of installed at these points. End
primarily of gypsum, with a and thickness of the drywall. Any defects in the joints shall be staggered, and
paper surfacing on the face, wallboard, its application in finished installation due to joints on opposite sides of a
back and long edges.* conjunction with the misaligned framing or other partition shall not occur on
component parts, and the cause will be the the same stud.
The popularity of gypsum
wallboard results from a manner in which it is responsibility of the work Gypsum wallboard shall be
number of factors. First, it applied. performed under that section held in firm contact with the
takes virtually any Tests for fire resistance and of the specification and such framing member while
decoration – from paint or sound transmission, defects shall be remedied fasteners are being driven.
textures to vinyl and paper performed by independent under that section of the Fastening shall proceed from
laminates. It also lends itself laboratories, have resulted in specification. center portion of the
to creative shaping of specific ratings for walls/ Gypsum wallboard shall be wallboard toward the edges
interior surfaces, allowing partitions; floor/ceiling applied first to ceiling at right and ends. Fasteners shall be
the maximum in design assemblies; shaftwalls, angles to framing members, set with the heads slightly
flexibility. Gypsum stairwells and area then to walls. Boards of below the surface of the
wallboard is an economical separation walls; and maximum practical length wallboard in a dimple
alternative to other products. columns. For maximum fire shall be used so that an formed by the hammer or
Because it is lightweight, it is resistance and sound control, absolute minimum number power screwdriver. Care
easy to handle for speedy double layer construction is of end joints occur. Board shall be taken to avoid
installation. With its natural generally recommended edges shall be brought into breaking the face paper of
properties, it is durable yet since the additional mass contact with each other but the wallboard. Improperly
easy to repair. In addition, further retards heat and noise shall not be forced into driven nails or screws shall
gypsum wallboard’s fire penetration. place. be removed.
resistance and sound control Gypsum wallboard can be Wallboard joints at openings See page 60, Environmental
capabilities further installed to both metal and shall be located so that no Conditions and Limitations.
demonstrate its desirability wood framing using nails,
in building systems. screws or adhesives in
Ever conscious of the combination with nails or
environmental challenges screws. In many instances, CURVED SURFACES
we face in today’s world, the application will dictate To apply wallboard over a curved surface, place a stop at one end of
National Gypsum produces which fastening method is the board and then gently and gradually push on the other end,
its wallboard with 100 appropriate. forcing the center against the framing until the curve is complete.
percent recycled paper on Control joints may be necessary Shorter radii than shown in the table may be obtained by moisten-
both the face and back. to prevent cracking in the ing the face and back papers of the board with water, stacking on a
Gold Bond gypsum wallboard gypsum wallboard facing of flat surface, and allowing the water to soak into the core for at least
is available with a variety of drywall systems, especially one hour. When the board is dry it will regain its original hardness.
edge configurations. For easy in areas where structural Gypsum wallboard may be applied to curved surfaces in accordance
joint finishing, the tapered elements such as slabs, with the following:
edge is preferred to provide columns or exterior walls
a monolithic surface. Where can bear directly on non- WALLBOARD BENDING RADII
joints will be exposed, load-bearing partitions. To Thickness Bending Lengthwise Bending Widthwise
square or beveled edges relieve the stresses which
should be considered. occur as a result of 1/4" (6.4 mm) 5'-0" (1524 mm) 15'-0" (4572 mm)
National Gypsum also movement induced by 3/8" (9.4 mm) 7'-6" (2286 mm) 25'-0" (7620 mm)
manufactures wallboard changes in moisture, 1/2" (12.7 mm) *10'-0" (3048 mm)
with proprietary edge temperature or both, control
configurations made to joints are required in both *Bending two layers of 1/4" (6.4 mm) board successively will permit a bending
accommodate a variety of partitions and ceilings. radius shown for 1/4" (6.4 mm) board.
wall systems and finishing Note: To achieve tighter bending radii, use Gold Bond 1/4" High
techniques. GYPSUM BOARD Flex Wallboard. See page 72 for additional information and 1/4"
INSULATING PROPERTIES High Flex minimum bending radii chart.
*GA-201
For purposes of calculating
“U” values, the “C” factor for SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS
1" gypsum board is 1.2; (Fire Hazard Classification) Tested in accordance with ASTM E 84
Resistance “R” for 3/8" board
is .32; for 1/2" board .45; for Gypsum Gypsum Durasan
5/8" board .56 and for 1" Wallboard Sheathing All Standard Patterns
board .83.
Flame Spread Index 15 20 25 or less
Smoke Developed 0 0 50 or less
SPECIFICATIONS
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR GENERIC/PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS COVERING GYPSUM
WALLBOARD PRODUCTS. THE NATIONAL GYPSUM PRODUCT NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MATERIALS

A. Regular Gypsum Board: A gypsum core board that is fire resistant and surfaced with paper on front/back and long edges and complies with
ASTM C 36/C 1396.
1. Thickness: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" (Gold Bond Brand Gypsum Wallboard) 3. Length: 6' through 16'.
2. Width: 4'. 4. Edges: Square, Tapered, or Beveled Tapered (Sta-Smooth Edge).
PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION
A. General: In accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, National Gypsum Company “Gypsum Construction Guide.”

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Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield Wallboard RECOMMENDATIONS BUYLINE 1100
DESCRIPTION about 21 percent water. Examine and inspect materials control joints will be
When the board is heated, to which gypsum board is installed at these points.
the water in the core to be applied. Remedy all End joints shall be
Gold Bond® BRAND Fire-Shield® begins to evaporate and is defects prior to installation
Wallboard was developed staggered, and joints on
released as steam, of drywall. Any defects in opposite sides of a
to work in combination with retarding heat transfer. the finished installation due
other products in an partition shall not occur on
Fire-Shield wallboard to misaligned framing or the same stud.
assembly to retard heat remains noncombustible. other cause will be the
transfer through the Gypsum wallboard shall be
However, as shrinkage responsibility of the work held in firm contact with
assembly. Fire-Shield occurs because of the loss performed under that
wallboards are made with the framing member while
of water volume, cracks section of the specification fasteners are being driven.
cores formulated to offer occur which permit and such defects shall be
greater fire resistance than Fastening shall proceed
passage of fire and heat. remedied under that from center portion of the
regular wallboard. To lessen this process, section of the specification.
Generically, these fire wallboard toward the
Fire-Shield wallboard is Gypsum wallboard shall be edges and ends. Fasteners
resistant wallboards that are formulated by adding
used to delay heat transfer applied first to ceiling at shall be set with the heads
noncombustible fibers right angles to framing slightly below the surface
to structural members are to the gypsum to help
designated as “type X” members, then to walls. of the wallboard in a
maintain the integrity of Boards of maximum dimple formed by the
products. the core as water volume practical length shall be hammer or power
The gypsum core of Fire-Shield is lost while providing used so that an absolute
wallboard works as a screwdriver. Care shall be
greater resistance to heat minimum number of end taken to avoid breaking the
natural “sprinkler system.” transfer. joints occur. Board edges
Gypsum naturally contains face paper of the
shall be brought into wallboard. Improperly
contact with each other driven nails or screws shall
but shall not be forced be removed.
TECHNICAL DATA For additional fire protection, into place.
Gold Bond Fire-Shield C See page 60, Environmental
products are formulated Wallboard joints at openings Conditions and
According to ASTM C 36, the with a mineral core shall be located so that no Limitations.
standard for gypsum additive which expands end joint will align with
wallboard, type X gypsum when subjected to heat edges of opening unless
wallboard must provide at which aids in holding the
least: a one-hour fire wallboard together.
resistance rating for 5/8"
board, or a 3/4-hour fire Fire-Shield wallboards also
resistance rating for 1/2" can be used as column SPECIFICATIONS
board applied in a single protection, delaying the
layer nailed on each face of rapid transfer of heat to THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF
load-bearing wood framing reduce the likelihood that GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR GENERIC/PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS
members when tested in structural members will COVERING GYPSUM WALLBOARD PRODUCTS. THE NATIONAL GYPSUM
accordance with the lose strength and fail to PRODUCT NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
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requirements of Methods of carry the intended load.
Fire Test of Building PART 2 PRODUCTS
For fire safety information, go to
Constructions and www.nationalgypsum.com. 2.01 MATERIALS
Materials (ASTM A. Fire-Resistant Gypsum Board: A gypsum core wall board
designation E 119). with additives to enhance fire resistance of the core and
surfaced with paper on front, back, and long edges and
complying with ASTM C 36/C 1396, type X.
1. Thickness: 1/2" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield C
Wallboard),
5/8" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield Wallboard), or
5/8" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield C Wallboard).
2. Width: 4'.
3. Length: 6' through 16'.
4. Edges: Square, Tapered, or Beveled Tapered
(Sta-Smooth Edge).
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. General: In accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations, National Gypsum Company “Gypsum
Construction Guide.”

Sta-Smooth Brand Wallboard
DESCRIPTION Alignment – Sta-Smooth
board with its unique edge
(either configuration)
Sta-Smooth is a drywall allows for easy alignment
system offering maximum of the boards in the same
joint strength and easy way as conventional
application. It can be used tapered edge wallboard.
in any gypsum drywall The taper is scientifically
system where conventional designed to reduce
types of gypsum wallboard crowned joints.
are recommended. This
system features Sta-Smooth Stronger Bond – The bonding
Brand gypsum wallboard area of the Sta-Smooth
with a unique edge. The Joint Compounds are
two edge configurations increased with the “V”
relieve joint deformity edge boards. The Sta-
problems caused by twisted Smooth Joint Compound
framing, damaged used to bond the joint tape
wallboard edges, poor and fill the joints is a
alignment and extremes in hardening-type, high
density material Easier Scheduling – Taping
humidity and temperature. with Sta-Smooth Com- TECHNICAL DATA
Regular Sta-Smooth Boards with low shrinkage
characteristics. pounds and applying the
are available in 1/2" first finishing coat, even 1. Sta-Smooth components
thicknesses, 4' wide and in Strength – The Sta-Smooth before the Sta-Smooth used must be used with each
customary wallboard joint shape and the joint for taping has dried, allows other to achieve full
lengths. The Sta-Smooth compound are developed easier job scheduling for performance benefits.
System is also composed of to provide greater mass the drywall contractor and
Sta-Smooth Joint and integral bond for 2. Application, except as
finisher. This is particularly modified herein, shall be
Compounds, a hardening- increased strength. Sta- advantageous under slow
type taping compound and Smooth Joint Compounds in accordance with ASTM
drying conditions. C 840.
regular Gold Bond tape and add considerable strength
finishing compounds. which is unaffected by
ADVANTAGES the amount of moisture
normally introduced into a
Improved Durability – The structure that could cause DETAILS
Sta-Smooth System ridging or beading with
produces a smooth, flat, conventional joint
durable surface that relieves THE SECRET IS IN THE SHAPE OF THE JOINT AND THE
compounds. STRENGTH OF THE COMPOUND
beading, ridging and other
joint deformity problems. Cost – If application
techniques are followed as
Greater Speed – All flat recommended, the Sta-
joints in the Sta-Smooth Smooth System should cost
System are filled and taped no more and can cost
with any Sta-Smooth considerably less than
Compounds all in one easy conventional gypsum
operation, the same as drywall joint finishing.
conventional wallboard The initial savings are Standard tapered-beveled edge configuration.
application methods. Sta- immediately demonstrated
Smooth Compounds or with reduced travel time
regular compounds can be that results from this
used to tape inside corners, perfected 2-trip, 3-step
cornerbeads, and spot joint finishing system.
fasteners. Regular ProForm Future cost savings will be
finishing compounds or realized with reduced
Sta-Smooth compounds are callbacks.
used for the remaining Round edge configuration.
finishing coats. Better Butt Joints –
Recommended with the
Easier Handling – The Sta-Smooth System is an
improved edge designs on improved technique for The Sta-Smooth System produces a superior joint because the
Sta-Smooth Boards makes providing a smoother, Sta-Smooth Compounds are a hardening-type compound that
handling easier with greater flatter, stronger butt joint. is not affected by humidity once it has hardened and dried. It
comfort to the hands. Although this technique also maintains its hard core even with moisture added by the
No Special Equipment – All could be used in use of the regular joint compounds for the finishing work.
conventional fasteners, conventional drywall Sta-Smooth Compound firmly bonds the tape to the board
adhesives, and gypsum work and produce better and the board “V” edges to each other making a strong,
wallboard application tools butt joints, it is further rigidized joint.
(T-squares, knives, etc.) can improved by the use of the Consult your local National Gypsum sales representative for
be used to apply Sta- high strength Sta-Smooth edge configuration available in your market.
Smooth Boards. Nothing Compound.
new to buy.

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BUYLINE 1100
RECOMMENDATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Note: Sta-Smooth Gypsum Wallboard may be used with any of THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF
the Gypsum Drywall Systems described in this Gypsum GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR GENERIC/PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS
Construction Guide. COVERING GYPSUM WALLBOARD PRODUCTS. THE NATIONAL GYPSUM
PRODUCT NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
All specifications for the application of gypsum wallboard
boards as described in this literature may also serve for the PART 2 PRODUCTS
application of Sta-Smooth Boards. Any deviation from these 2.01 MATERIALS
specifications is as indicated below.
A. Gypsum Board: A gypsum core wall board surfaced with
A. BOARD APPLICATION: Position each Sta-Smooth Board so paper on front, back, and long edges and complying with
that the long edges are in light contact with the edges of the ASTM C 36/C 1396 (Gold Bond Brand Gypsum
previous boards. All boards positioned to form butt joints Wallboard).
should have a gap approximately 1/16" between the board
ends. This spacing can be assured by driving 2 extra fasteners 1. Thickness: 1/2".
at the end of the board to act as temporary spacers before 2. Width: 4'.
abutting the next board. When the boards are fastened in 3. Length: 6' through 16'.
place, drive the temporary spacers flush with surface. When
wallboard is applied horizontally, recess all butt joints on the 4. Edge: Beveled Tapered (Sta-Smooth Edge).
job by shimming the face of the studs (or joists), on both sides B. Fire-Resistant Gypsum Board: A gypsum core wall board
of the studs (or joists), on which the joint will fall. The shim with additives to enhance fire resistance of the core and
can be pressed paper, thickness of building felt or other surfaced with paper on front, back, and long edges and
suitable materials not to exceed 1/16" thickness and as wide as complying with ASTM C 36/C 1396, type X.
the stud or joist. It should be 6" longer than the butt joint and 1. Thickness: 1/2" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield C
applied to the face of the stud or joist with staples or nails Wallboard),
allowing the shim to extend under the edge of the abutting 5/8" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield Wallboard), or
boards of wallboard to assure that the board facings remain on 5/8" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield C Wallboard)
the same plane.
2. Width: 4'.
B. CORNERS AND OPENINGS: All exterior corners, and all
openings that require joint treatment should receive 3. Length: 6' through 16'.
protective reinforcement of Gold Bond Multi-Flex Tape Bead 4. Edge: Beveled Tapered (Sta-Smooth Edge).
or Steel Cornerbead or Steel Casing Bead as required. 5. Edge: Rounded (Sta-Smooth Edge).
C. TREATMENT OF JOINTS*: All flat Sta-Smooth wallboard C. Exterior Gypsum Soffit Board: A gypsum core soffit board
joints are taped with Sta-Smooth Compounds, making sure with additives to enhance the sag resistance of the core;
that a sufficient amount of compound is forced into the “V” surfaced with water repellent paper on front, back, and
joint and spread under the tape to form a solid foundation for long edges; and complying with ASTM C 931/C 1396
the finishing coats.** (Gold Bond Brand Exterior Soffit Board).
1. As soon as the Sta-Smooth Joint Compound used for taping has 1. Thickness: 1/2".
hardened, the first finishing coat can be applied even when
the Sta-Smooth Compound is still wet. 2. Width: 4'.
3. Length: 8' through 12'.
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2. When the first finishing coat is completely dry the second
finishing coat can be applied. Any of the ProForm Joint 4. Edge: Beveled Tapered (Sta-Smooth Edge).
Compounds may be used for the finishing coats. D. Fire-Resistant Exterior Gypsum Soffit Board: A gypsum core
3. Sta-Smooth Joint Compounds are recommended for the first soffit board with additives to enhance the fire-resistance
coat on nail or screw heads. Regular finishing compounds and the sag resistance of the core; surfaced with water
may be used for subsequent spotting of the fasteners. Sta- repellent paper on front, back, and long edges; and
Smooth Compounds are also recommended for the first coat complying with ASTM C 931/C 1396, type X
on cornerbead and followed by one or more finishing coats (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield Exterior Soffit Board).
as required of regular ProForm Joint or Topping Compounds. 1. Thickness: 5/8".
4. The inside corners may be treated with any of the ProForm 2. Width: 4'.
Joint Treatment Compounds recommended for taping. If a 3. Length: 8' through 12'.
two-trip joint treatment operation is planned, the inside
corners are taped with Sta-Smooth Joint Compounds. This 4. Edge: Beveled Tapered (Sta-Smooth Edge).
will permit finishing one side of the inside corners the first PART 3 EXECUTION
day. Cornerbead is treated with Sta-Smooth Compounds if a 3.01 INSTALLATION
two-trip operation is employed.
*Alternate Method: When mechanical tools are to be used for recommendations, National Gypsum Company “Gypsum
taping joints, Sta-Smooth Compounds are used to fill the “V” Construction Guide.”
joint only. Other ProForm Joint Compounds are then used to
bed the tape and finish the joints. (See page 66.)
**Sta-Smooth, Sta-Smooth HS and Sta-Smooth Lite Joint
Compounds are recommended for prefill or tape/bed coat
operations in the Sta-Smooth system.
See page 60, Environmental Conditions and Limitations.

INSTALLATION
APPLICATION AND FASTENING
Sta-Smooth Boards may be nailed, screwed or adhesively applied to wood studs or
furring, or screwed or adhesively applied to steel studs or furring, using conventional
type and length of fastener. All fasteners shall be applied a minimum of 3/8"
(maximum 1/2") from the edges and ends of each board. Then treat the joints in three
simple steps.
CONVENTIONAL TAPING AND FINISHING
1. Fill Joint And Bed Tape Simultaneously
All flat wallboard joints are to be filled and taped in one operation with Sta-Smooth
Compounds, using ProForm Paper Tape in the conventional manner. When Sta-
Smooth HS tape is used, the self-adhering fiberglass mesh tape is firmly pressed to the
wallboard, spanning the joints. Sta-Smooth Compounds can then immediately be
Application And Fastening applied to the joints. The compound must be forced through the tape to fill the
channel formed by the “V” edges of the Sta-Smooth wallboard. All inside corners may
be taped using regular ProForm compounds. Sta-Smooth Compounds are used for the
first coat on nail or screw heads and will decrease problems with fastener
imperfections. Inside angles, first and second finishing coats may be done using
regular Gold Bond joint compounds.
2. First Finishing Coat
As soon as the Sta-Smooth Compound used for taping has hardened, the first finishing
coat may be applied on the flat joints even before it is dry. Any ProFrom joint
compound may be used for this operation. A second coat may be applied at this time
to nail or screw heads, one coat on cornerbead if Sta-Smooth Compound was used for
the first coat.
3. Second Finishing Coat
1. Fill Joint And Bed Tape As soon as the compounds used for the previous steps have thoroughly dried, a second
Simultaneously finishing coat is applied to all flat joints using ProForm Joint Compound or Topping
Compound. A third coat is applied over nail or screw heads and on cornerbead as
required. The unfinished side of the inside corners is also finished at this time.
STA-SMOOTH ROUND EDGE REQUIRES PRE-FILLING PRIOR TO BED & TAPING
Application Instructions For Round Edge Sta-Smooth Wallboard
1) Mix Sta-Smooth Joint Compound, Sta-Smooth Lite Joint Compound or Sta-Smooth HS
Joint Compound as per bag instructions. Care should be taken to mix no more
compound than can be applied in the designated set time.
2) Pre-fill all joints formed by the abutting round edge Sta-Smooth wallboards with Sta-
Smooth Compound, Sta-Smooth Lite Joint Compound or Sta-Smooth HS Joint
Compounds using a conventional joint finishing knife. Fill joints, level and wipe off
excess compound to the lowest level of the taper, allowing enough room for
embedding the tape. Allow prefill material to harden prior to application of tape and
2. First Finishing Coat bed coat.
3) Finish joints in the normal manner.
TAPING AND FINISHING WITH MECHANICAL TOOLS
Taping – Taping tools such as the “banjo” and “hopper” types are recommended for
taping the flat joints with Sta-Smooth Compounds and the inside corners with ProForm
regular joint compounds or with Sta-Smooth Compounds. Automatic taping tools are
not recommended for use with hardening-type compounds. Mechanical tools can be
used for taping the inside corners when a ProForm regular joint
compound is used. When automatic taping tools are used for taping the flat joints, the
“V” formed by the edges of Sta-Smooth board on the flat joints and all spaces between
the wallboard edges on butt joints are prefilled with Sta-Smooth Compounds and
allowed to harden (30 minutes longer than the set time designated on the bag) prior to
taping with a regular ProForm joint compound.
Finishing – Mechanical type finishing tools can be used in the normal manner for the
3. Second Finishing Coat finishing operations of the Sta-Smooth System since conventional ProForm finishing
compounds are used.
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Sta-Smooth Compounds are available in 20, 45, 90 and 210 minute set times. MIX NO
MORE COMPOUND THAN CAN BE APPLIED IN THE DESIGNATED SET TIME.
Contact your National Gypsum Company Representative for availability. A plastic
container is recommended because of its ease in cleaning between batches. Do not
use a wood or aluminum bucket. Add the compound gradually to clean water while
stirring. Note: Use only fresh, clean water suitable for human consumption. Mix at the
ratio of 13-14 pints of water to the 25 lb. bag. Mix the compound free of lumps with a
mechanical mixer or by hand. Mechanical mixing is recommended. Allow to stand 5
minutes as a “wetting” period and remix to further improve the working
qualities. If a slightly thinner compound is desired, add an additional pint of water, or
less, after the compound is thoroughly mixed.

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Gold Bond Brand MR Board – Moisture Resistant
BUYLINE 1100
DESCRIPTION
MR (Moisture-Resistant) effects of moisture and in 1/2" Regular, 5/8" Fire- required. Tile adhesive
Board is a specially high humidity. MR Board Shield, and 1/2" Fire-Shield eliminates the need for
processed gypsum is available in the standard C core. MR Board may be further corner treatment,
wallboard for use as a base 4' width and 8' and 12' extended beyond the area nail spotting and edge
for ceramic tile and other lengths. Its facing paper is to be tiled. A tapered edge sealing, or filling the edge
non-absorbent finish colored light green so as to is provided so that joints taper in the area to
materials in wet areas. The make it readily can be treated in the be tiled. MR Board is
core, face paper and back distinguishable from normal manner where MR manufactured to ASTM
paper of MR Board are regular gypsum wallboard. Board extends beyond the Specification C 630/
treated to withstand the MR Board is also available tiled area. No special tapes C 1396.
or edge sealants are
DETAILS
WOOD STUD WOOD STUD
5/8" FIRE-SHIELD
MR GYPSUM BOARD MR GYPSUM
BOARD
WOOD STUD
CERAMIC TILE FURRING
TILE ADHESIVE
TILE ADHESIVE
CERAMIC TILE
1/4" GAP
PAPER EDGE FLEXIBLE
1/4" GAP SEALANT
FLEXIBLE
SEALANT 1/4" GAP CONTINUOUS
RECEPTOR BEAD OF
TILE
TUB SUPPORT PAN ADHESIVE
TUB
FLOOR LINE
SUB FLOOR SUB FLOOR

1/4" GAP
SHOWER RECEPTOR SHOWER PAN
TUB AND WALL SECTION-AFTER TILING 09250C
FOR FIRE OR SOUND RATED CONSTRUCTION Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
09250D
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
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TECHNICAL DATA RECOMMENDATIONS
MATERIALS 1. FRAMING MEMBERS Allow sufficient space In bath or shower areas a
A. Drywall Underlayment in Framing members shall be between framing and 1/4" space shall be
wet areas for tile shall be MR plumb and true. Place studs fixtures so that the inside maintained between the
Gypsum Wallboard 1/2"; (wood or metal) not to lip of the fixture shall be in lower paper bound edge of
Fire-Shield MR Board 5/8"; exceed 24" o.c. the same plane as the face the board and the lip of the
1/2" C; 48" wide, and 8'–12'; of the MR Board. Fur as tub or shower receptor.
The bath or shower receptor necessary.
in length. is installed before MR 4. JOINT TREATMENT AND
B. Fasteners. Nails shall be Board is applied. If stud 2. PLUMBING FIXTURES CAULKING
standard gypsum wallboard spacing is greater than 16" Install shower pans, receptors, Using water resistant tile
nails (GBW-54) (cooler nails) o.c., horizontal framing or or tubs prior to the erection adhesive, lay a bead of
of sufficient length to blocking should be of the MR Board. adhesive on the tub or
penetrate wood framing a installed approximately 3. MOISTURE RESISTANT shower receptor flange and
minimum of 3/4". Screws 1" above the edge of the GYPSUM BOARD caulk all corners, and
should be standard gypsum fixture and at MR Board around all openings prior to
wallboard screws of Apply MR Board horizontally tile application. Nail and
horizontal joints in area to to the framing using nails or
sufficient length to penetrate receive tile. screw heads shall be
steel framing a minimum of screws spaced not to exceed spotted with water resistant
Provide appropriate blocking, 8" o.c. driven flush with the
3/8" and wood framing 5/8". headers or supports to tile adhesive on surfaces to
gypsum board. During board be covered with tile.
C. Joint Treatment. support tub, other application, all cut edges shall
Components for use beyond plumbing fixtures, and to be coated with approved All joints beyond the area to
area to be tiled shall be receive soap dishes, grab water resistant adhesive. be tiled shall be treated in a
ProForm Joint Compound. bars, towel racks and conventional manner using
D. Tile Adhesive shall be water similar items as may be tape and joint compound.
resistant, must meet the required.
requirements of ANSI
A136.1, Type 1.

5. DECORATION BEYOND 8. LIMITATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
TILED AREA A. MR Board is not
A. Painting recommended for use PART 2 PRODUCTS
1. All exposed MR Board where there will be direct
exposure to water or THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE
shall be primed with a FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF
high quality latex primer. continuous high humidity
GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR
If surface becomes marred conditions such as found in
GENERIC/PROPRIETARY
or is not thoroughly saunas, steam rooms, gang
SPECIFICATIONS COVERING
covered, a second prime shower rooms or swimming
GYPSUM WALLBOARD PRODUCTS.
coat should be applied. pool enclosures.
Cementitous tile backer THE NATIONAL GYPSUM
2. When the prime coat(s) has PRODUCT NAME FOLLOWS THE
board should be
dried, apply a finish coat of GENERIC DESCRIPTION IN
considered.
high quality paint such as PARENTHESES.
latex semi-gloss enamel. B. No vapor retarder should
be placed behind the MR 2.01 MATERIALS
B. Wallcovering Board where tile is to be A. Water-Resistant Gypsum
1. Prime all exposed MR applied to the face. A vapor Backing Board: A gypsum
Board as in step 1 of retarder can be created on core wall board with
Painting section above, the face of the MR Board additives to enhance the
using one or two coats of by applying a skim coat of water resistance of the core;
primer as required to tile adhesive or by using a surfaced with water repellent
adequately cover the silicone grout for tile. paper on front, back, and
surface and allow to dry. C. The MR Board should not long edges; and complying
This treatment serves the be used on exterior with ASTM C 630/C 1396
dual purpose of insuring ceilings. Gold Bond Soffit (Gold Bond Brand MR Board).
adhesion of the wall Board is recommended for 1. Thickness: 1/2".
covering paste to the board protected exterior ceiling 2. Width: 4'.
and facilitating subsequent applications.
removal of wallcovering 3. Length: 6' through 16'.
when redecorating. D. Do not apply joint
4. Edges: Tapered.
compound to joints or
2. Apply wallcovering in the fasteners to be tiled.* B. Fire-Resistant Water-Resistant
conventional manner after Gypsum Backing Board: A
primer is thoroughly dry. See page 60, Environmental
gypsum core wall board with
Conditions and Limitations.
6. CEILINGS additives to enhance the fire
*This requirement may be resistance of the core;
MR Board is applied in the waived if the applied tile in surfaced with water repellent
same manner as regular combination with the paper on front, back and long
gypsum wallboard except bonding adhesive edges; and complying with
that during the installation employed fully protects the ASTM C 630/C 1396, type X.
of the boards, water gypsum board and water
resistant tile adhesive is 1. Thickness: 1/2" (Gold
sensitive materials, if
applied to all cut or Bond Brand Fire-Shield C
present (such as when joint
exposed edges, utility holes MR Board) or 5/8" (Gold
compound is used), from
and joints including those Bond Brand Fire-Shield
penetration of water.
at wall intersections. MR Board).
Responsibility for
National Gypsum performance of completed 2. Width: 4'.
recommends application installations shall rest with 3. Length: 6' through 16'.
of MR Board to interior the surfacing material
ceilings when framing does 4. Edges: Tapered.
manufacturer and/or the
not exceed 12" o.c. for 1/2" surfacing material PART 3 EXECUTION
MR Board and 16" o.c. for applicator.
5/8" MR Board, including 3.01 INSTALLATION
use as a substrate when NOTE: These recommend-
ations should be modified A. General: In accordance with
ceramic tile or similar the manufacturer’s
materials are to be applied when special details are
required to satisfy fire recommendations, National
to the ceiling. Gypsum Company “Gypsum
and/or sound rated
7. FIRE OR SOUND RATED construction requirements. Construction Guide.”
CONSTRUCTION
Details of the basic wall must
conform to specifications
for the desired ratings with
gypsum board extending
from floor to ceiling before
installation of bathtub or
shower receptor. The
installation of the MR
Board to receive the
application of tile will be in
addition to the floor-to-
ceiling base gypsum board
around the tub or shower
receptor.

09250/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
INSTALLATION
Shimming assures that the tub lip will be in the same plane as Quarter-inch shim used to create necessary space between
the installed MR Board. MR Board and tub.
09250
MR Board is applied to studs in the same way as regular Water-resistant tile adhesive or elastomeric caulking
gypsum wallboard. compound applied around cut-outs and tub lip.

Gold Bond Brand Exterior Soffit Board
DESCRIPTION
Gold Bond Brand Exterior Typical uses for sheltered

Soffit Board is designed to exterior ceiling and soffit
provide, in a fire-resistive areas are covered parking
gypsum board, the extra areas, walkways and
resistance to moisture and marquees in commercial
sagging required to meet construction and, in
outdoor conditions. The residential construction,
specially treated gypsum carports, breezeways and
core is covered on both open porches.
sides with water-repellent
paper formed to the Sta-
Smooth edge. Boards are
1/2" (regular) and 5/8" (Fire-
Shield) x 4' x 8' through 12'
lengths.
TECHNICAL DATA
1. GENERAL 3. METAL FRAMING AND that interrupt runners or 6. BOARD EDGE

FURRING furring, reinforcement must PROTECTION
Use longest practical board be provided to maintain
lengths to minimize the A suspended framework for Install fascia so that its drip
support of the ceiling board support equal to that of the line is at least 1/4" below
number of butt joints. interrupted members.
Position end joints at is composed of 1 1/2" cold- the Ceiling Soffit Board
supports, allowing 1/16" to rolled steel channels for Apply Soffit Board with 1" molding.
1/8" between butted ends. main runners and either the Type “S” Screws, 12" o.c. 7. VENTILATION
When board is applied Furring Channel or the max.
with long edges parallel to Steel Stud for cross-furring. Provide at least 1 sq. ft. of
4. CONTROL JOINTS venting to exterior for each
framing, framing spacing is Space main runners as
16" o.c. max. When board To compensate for the effect 150 sq. ft. of Ceiling/Soffit
follows: 4' o.c. max. if of structural movement on Board. Vent each enclosed
is applied with long edges Furring Channels are to be
perpendicular to framing, large ceiling areas, control bay. If the space above the
used, 6' o.c. max. for 2 1/2" joints in the Ceiling/Soffit ceiling board is not open to
framing spacing may be Steel Studs, and 8' o.c. max
up to 24" o.c. max. Drive Board are recommended. areas above or below
for 3 5/8" Steel Studs. Main These should be E-Z Strip habitable rooms, provide
fasteners to provide runners are suspended with
uniform dimples not over Expansion Joints. ventilating area of not less
8 gauge (min.) galvanized than 1/300 of the ceiling
1/32" deep. wire spaced 4' o.c. max. Install E-Z Strip with 1/2" min.
staples 6" o.c. Use area. Otherwise, vent in
2. WOOD FRAMING AND Secure Furring Channels to additional staples if accordance with HUD
FURRING main runners with 1 1/2" necessary for snug contact Minimum Property
Apply Soffit Board with the Furring Channel Clips, with board. Install joints no Standard No. 4900.1 or in
long edges at right angles to alternating sides at each more than 30' apart and, if accordance with local
framing. Use Type “W” intersection, or saddle tie possible, to coincide with codes.
1 1/4" Drywall Screws with double strands of 16 expansion joints in the roof
gauge galvanized tie wire. 8. JOINT TREATMENT
spaced 12" o.c. max. above. Control joints may
Electric screw gun should Secure Steel Stud furring to Sta-Smooth Brand Compound
be installed to intersect is required for filling, taping
be equipped with main runners with double light fixture or other
adjustable depth control strand 16 gauge tie wire and finishing. Since Sta-
openings where stresses are Smooth is a setting
and a #2 Phillips bit. 1 1/2" 16" o.c. max. For added usually concentrated.
galvanized box nails or rigidity, nest an 8" length material, cut any high
Wings of “L”, “U”, and “I” points while still wet and
1 1/2" aluminum nails of track at each tie wire shaped areas should always
spaced 7" o.c. max., may location. wet sand as necessary.
be separated.
be used if desired. Main runners and furring must 9. PAINTING
5. INTERSECTION WITH
Wood furring 1" x 4" nom. have a minimum clearance OTHER BUILDING The surface of the Soffit Board
may be used for screw between their ends and any ELEMENTS should be painted with two
application of board where abutting structural element. coats of alkyd base exterior
support member spacing A main runner must be Allow a minimum 1/4" space paint as soon as joint
does not exceed 24" o.c. located within 6" of parallel between ceiling board and compound is dry, about
Furring 2" x 2" nom. must walls. The ends of these any intersecting structure. one week after joints are
be used for nail application runners must be supported Do not caulk this space. completed.
of board or when support by hangers not more than Install suitable trim
member spacing exceeds 6" from the ends. The moulding to conceal the
24" o.c. but is not greater closest edge of the furring gap or use J Casing Bead
than 48" o.c. member must be no more and flexible sealant.
than 2" from the parallel
wall. At any openings for
vents, light fixtures, etc.,

09250/NGC
DETAILS BUYLINE 1100
TO ROOF VENT
VENTILATION
J CASING BEAD
FLEXIBLE SEALANT
1/4"
1/4" CONTROL JOINT

09250B
"A" VIEW "A"
VENTILATOR Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"
EXTERIOR SOFFIT BOARD VENTILATION

09250A
Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS

HANGERS 48" O.C. MAX. OF GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR GENERIC/PROPRIETARY
SPECIFICATIONS COVERING GYPSUM WALLBOARD PRODUCTS. THE
1 1/2" C.R. CHANNEL
NATIONAL GYPSUM PRODUCT NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC
DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Exterior Gypsum Soffit Board: A gypsum core soffit
board with additives to enhance the sag resistance
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FURRING of the core; surfaced with water repellent paper on
CHANNEL CLIP front, back, and long edges; and complying with
ASTM C 931/C 1396 (Gold Bond Brand Exterior
Soffit Board).
1. Thickness: 1/2".
2. Width: 4'.
FURRING 3. Length: 8' through 12'.
CEILING/SOFFIT BOARD CHANNEL
4. Edges: Beveled Tapered (Sta-Smooth Edge).
B. Fire-Resistant Exterior Gypsum Soffit Board: A
gypsum core soffit board with additives to enhance
RECOMMENDATIONS the fire resistance of the core; surfaced with water
repellent paper on front, back, and long edges; and
Installation of Gold Bond Exterior Soffit Board should be in complying with ASTM C 931/C 1396, type X (Gold
accordance with page 70 of the National Gypsum Company Bond Brand Fire-Shield Exterior Soffit Board).
“Gypsum Construction Guide.” 1. Thickness: 5/8".
A qualified structural engineer should evaluate design, including 2. Width: 4'.
uplift bracing. 3. Length: 8' through 12'.
See page 60, Environmental Conditions and Limitations. 4. Edges: Beveled Tapered (Sta-Smooth Edge).
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
recommendations, National Gypsum Company
“Gypsum Construction Guide.”

High Flex Brand Wallboard
DESCRIPTION “Recommended required for typical flat wall For convex surfaces, one end
Specifications for the and ceiling surfaces (see of the gypsum board shall
High Flex Brand Wallboard Application of Gypsum Table 1). 1/4" High Flex be attached to the framing
consist of a fire-resistive Board”, ASTM C 840, Wallboard should be held with nails or screws. The
gypsum core encased in “Standard Specification for in firm contact with the gypsum board shall be
heavy natural-finish paper Application and Finishing of framing member while progressively pushed into
on the face side and strong Gypsum Wallboard” fasteners are being driven. contact with the framing
liner paper on the back (GA214), “Recommended members, working from
side. The face paper is For concave surfaces, a stop
Levels of Gypsum Board shall be applied to one end the fixed end to the free
folded around the long Finish”. end. The gypsum board
edges to reinforce and of the curve to restrain one
Exposure to extreme end or edge of the board shall be held tightly against
protect the core and the each framing member
ends are square-cut and temperatures should be during installation. Pressure
avoided. 1/4" High Flex shall be applied to the while fasteners are being
finished smooth. Long driven.
edges of boards are slightly Wallboard is not unrestrained end or edge of
tapered, allowing joints to recommended where it will the gypsum board forcing Fasteners should be set with
be reinforced and be exposed to temperatures the field of the gypsum the heads slightly below
concealed with ProForm exceeding 125˚F (52˚C). board into firm contact the surface of the
Joint Tape and joint Installing 1/4" High Flex with the framing. Gypsum wallboard in a dimple
treatment compounds. Wallboard over an board shall be fastened by formed by the hammer or
insulating blanket, installed working from the power screwdriver. Care
1/4" High Flex Wallboard is “stopped” end or edge. The should be taken to avoid
specifically designed for continuously across the face
of the framing members, is gypsum board shall be held breaking the face paper of
radius construction such as tightly against the framing the wallboard. Improperly
curved walls, archways not recommended. Blankets
should be recessed and while fasteners are being driven nails or screws
and stairways. It can be driven. should be removed.
used for both concave and flanges attached to the sides
convex surfaces. 1/4" High of the studs or joists. Table 1
Flex is typically applied in For best painting results, all
double layers. surfaces, including joint MINIMUM BENDING RADII FOR 1/4" HIGH FLEX WALLBOARD
1/4" High Flex Wallboard is a compound, should be Lengthwise Widthwise
lightweight, cost-efficient clean, dust-free and not
glossy. To improve fastener Bend Max. Stud Bend Max. Stud
material that readily Application Radii Spacing Radii Spacing
accepts a wide range of and joint concealment, a
decorative finishes. coat of a quality latex Inside (Concave) Dry 32" 9" o.c. 20" 9" o.c.
primer is recommended to
1/4" High Flex Wallboard is equalize the absorption Outside (Convex) Dry 30" 9" o.c. 15" 8" o.c.
easily cut for quick between surface paper and
installation, permitting Inside (Concave) Wet 20" 9" o.c. 10" 6" o.c.
joint compound.
painting or other Outside (Convex) Wet 14" 6" o.c. 7" 5" o.c.
decoration and the 1/4" High Flex Wallboard
installation of metal or should be applied first to
ceiling at right angles to Lengthwise denotes long edges perpendicular to the framing
wood trim almost members. Widthwise denotes long edges parallel to the framing
immediately. framing members, then to
members. The values listed in Table 1 were achieved at 65 F and
walls. Boards of maximum 45% relative humidity. Lower temperatures and lower humidity
The gypsum core is non- practical length should be
combustible. will decrease the flexibility.
used so that an absolute
minimum number of end Wetting the board is only required on extremely tight radii, or when
With joints reinforced by temperature and humidity conditions are lower than 65 F and
ProForm joint compounds, joints occur. Board edges
should be brought into 45% relative humidity. When wetting the board, apply 10-15
Gold Bond Gypsum ounces of clean water per side with a paint roller or sprayer.
Wallboard forms walls and contact with each other but Allow to soak 10-15 minutes before bending.
ceilings exceptionally should not be forced into
resistant to cracks caused place.
by structural and thermal 1/4" High Flex Wallboard is
changes. significantly more flexible in
Expansion and contraction the vertical direction (long
under normal atmospheric edges parallel to the
changes is negligible. framing) than in the
horizontal direction. (See
Table 1).
TECHNICAL DATA
Wallboard joints at openings
SURFACE BURNING should be located so that no
CHARACTERISTICS end joint will align with
edges of openings unless
ASTM E 84 control joints will be
Flame Spread: 15 installed at these points. End
Smoke Developed: 0 joints should be staggered,
and joints on opposite sides
RECOMMENDATIONS of a partition should not
occur on the same stud.
Installation of Gold Bond 1/4" High Flex Wallboard is
Gypsum Wallboard should typically installed in double
be consistent with methods layer construction. To
described in (GA216) prevent flat spots, framing
members should be spaced
closer together than

SPECIFICATIONS
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE
FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS
OF GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR
GENERIC/PROPRIETARY
SPECIFICATIONS COVERING
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
PRODUCTS. THE NATIONAL
GYPSUM PRODUCT NAME
FOLLOWS THE GENERIC
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Flexible Gypsum Board:
A gypsum core wall
board with additives to
enhance flexibility
surfaced with paper on
front, back and long
edges and complying
with ASTM C 36/
C 1396. (High Flex
Brand Wallboard)
1. Thickness: 1/4" (6.4 mm).
2. Width: 4' (1219 mm).
3. Length: 8' (2438 mm)
through 12' (3658 mm).
4. Edges: Slightly tapered.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. General: In accordance
with the manufacturer’s
recommendations,
National Gypsum
Company “Gypsum
09250

High Strength Brand Ceiling Board
DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDATIONS
High Strength Brand Ceiling Installation of Gold Bond
Board is a specialty gypsum Gypsum Wallboard should
board with increased be consistent with methods
uniformity and integrity of its described in “Recommended
gypsum core, making its sag Specifications for the
resistance equivalent to 5/8" Application of Gypsum
type X wallboard. Board” (GA216), ASTM C
1/2" High Strength Ceiling 840, “Standard Specification
Board is specifically for Application and Finishing
designed for ceilings where of Gypsum Wallboard”
framing members are spaced (GA214).
up to 24" o.c. and a water- Not recommended for high
based texture will be used. moisture areas: saunas,
1/2" High Strength Ceiling steam rooms, gang shower
Board is available rooms. Prime with sealing
nationwide as a stocked latex primer and allow to
item at all National Gypsum dry thoroughly. Apply
Co. gypsum plants. insulation and polyethylene
vapor barrier (if used) before
Excellent working character- installing ceiling board.
istics, improved score and Insulation not to exceed 2.2
snap properties reduce the lbs./square foot (10.7 kg/m2).
need for rasping. Adequate ventilation
Excellent sag resistance. required.
Witnessed test results show 1/2" High Strength Ceiling
overall sag on tested Board must be stored off the
assembly to be equivalent to ground and under cover.
5/8" type X wallboard. Test Sufficient risers must be
report available upon request. used to ensure support for
Eliminates need for two wall- the entire length of the
board sizes on the job. Scrap wallboard to prevent
from ceiling is reduced since sagging.
this material also can be Not to be exposed to
used on the walls. temperatures exceeding
125˚F (52˚C) for extended Gypsum Association GA-214, resistance of the core
periods of time. Recommended Specification and surfaced with paper
Installing Gypsum Wallboard for Levels of Gypsum Board on front, back, and long
TECHNICAL DATA Finish, should be referred to edges , complying with
boards over an insulating
blanket, installed in order to determine the ASTM C 1395/C 1396
In independent tests, High continuously across the face level of finishing needed to and Federal specification
Strength Ceiling Board of the framing members, is ensure a surface properly SS-L-30D type III,
exhibited an average sag of not recommended. Blankets prepared to accept the Grade R, Class 1.(High
only .033 (approx. 1/32") should be recessed and desired decoration. Strength Brand Ceiling
on joists spaced 24" on flanges attached to the sides Board)
center with a spray texture of the studs or joists. 1. Thickness: 1/2" (12.7 mm).
applied. This test was SPECIFICATIONS
conducted over one month DECORATION 2. Width: 4' (1219 mm).
at temperatures between For best painting results, all THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE 3. Length: 6' (1829 mm)
66˚-79˚F (19˚C-26˚C) and surfaces, including joint FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS through 16' (4877 mm).
relative humidities between compound, should be clean, OF GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR 4. Edge: Tapered.
30%-60%. (Reference: PSI dust-free and not glossy. To GENERIC/PROPRIETARY
report #722600-R71 March improve fastener and joint SPECIFICATIONS COVERING PART 3 EXECUTION
25, 1991) concealment, a coat of a GYPSUM WALLBOARD 3.01 INSTALLATION
Under the strict ASTM C-473 quality primer is PRODUCTS. THE NATIONAL
A. General: In accordance
Physical Testing for recommended to equalize GYPSUM PRODUCT NAME with the manufacturer’s
Humidified Deflection, the porosities between FOLLOWS THE GENERIC
recommendations,
Gold Bond 1/2" High surface paper and joint DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
National Gypsum
Strength Ceiling Board compound. Drywall primer PART 2 PRODUCTS Company “Gypsum
exhibited sag-resistant is a product specially Construction Guide.”
properties significantly formulated for this purpose. 2.01 MATERIALS
greater than 5/8" regular The selection of a paint to give A. Gypsum Ceiling Board:
wallboard and equal to the specified or desired A gypsum core ceiling
5/8" type X wallboard. finished characteristics is the board with additives to
responsibility of the enhance the sag
SURFACE BURNING
CHARACTERISTICS architect or contractor.
ASTM E 84 Gypsum Wallboard that is to
have a wallcovering applied
Flame spread index: 15 to it should be prepared and
Smoke developed: 0 primed as described for
painting.

Hi-Impact® Brand Wallboard 09250/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
This is one tough wallboard. By combining the surface tough- IMPACT/PENETRATION RESISTANCE RATING
ness of Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard with the strength of PER ASTM D 2394 MODIFIED*
Lexan®,* National Gypsum has created a wallboard that can
Impact/Penetration
really stand up to scrapes and hard knocks. The newly Product Resistance (Ft.-Lbs.)
improved Hi-Impact Brand Fire-Shield Wallboard provides the
maximum combination of abrasion resistance and 5/8" Hi-Impact Brand 1000 Fire-Shield (Substrate - (0.010" Lexan)* 264
impact/penetration resistance for those areas faced with 5/8" Hi-Impact Brand 2000 Fire-Shield (Substrate - (0.020" Lexan)* 846
exceptionally high levels of wear and tear. Here’s a wallboard 5/8" Hi-Impact Brand 3000 Fire-Shield (Substrate - (0.030" Lexan)* 1450
that can go in places you never dreamed gypsum wallboard 5/8" Hi-Impact Brand 8000 Fire-Shield (Substrate - (0.080" Lexan)* >2188
could go before.
1/2" Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Board (single layer) 24
Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard 5/8" Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Board (single layer) 24
5/8" Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Board (double layer) 168
As strong and tough as it is, Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard is as 5/8" Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Board with Fiberglass Scrim 144
easy to use and install as regular gypsum wallboard. Less 5/8” Fiber-Cement/Gypsum Composite Board 24
expensive and labor intensive than concrete block and fiber- 1/2" Regular Wallboard (single layer) 36
reinforced gypsum boards, the original Hi-Impact Brand 5/8" Type X Wallboard (single layer) 60
Wallboard has quickly become the preferred choice of archi- 5/8" Type X Wallboard (double layer) 72
tects and contractors. Now, that original is even better and 1/2" Exterior Grade Plywood 216
tougher with the addition of improved surface abrasion resis-
7/16" OSB With 1/2" Regular Wallboard 144
tance. Thus, improved Hi-Impact Brand Fire-Shield Wallboard
is superbly suited for all those really tough jobs, such as 8" CMU Unreinforced - Single Block (at hollow) 12
schools, correctional facilities, dormitories, hospitals, mass 8" Unreinforced Single Block (at rib) 72
transit facilities, public housing, common areas and retail *Testing certified by ITS/Warnock Hersey Laboratories
separation walls. Footnotes:
1. Impact rating indicates the maximum force in foot-pounds resisted in a single drop
Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard boards are backed with Lexan® without penetration into the wall.
substrate and are available in four increasingly higher levels 2. When impacted by a 5-1/2" diameter, hemispherical projectile, 5/8" Fire-Shield Type
of impact resistance: X Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard applied vertically to 20 gauge 3-5/8" studs spaced 16"
o.c. with 1-1/4" long, type S screws spaced 8" o.c. along edges and 12" o.c. in the field
1. Hi-Impact Brand 1000 with a 0.010" Lexan® substrate
of the board will resist an impact force of 264 foot-pounds (Hi-Impact Brand 1000 ),
2. Hi-Impact Brand 2000 with a 0.020" Lexan® substrate 846 foot-pounds (Hi-Impact Brand 2000 ), 1450 foot-pounds (Hi-Impact Brand 3000 ),
and >2188 foot-pounds (Hi-Impact Brand 8000 ) without penetration.
3. Hi-Impact Brand 3000 with a 0.030" Lexan® substrate 3. With the exception of the concrete block, all products were tested on metal framing
consisting of 3-5/8", 20 gauge studs and track. Products were attached with 1-1/4"
4. Hi-Impact Brand 8000 with a 0.080" Lexan® substrate type S screws 8" o.c. along the perimeter and 12" o.c. in the field.
And, just like regular wallboard, Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard can IMPACT/PENETRATION RESISTANCE RATING
be cut and installed quickly; so painting, other decoration and
the installation of most metal and wood trim can begin almost 2500
09250
immediately. >2188
Impact/Ratings (Ft.Lbs.)
With Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard, now tough walls can still be 2000
good looking.
Each 5/8" board consists of a fire resistive type X gypsum core 1500
encased in heavy, smooth, white abrasion-resistant paper on
the face side and strong liner paper on the back side. Lexan®
substrate is bonded to the back side of the board to provide 1000
additional impact/penetration resistance. Long edges of the
boards are tapered to allow joints to be reinforced and con-
cealed with ProForm Joint Tape and ProForm Joint Treatment 500
Compounds.
0
Products
Heavy White Abrasion-Resistant Face Paper 5/8" Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Board (single layer)
5/8" Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Board With Fiberglass Scrim
5/8" Hi-Impact Brand 1000 Fire-Shield Substrate - (0.010" Lexan)
Enhanced Core Lexan® Substrate
* *Hi-Impact® Brand Kal-Kore® Plaster Base refer to page 43

INDENTION RESISTANCE (HARDNESS)
Modified ASTM D 1037
SMALL PROJECTILE IMPACT TEST
5/8" NGC 5/8" Fiber Impact Force in Ft.-Lbs.

Hi-Impact Reinforced 5/8" NGC Hi-Impact Brand 1000 Wallboard 180
Brand Gypsum
Wallboard Board 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board
With Embedded Fiberglass Scrim 165
Load, lbs. @ 0.100" 232 177
Procedure Summary – A 2' x 2' test wall is securely clamped to a rigid test
Load, lbs. @ 0.200" 469 266 frame and impacted with a ram mounted on a pendulum which is faced with
Procedure Summary – To measure surface indentation, a load was applied to a nominal 2-1/2" pipe cap. The maximum impact force that the sample can
steel ball (diameter 0.438"), at a rate of 0.25"/minute to an indentation depth of withstand without penetration through the face of the sample is reported in
0.100" and 0.200". foot-pounds.
More Is Better 185 More Is Better

500
450 180
Impact Force In Ft.-Lbs.

400
Load, Lbs.
350 175
300
250 170
200
150 165
100
160
50
0 155
@ 0.200"
5/8" NGC Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board 5/8" NGC Hi-Impact Brand 1000 Wallboard
5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board With Embedded Fiberglass Scrim
3M SURFACE ABRASION RESISTANCE (ABRASER - WIRE BRUSH) TABER SURFACE ABRASION RESISTANCE (ABRASER - SAND PAPER)
Modified ASTM D 4977 Modified ASTM D 4060
Number of Cycles Number of Cycles
5/8" NGC Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard 250 5/8" NGC Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard 125
5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board 250 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board 125
Numbers of cycles performed without abrasion depth exceeding .001" Numbers of cycles performed without abrasion depth exceeding .01".
Procedure of Summary – A 3M Granule Embedding Test Machine with Procedure Summary – A Taber Abraser with two rubber wheels fitted
wire brush was activated and after every 50 cycles (50 forward and 50 back with S-42 sand paper was activated and after every 25 cycles the surface
strokes) the surface was measured. erosion was measured.
300 140
250 120
Number Of Cycles
Number Of Cycles
200 100
80
150
60
100
40
50
20
0 0
5/8" NGC Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board 5/8" NGC Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board

MOISTURE ABSORPTION 09250/NGC
Modified ASTM D 3285 BUYLINE 1100
Absorption In Grams
type S screws spaced 8" o.c. Due to the added thickness,
5/8" NGC Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard 1.37 along edges and 12" o.c. in Compass International 2"
the field of the board. Outer Bugle Pilot screws are
5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board 45.04 layer attached with 2-1/2" recommended for fastening
long type S screws spaced Fire-Shield Hi-Impact 8000
Procedure Summary – To measure water absorption, a Cobb Ring was 8" o.c. in the field, along to framing members.
clamped to the board surface, filled with a 1" head of 70˚F water for 1 hour vertical edges and to the
and the moisture absorption was calculated by weight difference. Exposure to excessive or
floor and ceiling runners. continuous moisture and
Less Is Better UL U495 extreme temperatures
should be avoided.
RECOMMENDATIONS Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard
is not recommended where
Absorption In Grams
Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard it will be exposed to

Installation of 5/8" Hi-Impact temperatures exceeding
Brand Fire-Shield Type X 125˚F (52˚C) for extended
Wallboard should be con- periods of time.
sistent with methods Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard
described in (GA216) should not be used as a base
“Recommended for tile or wall boards in tub
Specifications for the and shower enclosures.
Application of Gypsum Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard
Board”, ASTM C 840, is not recommended for
“Standard Specification use on the interior side of
5/8" NGC Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board for Application and Finishing exterior walls in hot, humid
of Gypsum Board” with climates such as the
Potential Heat Value one exception – for best Southern Atlantic and Gulf
Sizes & Types results, cutting and scoring
Potential Heat Values per Coast areas.
of Hi-Impact Brand 1000 ,
Width: 4' (1219 mm) NFPA 259 are as follows: 2000 and 3000 should be Listed impact/penetration
Lengths: 8' (2438 mm) Hi-Impact 1000 Brand - from the back side of the ratings apply to walls
through 12' (3658 mm) 488 BTU/lb. board. (Hi-Impact Brand constructed with Hi-Impact
8000 should be cut with a Wallboard applied with
Thickness: 5/8" (15.9 mm) Hi-Impact 2000 Brand - long edges parallel to and
circular saw (face up) using
Edge: Tapered 771 BTU/lb. a carbide-tipped fine-toothed centered over minimum 20
Hi-Impact 3000 Brand blade. For cutting out minor gauge framing members
1086 BTU/lb. penetrations, use a carbide- spaced a maximum of 16"
Surface Burning Characteristics tipped router.) o.c.
Water Vapor Permeability
ASTM E 84
In tests conducted according to
Flame spread (Face): 15 ASTM test method E 96
09250
Flame spread (Back): 50 (desiccant method), Hi-
or less Impact Brand Fire-Shield
Wallboard showed a perfor-
mance of less than 0.3 perm.
Non-combustible Fire Endurance
Hi-Impact Brand Fire-Shield 1- Hour Rating: 5/8" Hi-Impact
Wallboard and Hi-Impact Brand Fire-Shield Type X
Brand Kal-Kore Plaster Base Wallboard screw attached
meet the definition of “non- vertically to both sides of 20
combustible” as stated in gauge 3-5/8" studs spaced
section 215 of the 1997 16" o.c. with 1-1/4" long,
Uniform Building Code, type S screws spaced 8" o.c.
section 202 of the 1999 along edges and 12" o.c. in
Standard Building Code, the field of the board.
and are accepted as non- Wallboard joints staggered.
combustible in accordance
with section 704.4.1.2 of WHI Test No: 651-0489.01
the 1999 BOCA National UL U495, V416
Building Code and Section
703.4.2 of the 2003 ICC 2- Hour Rating: Constructed
International Building Code. with a base layer of 5/8" Hi-
Impact Brand Wallboard
In addition, Hi-Impact Brand with an additional layer of
Fire-Shield Wallboard and 5/8" Fire-Shield Type X wall-
Hi-Impact Brand Kal-Kore board screw attached verti-
Plaster Base meet the cally to both sides of 20
definition of “Limited- gauge 3-5/8" studs spaced
Combustible” as stated in 16" o.c. with joints stag-
section 3.3.135.2 of NFPA gered between face and
101 Life Safety Code, 2003 base layer. Base layer
edition,and chapter 2 of attached with 1-1/4" long
NFPA 220 Types of Building The block-type walls of Hi-Impact 2000 Wallboard at Northwest Missouri
Construction, 1999 edition. State are strong enough to stand up to nearly 3,000 people everyday.

Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard SPECIFICATIONS
is not recommended to be
used over kraft-faced insula- THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE 7. 3M Surface Abrasion
tion or other vapor retarders. FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS Resistance:
OF GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR Not greater than 0.001"
Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard
GENERIC/PROPRIETARY SPECIFI- when tested at 250 cycles
must be stored off the ground
CATIONS COVERING GYPSUM in accordance with ASTM
and under cover. Sufficient
WALLBOARD PRODUCTS. THE D 4977, modified.
risers must be used to ensure
support for the entire length NATIONAL GYPSUM PRODUCT
NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC 8. Taber Surface Abrasion
of the wallboard to prevent Resistance:
sagging.
PART 2 PRODUCTS Not greater than 0.010"
Special consideration should when tested at 125 cycles
be given when ordering door 2.01 MATERIALS in accordance with
frames to allow for the addi- A. Fire and Impact/Penetration ASTM D 4060, modified.
tional width of the wall Resistant Gypsum Board: A
system due to the 80 mil 9. Penetration Resistance:
gypsum core wall board
Lexan® backing. with additives to enhance 264 ft.-lbs. without penetra-
Hi-Impact Brand wallboard, fire resistance, surface tion (Hi-Impact Brand 1000
Hi-Abuse Brand wallboard indentation resistance, and Fire-Shield);
and all other gypsum impact resistance of the 846 ft.-lbs. without penetra-
wallboard types may abut core and surfaced with tion (Hi-Impact Brand 2000
each other without the use abrasion-resistant paper on Fire-Shield);
of control joints. front and long edges, heavy
liner paper bonded to the 1,450 ft.-lbs. without pene-
DECORATION back side, and a GE Lexan® tration (Hi-Impact Brand
For best painting results, all substrate adhered to 3000 Fire-Shield );
surfaces, including joint enhance impact/penetration >2,188 ft.-lbs. without
compound, should be clean, resistance and complying penetration (Hi-Impact
dust-free and not glossy. To with ASTM C 36/C 1396 Brand 8000 Fire-Shield).
improve fastener and joint Type X.
concealment, a coat of high- PART 3 EXECUTION
1. Thickness:
quality latex primer is 3.01 INSTALLATION
recommended to equalize 5/8" with 0.010" Lexan®
the absorption between substrate (Hi-Impact Brand A. General: In accordance
surface paper and joint com- 1000 Fire-Shield with the manufacturer’s
pound. Drywall primer is a Wallboard); recommendations, National
product specially formulated Gypsum Company
5/8" with 0.020" Lexan® “Gypsum Construction
for this purpose. substrate (Hi-Impact Brand Guide.”
The selection of a paint to give 2000 Fire-Shield
the specified or desired Wallboard);
finished characteristics is the 5/8" with 0.030" Lexan®
responsibility of the architect substrate (Hi-Impact Brand
or contractor. 3000 Fire-Shield
Gypsum wallboard that is to Wallboard);
have a wallcovering applied 5/8" with 0.080" Lexan®
to it should be prepared and substrate (Hi-Impact Brand
primed as described for 8000 Fire-Shield
painting. Wallboard*).
Gypsum Association GA-214, 2. Width: 4'
“Recommended
Specification for Levels of 3. Length: 8' through 12'
Gypsum Board Finish,” 4. Edges: Square, tapered, or
should be referred to beveled tapered (Sta-
in order to determine the Smooth Edge).
level of finishing needed to
assure a surface properly 5. Impact Resistance: No fail-
prepared to accept the ures after 100 impacts when
desired decoration. tested in accordance with
ASTM E 695, modified.
6. Indentation Resistance:
Not less than 469 lbs. to
produce 0.200" depth of
the surface indentation
when produced in accor-
dance with ASTM D 1037,
modified.

Hi-Abuse® Brand Wallboard 09250/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard INDENTATION RESISTANCE (HARDNESS)
Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard is superbly suited for wall and Modified ASTM D 1037
ceiling assemblies in high traffic, high activity areas, such 5/8" NGC 5/8” Fiber 5/8" Fiber
as classrooms, corridors, dormitories, cafeterias, day care Hi-Abuse Reinforced Cement/Gypsum
centers, correctional facilities and public housing, as well Brand Gypsum Composite
as industrial and commercial environments. Wallboard Board Board
Load, lbs. @ 0.100" 232 177 231
Load, lbs. @ 0.200" 469 266 381
Heavy White Abrasion-Resistant Face Paper Procedure Summary – To measure surface indentation, a load was applied to
a steel ball (diameter 0.438"), at a rate of 0.25"/minute to an indentation depth
of 0.100" and 0.200".
This test measures surface hardness and the ability to withstand dents, scuffs
and indentations.
500
500 More Is Better
450
450
400
400
350
Enhanced Core Heavy Liner Paper 350
Load, Lbs.
300
300
250
250
200
200
Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard panels consist of a fire resistant
gypsum core encased in heavy smooth white abrasion 150
150
resistant finish paper on the face side and heavy liner paper 100
100
on the back side. Hi-Abuse Wallboard panels feature a 50
specially formulated core to provide greater resistance to 50
surface indentation and impact than fiber-reinforced gypsum 00
panels. Long edges of the panels are tapered to allow joints @0.200"
to be reinforced and concealed with joint tape and joint 5/8" NGC Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board
treatment compounds. Hi-Abuse 5/8" Fire-Shield® Wallboard 5/8" Fiber-Cement/Gypsum Composite Board
features a Type X core to provide fire resistance ratings when
used in tested systems. Expansion and contraction under SOFT BODY IMPACT RESISTANCE
normal atmospheric changes is negligible. Modified ASTM E 695
Number Cumulative 5/8" NGC 5/8" Fiber 5/8” Fiber-
Of Impact Hi-Abuse Reinforced Cement/Gypsum
Impacts Force Brand Gypsum Composite
09250
ft.-lbs. Wallboard Board Board
40 916 -0.019" -0.032" -0.033"
60 1374 -0.019" -0.037" -0.033"
80 1832 -0.019" -0.040" -0.033"
100 2290 -0.020" -0.042" -0.033"
Procedure Summary – Soft body impactor (leather bag 29" x 9") filled with
sand to a gross weight of 50 lbs. The bag is supported as a pendulum, striking
the board midway between stud and mid height of test wall. Values represent
deflection in inches.
This test measures the ability to withstand soft impact, such a person’s body
impacting the wall.
-0.000 Less Is Better

0.000
-0.005
-0.010
Deflection In Inches
-0.015
-0.020
-0.025
-0.030
-0.030
-0.035
Walls and ceilings in school corridors and cafeterias are ideal
applications for Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard. -0.040
-0.045
00 40
40 60
60 80
80 100
100
Number Of Impacts
*Hi-Abuse Brand Kal-Kore Plaster Base refer to page 43
5/8" NGC Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board
5/8" Fiber-Cement/Gypsum Composite Board

3M SURFACE ABRASION RESISTANCE (ABRASER - WIRE BRUSH) TABER SURFACE ABRASION RESISTANCE (ABRASER - SAND PAPER)
Modified ASTM D 4977 Modified ASTM D 4060
Number of Cycles Number of Cycles
5/8" NGC Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard 250 5/8" NGC Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard 125
5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board 250 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board 125
5/8" Fiber-Cement/Gypsum Composite Board 250 5/8" Fiber-Cement/Gypsum Composite Board 125
Numbers of cycles performed without abrasion depth exceeding .001" Numbers of cycles performed without abrasion depth exceeding .01".
Procedure of Summary – A 3M Granule Embedding Test Machine with Procedure Summary – A Taber Abraser with two rubber wheels fitted
wire brush was activated and after every 50 cycles (50 forward and 50 back with S-42 sand paper was activated and after every 25 cycles the surface
strokes) the surface erosion was measured. erosion was measured.
The test measures resistance to surface abrasion caused by a wire brush. This test measures resistance to surface abrasion caused by a rough object.
300 140
140
250 120
120
Number Of Cycles
100
100
200
Number Of Cycles
80
80
150
60
60
100
40
40
50 20
20
00 00
5/8" NGC Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board 5/8" NGC Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board
5/8" Fiber-Cement/Gypsum Composite Board 5/8" Fiber-Cement/Gypsum Composite Board
IMPACT/PENETRATION RESISTANCE RATING

Modified ASTM D 2394 SMALL PROJECTILE IMPACT TEST
5/8" NGC 5/8" Fiber 5/8" Fiber- Impact Force in Ft.-Lbs.

Hi-Abuse Reinforced Cement/Gypsum
Brand Gypsum Composite 5/8" NGC Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard 60
Wallboard Board Board
5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board 50
Impact/Penetration 60 24 24
5/8" Fiber-Cement/Gypsum Composite Board 60
Rating (ft.-lbs.)
Procedure Summary – A 2' x 2' test wall is securely clamped to a rigid test
Impact/penetration ratings indicate the maximum force in foot-pounds resisted frame and impacted with a ram mounted on a pendulum which is faced with
in a single drop without penetration through the board. When impacted by a a nominal 2-1/2" pipe cap. The maximum impact force that the sample can
24-pound 5-1/2" diameter, hemispherical steel projectile, 5/8" Fire-Shield Type withstand without penetration through the face of the sample is reported in
X Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard applied vertically to 20 gauge 3-5/8" steel studs foot-pounds.
spaced 16" o.c. with 1-1/4" long, type S screws spaced 8" o.c. along edges
and 12" o.c. in the field of the board will resist an impact force of 60 foot- This test measures the ability to withstand the impact of a small, hard object
pounds without penetration. such as a hammer or heel of a boot.
This test measures the ability to withstand the impact of a large object such as a
hospital gurney or utility cart.
70 More Is Better 70 More Is Better

70 70
60 60
60 60
Impact Force In Ft.-Lbs.
50 50
Impact in Ft.-Lbs.
50 50
40 40
40
40
30 30
30
30
20
20 20
20
10
10 10
10
00 00
5/8" NGC Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board 5/8" NGC Hi-Abuse Brand 1000 Wallboard 5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board
5/8" Fiber-Cement/Gypsum Composite Board 5/8" Fiber-Cement/Gypsum Composite Board

MOISTURE ABSORPTION Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard SPECIFICATIONS
should not be used as a base
Modified ASTM D 3285 for tile or wall boards in tub
Absorption In Grams and shower enclosures. THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE
Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS
5/8" NGC Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard 1.37 must be stored off the ground OF GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR
and under cover. Sufficient GENERIC/PROPRIETARY SPECIFI-
5/8" Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board 45.04
risers must be used to ensure CATIONS COVERING GYPSUM
5/8" Fiber-Cement/Gypsum Composite Board 6.34 support for the entire length WALLBOARD PRODUCTS. THE
of the wallboard to prevent NATIONAL GYPSUM PRODUCT
Procedure Summary – To measure water absorption, a Cobb Ring was sagging. NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC
clamped to the board surface, filled with a 1" head of 70˚F water for 1 hour DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
and the moisture absorption was calculated by weight difference. Hi-Impact Brand wallboard,
Hi-Abuse Brand wallboard
This test measures surface absorption, which affects the ability to withstand and all other gypsum PART 2 PRODUCTS
moisture on jobsite conditions and provides and indication of the amount of wallboard types may abut 2.01 MATERIALS
paint required to finish the surface to an acceptable level. each other without the use of
control joints. A. Fire/Abuse-Resistant
50 Less Is Better Gypsum Board: A Gypsum
50 core wall board with
45 DECORATION
45 additives to enhance
40 For best painting results, all fire resistance, surface
40
surfaces, including joint indentation resistance, and
35
35 compound, should be clean,
Absorption In Grams
impact resistance of the core

30
30 dust-free and not glossy. To and surfaced with abrasion-
25 improve fastener and joint resistant paper on front and
25 concealment, a coat of a long edges with heavy liner
20
20 quality drywall primer is paper bonded to the back
15
15 recommended to equalize side; and complying with
the porosities between ASTM C 36/C 1396, Type X
10
10 surface paper and joint
55 compound. (Hi-Abuse Brand Fire-Shield
Wallboard).
00 The selection of a paint to give 1.Thickness: 5/8"
the specified or desired
5/8” NGC Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard 5/8” Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board finished characteristics is the 2. Width: 4'
5/8” Fiber-Cement/Gypsum Composite Board responsibility of the architect 3. Length: 8' through 12'
or contractor.
4. Edges: Tapered
Gypsum wallboard that is to
Sizes & Types 5/8" Fire-Shield Hi-Abuse have a wallcovering applied 5. Impact Resistance: No
Brand boards may be used to it should be prepared and failures after 100 impacts
Width: 4' (1219 mm) where Type X gypsum when tested in accordance
primed as described for
Lengths: 8' through 12' boards are specified in fire- painting. with ASTM E 695, modified.
(2438 mm - 3658 mm) rated wall and floor-ceiling 6. Indentation Resistance: Not
assemblies (i.e., UL U300, Gypsum Association GA 214
Thickness: 5/8" Type X (15.9 “Recommended less than the following loads
mm), 1/2" (12.7 mm) (Hi- U400, V400 and L500 to produce the indicated
09250
series.) Specification for Levels of
Abuse Brand Wallboard Gypsum Board Finish,” depth of the surface inden-
Only) should be referred to in order tation when produced in
to determine the level of accordance with ASTM D
Edges: Tapered RECOMMENDATIONS 1037, modified.
finishing needed to ensure a
Surface Burning Characteristics surface properly prepared a. 0.100": 232 lbs.
(Wallboard & Plaster Base) Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard to accept the desired b. 0.200": 469 lbs.
ASTM E 84 decoration.
Installation of Hi-Abuse Brand 7. 3M Surface Abrasion
Flame spread: 15 Wallboard should be consis- Resistance: Not greater than
tent with methods described 0.001" when tested at 250
Smoke developed: 0 cycles in accordance with
in (GA216) “Recommended
Specifications for the ASTM D 4977, modified.
FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS
Application of Gypsum 8. Taber Surface Abrasion
Fire resistance ratings represent Board”, ASTM C 840, Resistance: Not greater than
the results of tests on assem- “Standard Specification for 0.010" when tested at 125
blies made up of specific the Application and Finishing cycles in accordance with
materials in a specific of Gypsum Board.” ASTM D 4060, modified.
configuration. When selecting
construction designs to meet Steel framing is recommended 9. Impact/Penetration
certain fire resistance require- to be minimum 20 gauge Resistance Rating: Not less
ments, caution must be used for ease of installation and than 60 ft.-lbs. when tested
to ensure that each optimum performance. in accordance with ASTM
component of the assembly is Exposure to excessive or D 2394, modified.
the one specified in the test. continuous moisture and PART 3 EXECUTION
Further, precaution should be extreme temperatures
taken that assembly should be avoided. 3.01 INSTALLATION
procedures are in accordance A. General: In accordance
with those of the tested Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard is
not recommended where it with the manufacturer’s
assembly. (For copies of recommendations,
specific tests, call will be exposed to tempera-
tures exceeding 125˚F (52˚C) National Gypsum
1-800-NATIONAL.) Company “Gypsum
for extended periods of time.

Gridstone Brand Ceiling Panels
RECOMMENDATIONS
Gridstone ceiling panels are
designed to be mounted in
Gridstone Brand prefinished A. Specification Compliance standard 15/16" exposed
ceiling panels have a non- Gridstone panels conform to ASTM C 960 type X Class I. tee grid systems or
combustible, Fire-Shield G environmental type grids
gypsum core. The 2-mil. B. Light Reflectance for severe conditions, with
white, stipple-textured LRI (75% or greater) grids either 2' by 2' or 2' by
vinyl laminate combines 4'. Grid installation should
high light reflectance with C. Sound Attenuation be conducted according to
easy cleanability. (Per ASTM E1414) manufacturer's
Gridstone panels can be used specification.
for interior and exterior Each panel must be supported
ceiling applications. Type Thickness Construction CAC NGC Report # on all four (4) edges.
Gridstone Ceiling Panels Gridstone 1/2" FSW-G Continuous 46dB 6098001 Cross ventilation must be
install easily in standard 2' (12.7 mm) provided in unheated or
by 2' and 2' by 4' exposed enclosed space above
grid systems. Ceiling panels D. Abrasion ceiling panels.
have a rigid gypsum core Wet: (Gardner Scrub Tester) 2000 oscillations with no film General: Install panels in lay-
which provides extra break-through and only minor erosions. in suspension systems with
resistance to sagging and edges concealed by flanges
warping. Dry: (Taber Abrasion Test with CS-17 Wheel) 500 cycles with no
break-through to the substrate. of suspension members.
A noncombustible gypsum Cut boards to fit tightly at
core assures fire safety with E. Surface Burning Characteristics borders and penetrations so
1 1/2- and 2-hour fire (Per ASTM E 84) that cut edges are
rating achievable concealed by trim pieces
depending on installation. Flame Smoke and escutcheons.
The sturdy white vinyl Type Spread Developed Class Test Cleaning: Common dirt and
laminate eliminates Gridstone 5 0 A WHI 694-0700.7 stains on the vinyl surface
additional finishing. can be removed with mild
As little as 1" of material can soap or detergent in
be cut from Gridstone F. Fire Rating lukewarm water. Use a
panels with practically (Per ASTM E 119) light, scrubbing action with
none of the crumbling a cloth, sponge or soft
common with mineral fiber brush.
panels. Nominal If the suitability of any
Type Thickness Size Design* Rating cleaning agent is unknown,
For exterior application,
protect grid panels from Gridstone 1/2" FSW-G 2' x 2' UL G222 2 hr. check its effect on the
direct exposure to weather, Gridstone panel surface in
(12.7 mm) (610 mm x 610 mm) FM FC-299 a hidden area or on a scrap
water and continuous high
humidity. Under no 1/2" FSW-G 2' x 4' UL G259 1 1/2 hr. piece before attempting to
circumstances should remove a field stain.
(12.7 mm) (610 mm x 1219 mm) FM FC-300
water be in contact with Gridstone Ceiling Panels are
the back of the panels. *See Quick Selector, page 22, for fire rated assembly details. not recommended for use
Overlaid insulation may cause in areas exposed to
excessive panel deflection extreme or continuous
and is not recommended moisture such as found in
where high humidity is saunas, steam rooms, gang
likely to occur. shower rooms or
swimming pool enclosures.
Extreme lighting conditions
may distort texture DECORATION
appearance. Gridstone Brand Ceiling
The use of strong organic Panels are factory-finished
solvents (such as ketones), decorative products which
harsh abrasive cleansers or do not require painting.
steel wool are not However, if desired,
recommended. These Gridstone can be painted
materials may cause with the following two
dulling, discoloration, products:
softening and other 1. Two coats of an alkyd or
permanent damage to the latex enamel.
vinyl surface. 2. Oil primer with finish
USDA Acceptance: Gridstone coat of oil or latex paint.
panels are accepted by the 3. Two coats of latex paint.
USDA for use in food
service and food Vinyl laminate on face
processing areas. of 2' x 2' Gridstone
panel is directional.
Install with all factory
edges parallel (same
direction).

09250/NGC
Gridstone® Brand Cleanroom Ceiling Panels BUYLINE 1100
DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS

Reference Gridstone technical THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS
Gridstone Brand Cleanroom data on page 82. ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS
gypsum ceiling panels are
OF GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR
sealed on the face, back
GENERIC/PROPRIETARY
and long edges with a 2 RECOMMENDATIONS SPECIFICATIONS COVERING GYPSUM
mil. rigid vinyl film. The
WALLBOARD PRODUCTS. THE
exposed edges are factory Gridstone Cleanroom ceiling
sealed with a durable NATIONAL GYPSUM PRODUCTS
panels are designed to be NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC
PACKAGING coating providing a used in a gasket seal DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
2' x 2' – 4 pcs./bundle, 16 sq. completely sealed panel. suspended grid system
ft., 80 bundles/Unit Gridstone Cleanroom panels using hold down clips.
Catalog Code – GB5044 are for use in systems Recommended use of Gordon PART 2
2' x 4' – 4 pcs./bundle, 32 sq. designed for areas requiring DS-20 gasket Seal System 2.02 MATERIALS
ft., 40 bundles/Unit high levels of air cleanliness or equivalent gasket sealed A. Fire-Resistant Sealed
Catalog Code – GB5045 for airborne particulate grid systems designed for Vinyl Laminated Gypsum
All bundles are double- levels such as clean rooms clean room applications. Grid Board: A gypsum
wrapped with long corner and clean zones. Grid installation should be core lay-in ceiling panel
protectors. Designed for clean room conducted according to with additives to enhance
use. Approved for use in manufacturer's sag and fire resistance of
systems, Class 100,000, specification. the core. Panels are
SPECIFICATIONS Class 10,000, Class Each panel must be supported sealed on face, back and
1,000, Class 100 per on all four (4) edges. long edges with a 2-mil.
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE Federal Standard 209E Cross ventilation must be rigid vinyl film and
FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF "Airborne Particulate provided in unheated or exposed edges are factory
GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR Cleanliness Classes in enclosed space above sealed with a durable
GENERIC/PROPRIETARY Clean Rooms and Clean ceiling panels. coating providing a
SPECIFICATIONS COVERING Zones." completely sealed panel;
General: Install panels in and complying with
GYPSUM WALLBOARD RODUCTS. Fire-resistant. lay-in suspension systems
THE NATIONAL GYPSUM PRODUCT A noncombustible gypsum ASTM C 960/C 1396,
with edges concealed by type X; Class 1; E 1264,
NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC core assures fire safety flanges of suspension
DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES. with 1 1/2-and 2-hour type XX, Patterns E, G.
members. Cut panels to fit
PART 2 fire rating achieveable tightly at borders and Federal Standard 209E
depending on installation. penetrations so that cut "Airborne Particulate
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Fire Resistant Vinyl Sag-resistant. Gridstone edges are concealed by trim Cleanliness Classes in
Laminated Gypsum Grid Cleanroom panels rigid pieces and escutcheons. Clean Rooms and Clean
Board: A gypsum core gypsum core prevents Zones." (Gridstone Brand
If panel cuts are required, Cleanroom Ceiling
lay-in ceiling board with sagging and warping exposed core should be
additives to enhance problems and is backed Panels).
sealed to maintain
by a 10 year limited 1. Thickness: 1/2"
09250
sag and fire resistance of performance of the system.
the core; surfaced with warranty. 2. Width and length:
Cleaning: Common dirt and
paper on the front and Do not install panels in stains on the vinyl surfasce 2' x 2'
back and finished on areas exposed to extreme can be removed with mild
the front with a 2 mil, or continuous moisture. 2' x 4'
soap or detergent in
white, stipple textured Overlaid insulation may lukewarm water. Use a light
vinyl laminate; and cause excessive panels scrubbing action with a PART 3
complying with ASTM deflection and is not cloth, sponge or soft brush.
C 960/C 1396, type X; 3.03 INSTALLATION
recommended where If the suitability of any
Class 1; E 1264, type XX, high humidity is likely to A. Install panels in lay-in
patterns E, G. (Gridstone cleaning agent is unknown, suspension systems with
occur. check its effect on the
Brand Ceiling Panel). edges concealed by
Extreme lighting Gridstone Cleanroom flanges of suspension
1. Thickness: 1/2" conditions may distort panel surface in a hidden members. Cut panels to
2. Width and Length: texture appearance. area or on a scrap piece fit tightly at borders and
2' x 2' The use of strong organic before attempting to remove penetrations so that cut
2' x 4' solvents (such as ketones), a field stain. edges are concealed by
harsh abrasive cleansers or Vinyl laminate on face of 2' x trim pieces and
PART 3 steel wool are not 2' Gridstone Cleanroom escutcheons.
3.03 INSTALLATION recommended. panel is directional. Install
A. Install boards in lay-in These materials may with all factory edges
suspension systems with cause dulling, discoloration, parallel (same direction).
edges concealed by softening and other
flanges of suspension permanent damage to the PACKAGING
members. Cut panels vinyl surface. 2' x 2' – 4 pcs./bundle, 16 sq.
to fit tightly at borders Gridstone panels are ft., 80 bundles/Unit
and penetrations so that USDA accepted for use Catalog Code – GB5040
cut edges are concealed in food service and food 2' x 4' – 4 pcs./bundle, 32 sq.
by trim pieces and processing areas. ft., 40 bundles/Unit
escutcheons. Catalog Code – GB5030
All bundles are double-
wrapped with long corner
protectors.

Gridstone® Brand Hi-Strength Ceiling Panels
DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL DATA DECORATION
Gridstone Hi-Strength Ceiling
Gridstone Brand Hi-Strength SURFACE BURNING panels are factory-finished
prefinished ceiling panels CHARACTERISTICS decorative products which
have a non-combustible do not require painting.
high strength gypsum core ASTM E 84 However, if desired,
formulated with increased Flame Spread: 5 Gridstone can be painted
uniformity and integrity Smoke Developed: 0 with the following products:
which increases its sag 1. Two coats of alkyd or latex
resistance. enamel.
SOUND ATTENUATION
Gridstone Hi-Strength panels 2. Oil primer with finish coat
can be used for interior and ASTM E 1414 Test Method of oil or latex paint.
exterior ceiling applications
in protected, well ventilated Ceiling Attenuation Class 3. Two coats of latex paint.
spaces that receive (CAC)-41 dB
intermittent exposure to PACKAGING
moisture. 2' x 2' – 6 pcs./bundle, 24 sq.
LIGHT REFLECTANCE ft., 80 bundles/Unit
Lightweight. Gridstone Catalog Code – GB5020
Hi-Strength 5/16" panels LR 1(75% OR greater) 2' x 4' – 6 pcs./bundle, 48 sq.
are 40% lighter in weight ft., 40 bundles/Unit
than standard gypsum Catalog Code – GB5010
ceiling panels.
RECOMMENDATIONS All bundles are double-
Quick, dry installation. wrapped with long corner
Gridstone Hi-Strength Gridstone Hi-Strength ceiling protectors.
Ceiling panels score and panels are designed to be
snap clean and install mounted in standard 15/16"
easily in standard SPECIFICATIONS
exposed tee grid systems
exposed grid systems. or environmental type
Pre-decorated. The sturdy THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE
grids for severe conditions, FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF
white vinyl laminate with grids either 2' by 2' GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR
eliminates additional or 2' by 4'. Grid installation GENERIC/PROPRIETARY
finishing. should be conducted SPECIFICATIONS COVERING GYPSUM
Do not install panels in according to manufacturer's WALLBOARD PRODUCTS. THE
areas exposed to extreme specification. NATIONAL GYPSUM PRODUCT
or continuous moisture. Each panel must be supported NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC
For exterior application, on all four (4) edges. DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
protect grid panels from Cross ventilation must be
direct exposure to provided in unheated or
weather, water and PART 2
enclosed space above
continuous high ceiling panels. 2.02 MATERIALS
humidity. Under no General: Install panels in lay- A. Vinyl laminated Gypsum
circumstances should in suspension systems with Grid board: A gypsum
water be in contact with edges concealed by flanges core lay-in ceiling panel
the back of the panels. of suspension members. Cut with additives to enhance
Overlaid insulation may panels to fit tightly at sag resistance of the
cause excessive panel borders and penetrations so core; surfaced with paper
deflection and is not that cut edges are on the front and back and
recommended. These concealed by trim pieces finished on the front with
materials may cause and escutcheons. a 2 mil, white, stipple
dulling, discoloration, textured vinyl laminate;
Cleaning: Common dirt and and complying with
softening and other stains on the vinyl surface
permanent damage to the ASTM C 960, Class 1,
can be removed with mild E 1264 Type XX, Patterns
vinyl surface. soap or detergent in
Gridstone Hi-Strength E, G (Gridstone Brand Hi-
lukewarm water. Use a light Strength Ceiling Panels)
panels are not listed in scrubbing action with a
fire-rated assemblies. cloth, sponge or soft brush. 1. Thickness: 5/16"
USDA Acceptance: Gridstone If the suitability of any 2. Width and length:
Hi-Strength panels are cleaning agent is unknown, 2' x 2'
accepted by the USDA for check its effect on the 2' x 4'
use in food service and food Gridstone Hi-Strength panel
processing areas. surface in a hidden area
before attempting to remove PART 3
a field stain. 3.03 INSTALLATION
NOTE: Vinyl laminate on A. Install panels in lay-in
face of 2' by 2' Gridstone suspension systems with edges
Hi-Strength panel is concealed by flanges of
directional. Install with all suspension members. Cut
factory edges parallel (same panels to fit tightly at boarders
direction). and penentrations so that cut
edges are concealed by trim
pieces and escutcheons.

Gold Bond Brand Foil Back Wallboard 09250/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
DESCRIPTION LIMITATIONS TECHNICAL DATA Boards of maximum

1. Not recommended for practical length should be
Gold Bond Foil Back Wallboard use where exposure to SURFACE BURNING used so that an absolute
boards consist of a fire- moisture and high outside CHARACTERISTICS minimum number of end
resistive gypsum core temperature is extreme and joints occur. Board edges
(ASTM E 84) should be brought into
encased in heavy natural- continuous. Under these Flame spread: 15
finish paper on the face side conditions, a qualified contact with each other but
and strong liner paper on the mechancial engineer Smoke developed: 0 should not be forced into
backside to which aluminum should determine location FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS place.
foil is laminated. The ends of the vapor retarder. Foil Back Wallboard has not Wallboard joints at openings
are square cut and finished 2. Not to be used as a base for been used in fire resistance should be located so that
smooth. ceramic or other tile or as a tests. Fire resistance ratings no end joint will align with
BASIC USES base layer for prefinished represent the results of tests edges of openings unless
vinyl wall boards in double- on assemblies made up of control joints will be
Foil Back Wallboard can be used installed at these points.
for exterior walls and ceilings layer assemblies. Also, not specific materials in a
to be used as a base for specific configuration. End joints should be
in new construction and staggered, and joints on
remodeling. The aluminum adhesively applied vinyl or When selecting
other highly water-vapor- construction designs to opposite sides of a partition
foil, laminated to the back should not occur on the
surface, is a vapor retarder to resistant wall coverings. meet certain fire resistance
requirements, caution must same stud.
keep interior moisture within 3. To prevent objectionable
the building at a suitable sag in ceilings, weight of be used to ensure that each Gypsum wallboard should be
comfort level. For use with overlaid unsupported component of the assembly held in firm contact with
furred masonry, wood or steel insulation should not exceed: is the one specified in the the framing member while
framing, Gold Bond Foil Back 1.3 lb./sq. ft. for 1/2" thick test. Further, precaution fasteners are being driven.
Wallboard is effective for boards with frame spacing should be taken that Fastening should proceed
single-layer applications and 24" o.c.; 2.2 lb./sq. ft. for assembly procedures are in from center portion of the
as a base layer in double- boards with frame spacing accordance with that of the wallboard toward the edges
layer applications where a 16" o.c. Boards 3/8" thick tested assembly. (For and ends. Fasteners should
vapor retarder of 0.1 perm or must not be overlaid with copies of specific tests, be set with the heads
less is required. unsupported insulation. call 1-800-NATIONAL or slightly below the surface
Unheated attic spaces should 1-800-628-4662.) of the wallboard in a
ADVANTAGES dimple formed by the
be properly ventilated.
1. In tests conducted according hammer or power
to ASTM Test Procedure E 96 4. Foil Back Gypsum Wallboard RECOMMENDATIONS screwdriver. Care should
(desiccant method), 1/2" Foil is not recommended for use be taken to avoid breaking
Back Wallboard showed a in hot, humid, climates such Examine and inspect materials the face paper of the
performance of 0.06 perm as the Southern Atlantic and to which gypsum board is wallboard. Improperly
compared to 34.2 perm for Gulf Coast areas. to be applied. Remedy all driven nails or screws shall
1/2" regular gypsum MATERIALS defects prior to installation be removed.
wallboard and 28.4 perm for of Gypsum Board. Any For best painting results, all
1/2" gypsum wallboard with Manufactured boards with defects in the finished
gypsum core, paper-encased interior surfaces, including
two coats of flat latex paint.
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installation due to joint compound, should be
with aluminum foil misaligned framing or
2. In-place cost of Foil Back laminated backing. clean, dust-free and not
Wallboard installation is other cause will be the glossy. To improve fastener
lower per thousand sq. ft. SIZES AND TYPES responsibility of the work and joint concealment, a
than a similar installation for performed under that prime coat of drywall
Thickness Width Length section of the specification
regular gypsum wallboard 1/2" 4' 6' to 16' primer is recommended to
and polyethylene-film retarder and such defects shall be equalize the porosities
3/8" 4' 6' to 16' remedied under that
installed separately. 5/8" 4' 6' to 16' between surface paper and
3. Easy-to-handle Foil Back secton of the specification joint compound.
Edges: Square, tapered or
Wallboard is adaptable to Sta-Smooth. Gypsum wallboard should be See page 60, Environmental
virtually all exterior wall and applied first to ceiling at Conditions and Limitations.
ceiling construction: wood APPLICABLE STANDARDS right angles to framing
frame, furred masonry. ASTM C 36/C 1396 members, then to walls.

GYPSUM SYSTEMS
Nonload-Bearing Steel Frame Partitions
DESCRIPTION
Steel framed drywall partitions wallboard and the steel 5. To prevent weakening
are comprised of steel floor studs acting as a composite due to calcining, gypsum
and ceiling tracks, steel section to provide a wallboard should not be
studs and Gold Bond maximum deflection of exposed to temperatures
Gypsum wallboard which L/120, L/240, L/360 over 125˚F for extended
is attached with self-drilling (L = partition height in periods of time.
drywall screws. Metal inches) with a horizontal 6. Wallboard joints on
products are to meet or load of 5 psf, 7.5 psf, and single layer, or the face
exceed all applicable 10 psf of partition surface. layer on two layer
ASTM standards. Increased rigidity may be applications, shall not
Gypsum wallboard may be obtained by placing occur within 12" of the
applied horizontally or stiffener channels through corners of door frames
vertically in single or the steel stud cut-outs, by unless control joints are
double layers. In double using two layer application installed at the corners.
layer construction, the face, of gypsum wallboard or by 7. For limitations regarding
or finish layer, may be decreasing stud spacing. selection of doors and
Durasan panels adhesively Standard 25 and 20 gauge doorframes, refer to table
applied to the base layer. studs, recommended for on page 88.
For specific fire and sound interior partitions, have
ratings for this system, see 8. Where reference is made
height limits as shown in to nominal gauges, 25
test data on pages 13 Tables 1 and 2. Wallboard
through 22. gauge relates to a
must be attached to full minimum base steel of
ADVANTAGES height on both sides of .0179", and 20 gauge to
studs with Type S Bugle .0329".
1. Openings provided Head Drywall Screws
throughout the length of (Type S-12 for 20 gauge
the steel studs permit the studs) spaced not more
easy horizontal routing of than 12" o.c. on all studs
water, gas and electrical when framing is 24" o.c.
conduit. These openings and 16" o.c. if framing is
may also be used to install 16" o.c. or less. Screw
C.R. Channel stiffeners lengths must be not less
where increased rigidity is than 3/8" greater than the
required. Interruption of the total thickness of the
floor or ceiling track allows wallboard being fastened.
the vertical installation of
larger utilities. Light steel 20 gauge studs are
designed for exterior,
2. Fire resistance: 1, 2, 3 and nonload-bearing curtain
4-hour fire ratings have wall systems, but are also
been assigned to these used for interior partitions
systems (see pages 13-22.) to provide more ridigity or
3. Sound resistance: where greater heights than can be
a superior Sound obtained with Standard 25
Transmission Class is gauge studs.
required, it can be
achieved through the use LIMITATIONS
of several variations with 1. Maximum stud spacing for
this system. single layer application of
1/2" and 5/8" gypsum
TECHNICAL DATA wallboard is 24" o.c. If 3/8"
gypsum wallboard is used,
PARTITION HEIGHTS it must be applied in two
layers, with the second
Light Gauge Steel Studs are layer adhesively applied;
designed to frame nonload- 24" o.c. stud spacing may
bearing partitions which be used.
are limited in height by
deflection resulting from 2. Where long, continuous
extraneous horizontal runs of this wall system are
forces. For any given employed, control joints
horizontal load, the amount must be provided every 30'
of deflection increases as or less.
the height of the partition 3. Where structural movement
increases. may impose direct loads on
Tables 1 and 2 on the next these systems, isolation
page show maximum details are required.
partition heights based on 4. Partitions should not be
specific design criteria. The used where frequently
height limits shown are exposed to excessive
based on the gypsum moisture unless all surfaces
are waterproofed.

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BUYLINE 1100
Table 1 Table 2
25 GAUGE STUDS/PARTITION LIMITING HEIGHTS 20 GAUGE STUDS/PARTITION LIMITING HEIGHTS

Stud Stud Deflection Lateral Pressure Stud Stud Deflection Lateral Pressure
5 psf 7.5 psf 10 psf 5 psf 7.5 psf 10 psf
Depth Spacing Limit (240 Pa) (360 Pa) (480 Pa) Depth Spacing Limit (240 Pa) (360 Pa) (480 Pa)
1-5/8 in. 12 in. L/120 11-2 (3400) 9-9 (2970) 8-10 (2690) 1-5/8 in. 12 in. L/120 13-0 (3960) 11-4 (3450) 10-4 (3150)
(41.3mm) (305mm) L/240 8-10 (2690) (41.3mm) (305mm) L/240 10-4 (3150) 9-0 (2740)
L/360 L/360 9-0 (2740)
16 in. L/120 10-7 (3230) 8-10 (2690) 8-4 (2540) 16 in. L/120 12-1 (3680) 10-7 (3230) 9-8 (2950)
(406mm) L/240 8-4 (2540) (406mm) L/240 9-8 (2950) 8-5 (2570)
L/360 L/360 8-5 (2570)
24 in. L/120 9-9 (2970) 8-0 (2440) 24 in. L/120 11-0 (3350) 9-7 (2920) 8-9 (2670)
(610mm) L/240 7-11 (2410) (610mm) L/240 8-9 (2670) 7-8 (2340)
L/360 L/360 7-8 (2340)
2-1/2 in. 12 in. L/120 15-1 (4600) 12-4 (3760) 10-9 (3280) 2-1/2 in. 12 in. L/120 17-9 (5410) 15-6 (4720) 13-11 (4240)
(63.5mm) (305mm) L/240 11-11 (3630) 10-5 (3180) 9-6 (2900) (63.5mm) (305mm) L/240 13-11 (4240) 12-1 (3680) 10-11 (3300)
L/360 10-5 (3180) 9-1 (2770) L/360 12-1 (3680) 10-6(3200) 9-5 (2870)
16 in. L/120 13-3 (4040) 10-10(3300) 9-5 (2570) 16 in. L/120 16-5 (5000) 14-4 (4370) 12-10 (3910)
(406mm) L/240 11-3 (3430) 9-10(3000) 8-11 (2720) (406mm) L/240 12-10 (3910) 11-2 (3400) 10-0 (3050)
L/360 9-10 (3000) 8-7 (2620) L/360 11-2 (3400) 9-8 (2950) 8-8 (2640)
24 in. L/120 11-10 (3610) 9-8 (2950) 8-5 (2570) 24 in. L/120 14-10 (4520) 13-0 (3960) 11-7 (3530)
(610mm) L/240 10-7 (3230) 9-3 (2820) 8-5 (2570) (610mm) L/240 11-7 (3530) 10-0 (3050) 8-11 (2720)
L/360 9-3 (2820) 8-1 (2460) L/360 10-0 (3050) 8-7 (2620) 7-8 (2340)
3-1/2 in. 12 in. L/120 17-8 (5380) 14-3 (4340) 12-5 (3780) 3-1/2 in. 12 in. L/120 22-6 (6860) 19-8 (5990) 17-10 (5440)
(88.9mm) (305mm) L/240 15-4 (4670) 13-3 (4040) 12-0 (3660) (88.9mm) (305mm) L/240 17-10 (5440) 15-6 (4720) 14-1 (4290)
L/360 13-3 (4040) 11-7 (3530) 10-5 (3180) L/360 15-6 (4720) 13-7 (4140) 12-4 (3760)
l6 in. L/120 15-4 (4670) 12-5 (3780) 10-9 (3280) 16 in. L/120 20-8 (6300) 18-1 (5510) 16-5 (5000)
(406mm) L/240 14-4 (4370) 12-5 (3780) 10-9 (3280) (406mm) L/240 16-5 (5000) 14-3 (4340) 12-11 (3940)
L/360 12-4 (3760) 10-10 (3300) 9-9 (2970) L/360 14-3 (4340) 12-6 (3810) 11-4 (3450)
24 in. L/120 13-9 (4190) 11-0 (3350) 9-5 (2870) 24 in. L/120 18-6 (5640) 16-2 (5840) 14-9 (4500)
(610mm) L/240 13-5 (4090) 11-0 (3350) 9-5 (2870) (610mm) L/240 14-9 (4500) 12-9 (3890) 11-7 (3530)
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L/360 11-7 (3530) 10-1 (3070) 9-1 (2770) L/360 12-9 (3890) 11-2 (3400) 10-1 (3070)
4 in. 12 in. L/120 19-6 (5940) 15-9 (4800) 13-8 (4170) 4 in. 12 in. L/120 25-1 (7650) 21-11 (6680) 19-11(6070)
(101.6mm) (305mm) L/240 16-5 (5000) 14-4 (4370) 13-0 (3960) (101.6mm) (305mm) L/240 19-11 (6070) 17-4 (5280) 15-8 (4780)
L/360 14-4 (4370) 12-6 (3810) 11-4 (3450) L/360 17-4 (5280) 15-0 (4570) 13-7 (4140)
16 in. L/120 17-2 (5230) 13-10 (4220) 11-11(3630) 16 in. L/120 23-1 (7040) 20-2 (6150) 18-4 (5590)
(406mm) L/240 15-4 (4670) 13-4 (4060) 11-11(3630) (406mm) L/240 18-4 (5590) 15-11 (4850) 14-5 (4390)
L/360 13-4 (4060) 11-8 (3560) 10-6 (3200) L/360 15-11 (4850) 13-9 (4190) 12-6 (3810)
24 in. L/120 15-1 (4600) 12-1 (3680) 10-5 (3180) 24 in. L/120 20-9 (6320) 18-1 (5510) 16-5 (5000)
(610mm) L/240 14-2 (4320) 12-1 (3680) 10-5 (3180) (610mm) L/240 16-5 (5000) 14-3 (4340) 12-10 (3910)
L/360 12-4 (3760) 10-9 (3280) 9-9 (2970) L/360 14-3 (4340) 12-4 (3760) 11-2 (3400)
6 in. 12 in. L/120 22-10 (6960) 18-7 (5660) 16-2 (4930) 6 in. 12 in. L/120 33-9 (10290) 29-6 (8990) 26-9 (8150)
(152.4mm) (305mm) L/240 22-1 (6730) 18-7 (5660) 16-2 (4930) (152.4mm) (305mm) L/240 26-9 (8150) 23-5 (7140) 21-3 (6480)
L/360 19-4 (5890) 16-9 (5110) 15-0 (4570) L/360 23-5 (7140) 20-6 (6250) 18-7 (5660)
16 in. L/120 19-9 (6020) 16-2 (4930) 14-0 (4270) 16 in. L/120 30-10 (9400) 27-0 (8230) 24-6 (7470)
(406mm) L/240 19-9 (6020) 16-2 (4930) 14-0 (4270) (406mm) L/240 24-6 (7470) 21-4 (6500) 19-5 (5920)
L/360 17-11 (5460) 15-7 (4750) 3-10 (4220) L/360 21-4 (6500) 18-9 (5720) 17-0 (5180)
24 in. L/120 16-9 (5110) 13-5 (4090) 11-5 (3480) 24 in. L/120 27-2 (8280) 23-10 (7260) 19-1 (5820)
(610mm) L/240 16-9 (5110) 13-5 (4090) 11-5 (3480) (610mm) L/240 21-7 (6580) 18-10 (5740) 17-3 (5260)
L/360 16-9 (5110) 13-5 (4090) 11-5 (3480) L/360 18-10 (5740) 16-7 (5050) 15-0 (4570)
Note: Limiting height tables adapted with permission from ASTM C 754. Copyright ASTM.
Tables based on tests conducted with gypsum board attached with screws
12” o.c. to framing.

SINGLE LAYER CONSTRUCTION
STEEL TRACK
FASTEN JAMB STUDS TO TRACK
TOP AND BOTTOM CHASE WALL
TRACK-CUT AND
BENT DOWN
1/2" GYPSUM
WALLBOARD
OR STUD
12" TRACK 2
SCREWS PER
STUD
(ALTERNATE)
16' MAX. HEIGHT
C.R. CHANNEL
STIFFENERS
FRICTION FIT 3 DRYWALL
(OPTIONAL) SCREWS
PER STUD
48"
MAX.
TAPE AND JOINT
COMPOUND
STEEL DOOR FACE WALLBOARD (APPLIED IN

FRAME NORMAL MANNER)
JAMB
ANCHORS
20" MAX. WIDTH
FRAMING REQUIREMENTS AT DOORS

(Type of Door Frame) (Special Details) Partition Height Limits*
Jamb Steel Studs Knock Knock Bracing Requires Stud Size
Door Min. Down Down Fixed Over Mechanical 1 5/8" 2 1/2" 3 5/8" 4" 6"
Weight Base Steel, In. Alum. Steel Steel Headers Closure (41.3mm) (63.5mm) (92.1mm) (102mm) (152mm)
Up to 0.0179 x x x NA** 10'(3048mm) 14'(4267mm) 15'(4572mm) 14'(4267mm)
50 lbs. 0.0179 x x x x 10'(3048mm) 12'(3657mm) 16'(4876mm) 17'(5181mm) 16'(4876mm)
(23 kg) 0.0329 x x x x – 16'(4876mm) 21'(6400mm) 22'(6705mm) 22'(6705mm)
0.0179 x x x – 10'(3048mm) 14'(4267mm) 15'(4572mm) 14'(4267mm)
0.0179 x x x 10'(3048mm) 12'(3657mm) 14'(4267mm) 15'(4572mm) 14'(4267mm)
0.0179 x x x 12'(3657mm) 14'(4267mm) 16'(4876mm) 17'(5181mm) 16'(4876mm)
50 lbs.
(23 kg) to 0.0329 x 10'(3048mm) 14'(4267mm) 15'(4572mm) 15'(4572mm)
80 lbs. 0.0329 x x x 12'(3657mm) 16'(4876mm) 17'(5181mm) 17'(5181mm)
(36 kg) 0.0329 x x x 12'(3657mm) 16'(4876mm) 17'(5181mm) 17'(5181mm)
0.0329 dbl. web to web x 16'(4876mm) 21'(6400mm) 22'(6705mm) 22'(6705mm)
0.0329 dbl. web to web x x 16'(4876mm) 21'(6400mm) 22'(6705mm) 22'(6705mm)
80 lbs. 0.0179 x x x 12'(3657mm) 14'(4267mm) 15'(4572mm) 14'(4267mm)
(36 kg) to
120 lbs. 0.0329 x x x x 12'(3657mm) 16'(4876mm) 17'(5181mm) 17'(5181mm)
(54 kg) 0.0329 dbl. web to web x x 16'(4876mm) 21'(6400mm) 22'(6705mm) 22'(6705mm)
* For a specific partition having a door opening compare above partition height limits with height tables on page 87. The lower height table governs.
** NA – Not Allowed.

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Drywall Metal Framing
BUYLINE 1100
25 & 20 GAUGE STUDS FURRING CHANNEL

”C” shaped metal studs fabricated Used as cross furring members
from galvanized steel. 20 gauge for attachment of gypsum
studs are for curtainwall con- wallboard or lath on ceiling or
struction or more rigid partitions. furred masonry walls.
25 & 20 GAUGE TRACK RESILIENT FURRING CHANNEL

Fastened at floor and ceiling to Used as cross furring members
support the steel studs. Track for attachment of gypsum
is channel-shaped and fab- wallboard and improves sound
ricated from galvanized steel. isolation on ceilings and
partitions.
Z FURRING CHANNEL FLOOR & CEILING RUNNER

Generally used on the inside of 2" x 2" 20 GAUGE
exterior masonry walls to support Used as a utility floor and ceiling
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rigid foam insulation and to runner. Also used in vertical
provide a fastening surface for shaftwall inside corner
gypsum wallboard. application.
COLD ROLLED CHANNEL L RUNNER

Used in suspended ceilings and Perforated – Ceiling or floor
as stiffeners in stud partitions. support for 2" solid lath and
plaster partition.
Plain – Ceiling support for 2"
solid wallboard partition using 1"
shaftliner.

Accessories
WALLBOARD CORNERBEAD ARCH CORNERBEAD
Used to reinforce exterior Can be used straight for exterior
wallboard corners. For use with corners or flanges, or may be
all wallboard thicknesses, single snipped and bent to form arches.
or double layer application.
J WALLBOARD CASING E-Z STRIP® EXPANSION JOINT

Provides a finished edge at door Designed for drywall or veneer
and window jambs by slipping plaster systems. A vinyl
over edge. Is face nailed and extrusion used as an expansion
exposed surface finished with or control joint for ceilings or
joint treatment. partitions.
J WALLBOARD CASING .093 ZINC CONTROL JOINT

(Reveal Trim) Designed as an expansion or
Used at door, window, inside control joint for ceiling and
corners when facing must be partition areas for both drywall or
isolated from abutting elements. veneer plaster systems.
Requires no joint treatment finish.
L WALLBOARD CASING
Used as a finished edge at door
and window jambs. Is face nailed
and exposed surface finished
with joint treatment.

09250/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
DETAILS
3 5/8" STEEL STUD

LOCATE AT ABUTTING WALL
AND ATTACH THRU GYPSUM
STUD SPLICE WALLBOARD TO STUD IN
ABUTTING WALL
16" LENGTH OF
TRACK
STUDS BUTTED
4 PAN HEAD
SCREWS EACH
SIDE
CORNERBEAD – TYPICAL 5/8" GYPSUM WALLBOARD – NUMBER OF

LAYERS DETERMINED BY PARTITION TYPE
CORNER DETAIL
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Scale 3" = 1'-0"
STEEL STUD
STEEL STUD
TAPE AND JOINT TAPE AND JOINT

COMPOUND COMPOUND
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GYPSUM
WALLBOARD
ALTERNATE PARTITION
PARTITION INTERSECTION INTERSECTION
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Scale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
E-Z STRIP VINYL

EXPANSION JOINT
VENEER PLASTER OR
JOINT COMPOUND ADHESIVE
KAL-KORE OR
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
STEEL
STUD
CASING
CAULKING MASONRY WALLS

OR COLUMN
JOINT WHERE WALL FRAMING CHANGES

09250CC
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"

FURRING CHANNEL CLIP
CEILING TRACK FURRING CHANNEL
DRYWALL
CASING
CAULK
1 1/2" C.R.
CHANNEL
TOGGLE BOLT
OR MOLLY DRYWALL
CASING
STEEL STUD
FURRING TYPE S
TAPE AND CHANNEL DRYWALL
JOINT SCREW
COMPOUND
STEEL STUD TRACK
ATTACHMENT TO CONCRETE SLAB
09250H STEEL STUD ATTACHMENT TO
Scale: 3" = 1'-0" FURRED CEILING
09250J
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
ATTACHMENT TO
SUSPENDED CEILING E-Z STRIP
CONTROL JOINT
09250I
STEEL STUD
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
JAMB STUD
TRACK
SEALANT
WOOD TRIM
DOOR HEAD DETAIL - WOOD WALL CONTROL JOINT

09250K 09250M
Scale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
DOOR JAMB DETAIL - WOOD

09250N
1/2" E-Z STRIP VINYL
Scale: 3" = 1'-0" 5/8" FIRE-SHIELD GAP EXPANSION JOINT
STEEL STUD
JAMB ANCHOR CLIP

5/8" GAP 1 5/8" DRYWALL
STEEL STUD SCREWS
24" O.C.
METAL FRAME
TRACK
2 1/2" STEEL STUDS 5/8" FIRE-SHIELD STRIPS
DOOR HEAD DETAIL - METAL ONE HOUR FIRE RATED CONTROL JOINT DETAIL
09250L Based on Warnock Hersey Report No. WHI-651-0318.1
Scale: 3" = 1'-0" and Factory Mutual Design No. W 1B-1 hr.
DOOR JAMB DETAIL - METAL 09250P
09250O Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
STEEL
STUD TAPE AND JOINT
COMPOUND
GYPSUM DRYWALL CORNERBEAD
WALL-
BOARD
STEEL
STUD
WOOD BASE
RESILIENT
COVE BASE
FLOOR TRACK
BASE DETAIL PARTITION END DETAIL BUTT JOINT DETAIL
09250Q 09250S
09250R
Scale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"

09250/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
RECOMMENDATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
1. FRAMING THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF

Align floor and ceiling tracks to assure plumb partition. GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS COVERING METAL FRAMING PRODUCTS.
Secure track with suitable fasteners at a maximum of 24" VERIFY DESCRIPTIONS OF METAL FRAMING PRODUCTS WITH
o.c. Position studs in track on 16" or 24" centers by MANUFACTURER.
rotating into place for a friction fit. Steel studs shall be PART 2 PRODUCTS
installed with all flanges pointed in the same direction.
Secure studs located adjacent to door and window frames, 2.02 MATERIALS
partition intersections and corners with 3/8" Pan Head A. METAL FRAMING
Type S Screws driven through both flanges of studs and 1. Studs: 1 5/8", 1 1/2", 3 5/8", 4" and 6" C shaped studs,
tracks or by using a stud clincher. weighing 312 lbs., 370 lbs., 448 lbs., 472 lbs., and 607
2. SINGLE LAYER OR FIRST PLY lbs. per 1000 lin. ft. with min. base steel of 0.0179",
Apply gypsum wallboard with the length parallel or at right galvanized, and complying with ASTM C 645.
angles to the studs. Center abutting ends or edges over the 2. Track: 1 5/8", 2 1/2", 3 5/8", 4" and 6" U shaped track
stud flanges. with 1" legs, weighing 244 lbs., 303 lbs., 378 lbs., 404
For metal framing, screws shall be Type S, of a length to lbs. and 539 lbs. per 1000 lin. ft. with min. base metal of
provide not less than 3/8" penetration into framing and 0.0179", galvanized and complying with ASTM C 645.
shall be spaced 24" o.c. max. If no adhesive is used, 3. 1 5/8", 2 1/2", 3 5/8", 4" and 6" U shaped track with 1
standard fastener spacings shall prevail. 1/4" legs, weighing 278 lbs., 337 lbs., 412 lbs., 438 lbs.
For non-fire-rated construction, locate all attaching screws and 572 lbs. per 1000 lin. ft. with min. base metal of
12" o.c. when framing is 24" o.c. and 16" o.c. when 0.0179", galvanized and complying with ASTM C 645.
framing is 16" o.c. or less. For fire-rated construction, 4. Studs: 2 1/2", 3 5/8", 4" and 6" C shaped studs. Studs
vertical application, space screws 12" o.c. in the field and weighing 679 lbs., 817 lbs., 867 lbs. and 1105 lbs. per
8" o.c. along the vertical abutting edges unless otherwise 1000 lin. ft. with min. base metal of 0.0329", galvanized
specified. Attach the gypsum wallboard to Steel Studs with and complying with ASTM C 645.
Type S Drywall Screws using an electric, drywall 5. Track: 2 1/2", 3 5/8", 4" and 6" U shaped track with
screwdriver with a #2 Phillips bit. For vertical wallboard 1.177" legs, weighing 604 lbs., 740 lbs., 785 lbs. and
application with studs 24" o.c., erect the wallboard on one 1027 lbs. per 1000 lin. ft. with min. base metal of
side of the partition, screw attaching to open end of stud 0.0329", galvanized and complying with ASTM C 645.
flange first at vertical wallboard joints. Complete the
wallboard application to the entire side of the partition in 6. Z Furring Channels: 1", 1 1/2" and 2" Z shaped channels,
this manner. For the opposite side, cut the first wallboard weighing 201 lbs., 236 lbs. and 268 lbs. per 1000 lin. ft.
board 2' wide so that joints will be staggered. Fasten this with min. base steel of 0.0179", galvanized and
and succeeding wallboard boards to all studs on this side. complying with ASTM C 645.
When partition face is complete, return to the first side and 7. Floor & Ceiling Runner: L shaped runner weighing 545
complete screw attachment of wallboard to all lbs. per 1000 lin. ft. with min. base steel of 0.0329",
intermediate studs. galvanized.
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Make door and window framing openings of such size that PART 3 EXECUTION
when the wallboard is secured to the studs, it will fit 3.01 INSTALLATION
snugly into the steel frames.
A. General: In accordance with ASTM C754, the
3. FACE LAYER manufacturer’s recommendations and National Gypsum
Mechanical attachment of face layer for fire or sound rated Company “Gypsum Construction Guide.”
constructions shall be made in acordance with the
specifications for the system selected. When the face ply is
attached with mechanical fasteners and with no adhesive
between plies, the maximum spacing and minimum
penetration recommended for screws should be the same
as for single ply application.
4. DOOR FRAMES
Although one-piece metal door frames may be used with this
system, the three-piece metal door frame is preferred by
most contractors. This type of frame permits installation
after the walls are erected, which normally results in faster
completion of the job.

INSTALLATION
SHELF BRACKET SHELF BRACKET

BETWEEN STUDS 1" X 3" X 12" WOOD BLOCKS LAMINATE OR
SCREW ATTACHED TO BACK OF WALLBOARD
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
BETWEEN STUDS
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
SHELF
BRACKET
STEEL STUD SHELF
STEEL
STUD BRACKET
2 1/2" #14 4" MIN. BEARING
WOOD SCREWS 6" MIN. (1" MIN.
SEE CHART BELOW BRACKET
MIN. 12" LONG FOR SHELF BRACKET WIDTH)
WOOD FILLER ALLOWABLE LOADS
BLOCK CUT FOR
SNUG FIT INSIDE
STUD SHELF BRACKET BEARING 1 1/2" #10 WOOD SCREWS
(1" MIN. BRACKET WIDTH)
EXTRA HEAVY LOADS 3 5/8" STEEL STUDS. 24" O.C.

SHELF BRACKET BETWEEN STUDS
Allowable Load With Wood Blocks 16 GAUGE STEEL STUD OR U S-12 SCREWS. 16" O.C.
CHANNEL TO FLOOR
Wood Block with 1/2" (12.7 mm) wallboard 40 ft. lbs. per bracket (54 N-M)
Wood Block with 5/8" (15.9 mm) wallboard 70 ft. lbs. per bracket (95 N-M)
Allowable Load With Sheet Metal (.0239)
0.12 L MIN.
.0239 sheet metal substituted 40 ft. lbs. per bracket (54 N-M)
for wood with 1/2" (12.7 mm) wallboard
.0239 sheet metal substituted 50 ft. lbs. per bracket (68 N-M)
L
for wood with 5/8" (15.9 mm) wallboard
(PARTITION
HEIGHTS) 6" MIN. 0.12 L MIN.
SHELF BRACKET
Allowable Load 1/4" DIA. BOLT NUT
Wood Block 80 ft. lbs. per bracket (108 N-M) – 2' o.c. (610 mm) & WASHER
40 ft. lbs. per bracket (54 N-M) – 4' o.c. (1219 mm) 2 LAYERS 5/8" WALLBOARD BOTH SIDES
Without filler blocks using 50 ft. lbs. per bracket (68 N-M) – 2' o.c. (610 mm) (SCREWS 12" O.C. BOTH SIDES)
min. #10 sheet metal screws 25 ft. lbs. per bracket (34 N-M) – 4' o.c. (1219 mm)
into screw stud ALLOWABLE LOAD 700 ft. lbs. per bracket.
GYPSUM BOARD FASTENERS

Allowable Load
FLUSH-TO-WALL ATTACHMENTS Type 1/2" (12.7 mm) 5/8" (15.9 mm)
Fastener Size Wallboard Wallboard
Hollow 1/8" (3.18 mm) dia. SHORT 50 lbs.(23 kg) —
STEEL ANGLE Wall 3/16" (4.8 mm) dia. SHORT 65 lbs.(29 kg) —
OUTSTANDING LEG Screw 1/4" (6.4 mm), 5/16"(7.9 mm) 65 lbs.(29 kg) —
1" WIDE MAX. Anchors 3/8" (9.4 mm) dia. SHORT — 90 lbs.(41 kg)
3/16" (4.8 mm) dia. LONG — 95 lbs.(43 kg)
1/4" (6.4 mm), 5/16"(7.9 mm),
3/8" (9.4 mm) dia. LONG
Common 1/8" (3.18 mm) dia. 30 lbs.(14 kg) 90 lbs.(41 kg)
Toggle 3/16" (4.76 mm) dia. 60 lbs.(27 kg) 120 lbs.(54 kg)
Bolts 1/4" (6.4 mm), 5/16" (7.9 mm), 80 lbs.(36 kg) 120 lbs.(54 kg)
3/8" (9.4 mm) dia.
GYPSUM BOARD FASTENERS HOLLOW WALL COMMON

SCREW ANCHOR TOGGLE BOLT

09250/NGC
Steel Frame Ceilings/Furring Channels or Studs
BUYLINE 1100
DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDATIONS DETAILS
There are three types of steel DIRECT ATTACHMENT SPLICE JOINT FOR STUDS
furring members for the 1. Space and position furring
screw attachment of channels in accordance
gypsum wallboard ceilings. with manufacturer
1. Furring Channels recommendation. Wire tie 4 PAN HEAD SCREWS
Resilient Furring Channels, EACH SIDE
2. Resilient Furring Channels
Steel Studs or Furring
3. Steel Studs Channels as shown on
All three are suitable for page 96.
fastening to the lower 2. Apply wallboard with its
chord of steel joists or to long dimension at right
carrying channels in angles to the channels.
suspended ceiling 16" LENGTH
Locate wallboard butt OF TRACK
constructions. Furring joints over the center of the
Channels are secured with furring channels. Attach
clips or tie wires. Resilient wallboard with 1" self-
Furring Channels shall be drilling drywall screws 12" FURRING CHANNEL SPLICE JOINT
secured with wire ties. Steel o.c. located not less than
Studs shall be attached 3/8" nor more than 1/2"
with tie wires as shown on from edges.
page 95. Gold Bond
Gypsum Wallboard shall SUSPENDED 6" MIN.
be applied using gypsum 1. Install 1 1/2" channels 4'
drywall screws spaced not o.c. with No. 8 ga. hanger
greater than 12" o.c. wire spaced a maximum of
RECOMMENDATIONS 4' o.c. along carrying
channels. Attach Furring
These furring systems, when Channels spaced not more
employed with normal than 24" o.c. perpendicular
steel joist construction and TIE WIRES
to 1 1/2" C.R. Channels
gypsum wallboard, with double strand of
constitute non-combustible saddle tied No. 16 ga.
construction and, in galvanized tie wire, or 1
addition, fire resistance 1/2" Furring Channel Clips.
ratings are achieved as SPECIFICATIONS
indicated on page 21. 2. Apply wallboard with its
long dimension at right See CSI Metal Framing
LIMITATIONS angles to the Furring Specifications on page 93.
Lighting and other fixtures Channels. Locate
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shall be supported by wallboard butt joints over
framing; do not use gypsum the center of furring
wallboard to support them. channels. Attach wallboard
For large expanses of these with 1" self-drilling drywall
ceiling systems with screws 12" o.c. in the field
perimeter relief, control of the board 8" or 12" o.c.
joints must be located a at butt joints, located not
maximum of 50' o.c. in less than 3/8" or more than
either direction; without 1/2" from edges.
perimeter relief, 30' o.c.
maximum in either
direction.

INSTALLATION
BAR JOIST
SADDLE TIE WITH DOUBLE STRAND
FURRING NO. 16 GA. GALV. TIE WIRE
CHANNEL
RESILIENT FURRING STEEL STUD SHORT LENGTH

CHANNEL OF TRACK
TIE WIRE
WALLBOARD
(FASTEN WITH TYPE S
DRYWALL SCREWS 12" O.C. MAX.)
FURRING CHANNELS STEEL STUDS IN CEILING SYSTEM
HANGER SPACING
1 1/2" CHANNELS FURRING
4'0" C-TO-C MAX
4'0" C-TO-C MAX CHANNEL
FURRING
CHANNEL
MAX FURRING CHANNEL

GYPSUM SPACING 24" C-TO-C
WALLBOARD MAIN RUNNER
FURRING CHANNEL DETAILS SADDLE TIE
HANGER WIRE,
1 1/2" CHANNEL PEICE 16" 1 1/2" CHANNEL
FURRING CHANNEL CLIP,
LONG-NESTED (TWO WIRE
OR WIRE TIE
TIES EACH SIDE)
FURRING CHANNEL
KAL-KORE OR GYPSUM VENEER PLASTER OR JOINT

3" MAX VINYL “E-Z STRIP” JOINT COMPOUND
WALLBOARD
CONTROL JOINT PARALLEL TO FURRING CHANNELS
FURRING CHANNEL CLIP

HANGER WIRE SHORT PIECE OF
OR WIRE TIE
FURRING CHANNEL
LOOSE WIRE TIES
INVERTED FOR SPLICE
1 1/2" CHANNEL
FURRING
CHANNEL
KAL-KORE OR GYPSUM VENEER PLASTER OR JOINT

WALLBOARD VINYL
“E-Z STRIP” COMPOUND
JOINT
CONTROL JOINT PERPENDICULAR TO FURRING CHANNELS

09250/NGC
Wood Frame Walls and Ceilings/Single Layer Construction
BUYLINE 1100
DESCRIPTION FLOATING ANGLE Board on ceilings will framing members to

METHOD minimize sagging. During receive furring must not
Floating angle method of cold weather the use of exceed 24" o.c.
gypsum wallboard polyethylene film as a 4. In single ply installation, all
application eliminates the ceiling vapor retarder is ends and edges of gypsum
use of the perimeter nails at not recommended unless board should occur over
interior corners and where ceiling insulation is framing members or other
STANDARD APPLICATION ceilings and walls meet. installed prior to solid backing except where
Standard application (single This method reduces the application of wallboard. treated joints occur at right
nailing) Regular Gold Bond stress and strain on the LIMITATIONS angles to framing or furring
Gypsum Wallboard is board if framing settles. 1. 1/4" Gold Bond Gypsum members.
usually applied directly to Reference ASTM C 840, Wallboard should be 5. Hold the gypsum wallboard
wood framing members. Section 9. applied only to existing firmly against the framing
Ceilings are applied first, ADHESIVE NAIL-ON surfaces and should not be while fastening with nails
then sidewalls. Boards METHOD applied directly to framing or screws. Start at the
should be accurately cut members, except when center and work toward
and joints abutted but not Apply drywall adhesive to
face of studs or joists in used with other thicknesses each end and edge,
forced together. Horizontal in double layer systems spacing the fasteners as
application, long edges at continuous beads.
Reference ASTM C 840 tested for specific purposes. recommended for each
right angles to nailing Existing walls and ceilings type of application.
members, is preferred for it Section 10.
should be sound, flat, level 6. Lighting and other fixtures
minimizes joints and FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS and without void spaces.
strengthens the wall or shall be supported by
Where fire ratings are 1/4" thick gypsum board framing; do not use gypsum
ceiling. Nails shall be required, refer to pages should be applied with a
spaced not to exceed 7" on wallboard to support them.
10, 11, 19, and 20. For combination of mechanical
ceilings, or 8" on sidewalls, complete construction 7. Gypsum wallboard ceilings
fasteners, nails or screws, to be decorated with water-
a minimum of 3/8" and a details consult the specific and adhesive that will bond
maximum of 1/2" from test report. thinned spray texture shall
to the substrate surface be 1/2" or 5/8" thick and
edges and ends of covering. Nails or screws
wallboard. Gypsum applied perpendicular to
should penetrate framing the framing. Framing shall
wallboard nails or annular spaced not over 24" o.c.
ring nails, such as the not exceed 16" o.c. for 1/2"
Adhesive should be applied regular wallboard and 24"
GWB-54 illustrated above, between framing members
are recommended. For a SCREW APPLICATION o.c. for 1/2" High Strength
Screw application is often to bond the wallboard to Ceiling Board and 5/8"
description of the various the substrate.
types of Gold Bond preferred as the screw wallboard.
Gypsum Wallboards, refer holds the gypsum 2. 3/8" Gold Bond Gypsum 8. Gypsum wallboard ceilings
to pages 56 through 85. wallboard tight against the Wallboard should not be to receive a spray texture
framing when applied as used on nailing members finish must be primed with
DOUBLE NAILING recommended. Type W over 16" o.c. When applied a sealing latex primer and
Double nailing is an alternate 1 1/4" Drywall Screws are to ceilings, the wallboard allowed to dry before
method of attachment driven with an electric must be applied with the
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spraying. This is to
devised to minimize nail- screw gun equipped with paper bound edges at right minimize sagging of the
pops. This system requires adjustable screw depth angles to the nailing mem- wallboard and
doubling up on the field control and a #2 Phillips bers and shall not be used discoloration problems.
nails. The total quantity of bit. If framing is spaced up to support insulation. 1/2"
nails used does not double, to 16" o.c., screws are or 5/8" Gypsum Wallboard The use of water-based spray
however, since maximum spaced 12" o.c. max on should not be used on textures may cause un-
nail spacing is increased to ceilings and 16" o.c. max nailing members over 24" primed gypsum wallboard
12" o.c. and conventional on walls. If framing is o.c. When applied to to sag when any one or
nailing is used on the spaced 24" o.c., screw ceilings with the nailing more of the following
perimeter. Application is spacing must not exceed members exceeding 16" conditions exist:
accomplished by first single 12" o.c. Minimum screw o.c., the wallboard must be 1. Unventilated buildings.
nailing the field of the penetration shall be 5/8" for applied with the paper 2. Use of vapor retarders
board, starting at the center wood studs. bound edges at right angles under certain conditions.
and working toward ends to the nailing members.
and edges. Another nail is RECOMMENDATIONS 3. Periods of prolonged high
3. If gypsum wallboard ceiling humidity due to either
then driven in close 1/2" or 5/8" gypsum wallboard boards are nailed to cross
proximity (2" to 2 1/2") to single layer application is weather conditions or
furring, these members closed building units (poor
each of the first nails. The recommended for interior shall have a minimum
first series of nails are then finishing of all buildings drying conditions).
cross section of 2" x 2"
struck again to ensure the with wood frame (nominal) with same 4. Inadequate framing support
board is drawn tightly to construction. The use of spacing limitations as (can occur where framing
the nailing member. 5/8" gypsum board or 1/2" above. With screws, changes direction).
High Strength Ceiling nominal 1" x 2" furring may 5. Improper type or thickness
be used. Spacing of the of gypsum board.

RECOMMENDATIONS
SINGLE LAYER WALLBOARD Type W spaced not to with 7/16" wide crown 5. ADHESIVE APPLICATION
APPLICATION (also Base exceed 12" o.c. on ceilings, with legs having divergent TO FRAMING
Layer of Double Layer) 16" o.c. on sidewalls where points. Legs shall be not A. Apply wallboard adhesive
1. NAILS studs are 16" o.c. and 12" less than 1" long for 3/8" to the wood framing with a
o.c. on sidewalls where base board, 1 1/8" long for caulking gun.
Nails shall be GWB-54 or studs are spaced 24" o.c. 1/2" base board or 1 1/4"
cooler type located 3/8" Screws for attaching long for 5/8" base board. B. For application of pre-
min. to 1/2" max. from gypsum wallboard to decorated gypsum board,
edges and ends of 4. CORNERBEADS refer to Durasan Prefinished
gypsum wallboard shall be
wallboard. Nails shall be a Type G spaced as required. Cornerbead shall be nailed Wall Boards section, page
max. of 7" o.c. on ceilings with gypsum wallboard 141.
and a max. of 8" o.c. on 3. STAPLES nails spaced no greater
walls, except for “Double Base layer gypsum board may than 9" apart on each
Nailing” Procedure. be applied with power- flange of the bead with the
2. SCREWS driven staples spaced 7" nails opposite. In lieu of
o.c. on ceilings; 8" o.c. on nailing, cornerbead may be
Drywall screws for attaching sidewalls. Staples shall be crimp applied 6" o.c. with a
gypsum wallboard to wood U.S. Standard 16 gauge special tool.
framing shall be 1 1/4", galvanized wire staples
INSTALLATION
FLOATING INTERIOR was improperly driven,

ANGLES remove it. If properly
To minimize fastener popping driven, reseat just below
in areas adjacent to wall the board face. Remove
and ceiling intersections, any loose material over
the floating angle method reseated nail before treating
should be used for either nail heads with joint
single or double layer compound and
application of gypsum redecorating.
board to wood framing. ADHESIVE NAIL-ON
This method is applicable APPLICATION
where single nailing, The adhesive nail-on system
double nailing or screw for application of gypsum
attachment is used. wallboard to wood framing
Gypsum board should be members strengthens the
applied to ceiling first. wall and minimizes the
FLOATING ANGLES SCREW APPLICATION REPAIRING NAIL-POPS possibility of nail-popping.
No nails in shaded area. Fast, positive, fewer Nail-pops are caused by It reduces the number of
heads to treat. lumber shrinkage after nails in the field, provides
board application; loose for intimate contact and a
gypsum board; improperly continuous bond between
aligned, twisted or bowed the wallboard and wood
framing; or improper framing. All surfaces that
nailing. come in contact with the
adhesive should be dry,
Pops appearing before/during free of dirt, grease, oil or
decoration should be other foreign materials.
repaired immediately.
Those which occur after SCREW APPLICATION
one or more month’s Drywall screws attach gypsum
heating are usually caused board to wood or steel
by lumber shrinkage and framing or to other gypsum
should not be repaired until boards. They pull the board
after heating season. To tightly to the supports,
repair, renail about 1 1/2" minimizing surface defects
from the popped nail along due to loose boards. When
the framing while applying properly driven, they make
sufficient pressure adjacent a uniform depression free
DOUBLE NAILING ADHESIVE / NAIL-ON to the nail to bring board in of ragged edges and fuzz.
Minimizes nail-pop. Ideal for prefinished boards. firm contact with the
framing. If the popped nail

09250/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
TECHNICAL DATA
FASTENER SELECTOR FOR WOOD FRAMING

Nail Type Length Wallboard Type Thickness
GWB-54 [Annular Ring 1/4" 1 1/4" (31.8 mm) Regular or Foil-back 3/8" (9.4 mm),
(6.4 mm) head, 098 Dia. shank] 1 3/8" (34.9 mm) gypsum board. 1/2" (12.7 mm)
Gypsum Wallboard Nail (Coated Nail length should Regular, Foil-back or Fire-Shield 1/4" (6.4), 3/8" (9.4 mm)
cooler, flat head, diamond point) be sufficient (type X) gypsum board. 1/2" (12.7 mm),
for 7/8" (22.2 mm) penetration 5/8" (15.9 mm),
into the framing member. 1" (25.4 mm)
Where a certain degree of fire resistance is required for gypsum board assemblies and construction, nails of same
or larger length, shank diameter, and head bearing area as those described in the fire test report must be used.
Screws Type W 1 1/4" (31.8 mm) Regular or Foil-back. 3/8" (9.4 mm), 1/2" (12.7 mm),
5/8" (15.9 mm)
Staples US Std. 16 gauge 1" long (25.4 mm) Only in first 3/8" (9.4 mm)
7/16" (11.1) crown with 1 1/8" (28.6 mm) layer of multi- 1/2" (12.7 mm)
divergent points 1 1/4" (31.8 mm) layer application. 5/8" (15.9 mm)
DETAILS
CEILING DETAIL JOIST

OUTSIDE CORNER PLATE
PLATE CORNERBEAD
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STUD PLATE INSIDE CORNER
SPECIFICATIONS
See CSI 3-Part format Generic/Proprietary Specifications on page

116.

Wood Frame Walls and Ceilings/Double Layer Construction
DESCRIPTION INSTALLATION
The Gold Bond double layer
system consists of a face 4. Adhesive Application, In double layer construction
layer of gypsum board job- Prefinished Gypsum Board use any of the following
laminated to a base layer of a. Pre-bow board by storing appropriate laminating
gypsum wallboard, or overnight in such a position adhesives: (1) Sta-Smooth
gypsum sound deadening that the ends of each board Compound or Sta-Smooth
board applied with power curve away from the base Lite for fast hardening;
driven screws or staples, or layer when put in vertical (2) All-Purpose Joint
nailed to the framing in the mounting position. Compound for spreading
conventional manner. on the back surface of the
b. Apply ready-mix or Sta- finish layer boards: (3)
Smooth joint compound in drywall adhesive meeting
DETAILS nominal 5" ribbons of four ASTM C 557.
1/4" x 1/4" beads located
around the perimeter and Base layer is applied on
OUTSIDE CORNER center of the boards. ceilings, then sidewalls,
CEILING DETAIL JOIST secured with 1 1/4" Type
(approximate coverage for
PLATE CORNERBEAD PLATE W Screws 12" o.c. on
ready-mix is 9-10 gal./1000
sq.ft and Sta-Smooth is 50- ceilings, 16" o.c. on walls;
60 lbs./1000sq.ft.) An nails located 7" o.c. on
alternative is 2" diameter ceilings; 8" o.c. on
daubs 1/2" thick, 16" o.c. sidewalls; staples 5" o.c. on
(approximate coverage for ceilings and 6" o.c. on
ready-mix is 5 1/2"-6 sidewalls.
gal./1000 sq.ft. and Sta- Finish layer is temporarily
Smooth is 30 - 35 lbs./1000 nailed or braced until
sq.ft.). adhesive dries. On walls,
c. Temporarily brace, as prefinished boards, applied
required, to assure proper vertically, can be pre-
contact and edge alignment bowed, nailed just top and
of boards. bottom.
5. Mechanical Application of RECOMMENDATIONS
STUD PLATE INSIDE CORNER Face Layer 1. Double layer wallboard
Mechanical attachment of application over wood
RECOMMENDATIONS face layer for fire or sound framing is recommended
rated constructions shall be for the ultimate in wall
made in accordance with surfacing and in areas
DOUBLE LAYER 3. Adhesive Application, the specifications for the where increased fire
WALLBOARD Regular Gypsum Board system selected. protection and better sound
1. Base layer The finish layer shall be For non-rated construction, insulation are desired
positioned on the wall or nails used in wood framing between rooms. (For test
The first layer may be results see page 14 of this
specified the same as single ceiling within 10 minutes to supplement adhesive
(unless otherwise specified shall be type GWB, of a guide.) Custom built
layer application except homes, commercial
that fasteners shall be above) and held in place length to provide 7/8"
with sufficient temporary minimum penetration into buildings and party walls
driven flush with the board between apartments would
surface and joints will not (nails) (Type G Drywall framing and shall be
Screws) (bracing) to assure spaced 16" o.c. max. be considered appropriate
be treated. Base layer must areas for double layer
not be secured to framing adequate contact and Screws used in wood
alignment of the gypsum framing shall be Type W, of application.
with clips.
board boards. When the a length to provide
2. Adhesive Application of bond has developed minimum 5/8" penetration
Face Layer, General (usually 24 hours) the into the framing and shall
a. All joints shall fall at least temporary (fasteners) be spaced 24" o.c. max.
10" from parallel joints in (bracing) shall be removed. If no adhesive is used,
the base layer. Adhesive Resulting holes shall be standard fastener spacings
shall be: (select one) filled flush to the surface shall prevail.
b. (Joint Compound) (Sta- with Joint Compound and
Smooth) applied with a the joints shall be finished.
notched spreader to the Cornerbead shall be
back side of the finish applied at all exterior SPECIFICATIONS
layer. angles.
c. Adhesive is applied with a See CSI 3-Part format
caulking gun. Align board Generic/Proprietary
edges. Reference ASTM Specifications on
C 840, section 9. page 116.

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2. Laminating is an excellent
way to apply Durasan, the FINISH LAYER TAPERED EDGE
CEILING JOISTS
vinyl-surfaced gypsum GYPSUM WALLBOARD
wallboard boards. This
method eliminates any
visible attachment.
3. Sta-Smooth Compound
or Sta-Smooth Lite is
recommended for
laminating as well as for
joint treatment where fast
hardening is required.
LIMITATIONS
BASE LAYER
1. Joints of succeeding layers GYPSUM
must not fall at the same WALLBOARD
location. For greatest
strength, it is recom-
mended that the boards of LAMINATING
each layer be staggered so ADHESIVE
that joints of each layer are
at least 10" apart.
2. During cold weather,
maintain a room
temperature of not less 2 X 4 WOOD
than 40˚F during FRAMING
mechanical attachment of WOOD
gypsum wallboard, and
between 50˚ and 70˚F
for 48 hours before
lamination, joint treatment, PROFORM JOINT TREATMENT
BASE
texturing and decoration, (ALL JOINTS AND CORNERS)
and continuously thereafter
until completely dry.
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SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS 45 SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS 58
FIRE RESISTANCE RATING 1 HR. FIRE RESISTANCE RATING 2 HRS.
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C WALLBOARD 2 LAYERS 5/8" FIRE-SHIELD WALLBOARD

OR FIRE-SHIELD DURASAN
1/4" GYPSUM WALLBOARD

3 1/2" MINERAL WOOL
OR GLASS FIBER
2 X 4, 16" O.C.
4D NAILS 12" O.C.

2 X 4 PLATE
JOINT COMPOUND CAULKING
CAULKING

Resilient Furring Channel Construction
DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Resilient Furring Channels are 3. The point of intersection INSTALLATION (RESILIENT Where channel ends overlap
fabricated of galvanized between the wall and floor FURRING CHANNELS ON between joists, wood
steel with expanded metal shall be caulked prior to ONE SIDE OF PARTITION) blocking may be used to
legs that provide resiliency application of baseboard to Wood framing shall be take Type W Drywall
to reduce sound obtain the best sound erected in accordance with Screws driven through both
transmission through wood isolation. conventional procedure, channels through both
framed wall and ceiling 4. On wood studs fasten studs (16" o.c.) (24" o.c.). A flanges, or Type S Pan
assemblies. channel through alternate 1/2" x 3" shim strip of Head Screws may be used
STANDARD APPLICATION flanges at each stud using gypsum wallboard shall be to fasten channel ends
1 1/4" GWB-54 Nails or nailed to the base plate together.
Resilient Channels have
punched holes spaced 1" Type W Drywall Screws. continuously on the APPLICATION OF
o.c. in the leg flanges to Fasten both flanges at resilient side of the WALLBOARD
facilitate fastening to channel ends. partition. An additional
strip of wallboard or a Attach wallboard to Resilient
framing members spaced 5. Resilient Furring Channels Furring Channels with 1"
either 16" or 24" o.c. The should be fastened to wood Resilient Furring Channel
should be used at the Type S Drywall Screws 12"
12' long channels are joists with one Type W o.c. and to framing through
applied perpendicular to Drywall Screw at each joist ceiling line. Resilient
Furring Channels shall be filler strips with drywall
the framing members and in alternate flanges. screws 12" o.c. that
spaced not more than 24" Channel ends may fall on located horizontally, 24"
o.c. max., and be secured penetrate framing 5/8"
o.c. Gypsum wallboard is or between joists but must minimum.
then attached to the be fastened to prevent any through alternating flanges
sliding movement which at each stud with 1 1/4" Note: Screws used to attach
Resilient Channels with gypsum wallboard to
power driven, Type S could create squeaking GWB-54 Nails or Type W
noises. When channel ends Drywall Screws. Abutting resilient furring channels
Drywall Screws spaced shall not contact wood
12" o.c. fall between joists, overlap channel ends shall be
approximately 1 1/2" and located over studs, shall be framing.
RECOMMENDATIONS screw-attach through both gapped and shall be
1. Construction, as shown in legs into a wood block held fastened through both
the detail below, is above the channels, or flanges.
recommended to achieve overlap approximately 6" INSTALLATION (RESILIENT
sound and fire-rating as and fasten both channels FURRING CHANNELS ON
shown on pages 9-22. near ends with 3/8" Type S CEILINGS)
2. A 3" wide strip of 1/2" thick Pan Head Screws.
Wood framing shall be
gypsum wallboard should LIMITATIONS erected in accordance with
be used at the floor line to conventional procedure,
assure a solid base for 1. Spacing of Resilient Furring
Channels should not joists (16" o.c.) (24" o.c.)
attaching the wallboard Resilient Furring Channels
and the base. An additional exceed 24" o.c. nor span
more than 24". shall be installed
strip of wallboard or a perpendicular to joists,
Resilient Furring Channel 2. Use only 1/2" or 5/8" spaced 24" o.c. and a
should be used at the gypsum wallboard with this maximum of 6" from the
ceiling line. system. ceiling-wall line with Type
W Screws through alternate
flanges at each joist.
Where channel ends overlap
DETAIL at a joist, Type W Drywall
Screws must be driven
through both channels
5/8" FIRE-SHIELD
through both flanges into
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
joist.
2 X 4 STUD
SPECIFICATIONS
3 1/2" MINERAL WOOL OR
GLASS FIBER FOR STC 50
See CSI 3-Part format Generic/Proprietary Specifications on
page 116.
1/2" RESILIENT
FURRING CHANNEL
5/8" FIRE-SHIELD
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
TYPICAL SECTION

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INSTALLATION
1" DRYWALL SCREWS DRYWALL SCREWS
2 x 4 PLATE
2 x 4 STUDS
3 1/2" MINERAL
WOOL OR
GLASS FIBER
RESILIENT
SPLICE ON JOIST FURRING
1 1/4" Type W Screws CHANNEL
24" O.C.
2 x 4 PLATE
TAPE JOINT
TREATMENT
3" x 1/2" THICK STRIP
GYPSUM BOARD FILLER
6"
SPLICE BETWEEN JOISTS

3/8" Type S Pan Head Screws
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NOM. 1 X 4 BLOCK
SPLICE BETWEEN JOISTS, ALT.

1 1/4" Type W Screws

Wallboard Over Masonry
DESCRIPTION
A. Z FURRING CHANNEL recommended. For boards to furring strips must where it will be exposed to
1. Application of Foam. horizontal wallboard not penetrate through the excessive moisture or
Z Furring Channel is used application, install wood furring. continued high humidity.
to secure rigid insulation furring strips (nominal 2" 2. Power driven fasteners 5. Since the use of foam
and gypsum wallboard wide x 1/32" greater than should be used to secure plastic insulation is
boards to masonry walls. the foam thickness) furring to monolithic regulated by many building
Insulation thickness (1", horizontally along the wall- concrete. Regular concrete codes, consultation with
1 1/2", 2") determines depth ceiling and wall-floor nails can be used for local building authorities is
of Z furring web. The angles, where horizontal fastening to unit masonry. If recommended before
channel is applied wallboard joints will fall, block is old, test nailing installation.
vertically and fastened to and around door and should be done in advance
window openings. For Since unprotected foam
the masonry wall through to determine optimum size insulation may represent a
the short (3/4") flange with vertical wallboard and type of nail.
application, furring strips fire hazard, it should be
suitable masonry fasteners 3. During cold weather, room covered promptly and
24" o.c. maximum. are required at the
horizontal wall-ceiling and temperature between 50˚F completely with gypsum
Application is progressive. and 70˚F must be wallboard.
After fastening each Z wall-floor lines and around
door and window maintained uniformly
Furring Channel, a 24" during application and
wide floor-to-ceiling-high openings.
until adhesive is thoroughly
insulation board is fit Masonry surface must be dry, dry or premises are
between the wall and the clean and free of dust, dirt, occupied. Provide
wide (1 1/4") flange. form release agents, oil, adequate ventilation.
2. Application of Wallboard. grease or water soluble
materials. Treat painted 4. Gypsum wallboard is not
Erect Gold Bond Gypsum recommended in areas
Wallboard either vertically masonry as recommended
or horizontally to the for laminating to painted
Z Furring Channels. surfaces. Apply adhesive to
Wallboard edges or ends the foam insulation in 3/8"
that run parallel to the dia. beads continuously DETAILS
channels shall be centered around the perimeter and
and abutted over channels. through the field in the long
Fasten wallboard with 1" direction with the beads
spaced 16" o.c. Contact 1 1/4 "
Type S Drywall Screws
spaced 12" o.c. When adhesive manufacturer for
wallboard erection is compatability with foam.
complete, finish all joints Apply the foam boards
and screw heads in horizontally to the wall
accordance with ProForm with a sliding motion and
Joint Finishing System. hand press entire board to
Prefinished gypsum insure full contact of 1", 11/2", 2"
wallboard boards may be adhesive and wall surface.
laminated vertically to the 2. Application of Wallboard.
channels with screws at top ProForm All-Purpose Joint
and bottom. Compounds may be used.
Limitations (Do not use water base
Power driven fasteners should compounds for laminating 3 "
be used to secure furring prefinished boards to /4
only when wall is foam.)

monolithic concrete. Permanent nails or screws
Regular concrete nails can 12" o.c. are required to Z FURRING
be used for fastening to unit fasten wallboard to wood
masonry. If block is old, furring. Wallboard must be
test nailing should be done installed a minimum of
in advance to determine 1/8" from the floor. Use
optimum size and type temporary nails or bracing SPECIFICATIONS
of nail. as necessary to hold
wallboard boards in firm
B. LAMINATION contact to the foam until See CSI 3-Part format Generic/Proprietary Specifications on
1. Application of Foam. adhesive has dried or set. page 116.
Insulation may be urethane
foam or extruded Limitations
polystyrene. Expanded 1. Nails or screws used for
bead polystyrene is not attachment of wallboard

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RECOMMENDATIONS
Z FURRING 4. Continue in this manner, LAMINATION 4. Cut wallboard to allow for

1. Begin application of with Z furring 24" o.c. to 1. Masonry or monolithic 1/8" to 1/4" clearance
Z furring members by end of wall. Locate last Z concrete shall be dry and between board and floor to
positioning first piece so that web is located a free of dust, loose particles, prevent potential wicking.
vertically at a corner. distance equal to insulation oil, grease or other foreign 5. Install wallboard by hand
Locate the piece on the thickness from adjoining material. pressing each board tight to
wall adjacent to the wall wall. Cut last insulation the wall making certain that
board to fit remaining 2. Joint compound used as
being insulated first. adhesive shall be mixed to all daubs are in positive
space. contact with the board.
2. Insulation thickness a consistency thick enough
determines distance of 5. At exterior corner, attach to allow a 2" daub to stick 6. Support boards at each
Z furring web from wall the Z through its wide to the underside of a broad corner to keep them from
being insulated. At the flange, with narrow flange knife held parallel to the slipping to the floor by use
appropriate distance, and extending beyond the floor. of a concrete nail driven
with wide flange pointing corner. Begin with a through a small block of
narrow strip of floor-to- 3. Apply 2" to 2 1/2" diameter
toward applicator, secure daubs of adhesive 1/2" nominal 1" lumber.
Z furring with appropriate ceiling insulation, wider
than insulation thickness thick, 16" o.c. in both 7. Butt boards to each
fasteners through short directions to the masonry previously positioned
flange. (Note to Specifier: but not exceeding 3".
Continue application of wall. The adhesive layout board to insure flush joints.
Power driven fasteners are must provide for a row of
not recommended for use furring and insulation 8. If necessary to hold boards
progressively as described daubs located a maximum straight, plumb and in
with masonry block.) of 2" from board ends, and
above. proper alignment, drive
3. Install 24" wide floor-to- care must be exercised to masonry nails through
ceiling insulation board, 6. At windows, doors and trim center daubs on vertical
areas, use wood nailers small wood blocks and into
pressed snugly against web joints. No more adhesive masonry at high points
of first Z. Install next Z with (nom. 2" wide x insulation shall be applied to the wall
thickness plus 1/32"). Use only. After adhesive is dry
wide flange overlapping than will be covered with (24 - 48 hours) remove
edge of first insulation the nailers also at wall-floor board in 15 minutes.
angles to support trim and temporary nails.
board. Fasten to wall Approximate coverage for
through narrow flange. provide backing for base. joint compound (powder) 9. Fill all holes and treat joints
7. Apply gypsum wallboard used as an adhesive is 30- with tape and joint
with 1" Type S Screws 35 lbs./1000 sq. ft. compound.
through flanges of Z
Furring, 12" o.c.
09250
INSTALLATION
Z FURRING CHANNEL HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION WITH DAUB METHOD USING JOINT

DRYWALL ADHESIVE COMPOUND

Solid Laminated Partitions
DESCRIPTION DETAILS
Laminated Partitions have C. Economical. The laminated

been developed for use partition offers a substantial WALLBOARD CORNERBEAD
where sturdy, nonload- saving in installation time
bearing walls are desired. and subsequently in labor 12d NAIL/12" O.C.
The total thickness is costs over other types of
1" FIRE-SHIELD SHAFTLINER
nominal 2". 1" Fire-Shield solid partitions. The 1"
Shaftliner is used with face gypsum core is quickly and
layers of gypsum board. easily installed and the
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES large sheets of gypsum
wallboard provide a dry
A. Fire Resistance. Fire finish surface in minimum
endurance ratings have time.
been established as
follows: 1 Hour (1/2" LIMITATIONS TAPE AND JOINT
COMPOUND
Regular Gypsum board The laminated partition is
face boards, Sta-Smooth adapted to any type of
Joint Compound* as building for nonload-
bonding agent-Test, FM bearing partitions not WALLBOARD
Design WP 671-1 hr.); 2 exceeding 12' in height.
Hours (1/2" Fire-Shield C Further limitations to height CORNER WALL DETAIL
Wallboard face boards, are based on the partition 09250U
Sta-Smooth Joint length in the table below. Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
Compound* as bonding *Required for fire rating.
agent-Test, FM Design WP
668-2 hr. or UL U525).
B. Sound Isolation. An STC
rating of 34 has been 1" FIRE-SHIELD
achieved in tests con- SHAFTLINER
ducted in accordance
with ASTM E 90. WALLBOARD
JOINT
COMPOUND
ADHESIVE
BASE
TECHNICAL DATA
FLOOR LINE L FLOOR
RUNNER
Maximum Partition Length

Ceiling Height Between Restraints VERTICAL SECTION USING
METAL FLOOR RUNNER
12' (3658 mm) 14' (4267 mm) 09250T
11' (3353 mm) 20' (6096 mm) Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
10' (3048 mm) Over 20' (6096 mm)
CAULKING
1/4"
L RUNNER
CASING BEAD
ANCHORAGE TO CONCRETE
CEILINGS, WALLS OR COLUMNS
09250V
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"

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RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Secure floor runner to floor Shaftliner. Stagger

STEEL JAMB STRAP AND ANCHOR
CLIP ASSEMBLY with approved fasteners 24" wallboard joints 12" from
o.c. Ceiling runner shall be the Shaftliner joints and 24"
secured in an appropriate from joints on each side of
manner to the ceiling the wall.
construction. The L runner Face boards are then screwed,
shall be used as both floor 12" o.c. to the top and
and ceiling runners in Fire- bottom runners with 1 7/8"
Rated construction. Type S screws and are
2. The 1" Fire-Shield secured to the Shaftliner
WALLBOARD
Shaftliner, cut 1/4" shorter with 1 5/8" Type S Drywall
than wall height, shall be Screws spaced 24" o.c.
CLIPS NAILED TO SHAFTLINER installed vertically and shall horizontally and vertically
(4d nails bent over)
be fastened to the floor and to include screws along
JAMB DETAIL ceiling runners with two the vertical edges of each
09250X 1 5/8" Type S Drywall board.
Scale: 3" = 1'-0" Screws, each located 2" Wallboard joints shall be
from each edge of the reinforced with paper tape
Shaftliner boards. and finished with joint
3. Sta-Smooth Compound compound.
1" FIRE-SHIELD SHAFTLINER shall be applied evenly 4. Door frames shall be
with a notched spreader vertical, plumb and true,
(with 1/4" x 1/4" notches, and shall be securely
WOOD CASING
1 1/2" o.c.) to the back side anchored to floor and
WALLBOARD
STOP of the 4' wide, ceiling ceilings as shown on
height wallboard face the plans.
boards. Install the
wallboard boards vertically 5. Completed partition shall
to both sides of the be straight and plumb.
DOOR SPECIFICATIONS
JOINT COMPOUND ADHESIVE
See CSI 3-Part format Generic/Proprietary Specifications on
page 116.
WOOD JAMB DETAIL
09250W
09250
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"

Proform Brand Joint Treatment
DESCRIPTION 2. To texture wallboard or 50 lb. and 61.7 lb. cartons. West Coast only:
surfaces. cartons. West Coast only: 3.59 gal. cartons.
3. To laminate wallboard to 47 lb. cartons. Southwest ProForm Brand Ultra Lite
National Gypsum Company only: 48 lb. cartons.
produces Joint Treatment an existing surface such as Joint Compound – A
Compounds and a old plaster, masonry, or a ProForm Brand Multi-Use lightweight joint
complete line of gypsum wallboard or Joint Compound – A multi- compound designed to be
reinforcing tapes for the backer board base. use ready-mix joint used for finishing gypsum
proper finishing of gypsum ProForm Brand All Purpose compound designed for all wallboard, spotting
wallboard joints. To assure Joint Compound – A phases of drywall finishing: fasteners and finishing
best results, only National pre-mixed compound that taping, fasteners, finishing, cornerbead. ProForm Ultra
Gypsum products should may be used directly from texturing, trims and Lite is approximately 50%
be used together in the container. It is designed cornerbead. Available in lighter than conventional
construction systems. for tape application, 3.5 gal. or 4.5 gal. cartons ready mix and
Mixing with other brands is fastener spotting, and the or 4.5 gal. pails. West approximately 30% lighter
not recommended. complete joint finishing of Coast only: 46 lb. cartons. than other lightweight
gypsum wallboard. It ProForm Brand Lite Joint products. Ultra Lite
All National Gypsum Joint provides a superior finish
Compounds are formulated contains sufficient binder Compound – A lightweight
to secure the reinforcing joint compound designed with less pocking and
without asbestos and excellent sanding
therefore comply with tape and develops its to be used for finishing
strength and hardness by gypsum wallboard joints, characteristics and is the
Consumer Product Safety lowest shrinkage ready mix
Standards. drying. There are two spotting fasteners, finishing
types: regular is for use cornerbead and texturing. on the market (10-14%).
JOINT COMPOUNDS with hand tools, and ProForm Lite is designed to Available in 4.5 gal. pails
Joint treatment compounds machine grade, a make your job easier. or 3.5 gal. and 4.5 gal.
have three basic uses: thinner version, used in Approximately 30% lighter cartons.
mechanical tool than conventional ProForm Brand Topping Joint
1. To embed the joint tape application. It can also be
and to finish over the tape, compounds, Lite pulls and Compound – Designed
used to repair cracks in sands easier and reduces specially as a finish used
the cornerbead and nail or plaster walls and for
screw heads. shrinkage by up to 20%. over joint compound. It is
skimming and texturing. Available in 4.5 gal. pails not recommended for
Available in 61.7 lb. pails or 3.5 gal. and 4.5 gal. embedding paper tape or

09250/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
the first coat over sanding characteristics LIMITATIONS greater than 90˚. It is
cornerbeads. It exhibits make it preferable as a Sta-Smooth should not be applied with the metal
easy working and finishing compound. applied over moist side to the face of the
spreading characteristics Available in 47 lb. carton surfaces or surfaces gypsum wallboard and is
and is suitable for floating and 58 lb. pail. West subject to moisture. embedded into the joint
or finishing taped joints, Coast only. Remove all grease, dirt compound, 100 ft. per
spotting nail or screw Storage, Ready-Mix and form oils from the roll.
heads and the finish coats Storage life varies with concrete prior to Sta-Smooth HS Brand Tape –
over cornerbead. Its climatic conditions, up to application of the Sta- A 1.9" wide, self-adhering
excellent sanding qualities 6 months under good Smooth. Grind all fiberglass tape for use with
make it preferred as a conditions. Store projections from the Sta-Smooth compounds.
finishing compound. compound away from concrete. Available in 300' per roll. Not
Topping Compound can extreme cold or heat to following types: 20, 45, recommended for use with
also be used for texturing. avoid accelerated aging. 90, 210. (Numbers drying type compounds.
Available in 61.7 lb. pails Regularly check designate setting or Varying weather conditions
or 50 lb. and 61.7 lb. production dates and hardening times in can impact both the
cartons. West Coast only: rotate inventory on a first- minutes.) Available in quality and appearance of
49 lb. cartons. in, first-out plan. 25 lb. bags. taped drywall joints.
Triple-T Brand Compound If Ready-Mix freezes, allow Sta-Smooth Lite Brand Joint Relative humidity, plus
(Taping, Topping, material to thaw at room Compound – A temperature, will affect the
Texturing) – An all- temperature for a least 24 lightweight setting working characteristics of
purpose, powder hours. When thawed, turn compound offering the all joint compounds.
compound used for the container upside-down advantages of a hardening For example, cool wet
embedding tape, for for at least 15 minutes. compound, but also weather will slow down
finishing and for texturing. Turn pail right side up, sandable. Available in the drying process while
Available in 25 lb. bags. remove lid, and set times of 5, 20, 45, 90, hot, dry weather hastens
Acabado Fa’cil Multiuso immediately remix with an 210 minutes in 18 lb. the drying process.
Compuesto Para Uniones electric drill. Ready-Mix bags. Exposure to winds,
– A multi-purpose ready- should be lump free and Sta-Smooth HS Brand Joint breezes or drafts can also
mix joint compound that ready to use within 1 Compound (High affect the performance of
can be used for all levels minute. Discard all Ready- Strength) – Developed for joint compounds. Typical
of drywall finishing: Mix that does not remix to use in the manufactured problems from improper
taping, fasteners, joint a lump free consistency. housing industry. A drying can be cracking,
finishing, cornerbead, hardening or setting excessive shrinkage,
Stacking compound which ridging and beading,
skim coat and texturing.
This creamy, easy to Ready-Mix pails or cartons develops high early banding or bond failure.
spread product can be should not be stacked strength. Available in set Proper precautions at the job
used right out of the more than two pallets in times of 20, 30, 45, 60 site should always be
container. Its reduced height. and 90 minutes. Available taken to minimize the
shrinkage and ease of Sta-Smooth Brand Joint in 25 lb. bags. adverse effects of weather
09250
sanding provides an Compound – A special Storage, Setting Compound – on drying. These
excellent working product setting (hardening) type Storage life varies with precautions will ultimately
for all levels of finish. compound that is not climatic conditions. With solve the application time
Available in 3.5 gal. affected by humidity once good indoor storage - up and expense from call
cartons. it has set and dried. It was to 12 months, high backs and rework.
developed for use in the humidity - 6 months
Easy Finish Brand All Sta-Smooth System to maximum.
Purpose Joint Compound reduce joint deformities
– A pre-mixed compound JOINT TAPES
such as ridging and ProForm Brand Joint Tape –
designed for tape beading. Sta-Smooth
application, fastener Joint tape conceals and
compound firmly bonds reinforces wallboard
spotting and complete the tape to the board and
joint finishing of gypsum joints. The tape is buffed
the Sta-Smooth board on both sides to insure the
wallboard. It contains edges to each other. Sta-
sufficient binder to secure best working qualities and
Smooth compound is bond. A center creasing
the reinforcing tape and suitable for filling voids
develops its strength by process allows easy
left in above-grade interior folding for use at corners.
drying. Available in 3 lb., concrete. Required for
12 lb. and 58 lb. pails or Available in 75', 250' and
finishing joints on exterior 500' rolls.
47 lb. carton. soffit board. ProForm Brand Multi-Flex
Easy Finish Brand Topping Sta-Smooth compounds are Tape Bead – A
Joint Compound – recommended for use in combination of joint tape
Designed specially as a poor drying conditions. and metal strips laminated
finish used over joint Recoating characteristics to form an outside or
compound. It exhibits easy save trips to jobs. Product inside corner for gypsum
working and spreading exhibits low shrinkage wallboard. It is particularly
characteristics and is making it excellent for recommended for inside
suitable for finishing taped pre-filling and quick corners on cathedral
joints, spotting nail or patches. ceilings, kneewalls,
screw heads and the finish stairways, or any outside
coats over cornerbead. Its or inside corner less or

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF
COVERAGE TABLE GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR GENERIC/PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS
COVERING GYPSUM WALLBOARD ACCESSORIES. THE NATIONAL GYPSUM
Product Container Approx. Coverage*
PRODUCT NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
ProForm Multi-Use 4.5 gal. (17 L) pail, carton 8.2 gal./1000 sq. ft.
3.5 gal. (13 L) carton (33 L/93 sq. m.) PART 2 PRODUCTS
ProForm
2.01 ACCESSORIES
All-Purpose 47 lbs. (21.3 kg) carton A. Joint Treatment:
48 lbs. (21.8 kg) carton 1. Tape: 2 1/16" wide paper reinforcing tape (ProForm Brand
50 lbs. (22.7 kg) carton Joint Tape).
61.7 lbs. (28 kg) pail, carton
2. Tape: 2" wide paper reinforcing tape with metal strips
laminated along the center crease to form inside and
ProForm Topping 49 lbs. (22.2 kg) carton outside corners (ProForm Brand Multi-Flex Tape Bead).
50 lbs. (22.7 kg) carton
61.7 lbs. (28 kg) pail, carton 3. Tape: 1.9" wide self-adhering fiberglass tape (Sta-Smooth HS
130-140 lbs./1000 Brand Tape).
sq. ft. (59-63 kg/ 4. Compound: Drying type pre-mixed compound (ProForm
93 sq. m.)
Brand All Purpose Joint Compound, regular grade and
Easy Finish 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) pail machine grade, ProForm Brand Topping Joint Compound,
Ready-Mix 12 lbs. (5.4 kg) pail ProForm Brand Lite Joint Compound, ProForm Brand Ultra
47 lbs. (21.3 kg) carton Lite Joint Compound, ProForm Brand Multi-Use Joint
58 lbs. (26.3 kg) pail Compound, Easy Finish Brand Joint Compound, Easy
Easy Finish Finish Brand Topping Joint Compound and Acabado Fa’cil
Topping 47 lbs. (21.3 kg) carton Multiuso Compuesto Para Uniones).
58 lbs. (26.3 kg) pail 5. Compound: Drying type job mixed compound (Triple T
ProForm Lite 4.5 gal. (17 L) pail, carton Brand Compound).
3.5 gal. (13 L) carton 8.2 gal./1000 sq. ft. 6. Compound: Setting type job mixed chemical-hardening
(33 L/93 sq. m.) compound (Sta-Smooth Brand Joint Compound,
Ultra Lite 4.5 gal. (17 L) pail, carton Sta-Smooth Lite Brand Joint Compound and Sta-Smooth HS
3.5 gal. (13 L) carton Brand Joint Compound).
Dry Powder 55-65 lbs./1000 PART 3 EXECUTION
Triple-T Compound 25 lbs. (11 kg) bag sq. ft. (25-29 kg/
93 sq. m.) 3.01 INSTALLATION
Dry Powder A. General: In accordance with the manufacturer’s
Setting Types 25 lbs. (11 kg) bag 45-55 lbs./1000 recommendations, National Gypsum Company “Gypsum
Sta-Smooth sq. ft. (20-25 kg/ Construction Guide.”
Sta-Smooth HS 93 sq. m.)
Sta-Smooth Lite 18 lbs. (8 kg) bag B. Specific: For specific application recommendations using Joint
Treatment products refer to submittal sheets. Refer to:
*Material usage increases with above-average use of cornerbeads.
ProForm Brand Multi-Use Joint Compound 110685
ProForm Brand All Purpose Joint Compound 110778
ProForm Brand Lite Joint Compound 110779
ProForm Brand Topping Joint Compound 110777
Easy Finish Brand Joint Compound 110775
Easy Finish Brand Topping Joint Compound 110774
Sta-Smooth Brand Joint Compound 110626
Sta-Smooth Lite Brand Joint Compound 110627
Sta-Smooth HS Brand Joint Compound 110628
You may obtain copies of these sheets and all product
submittal sheets directly by calling 1-800-NATIONAL
(1-800-628-4662).
Joint Compound Drying Time Guide

Approximate Drying Times: All Purpose/Lite Ready-Mix Joint Compound
Temperature
R.H. 32˚ 40˚ 50˚ 60˚ 70˚ 80˚ 100˚
0% 38/H 28/H 19/H 13/H 9/H 6/H 3/H
20% 2/D 34/H 23/H 16/H 11/H 8/H 4/H
40% 2.5/D 44/H 29/H 20/H 14/H 10/H 5/H
50% 3/D 2/D 36/H 24/H 17/H 12/H 6/H
60% 3.5/D 2.5/D 42/H 29/H 20/H 13.5/H 8/H
70% 4.5/D 3.5/D 2.25/D 38/H 26/H 19.5/H 10/H
80% 7/D 4.5/D 3.25/D 2.25/D 38/H 27/H 14/H
90% 13/D 9/D 6/D 4.5/D 3/D 49/H 26/H
98% 53/D 37/D 26/D 18/D 12/D 9/D 5/D
Note: R.H. = Relative Humidity D = Days (24 hour period) H = Hours
The chart above is a helpful guide in determining approximate drying times for joint compounds under a variety of
humidity/temperature conditions. Shaded area is below the minimum application temperature requirement of 50˚ F
and is not recommended for the application of joint compound.

PROFORM BRAND SURFACER/PRIMER
DESCRIPTION can be applied at higher wet
films (up to 30 wet mils) if
ProForm® BRAND Surfacer/Primer necessary to mask or reduce
is a high-build interior coating a greater level of
designed for use with airless imperfections. The
sprayers. It is used in lieu of a applicator should try to
skim coat and primer coat to achieve uniform coverage
provide a high quality Level 5 and a slight “orange peel”
finish in one spray applica- appearance.
tion. This coating hides minor This product can be applied to
surface imperfections and is uncoated drywall down to
also an ideal finish for smooth 35˚F if surface and air
ceilings. 5 gallon pail (18.9 temperatures do not fall
liters) below 35˚F for 48 hours
following application.
Allow 4 to 6 hours (70˚F/50%
RECOMMENDATIONS relative humidity) of drying
before topcoating with
Surfaces to be coated must be conventional latex paints.
dry, structurally sound and Allow 12 to 16 hours of
free of dust, dirt, grease, drying before topcoating
mildew, efforesence, and all with alkyd paints or
other surface contamination. aromatic solvent based
Stir thoroughly before use. coatings such as epoxy. Dry
Apply by airless sprayer, time may vary based on
suitable for high-build temperature, humidity or Based Stain Blocking Acrylic and decorating. Such
coatings. Spray at packaged thickness of application. To Primer can be used if manufacturers should be
consistency. The airless achieve a smoother finish, remaining old paste residue consulted if decorating
sprayer should be capable of surface may be sanded after is minimal; problems arise.
delivering a volume of more product has completely Glossy and All Previously LIMITATIONS
than 1 gallon per minute at dried. Use nothing coarser Painted Surfaces: Apply • Dries to a slight “orange
up to 3,000 psi. Remove all than a 150 grit sandpaper or Interior Alkyd (oil-based) peel” appearance.
in-line filters. Use a 3/8" ID a 220 grit abrasive mesh Enamel Undercoater or
cloth for sanding. • For use by professionals.
high-pressure airless Water-Based Bonding
material hose to allow more For use on other substrates Primer; • Experimentation and test
efficient material transfer than gypsum wallboard, Incidental Wood Surfaces: application are recommend-
and a .021 to .023 airless tip apply ProForm Apply Interior Alkyd (oil- ed.
at 2,200 to 3,000 psi. Test Surfacer/Primer per previous based) Enamel Undercoater • Protect from freezing and
the spray pattern prior to instructions over these or Water-based Acrylic exposure to extreme heat
application. substrates that are properly Primer with tannic-acid and direct sunlight, condi-
To apply to gypsum wallboard, prepared and primed as bleed resistance. tions that will cause prema-
hold spray gun follows: DECORATION ture aging of the product.
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perpendicular to the surface Poured Masonry: Allow Surface may be painted after
poured masonry to cure a • Do not apply by roller or
approximately 18" to 24" overnight drying. Adhere “back-roll” after spray appli-
from surface. Keep the gun minimum of 30 days. Apply strictly to appropriate manu-
Water-based Acrylic Primer cation on gypsum wall-
at right angles to the surface. facturer’s directions for board and most other
The key to a successful or Conditioner with high surface preparation, painting
alkali-resistance; substrates.
application is to apply an
even coat over the entire Brick: Allow newly laid brick
surface. This requires to cure 30 days. Apply
moving your entire arm Water-based, Stain-Blocking TECHNICAL DATA
back and forth, rather than Acrylic Primer;
just flexing your wrist. The Concrete Block (CMU): Allow
newly laid concrete block to Color: White
spray gun should be
triggered by turning it on cure 30 days. It is Vehicle Type: Acrylic Latex
and off with each stroke. recommended that ProForm Average Weight per Gallon: 14.2 lbs
This will save paint and Surfacer/Primer be applied
over uncoated concrete Viscosity: 110-125 Kreb Units
avoid paint buildup at the
end of each stroke. Overlap block by “spray, back-roll, Sheen: Matte Flat Appearance
each stroke by 50% over the and back-spray” method.
First, apply by airless spray, Flash Point: Non-Flammable
previous stroke for uniform Recommended Coverage: 110-135 sq. ft. per gallon @ 12-14
paint thickness. Apply then “back-roll” the coating
product in a crosshatch to force it into any cracks or wet mils. Coverage will vary based
pattern. This requires voids. Then immediately on substrate condition and spraying
applying an initial coat “back-spray” the coating, techniques.
spraying fromleft to right to and do not engage in any
further application % Solids by Weight: 71± 2%
approximately half the
desired thickness (6-7 wet technique; % Solids by Volume: 50± 2%
mils), then crosshatch spray Surfaces Previously Covered VOC/VOS: .55 lbs/gal or 66 g/L
up and down to desired with Wallpaper: Remove as
much of the old paste as Reduction: Thinning is not recommended
thickness (total 12-14 wet
mils). Do not apply by roller possible. Apply Interior Cleanup: Clean up equipment immediately
or “back-roll” after spray Alkyd (oil-based) Enamel after use with warm, soapy water.
application. This product Undercoater, or a Water- Close container after use.

ProForm Brand Texture Products
DESCRIPTION
ProForm Brand
Perfect Spray
A decorative texture product
for fast spray application
to interior ceiling surfaces.
Its shredded polystyrene
aggregate gives this texturing
product greater whiteness,
better hide and bold accent.
Recommended for interior
ceilings that are formed of
new or previously painted
gypsum wallboard or PROFORM BRAND PROFORM BRAND PROFORM BRAND
monolithic concrete or PERFECT SPRAY SPRAY QUICK PERFECT SPRAY
plaster. Available coarse, TEXTURE–FINE TEXTURE–FINE EM/HF - ORANGE PEEL
medium, and fine (40 lb.
bag).
ProForm Brand
Perfect Spray II
The commercial/ residential
formulation of Perfect Spray
is a competitively-priced
interior ceiling texture. Its
white appearance effectively
hides minor surface defects
and irregularities (40 lb.
bag).
ProForm Brand
Spray Quick PROFORM BRAND PROFORM BRAND PROFORM BRAND
A white spray texture product PERFECT SPRAY SPRAY QUICK PERFECT SPRAY
recommended for interior TEXTURE–MEDIUM TEXTURE–MEDIUM EM/HF - SPATTER
ceilings that are formed of
new or previously painted
gypsum boards or mono-
lithic concrete or plaster.
Available coarse, medium,
and fine (40 lb. bag).
ProForm Brand
Perfect Spray EM –
Perfect Spray HF
Perfect Spray EM and Perfect
Spray HF are a non-
aggregated texture product
used to create a wide range
of wall surfaces.When used
in conjunction with textured PROFORM BRAND PROFORM BRAND PROFORM BRAND
ceilings Perfect Spray EM PERFECT SPRAY SPRAY QUICK PERFECT SPRAY
and Perfect Spray HF can be TEXTURE–COARSE TEXTURE–COARSE EM/HF - SPATTER +
applied without overspray KNOCKDOWN
affecting the ceiling
previously sprayed with
(aggregated) Perfect Spray or
Spray Quick. By adjusting
mixture consistency and/or
varying the atomizing
pressure, Gold Bond Perfect
Spray EM and Perfect Spray
HF create an almost endless
variety of textures, the most
typical of which are Spray
Spatter, Spatter Knockdown
and Orange Peel. Surfaces
can be finished with a coat PROFORM BRAND
of paint. Perfect Spray EM PERFECT
(nonaggregated) is specially SPRAY II TEXTURE
formulated for easy mixing
and easy pumping and is
available in 50 lb. bags.
Perfect Spray HF mixes and
pumps easily and dries to a
harder finish. Perfect Spray
HF is available in 40 lb.
bags.

PERFECT SPRAY EM/HF with adequate air supply is RECOMMENDATIONS
TEXTURE APPLICATION also suitable. Typical
Texturing can be, depending coverage is 8-10 sq. ft. per
lb. for aggregated and 10-30 A. For Specific recommendations
on desired pattern, a single- on use and application of
or multiple-coat operation lb. for nonaggregated
textures. Mask appropriate Drywall Texture products,
using a spray texture gun fed refer to Gold Bond submittal
by a piston or Moyno-type areas before spraying and
promptly remove overspray sheets as follows:
pump. An Orange Peel ProForm Brand Perfect
Finish is achieved with a from unprotected surfaces
afterward. Follow the Spray A10629
high atomizing pressure and ProForm Brand Perfect
thin mix. A Spatter Finish instructions of the spray
equipment manufacturer for Spray II A10646
uses a low atomizing ProForm Brand Perfect
pressure and heavy mix. adjusting controls and
cleaning. If a second coat is Spray EM A10630
Other finishes can be ProForm Brand Perfect
created by combining desired, allow the first coat
to dry thoroughly. Spray HF 110841
methods in two coat ProForm Brand Spray
operations or troweling NOTE: Gypsum wallboard Quick A10631
spatter patterns before fully ceiling surfaces to be You may obtain copies of
dried (Spatter Knockdown). decorated with water- these sheets and all product
CAUTION: Where a vapor thinned spray texture shall submittal sheets directly by
retarder has been installed be 1/2" or 5/8" thick and calling your local
above a gypsum board applied perpendicular to the representative
ceiling, adequate ventilation framing. Framing shall not or 1-800-NATIONAL
must be provided during the exceed 16" o.c. for 1/2" (1-800-628-4662).
drying period. This Regular Wallboard and 24"
precaution is necessary in o.c. for 1/2" High Strength
order to minimize the Ceiling Board and 5/8"
possibility of gypsum board wallboard.
sagging due to moisture CONCRETE:
absorption. Allow concrete to cure for at
NOTE: Surfaces must be least 28 days. Clip
primed with a sealing protruding wire ends and
primer. spot with rust-inhibitive
APPLICATION primer. Remove all form oil,
GYPSUM WALLBOARD: grease and dirt, or any loose
or water-soluble material.
Surfaces, including joint-treated Grind down any form
areas, must be smooth, ridges, and level any
clean and dry. First apply a remaining unevenness with
coat of sealing primer. Sta-Smooth Joint
Allow primer to dry Compound. Apply a coat of
thoroughly, and maintain alkali-resistant, sealing
adequate drying conditions primer over the entire
after application. Primer is to surface to be textured.
minimize sagging of gypsum
wallboard and discoloration AVAILABILITY: Contact your
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or difference in sheen on area National Gypsum sales
ceiling surface. Add dry representative for texture
texture to water. Use a product availability.
piston pump or Moyno-type
pump with a texture gun.
Minimum 3/4" I.D. material
hose. A hopper-type gun
TECHNICAL DATA
COVERAGE TABLE: SPRAY TEXTURES

ProForm Brand mixing water typical coverage
Texture Application Aggregrate bag size per bag per bag
Perfect Spray ceilings shredded 40 lbs. 3-4 1/2 gal. 300-400 sq. ft.
polystyrene
Perfect Spray II ceilings shredded 40 lbs. 3-3 1/2 gal. 300-400 sq. ft.
polystyrene
Spray Quick ceilings perlite 40 lbs. 4-5 gal. 300-400 sq. ft.
vermiculite
Perfect Spray EM walls none 50 lbs. 4-5 gal. 500-1,500 sq. ft.
ceilings
Perfect Spray HF walls none 40 lbs. 3.5-4.5 gal. 400-1,200 sq. ft.
ceilings
NOTE: Perfect Spray, Perfect Spray II, Spray Quick, Perfect Spray EM and Perfect Spray HF
Burning Characteristics: Flame Spread–10, Smoke Developed–25.

Levels of Gypsum Board Finish
The following has been syn telegraphing. where the assembly would is recommended that the
excerpted from a consensus Drywall Primer: A paint generally be concealed, prepared surface be coated
document prepared by the material specifically or in building service with a drywall primer prior
Association of the Wall and formulated to fill the pores corridors, and other areas to the application of final
Ceiling Industries- and equalize the suction not normally open to finishes. See painting/
International (AWCI), difference between gypsum public view. Accessories wallcovering specification
Ceilings & Interior Systems board surface paper and optional at specifier in this regard.
Construction Association the compound used on discretion in corridors Typically specified in
(CISCA), Gypsum finished joints, angles, and other areas with appearance areas which
Association (GA), and fastener heads, and pedestrian traffic. are to receive heavy- or
Painting and Decorating accessories and over Some degree of sound and medium-texture (spray or
Contractors of America skim coatings. smoke control is provided; hand applied) finishes
(PDCA) as a guide to in some geographic areas before final painting, or
gypsum board finishing. Skim Coat: A thin coat of joint
compound,or a material this level is referred to as where heavy-grade
The members of these “fire-taping.” Where a fire- wallcoverings are to be
international trade manufactured especially for
this purpose, applied over resistance rating is required applied as the final
organizations are dedicated for the gypsum board decoration. This level of
to providing the best the entire surface to fill
imperfections in the joint assembly, details of finish is not recommended
possible job for the most construction shall be in where smooth painted
reasonable cost. By work, smooth the paper
texture, and provide a accordance with reports of surfaces or light to medium
incorporating the fire tests of assemblies that wallcoverings are specified.
appropriate sections of this uniform surface for
decorating. Excess have met the fire-rating LEVEL 4
recommended specification requirement. Tape and
into the project documents, compound is immediately All joints and interior angles
sheared off, leaving a film fastener heads need not be
the architect, general covered with joint shall have tape embedded
contractor, and building of skim coating compound in joint compound and two
completely covering the compound.
owner can better anticipate separate coats of joint
the final appearance of the paper. LEVEL 2 compound applied over all
decorated wall and ceiling Spotting: To cover fastener All joints and interior angles flat joints and one separate
system. heads with joint shall have tape embedded coat of joint compound
This has also been issued by compound. in joint compound and applied over interior
the Gypsum Association as Texture: A decorative wiped with a joint knife angles. Fastener heads and
document GA-214. treatment of gypsum board leaving a thin coating of accessories shall be
surfaces. joint compound over all covered with three separate
SCOPE joints and interior angles. coats of joint compound.
Texturing: Regular or irregular
This recommended patterns typically produced Fastener heads and All joint compound shall
specification describes by applying a mixture of accessories shall be be smooth and free of tool
various levels of finish of joint compound and water, covered with a coat of joint marks and ridges. Note: It
gypsum board surfaces or proprietary texture compound. Surface shall is recommended that the
prior to the application materials including latex be free of excess joint prepared surface be coated
of specific types of base texture paint, to a compound. Tool marks and with a drywall primer prior
final decoration. The gypsum board surface ridges are acceptable. Joint to the application of final
recommended level of previously coated with compound applied over the finishes. See painting/
finish of gypsum board wall primer/sealer. body of the tape at the time wallcovering specification
and ceiling surfaces varies of tape embedment shall be in this regard.
with the final decoration to LEVELS OF FINISH considered a separate coat This level should be specified
be applied and can also be The following levels of finish of joint compound and where flat paints, light
dependent on their location are established as a guide shall satisfy the conditions textures, or wallcoverings
in a structure and the type for specific final of this level. are to be applied.
of illumination striking decoration. The minimum Specified where water-
the surface. Each requirements for each level In critical lighting areas, flat
resistant gypsum backing paints applied over light
recommended level of shall be as described board (ASTM C 630) is
finish is described with herein. textures tend to reduce
used as a substrate for joint photographing.
typical applications. LEVEL 0 tile; may be specified in Gloss, semi-gloss, and
TERMINOLOGY No taping, finishing, or garages, warehouse storage enamel paints are not
The following definitions accessories required. or other similar areas where recommended over this
are applicable to this surface appearance is not level of finish.
This level of finish may be of primary concern.
document. useful in temporary The weight, texture, and
Accessories: Metal or plastic construction or whenever LEVEL 3 sheen level of wall-
beads, trim, or moulding the final decoration has not All joints and interior angles coverings applied over this
used to protect or conceal been determined. shall have tape embedded level of finish should be
corners, edges, or in joint compound and one carefully evaluated. Joints
abutments of the gypsum LEVEL 1 and fasteners must be
additional coat of joint
board construction. All joints and interior angles compound applied over all adequately concealed if the
Critical Lighting: Strong shall have tape set in joint joints and interior angles. wallcovering material is
sidelighting from windows compound. Surface shall Fastener heads and lightweight, contains
or surface-mounted light be free of excess joint accessories shall be limited pattern, has a gloss
fixtures. syn severe lighting. compound. Tool marks and covered with two separate finish, or any combination
ridges are acceptable. coats of joint compound. of these finishes is present.
Joint Photographing: The Unbacked vinyl wall-
shadowing of the finished Frequently specified in All joint compound shall
plenum areas above be smooth and free of tool coverings are not
joint areas through the recommended over this
surface decoration. ceilings, in attics, in areas marks and ridges. Note: It
level of finish.

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BUYLINE 1100
LEVEL 5 possibility of joint photo- Manufacturer An alkali and moisture-

All joints and interior angles graphing and of fasteners Recommendations. The resistant primer and a tinted
shall have tape embedded showing through the final recommendations of enamel undercoat may be
in joint compound and two decoration. individual manufacturers of required under enamel
separate coats of joint COMMENTS gypsum board, joint tapes paints. Consult with the
compound applied over all and compounds, finish paint manufacturer
Critical (Severe) accessories, drywall for specific
flat joints and one separate Lighting Areas.
coat of joint compound primers, wallcoverings, recommendations.
applied over interior Wall and ceiling areas adhesives, texture For wallcoverings: White, self-
angles. Fastener heads and abutting window mullions materials, and paints may sizing, water base,
accessories shall be or skylights, long hallways, vary from what is “universal” (all purpose)
covered with three separate or atriums with large recommended herein and wallcovering primers have
coats of joint compound. A surface areas flooded with as such are not a part of recently been introduced
thin skim coat of joint artificial and/or natural this recommended into the marketplace for use
compound, or a material lighting are a few examples specification. on new gypsum board
manufactured especially for of critical lighting areas. DRYWALL PRIMER surfaces. These products
this purpose, shall be Strong sidelighting from are claimed to minimize
windows or surface- Applied as a first coat to the
applied to the entire entire prepared gypsum damage if wallcoverings
surface. The surface shall mounted light fixtures may are subsequently removed,
reveal even minor surface board surface with brush,
be smooth and free of tool roller, or spray, prior to bind poor latex paint, allow
marks and ridges. Note: It is imperfections. Light striking hanging over glossy
the surface obliquely, at a decoration. Where final
recommended that the appearance is critical, the surfaces and existing vinyls,
prepared surface be coated very slight angle, greatly hide wall colors, and to be
exaggerates surface application of high quality,
with a drywall primer prior high solids, drywall primer water washable.
to the application of finish irregularities. If critical
lighting cannot be avoided, will minimize most TEXTURING
paint. See painting decorating problems.
specification in this regard. the effects can be Texture material is applied by
minimized by skim coating For finish paints: A good brush, roller, spray, or
This level of finish is highly the gypsum board surfaces, quality, white, latex drywall trowel, or a combination of
recommended where gloss, by decorating the surface primer formulated with these tools, depending on
semi-gloss enamel or with medium to heavy higher binder solids, the desired result. Textured
nontextured flat paints are textures, or by the use of applied undiluted, is wall surfaces are normally
specified or where severe draperies and blinds which typically specified for new overpainted with the
lighting conditions occur. soften shadows. In general: gypsum board surfaces desired finish; overpainting
This highest quality finish is gloss, semi-gloss, and prior to the application of of textured ceiling surfaces
the most effective method enamel finishes highlight texture materials and gloss, may not be deemed
to provide a uniform surface defects; textures semi-gloss, and flat latex necessary where an
surface and minimize the hide minor imperfections. wall paints. adequate amount of
material is applied to
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NATIONAL GYPSUM JOINT TREATMENT PRODUCTS USED TO ACHIEVE THE LEVELS OF FINISH
SETTING TYPES DRYING TYPES
Sta-Smooth Dry Powder Ready-Mix
High All Topping
Strength Lite Regular Triple-T Purpose Compound Lite Multi-Use
Level 1
Tape Embedded • • • • • • •
Level 2
Tape • • • • • • •
Cover • • • • • • • •
Level 3
Tape • • • • • • •
Cover • • • • • • • •
Fill • • • • • •
Primer
Level 4
Tape • • • • • • •
Cover • • • • • • • •
Fill • • • • • •
Finish • • • • • •
Primer
Level 5
Tape • • • • • • •
Cover • • • • • • • •
Fill • • • • • •
Finish • • • • • •
Skim • • • • • •
Primer

provide sufficient hiding
properties. A drywall primer A Word About
may not be required under
certain proprietary texture Drywall Primer:
materials; consult with the
manufacturer of the texture
materials for specific The guidelines for these levels
recommendations. of finishing were prepared
Tool, Marks and Ridges. A by AWCI, CISCA, GA and
smooth surface may be PDCA. The specification
achieved by lightly sanding or describes a drywall primer
wiping joint compound with a as “a paint material
dampened sponge. Care shall specifically formulated to
be exercised to ensure that the fill the pores and equalize
nap of the gypsum board the suction difference
facing paper is not raised between gypsum board
during sanding operations. surface paper and the
For additional information on compound used on finished
the finishing of gypsum board joints, angles, fastener
surfaces consult ASTM heads and accessories over
Standard C 840. skim coatings.“
SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 09250
GYPSUM BOARD
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR GENERIC/PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS COVERING
GYPSUM BOARD PRODUCTS. THE NATIONAL GYPSUM COMPANY PRODUCT NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
PART 1 GENERAL edges and complying with ASTM C 36/C 1396, Type X.
1.02 REFERENCES 1. Thickness: 1/2" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield C
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): Wallboard), 5/8" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield
1. C 36, Specification for Gypsum Wallboard. Wallboard), or 5/8" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield C
Wallboard).
2. C 79, Specification for Gypsum Sheathing Board.
2. Width: 4'
3. C 442, Specification for Gypsum Backing Board,
Gypsum Coreboard, and Gypsum Shaftliner Board. 3. Length: 6' through 16'
4. C 630, Specification for Water-Resistant Gypsum 4. Edges: Square, Tapered, or Beveled Taper (Sta-
Backing Board. Smooth Edge).
5. C 840, Specification for Application and Finishing of C. Fire-Resistant Impact/Penetration-Resistant Gypsum
Gypsum Board. Board: A gypsum core wall board with additives to
enhance fire resistance of the core and surfaced with
6. C 931, Specification for Exterior Gypsum Soffit paper on front, back, and long edges with a GE Lexan
Board. film bonded to the back side to enhance
7. C 1280, Specification for Application of Gypsum impact/penetration resistance; and complying with
Sheathing Board. ASTM C 36/C 1396, Type X.
8. C 1395, Specification for Gypsum Ceiling Board. 1. Thickness: 5/8" with 0.010 Lexan film (Hi-Impact
9. C 1396, Specification for Gypsum Board Brand 1000 Fire-Shield Wallboard), 5/8" with 0.020
Lexan film (Hi-Impact Brand 2000 Fire-Shield
B. Gypsum Association (GA): Wallboard), 5/8" with 0.030 Lexan film (Hi-Impact
1. GA-214, Recommended Specifications: Levels of Brand 3000 Fire-Shield Wallboard), 5/8" with 0.080
Gypsum Board Finish. Lexan film (Hi-Impact Brand 8000 Fire Shield
PART 2 PRODUCTS Wallboard).
2.02 MATERIALS 2. Width: 4'
A. Regular Gypsum Board: A gypsum core wall board 3. Length: 8' through 12'
surfaced with paper on front, back, and long edges and 4. Edges: Square, Tapered, or Beveled Taper (Sta-
complying with ASTM C 36/C 1396 (Gold Bond Brand Smooth Edge).
Gypsum Wallboard). 5. Impact Resistance: 264 ft.-lbs. without penetration
1. Thickness: 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2" (Hi-Impact Brand 1000 Fire-Shield Wallboard), 846
2. Width: 4' ft.-lbs. without penetration (Hi-Impact Brand 2000
Fire-Shield Wallboard), 1450 ft.-lbs. without
3. Length: 6' through 16' penetration (Hi-Impact Brand 3000 Fire-Shield
4. Edges: Square, Tapered, or Beveled Taper (Sta- Wallboard), 2188 ft.-lbs. without penetration (Hi-
Smooth Edge). Impact Brand 8000 Fire-Shield Wallboard).
B. Fire-Resistant Gypsum Board: A gypsum core wall D. Fire-Resistant Abuse-Resistant Gypsum Board: A
board with additives to enhance fire resistance of the gypsum core wall board with additives to enhance fire
core and surfaced with paper on front, back, and long

resistance, surface indentation resistance, and impact edges; and complying with ASTM C 36/C 1396 (High
resistance of the core and surfaced with abrasion resistant Strength Brand Ceiling Board).
paper on front and long edges with heavy liner paper 1. Thickness: 1/2"
bonded to the back side; and complying with ASTM C
36/C 1396, Type X (Hi-Abuse Brand Fire-Shield 2. Width: 4'
Wallboard). 3. Length: 6' through 16'
1. Thickness: 5/8" 4. Edges: Square, Tapered, or Beveled Taper (Sta-
2. Width: 4' Smooth Edge).
3. Length: 8' through 12' H. Gypsum Sheathing Board: A gypsum core sheathing
board with additives to enhance the water resistance of
4. Edges: Tapered. the core; surfaced with water repellant paper on front,
5. Impact Resistance: No failure after 100 impacts back, and long edges; and complying with ASTM C
when tested in accordance with ASTM E 695, 79/C 1396.
modified. 1. Regular Board, 2' by 8': 1/2" thick with tongue and
6. Indentation Resistance: Not less than the following groove edge (Gold Bond Brand Gypsum Sheathing).
loads to produce the indicated depth of surface 2. Regular Board, 4' by 8' or 9' or 10': 1/2" thick with
indentation when tested in accordance with ASTM square edge (Gold Bond Brand Jumbo Gypsum
D 1037, modified: Sheathing).
a. 0.100": 232 lbs.
b. 0.200": 469 lbs. 3. Fire-Rated Board (Type X): 5/8" thick by 4' wide by
8' or 9' or 10' long with additives in the core to
7. 3M Surface Abrasion Resistance: Not greater than enhance fire resistance (Gold Bond Brand Fire-
the following depths when tested using the indicated Shield Jumbo Gypsum Sheathing).
number of cycles in accordance with ASTM D 4977,
modified: I Shaftwall Coreboard: A gypsum core shaftwall board
a. 50: 0.001" with additives to enhance fire resistance of the core
b. 250: 0.001" and surfaced with water repellant paper on front, back,
c. 500: 0.002" and long edges and complying with ASTM C 442/C
d. 1000: 0.003" 1396, Type X (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield Shaftliner).
8. Taber Surface Abrasion Resistance: Not greater than 1. Thickness: 1"
the following depths when tested using the indicated 2. Width: 2'
number of cycles in accordance with ASTM D 4060, 3. Length: 7' through 14'
modified:
a. 25: 0.002" 4. Edges: Beveled.
b. 50: 0.004" J. Shaftwall Coreboard: A gypsum core shaftwall board
c. 75: 0.005" with additives to enhance fire resisitance of the core
d. 100: 0.007" and surfaced with a moisture/mold/mildew resistant
e. 125: 0.008" paper on front, back, and long edges; and complying
f. 150: 0.010" with ASTM C442/C1396, type X (Gold Bond Brand
9. Impact/Penetration Resistance Rating: Not less than Fire-Shield Shaftliner XP)
60 ft.-lbs. when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1. Thickness:1"
2394, modified. 2. Width: 2'
E. Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board: A gypsum 3. Length: 7' through 14'
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core wall board with additives to enhance the water 4. Edges: Beveled
resistance of the core; surfaced with water repellant
paper on front, back, and long edges; and complying K. Exterior Gypsum Soffit Board: A gypsum core soffit
with ASTM C 630/C 1396 (Gold Bond Brand MR board with additives to enhance the sag resistance of
Board). the core; surfaced with water repellant paper on front,
back, and long edges; and complying with ASTM C
1. Thickness: 1/2" 931/C 1396 (Gold Bond Brand Exterior Soffit Board).
2. Width: 4' 1. Thickness: 1/2"
3. Length: 6' through 16' 2. Width: 4'
4. Edges: Tapered. 3. Length: 8' through 12'
F. Fire-Resistant Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board: 4. Edges: Beveled Taper (Sta-Smooth Edge).
A gypsum core wall board with additives to enhance
the fire resistance of the core and the water resistance L. Fire-Resistant Exterior Gypsum Soffit Board: A gypsum
of the core; surfaced with water repellant paper on core soffit board with additives to enhance the fire
front, back, and long edges; and complying with ASTM resistance and the sag resistance of the core; surfaced
C 630/C 1396, Type X. with water repellant paper on front, back, and long
edges; and complying with ASTM C 931/C 1396, Type
1. Thickness: 1/2" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield C MR X (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield Exterior Soffit Board).
Board) or 5/8" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield MR
Board). 1. Thickness: 5/8"
2. Width: 4' 2. Width: 4'
3. Length: 6' through 16' 3. Length: 8' through 12'
4. Edges: Square, Tapered, or Beveled Taper (Sta- 4. Edges: Beveled Taper (Sta-Smooth Edge).
Smooth Edge). M. Flexible Gypsum Board: A gypsum core wall panel
G. Gypsum Ceiling Board: A gypsum core ceiling board with additives to enhance flexibility surfaced with
with additives to enhance the sag resistance of the core paper on front, back and long edges and complying
and surfaced with paper on front, back, and long with ASTM C 36/C 1396 (High Flex Brand Gypsum

Wallboard). Q. Joint Treatment:
1. Thickness: 1/4" 1.Tape: 2 1/16" wide paper reinforcing tape (ProForm
2. Width: 4' Brand Joint Tape).
3. Length: 8' through 12' 2. Tape: 2" wide paper reinforcing tape with metal
strips laminated along the center crease to form
4. Edges: Slightly tapered. inside and outside corners (ProForm Brand Multi-
N. Fire-Resistant Vinyl laminated Gypsum Grid Board: A Flex Tape Bead).
gypsum core lay-in ceiling panel with additives to 3. Tape: 2" wide self-adhering fiberglass tape (Sta-
enhance the sag and fire resistance of the core; Smooth HS Brand Tape).
surfaced with paper on the front and back and finished
on the front with a 2-mil, white, stipple textured vinyl 4. Compound: Drying type pre-mixed compound
laminate; and complying with ASTM C 960/C 1396, (ProForm Brand Multi-Use Joint Compound,
Type X, Class 1; E 1264 Type XX, patterns E, G ProForm Brand All Purpose Joint Compound, regular
(Gridstone Brand Ceiling Panel). grade and machine grade, ProForm Brand Lite Joint
Compound, ProForm Brand Ultra Lite Joint
1. Thickness: 1/2" Compound, Easy Finish Brand Joint Compound,
2. Width and length: 2' x 2' and 2' x 4' and Acabado Fa’cil Multiuso Compuesto Para
3. Edges: Square Uniones).
O. Fire-Resistant Sealed Vinyl Laminated Gypsum Grid 5. Compound: Drying type job mixed vinyl base
Board: A gypsum core lay-in ceiling panel with compound (Triple-T Brand Compound).
additives to enhance the sag and fire resistance of the 6. Compound: Drying type vinyl base topping
core and sealed on face, back and long edges with a compound, pre-mixed (ProForm Brand Topping
2-mil rigid vinyl film, exposed edges are factory sealed Joint Compound, Easy Finish Brand Topping Joint
with a durable coating providing a completely sealed Compound).
panel; and complying with ASTM C 960/C 1396, Type 7. Compound: Setting type job mixed chemical-
X, Class 1, E 1264, Type XX, patterns E, G (Gridstone hardening compound (Sta-Smooth Brand Joint
Brand Cleanroom Ceiling Panel). Compound, Sta-Smooth Lite Brand Joint Compound,
1. Thickness: 1/2" and Sta-Smooth HS Brand Joint Compound).
2. Width and Length: 2' x 2' and 2' x 4' R. Surfacer/Primer Coating: Dual-purpose high-build
3. Edges: Square acrylic latex based coating (ProForm Brand
Surfacer/Primer).
P. Vinyl Laminated Gypsum Grid Board: A gypsum core
lay-in ceiling panel with additives to enhance the sag S. Textured Coatings:
resistance of the core; surfaced with paper on the front 1. Ceiling Coating: Compound of minerals and clays
and back and finished on the front with a 2-mil, white, for mixing with a mineral or polystyrene aggregate
stipple textured vinyl laminate; and complying with and water (ProForm Brand Perfect Spray Texture,
ASTM C 960/C 1396, Class 1, E 1264, Type XX, ProForm Brand Perfect Spray II Texture, and
patterns E, G (Gridstone Brand Hi-Strength Ceiling ProForm Brand Spray Quick Texture).
Panel). 2. Wall Coating: Compound of minerals and clays for
1. Thickness: 5/16" mixing with water (ProForm Brand Perfect Spray HF
2. Width and Length: 2' x 2' and 2' x 4' Texture, and ProForm Brand Perfect Spray EM
Texture).
3. Edges: Square
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
recommendations, National Gypsum Company
“Gypsum
Construction Guide.“
For additional information

Phone 1-800-NATIONAL
(1-800-628-4662)

09260/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
8 TH EDITION
I-STUD CAVITY
SHAFTWALL SYSTEM
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119
I-STUD CAVITY SHAFTWALL SYSTEM
Gypsum drywall shaft Gypsum board includes 1" FUNCTION AND UTILITY elevator cabs rise and
construction has become Fire-Shield Shaftliner or 1" Loading Performance. descend in a shaft.
the preferred alternative to Fire-Shield Shaftliner XP Although the I-Stud Sound Transmission. STC
traditional masonry shafts. panels, 1/2" Fire-Shield C Shaftwall System is non- ratings of 40 to 51 have
One-inch Shaftliner board and 5/8" Fire-Shield load-bearing, this System been achieved in tests
was developed as a gypsum board face panels. has been designed and conducted in accordance
lightweight, easy-to-install The metal framing includes tested to withstand positive with ASTM E 90. Refer
replacement for masonry in I-Studs with integral tabs and negative air pressure to pages 16 and 17.
the interior core of which hold the panels in forces exerted by high-
buildings for shaftwalls, place and J Track for LIMITATIONS
speed, high-rise elevators.
stairwells, other vertical runners at top and bottom, 1. Nonload-bearing.
chases and mechanical as well as vertically at Fire Resistance. The I-Stud
partition ends and to frame Shaftwall System has been 2. This System should not be
enclosures. Shaftliner used where exposed to
board is also used as a openings. fire tested and has achieved
fire resistance ratings of constant dampness or
component of 2" solid The I-Stud System was conditions under which
partitions, and area 1 and 2 hours. All
developed to enclose components are free water can be formed.
separation walls with a elevator shafts and other
layer of 1/2" Regular or noncombustible. Refer 3. This System should not be
vertical chases in buildings to pages 16 and 17.
Fire-Shield Wallboard where it is advantageous to exposed to temperatures
attached to each side. erect these walls from one 25 GA (.020" minimum steel over 125˚ F for extended
side only and where fire thickness) J Track exceeded periods of time.
Historically, heavy masonry
weighing 20 to 45 lbs. per resistance and resistance to 2,000,000 lateral load 4. Where reference is made to
square foot was used for air pressures are required. oscillation cycles in a test nominal gauges, 25 gauge
shaftwall construction. conducted to duplicate the relates to minimum base
See BOCA Evaluation Services, positive and negative
With the use of Shaftliner, Inc., Research Report steel of .020" and 20 gauge
shaftwall assemblies weigh pressures created as to .0329".
No. 89-35.
in at a remarkably low 10
to 13 lbs. per square foot. See ICBO Evaluation Services, SECTION PROPERTIES ABOUT X-X AXIS
Inc. Evaluation Report No. A= Section Area, in.2
The benefits of gypsum 3579 for allowable values
drywall shaft systems go far Y= Distance from neutral axis to extreme steel fiber, in.
and/or conditions of use I= Moment of Inertia, in.4
beyond the difference in concerning material
weight alone. The core S= Section Modulus, in.3
reported in this document.
wall of a shaft can be It’s subject to re- Section properties based on steel without galvanizing.
installed from the exterior examinations, revisions,
of the shaft and requires and possible cancellation. Min.
no scaffolding. Erection Stud Size Base Steel A Y I S
is speedy and clean. SBCCI PST & ESI Evaluation
Shaftliner also provides Report No. 9525B. 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) 0.020" 0.133 1.366 0.151 0.110
excellent sound control Lightweight. The I-Stud 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) 0.0329" 0.253 1.262 0.288 0.228
and can achieve the fire Shaftwall System is very 4" (102 mm) 0.020" 0.163 2.152 0.421 0.196
ratings necessary for today’s lightweight compared to 4" (102 mm) 0.0329" 0.307 2.016 0.822 0.408
building construction. Best conventional shaftwalls, 6" (152 mm) 0.0329" 0.342 3.020 1.860 0.616
of all, gypsum shaftwall weighing approximately 10 Above properties are in accordance with AISI “Specifications For the Design of
systems are more lbs. per sq. ft. of wall when Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.”
economical than masonry finished with two layers
shaft construction. of 1/2" Fire-Shield C
National Gypsum produces Wallboard.
Shaftliner board with green Economical. Shafts can be 1/2" FIRE-
moisture-resistant paper or quickly enclosed with SHIELD C
I-STUD CAVITY SHAFTWALL GYPSUM
purple moisture/mold/ I-Studs and Shaftliner under 2 hr. rated (both sides)
mildew resistant paper on most conditions in which WALLBOARD
both sides with a beveled installers can work, well
edge configuration allowing below temperature
for simple installation into limitations for finish
the tabs of the I-Stud, an wallboard applications.
integral part of the Practical. The 1" Shaftliner J TRACK
Shaftwall System. is faced with light green
The I-Stud Cavity Shaftwall is moisture-resistant paper I-STUD
a nonload-bearing drywall and Shaftliner XP is faced
partition system and is with purple moisture/mold/
made up of two basic mildew resistant paper for
components, gypsum board protection against weather 1" FIRE-SHIELD
and metal framing. during installation. SHAFTLINER
Note: In addition to the I-Stud systems National Gypsum

Company 1/2" Fire-Shield G, 5/8" Fire-Shield and
1" Fire-Shield Shaftliner panels are listed in Dietrich J TRACK CAULK WHERE
Industries Report No. NER-506, Shaftwall and REQUIRED
Stairwell Fire-Resistive (C-T stud) Assemblies.
120 I-STUD CAVITY SHAFTWALL SYSTEM

09260/NGC
VIEW A-A BUYLINE 1100
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
2 HR. RATED
STAIRWELL
CONSTRUCTION
1 HR. RATED
SHAFTWALL
J TRACK .020", .0329"

(3" LEG .0329" ONLY) I-STUD .020", .0329"
ALLOWABLE WALL HEIGHTS FOR 1-HOUR FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES

Stud Stud Min. Steel Sustained Air Pressure Load PSF
Size Spacing Thickness Allowable
in. (mm) in. O.C. (mm) in. Deflection 5 7.5 10 15
2 1/2" 24" 0.020 L/120 13'- 4" (4060 mm) 11'- 7" (3531 mm) 10'- 1" (3073 mm) 8'- 3" (2515 mm)
(63.5 mm) (610 mm) L/240 10'- 7" (3226 mm) 9'- 3" (2819 mm) 8'- 5" (2565 mm) 7'- 4" (2235 mm)
L/360 9'- 3" (2819 mm) 8'- 1" (2464 mm) 7'- 4" (2235 mm) 6'- 5" (1956 mm)
2 1/2" 24" 0.0329 L/120 15'- 2" (4623 mm) 13'- 3" (4039 mm) 12'- 1" (3683 mm) 10'- 7" (3226 mm)
(63.5 mm) (610 mm) L/240 12'- 1" (3683 mm) 10'- 7" (3226 mm) 9'- 7" (2921 mm) 8'- 4" (2540 mm)
L/360 10'- 7" (3226 mm) 9' - 2" (2794 mm) 8'- 4" (2540 mm) 7'- 4" (2235 mm)
4" 24" 0.020 L/120 17'- 11" (5461 mm) 14'- 10" (4521 mm) 12'- 10" (3912 mm) 9'- 9" (2972 mm)
(102 mm) (610 mm) L/240 14'- 3" (4343 mm) 12'- 5" (3785 mm) 11'- 4" (3454 mm) 9'- 5" (2870 mm)
L/360 12'- 5" (3785 mm) 10'- 10" (3302 mm) 9'- 5" (2870 mm) 8'- 3" (2515 mm)
4" 24" 0.0329 L/120 20'- 0" (6096 mm) 18'- 2" (5537 mm) 16'- 6" (5029 mm) 14'- 3" (4343 mm)
(102 mm) (610 mm) L/240 16'- 6" (5029 mm) 14'- 5" (4394 mm) 13'- 1" (3988 mm) 11'- 5" (3480 mm)
L/360 14'- 5" (4394 mm) 12'- 7" (3835 mm) 11'- 5" (3480 mm) 9'- 4" (2845 mm)
6" 24" 0.0329 L/120 24'- 0" (7315 mm) 22'- 10" (6960 mm) 19'- 9" (6020 mm) 16'- 2" (4928 mm)
(152 mm) (610 mm) L/240 20'- 11" (6375 mm) 18'- 4" (5588 mm) 16'- 8" (5080 mm) 14'- 6" (4420 mm)
L/360 18 - 4" (5588 mm) 16'- 0" (4877 mm) 14'- 6" (4420 mm) 10'- 11" (3327 mm)
›Yield strength 40,000 psi
Limiting heights are based on transverse load tests (in accordance with ASTM E 72)
and calculated utilizing the loads indicated.
ALLOWABLE WALL HEIGHTS FOR 2-HOUR FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES UNLINED RETURN AIR SHAFTS
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2 1/2" 24" 0.020 L/120 14'- 7" (4445 mm) 12'- 4" (3759 mm) 10'- 9" (3277 mm) 8'- 9" (2667 mm)
(63.5 mm) (610 mm) L/240 11'- 7" (3531 mm) 10'- 1" (3073 mm) 9'- 2" (2794 mm) 8'- 0" (2438 mm)
L/360 10'- 1" (3073 mm) 8'- 10" (2692 mm) 8'- 0" (2438 mm) 7'- 0" (2134 mm)
2 1/2" 24" 0.0329 L/120 17'- 9" (5410 mm) 15'- 6" (4724 mm) 14'- 1" (4293 mm) 12'- 4" (3759 mm)
(63.5 mm) (610 mm) L/240 14'- 1" (4293 mm) 12'- 4" (3759 mm) 11'- 2" (3404 mm) 8'- 9" (3404 mm)
L/360 12'- 4" (3759 mm) 9'- 8" (2946 mm) 8'- 9" (2667 mm) 7'- 8" (2337 mm)
4" 24" 0.020 L/120 19'- 10" (6045 mm) 16'- 3" (4953 mm) 14'- 0" (4267 mm) 10'- 2" (3099 mm)
(102 mm) (610 mm) L/240 16'- 2" (4928 mm) 14'- 2" (4318 mm) 11'- 6" (3505 mm) 10'- 0" (3048 mm)
L/360 14'- 2" (4318 mm) 11'- 0" (3353 mm) 10'- 0" (3048 mm) 8'-9" (2667 mm)
4" 24" 0.0329 L/120 23'- 2" (7061 mm) 20'- 2" (6147 mm) 18'- 1" (5512 mm) 14'- 9" (4496 mm)
(102 mm) (610 mm) L/240 18'- 4" (5588 mm) 16'- 1" (4902 mm) 14'- 7" (4445 mm) 11'- 1" (3378 mm)
L/360 16'- 1" (4902 mm) 14'- 0" (4267 mm) 11'- 1" (3378 mm) 9'- 8" (2946 mm)
6" 24" 0.0329 L/120 28'- 0" (8534 mm) 23'- 11" (7290 mm) 20'- 9" (6325 mm) 16'- 11" (5156 mm)
(152 mm) (610 mm) L/240 22'- 9" (6934 mm) 19'- 10" (6045 mm) 18'- 0" (5486 mm) 12'-10" (3912 mm)
L/360 19'- 10" (6045 mm) 17'- 4" (5283 mm) 12'- 10" (3912 mm) 11'- 2" (3404 mm)
I-STUD CAVITY SHAFTWALL SYSTEM 121

ALLOWABLE WALL HEIGHTS FOR 2-HOUR FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES STAIRWELLS
2 1/2" 24" 0.020 L/120 13'- 11" (4242 mm) 12'- 2" (3708 mm) 11'- 0" (3353 mm) 9'- 8" (2946 mm)
(63.5 mm) (610 mm) L/240 11'- 0" (3353 mm) 9'- 8" (2946 mm) 8'- 9" (3404 mm) 7'- 8" (2337 mm)
L/360 8'- 9" (2946 mm) 8'- 5" (2565 mm) 7'- 8" (2337 mm) 6'- 8" (2032 mm)
2 1/2" 24" 0.0329 L/120 16'- 7" (5055 mm) 14'- 6"f (4420 mm) 13'- 2"f (4013 mm) 11'- 6" (3505 mm)
(63.5 mm) (610 mm) L/240 13'- 2" (4013 mm) 11'- 6" (3505 mm) 9'- 10" (2897 mm) 8'- 7" (2616 mm)
L/360 11'- 6" (3505 mm) 10'- 0" (3048 mm) 8'- 7" (2616 mm) 7'- 6" (2286 mm)
4" 24" 0.020 L/120 20'- 2" (6147 mm) 17'- 8" (5385 mm) 16'- 0" (4877 mm) 11'- 11" (3632 mm)
(102 mm) (610 mm) L/240 16'- 0" (4877 mm) 11'- 11" (3632 mm) 10'- 10" (3302 mm) 9'- 5" (2870 mm)
L/360 11'- 11" (3632 mm) 10'- 6" (3175 mm) 9'- 5" (2870 mm) 8'- 3" (2515 mm)
4" 24" 0.0329 L/120 22'- 3" (6782 mm) 19'- 6" (5944 mm) 17'- 8" (5385 mm) 15'- 6" (4724 mm)
(102 mm) (610 mm) L/240 17'- 8" (5385 mm) 15'- 6" (4724 mm) 14'- 1" (4293 mm) 10'- 8" (3251 mm)
L/360 15'- 6" (4724 mm) 11'- 9" (3581 mm) 10'- 8" (3251 mm) 9'- 4" (2845 mm)
6" 24" 0.0329 L/120 28'- 0" (8534 mm) 24'- 10" (7569 mm) 22'- 7" (6883 mm) 19'- 9" (6020 mm)
(152 mm) (610 mm) L/240 22'- 7" (6883 mm) 19'- 9" (6020 mm) 17'- 11" (5461 mm) 12'- 3" (3734 mm)
L/360 19'- 9" (6020 mm) 13'- 6" (4115 mm) 12'- 3" (3734 mm) 10'- 9" (3277 mm)
ALLOWABLE WALL HEIGHTS FOR 2-HOUR FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES

Stud Stud Min. Intermittent Air Pressure Load PSF
Size Spacing Steel Allowable
in. (mm) in. O.C. (mm) Thickness-in. Deflection 5 7.5 10 15
2 1/2 24 0.020 L/120 15'- 3"f (4648 mm) 12'- 6"f (3810 mm) 10'- 9"f (3276 mm) 8'-10"f (2692 mm)
(63.5 mm) (610 mm) L/240 12'- 6" (3810 mm) 11'- 0" (3352 mm) 10'- 0" (3048 mm) 8'- 9" (2667 mm)
L/360 11'- 0" (3352 mm) 9'- 6" (2895 mm) 8'- 8" (2641 mm) 7'- 7" (2311 mm)
2 1/2 24 0.0329 L/120 17'-10" (5435 mm) 15'- 8" (4775 mm) 14'- 2"f (4318 mm) *12'- 5" (3784 mm)
(63.5 mm) (610 mm) L/240 14'- 2" (4318 mm) 12'- 5" (3784 mm) 11'- 4" (3454 mm) 9'-10" (2997 mm)
L/360 12'- 5" (3784 mm) 10'-11" (3327 mm) 9'-10" (2997 mm) 8'- 7" (2616 mm)
4 24 0.020 L/120 20'- 4" (6197 mm) 16'- 8"f (5080 mm) *14'- 5"f (4394 mm) *11'-10"f (3606 mm)
(102 mm) (610 mm) L/240 16'- 1" (4902 mm) 14'- 1" (4292 mm) 12'-10" (3911 mm) *11'- 2" (3403 mm)
L/360 14'- 1" (4292 mm) 12'- 4" (3759 mm) 11'- 2" (3403 mm) * 9'-10" (2997 mm)
4 24 0.0329 L/120 21'-10" (4114 mm) *19'- 1" (5816 mm) *17'- 4" (5283 mm) *15'- 1" (4597 mm)
(102 mm) (610 mm) L/240 17'- 4" (5283 mm) 15'- 1" (4597 mm) 13'-10" (4216 mm) *12'- 0" (3657 mm)
L/360 15'- 1" (4597 mm) 13'- 2" (4013 mm) 12'- 0" (3657 mm) *10'- 6" (3200 mm)
6 24 0.0329 L/120 25'- 4" (7721 mm) *22'- 1" (6731 mm) *20'- 1" (6121 mm) *17'- 6" (5334 mm)
(152 mm) (610 mm) L/240 20'- 1" (6121 mm) *17'- 6" (5334 mm) *15'-11" (4851 mm) *13'-11" (4241 mm)
L/360 17'- 6" (5334 mm) 15'- 4" (4673 mm) 13'-11" (4241 mm) *12'- 2" (3708 mm)
f Limited by bending stress › Yield strength 40,000 psi
v Limited by end reaction relating to stud or track › Unless noted, heights are limited by deflection.
* 20 gauge track required › For heights limited by bending stress, allowable bending stresses have been increased by
33.33% for intermittent loading.
› Heights limited by deflection are based on transverse load tests (in accordance with ASTM E 72)

09260/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
I STUD J TRACK
Used with J Track for framing 2 1/4" Leg.
Cavity Shaftwalls. Tabs Used with I-Stud, for framing,
retain 1" shaftliner. Cavity Shaftwalls.
Galvanized steel. Galvanized steel.
DETAILS
1" TYPE S OR S-12 I-STUD
PAN HEAD SCREWS 1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C SCREWS, 24" O.C.
(TRACK TO TRACK) GYPSUM WALLBOARD
CORNERBEAD
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
J TRACK
1 5/8" TYPE S
SCREWS,
12" O.C. 12" MAX.
CORRIDOR SIDE
1" FIRE-SHIELD
CORRIDOR SIDE
J TRACK
SHAFT SIDE
SHAFTLINER
09260
1 5/8" TYPE S OR S-12
SCREWS 12" O.C.
1" TYPE S OR S-12 SHAFT SIDE 12" MAX.

SCREWS 24" O.C.
I-STUD 1" FIRE-SHIELD 2" x 2" x 20 GA. ANGLE

SHAFTLINER each angle fastened to
J Track with two 3/8"
Type S-12 screws at ceiling
Note: Type S screws for .020" studs, and two at floor.
S-12 screws for .0329".
OUTSIDE CORNER INSIDE CORNER
09260C 09260D
Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0" Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"

1" FIRE-SHIELD
I-STUD SHAFTLINER
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
2 5/8”" TYPE S OR S-12

SCREWS 24" O.C.
1 5/8" TYPE S OR S-12 1 5/8" TYPE S OR S-12 SCREWS 1" TYPE S OR S-12 SCREWS
SCREWS 12" O.C. 24" O.C.
TYPICAL START AND
END OF WALL DESIGN END OF WALL (ALTERNATE DETAIL) TYPICAL SECTION
09260A
09260B Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"
Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"
7' Elevator Door Frames
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
25 GA. 2 1/4" LEG
20 GA. 3" LEG J TRACK
J TRACK
I-STUD
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
SHAFTWALL J TRACK FRAMING ABOVE 7'-0" 25 GA.

ELEVATOR DOOR 2 1/4" LEG
J TRACK
(Section C-C)
09260G
Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"
25 GA. 2 1/4" LEG

J TRACK
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
DOOR HEADER 1" FIRE-SHIELD
20 GA. 3" LEG SHAFTLINER
J TRACK
B
SHAFTWALL ELEVATOR DOOR HEAD
(Section B-B)
09260H
I-STUD Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"
24"
MAX.
C C JAMB ANCHOR
CLIP
B
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER 20 GA. 3" LEG
J TRACK
ELEVATOR
DOOR
FRAME 7'
A A
4'
I-STUD 1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C

1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C GYPSUM WALLBOARD
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
SHAFTWALL 7'-0" ELEVATOR DOOR JAMB
SHAFTWALL 7'-0" ELEVATOR DOOR FRAMING (Section A-A)
09260E 09260F
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"

09260/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
Elevator Door Frames Over 7'
20 GA. 3" LEG 25 GA. 2 1/4" LEG

J TRACK J TRACK
SHAFTWALL J TRACK FRAMING

ABOVE ELEVATOR DOOR
(Section F-F)
09260K
Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"
25 GA.
2 1/4" LEG
J TRACK
1/2"
FIRE-SHIELD
C GYPSUM
WALLBOARD
25 GA. 2 1/4" LEG

J TRACK 1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
1" FIRE-SHIELD 20 GA. 3" LEG
SHAFTLINER J TRACK
SHAFTWALL ELEVATOR DOOR HEAD
E I-STUD
(Section E-E)
09260L
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
F F
E
1"
SHIM
1/2"
SHIM JAMB ANCHOR CLIP
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
20 GA. 3" LEG
J TRACK
OVER
7'
09260
D D
4'
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C ELEVATOR 1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C

GYPSUM WALLBOARD DOOR FRAME GYPSUM WALLBOARD
SHAFTWALL ELEVATOR DOOR JAMB

SHAFTWALL OVER 7'-0" ELEVATOR DOOR FRAMING (Section D-D)
09260I 09260J
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"

J TRACK
CONDUIT 1" FIRE-SHIELD

SHAFTLINER
A A
1" FIRE-SHIELD 25 GA. x 3" x 28"

POSITION SHAFTLINER SHEET STEEL
INDICATOR FIREMAN
SWITCH
I-STUD
FIREMAN
SWITCH
C
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
ELEVATOR
DOOR FRAME B B
18 GA. x 3/4" x 1"
ANGLE, 2 1/2" LONG
C
CALL BOX
D D
CONDUIT 1/2 " FIRE-SHIELD C 3/4" C.R. CHANNEL

GYPSUM WALLBOARD
CALL BOX
SHAFTWALL ELEVATOR ELECTRICAL CONTROL LAYOUT SHAFTWALL FIREMAN SWITCH AND CALL BOX
09260Z (Section CC)
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 09260AA
Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"
1" x 16" x 30" 25 GA. x 3" x 28"

FIRE-SHIELD SHEET STEEL RIGID ELBOW & CONDUIT 1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER SHAFTLINER
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
3/4" C.R. CHANNEL CALL BOX GYPSUM WALLBOARD
SHAFTWALL CALL BOX SHAFTWALL WITH CONDUIT

(Section BB) (Section DD)
09260BB 09260CC
Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0" Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"
25 GA. x 3" x 14" 25 GA. x 3" x 28"

SHEET STEEL SHEET STEEL
1" x 16" x 30"
FIRE-SHIELD SHAFTLINER
4" I-STUD POSITION INDICATOR 1" x 22" x 16" FIRE-SHIELD FIREMAN 3/4" C.R. CHANNEL
SHAFTLINER SWITCH
SHAFTWALL FIREMAN SWITCH AND INDICATOR BOX

NOTE: These assemblies tested Factory Mutual (Section AA)
Design WP 621 and Factory Mutual WP 612 09260DD
Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"

I-STUD
09260/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
1-1/2" C.R. CHANNEL

FURRING
CHANNEL CLIP 1-5/8" TYPE S OR
S-12 SCREWS
ALLOW FOR MOVEMENT HERE

1" FIRE-SHIELD
CEILING TRIM CHANNEL SHAFTLINER
FURRING
CHANNEL
SHAFTWALL AT SUSPENDED CEILING
(UNRESTRAINED)
09260M
2"x2"x20 GA. I-STUD

ANGLE RUNNER
HANGER WIRE
FURRING
CHANNEL CLIP
OR WIRE TIE
FURRING CHANNEL
TAPE AND
GYPSUM WALLBOARD CEILING JOINT COMPOUND
SHAFTWALL AT SUSPENDED CEILING

1" FIRE-SHIELD (RESTRAINED)
SHAFTLINER 09260N
CANTS SCREWED
TO I-STUDS
09260
2 5/8" TYPE S OR S-12 1 5/8" TYPE S OR S-12
CAULK WHERE SCREWS 12" O.C. SCREWS 36" O.C.
REQUIRED
75˚ 1" FIRE-SHIELD

SHAFTLINER
NOTE: Cant strips

generally required
to prevent ledges
more than 2" wide.
J TRACK 1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
SHAFT CANTS MAIL CHUTE

09260P 09260O
Scale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale:3"=1'-0"

1 1/2" MIN. 8" MAX.
3"
14 GA. CONTINUOUS PAN HEAD S-12

STEEL PLATE SCREWS, 24" O.C.
J TRACK
POWER DRIVEN FASTENERS
24” O.C.
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
STUD CAVITY WALL

PARALLEL TO DECK VALLEYS
09260Q
Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"
SPRAY ON FIREPROOFING
1 1/2“ MIN.
MIN. 14 GA. CONTINUOUS
STEEL PLATE
8" MAX.
1/2" TYPE S-12 PAN HEAD

SCREWS, 24” O.C.
POWER DRIVEN FASTENERS,

24" O.C.
SHAFTWALL
SHAFTWALL OFFSET
FROM STEEL BEAM
09260R
Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"

09260/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
I-STUD I-STUD
BOLT APPLIED BEFORE
WALLBOARD ON OTHER SIDE
TOGGLE BOLT
6" x 23 1/2" x 16 GA.

S.M. PLATE, WELD 6" x 23 1/2" x 20 GA.
OR SCREW ATTACH S.M. PLATE
HANDRAIL SUPPORT DETAILS

NOTE: HANDRAIL BRACKET SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM AREA OF 3.25 SQ. IN. AND MINIMUM WIDTH ALONG BOTTOM EDGE OF 1 3/8" IF RECTANGULAR,
AND A MINIMUM DIAMETER OF 2 3/8" IF ROUND IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH 200 POUND PULLOUT AND/OR COMPRESSION TESTS (NFPA 101-1985
LIFE SAFETY CODE - BRACKETS).
09260U
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
2" x 24" x 16 GA. STEEL STRAP

OUTLET OR SWITCH BOX
PAN HEAD SCREWS
I-STUD
CROSS SECTION
09260V
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
ELECTRICAL OUTLET SUPPORT

09260W
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
09260
6" x 26" x 20 GA.
S.M. PLATE
NO. 10 MIN. S.M. SCREWS
TYPE S
PAN HEAD SCREWS I-STUD
TYPE S
PAN HEAD
SCREWS
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
6" x 26" x 20 GA
SHEET METAL PLATE.
HANDRAIL SUPPORT DETAILS

09260T
HANDRAIL SUPPORT DETAILS Scale: 2 1/4" = 1'-0"
09260S
Scale: 2" = 1'-0"

1 5/8" TYPE S OR S-12
A 1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C SCREWS
GYPSUM WALLBOARD I-STUD, 24" O.C.
PAN HEAD
SCREWS
2 1/2" STUD
TRACK 20 GA.
2 1/2" STEEL STUDS, 16" O.C.

A
CHASE WALL
09260EE
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
HANGER ROD 2 1/2" x 20 GA.
STUD TRACK
BRACES EVERY
LANDING 2ND STUD AT
1/3 POINTS OF
STUD HEIGHT I-STUD
AT 4' O.C. MAX.
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
CERAMIC
TILE
I-STUD
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
MR GYPSUM
STAIR HANGER ROD BOARD
09260X
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
SHAFTWALL CHASE WALL

(SECTION A-A)
09260FF
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
HANGER ROD I-STUD

1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
STAIRWELL STAIR HANGER ROD

09260Y
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"

09260/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
DUCT
b J TRACK HEADERS
WITH ENDS
SLOTTED TO FIT
INTO I-STUDS.
h B
A
J TRACK LENGTH
b+h+b AND LEGS
CUT AT THOSE
I-STUDS LENGTHS AND
FOLDED AS SHOWN
TO SLIP INTO VOID.
ATTACH TO J
TRACK HEADER
WITH PAN HEAD
SCREWS.
J TRACK
24" 24" 24" 24"

Note: maintain 24" module I-Stud spacing regardless of duct location.
TYPICAL DUCT OPENING

RECOMMENDED FRAMING
I-Stud 09260
Fasten
J Track
in this
manner Cut here and
bend down
A. B.

RECOMMENDATIONS
bound edge of Shaftliner supply duct. Caulking is elevator door frames by
Shaftliner panels should be into I-Stud. Align last panel recommended at being attached to jamb and
handled with care to and fasten the vertical track perimeters and penetrations anchor clips with pan head
prevent fracturing or with appropriate fasteners wherever the I-Stud System screws. The 3" leg, nominal
deformation of edges. 24" o.c. max. Fasten is used to enclose elevators 20 gauge J Track shall be
Shaftliner to vertical track or other shafts where used at the juncture of the
FRAMING AND SHAFTLINER with 1 5/8" Type S or S-12 positive or negative elevator door frame and the
CAVITY SHAFTWALL Screws 24" o.c. See pressures will exist. The I-Stud System. See
1. Locate and lay out partition drawing on page 124 for contractor installing this drawings on pages 124 and
floor and ceiling lines to alternate detail. System shall caulk in 125 for details.
assure plumb partition. 9. Locate any shaftliner end compliance with details Door frames (other than
2. Insure accurate stud joints within the upper and specified by the architect/ elevator door frames)
spacing to maintain lower third points of wall. designer. Proper caulking should be formed from not
wallboard face layer Stagger joints in adjacent will seal perimeters and less than 18 gauge steel,
module. panels to avoid continuous penetrations to minimize shop primed, with throat
horizontal joint. Shaftliner air noises and dust openings accurately formed
3. Position top and bottom J associated with air
Track with long leg toward panels shall be of sufficient to the nominal wall
length to engage a movement. thickness plus 3/32".
the shaft along ceiling, floor
and vertically at column minimum of two I-Stud FRAMING FOR OPENINGS Frames must have trim
and/or wall where erection tabs along each edge. Frame doors, borrowed lights returns not less than 7/16"
of Shaftwall will begin. WALLBOARD and duct openings with J in width to bear flush
Attach with power driven Track. Use adequate against the wallboard
fasteners 24" o.c. max. Apply first layer of 1/2" Fire- surface. Floor anchor plates
Shield C (5/8" Fire-Shield) structural support for
openings over 48" wide. should be 14 gauge (min.)
4. Frame all openings cut into Gypsum Wallboard steel, firmly welded to
I-Stud partitions for ducts, horizontally to face of For openings up to 48"
wide, use vertical J Track frames and designed with
etc. with J Track as shown I-Studs with screws spaced not less than two anchor
in accompanying details to 24" o.c. Apply second on either side of openings.
For head and sill of holes 3" o.c. minimum to
protect cut gypsum core layer vertically with screws prevent frame rotation.
edges and to provide spaced 12" o.c. (Use 1" openings, place J Track
horizontally across Anchor plates should be
resistance to bending and Type S Screws on first securely fastened to the
other stresses. layer, 1 5/8" Type S Screws openings. Cut J Track about
12" longer than openings. floor with power driven
5. Cut shaftliner panels 1" less on second layer for 25 fasteners having minimum
gauge nominal framing.) Then cut flanges and fold
than ceiling height and back to nest over vertical dimensions of 3/16"
install first by placing (Use 1" Type S-12 Screws diameter and 3/4" length.
on first layer, 1 5/8" Type J Track and fasten webs or
outside vertical edge flanges with two 3/8" The type and size of
against long leg of vertical S-12 Screws on second fastener is dependent on
layer for 20 gauge or Type S or 1/2" Type S-12
track, plumb and attach Pan Head Screws per job conditions, type of
with Type S 1 5/8" Screws heavier framing.) Stagger all concrete or steel framing,
vertical and horizontal connection. When nesting
24" o.c. J Track to J Track, cut off etc., and must be sufficient
6. Place I-Studs within flanges joints. For proper joint to provide rigid, continuous
treatment, maintain short flange of horizontal
of floor and ceiling track J Track so it will fit over anchorage to the frames.
and rotate into place. Slide uniform room temperature Jamb anchor clips should
between 50˚F and 70˚F vertical J Track.
stud tabs snugly over edge be formed from 18 gauge
of Shaftliner previously during cold weather. Treat CALL BOXES AND (min.) steel, and welded to
installed. joints of face layer with POSITION INDICATORS jambs to provide adequate
tape and joint compound. Protect call boxes, position anchorage to jamb framing
7. Install next Shaftliner panel as shown on details.
between tabs of I-Studs. CAULKING indicators and fireman’s
switches as shown in Elevator door frames must
Continue in this manner Caulk I-Stud Cavity Shaftwall be fastened to and
until end of partition run. with acoustical sealant drawings on page 126.
supported by the building
Occasionally check wherever the wall is CHASES structure, separately framed
spacing of I-Studs to enclosing shafts where When possible, locate all and independent of the
maintain 24" module. positive or negative air vertical rise, conduit, stair partition. They shall be
8. At end of run, cut vertical pressure exists. Caulk hangers, etc., within wall securely anchored to the
J Track at least 2" short of perimeter of wall and at cavity. If the cavity in the sills and to the building
partition height. Cut any other place where 2 1/2" stud wall is not of structure or to the track
Shaftliner 1/4" less than voids create the possibility sufficient width, the 4" or supports. Anchors or
remaining width of of moving air causing dust 6" studs can be used for fastenings to suit the wall
partition and 2" short of accumulation, noise or chases or erect chase walls construction are required
full height. Lay piece of smoke leakage. Caulking as shown on page 120. and shall be not more than
Shaftliner 2" wide x length shall be done in 2' apart. See details on
of opening in floor track as compliance with details ELEVATOR DOORS
page 124 and 125 for
support for last Shaftliner specified by the Elevator door frames must be connection of partition
panel. Fit cut edge of architect/designer. braced and supported and elevator door frames.
Shaftliner into vertical track AIR SHAFTS independently of the
and, holding Shaftliner and shaftwall. However,
The System is not designed to shaftwall must be tied into
track together, slide paper serve as an unlined air

09260/NGC
Horizontal Shaftwall Duct and Ceiling Assemblies
BUYLINE 1100
DESCRIPTION DETAILS
I-Stud Cavity Shaftwall Similarly, single layer 5/8" J TRACK POWER DRIVEN FASTENERS
Systems can be erected Fire-Shield or Fire-Shield C 24” O.C.
horizontally and used as Gypsum Wallboard FLEXIBLE SEALANT
economical fire resistive attached to the stud flanges
assemblies for corridor opposite the Shaftliner DUCT
ceilings, stair soffits, and panels provide 1-hour 1/2" TYPE S OR S-12
protection for mechanical fire protection when used PAN HEAD SCREWS
(2 PER STUD)
ducts. as a corridor ceiling or
The I-Stud Cavity Shaftwall stair soffit.*
System for Horizontal Duct LIMITATIONS POWER DRIVEN FASTENERS
24" O.C. 1" FIRE-SHIELD
Protection consists of I- I-Stud Cavity Shaftwall SHAFTLINER
Studs 24" o.c. with 1" Fire- Systems erected
Shield Shaftliner panels horizontally for corridor
J TRACK
inserted in the stud tabs, ceilings or stair soffits are
and three layers of 1/2" designed to carry their own
J TRACK
Fire-Shield C Gypsum deadweight only, and
Wallboard attached to the should not be used where
stud flanges opposite the there is access to an attic
Shaftliner panels. This or loft above, or any 1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C I-STUD 24" O.C.
System provides fire probability of storage.
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
protection for mechanical
ducts and has been tested In addition, the 2-hour
from both sides. horizontal duct protection TWO HOUR HORIZONTAL DUCT PROTECTION
system is not designed WHI 694-0300.1
Two layers of 1/2" Fire-Shield to carry live loads or the 09260GG
C Gypsum Wallboard weight of the mechanical Scale: 2" = 1'-0"
attached to the stud flanges ducting it is protecting.
opposite the Shaftliner
provide 2-hour fire Maximum allowable
protection when used horizontal spans of each
as a corridor ceiling or system are shown in the
stair soffit.* table below.
TECHNICAL DATA
MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL SPANS FOR I-STUD ASSEMBLIES

Corridor Ceilings And Horizontal Membrane
Stair Soffits And Duct Protection
Stud Size Minimum Steel Thickness 1-Hour Fire 2-Hour Fire 2-Hour Fire
in. (mm) in. (mm) Resistive Rating Resistive Rating Resistive Rating
2 1/2" (63.5 mm) 0.020 (.508) 7'-8" (2337 mm) 7'-8" (2337 mm) 7'-2" (2184 mm)
2 1/2" (63.5 mm) 0.0329 (.836) 8'-8" (2642 mm) 9'-4" (2845 mm) 8'-8" (2642 mm)
4" (102 mm) 0.020 (.508) 10'-3" (3124 mm) 10'-9" (3277 mm) 10'-0" (3048 mm)
4" (102 mm) 0.0329 (.836) 11'- 9" (3581 mm) 12'-1" (3683 mm) 11'-3" (3429 mm)
09260
6" (152 mm) 0.0329 (.836) 14'- 10" (4521 mm) 14'-10" (4521 mm) 13'-10" (4216 mm)
Note: Spans based on L/240 deflection and twice the dead load weight, and 24" o.c. stud spacing.
DETAILS
I-STUD 1" FIRE-SHIELD J TRACK

SHAFTLINER J TRACK I-STUD 1" FIRE-SHIELD
24" O.C. SHAFTLINER
24" O.C.
1" TYPE S OR S-12

SCREWS 12" O.C.
1 5/8" TYPE S OR S-12
SCREWS 12" O.C.
5/8" FIRE-SHIELD 1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C
GYPSUM WALLBOARD GYPSUM WALLBOARD
ONE HOUR HORIZONTAL SHAFTWALL- TWO HOUR

CORRIDOR CEILING AND STAIR SOFFIT* CORRIDOR CEILING AND STAIR SOFFIT*
09260II 09260HH
Scale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
*See ICBO Evaluation Services, Inc. Evaluation Report No. 3579 for allowable values and/or conditions of use concerning material
presented in this document. It’s subject to re-examinations, revisions, and possible cancellations.

SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 09260 4. Fire-Resistant Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board: A

SHAFTWALL SYSTEMS gypsum core wall panel with additives to enhance the fire
resistance and water resistance of the core; surfaced with
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF water repellant paper on front, back, and long edges; and
GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR GENERIC/PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS COVERING complying with ASTM C 630/ C 1396; Type X.
SHAFTWALL PRODUCTS. THE NATIONAL GYPSUM COMPANY PRODUCT
NAME FOLLOWS THE GENERIC DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
a. Thickness: 1/2" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield C MR
Board); 5/8" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield MR Board).
PART 1 GENERAL b. Width: 4'
1.02 REFERENCES c. Length: 6' through 16'
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): d. Edges: Tapered.
1. C 36, Specification for Gypsum Wallboard. 5. Fire-Resistant Plaster Base: A gypsum core panel with
2. C 442, Specification for Gypsum Backing Board, Gypsum additives to enhance the fire resistance of the core and
Coreboard, and Gypsum Shaftliner Board. surfaced with absorptive paper on front, back, and long
3. C 588, Specification for Gypsum Base for Veneer Plaster. edges and complying with ASTM C 588/C 1396; Type X.
4. C 630, Specification for Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing a. Thickness: 1/2" (Kal-Kore Brand Fire-Shield C Plaster
Board. Base); 5/8" (Kal-Kore Brand Fire-Shield Plaster Base).
5. C 840, Specification for Application and Finishing of b. Width: 4'
Gypsum Board. c. Length: 8' and 12'
6. C 1396, Specification for Gypsum Board. d. Edges: Tapered.
PART 2 PRODUCTS B. Joint Treatment
2.02 MATERIALS 1. Tape: 2 1/16" wide paper reinforcing tape (ProForm Brand
A. Gypsum Board: Joint Tape).
1. Shaftwall Coreboard: A gypsum core shaftwall panel with 2. Compound: Drying type pre-mixed compound (ProForm
additives to enhance fire resistance of the core and Brand Multi-Use Joint Compound, ProForm Brand All
surfaced with water repellant paper on front, back, and Purpose Joint Compound, regular grade and machine
long edges and complying with ASTM C 442/C 1396, grade, ProForm Brand Lite Joint Compound, ProForm
Type X (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield Shaftliner). Brand Ultra Lite Joint Compound, Easy Finish Brand Joint
Compound, and Acabado Fa’cil Multiuso Compuesto
a. Thickness: 1" Para Uniones).
b. Width: 2' 3. Compound: Drying type job mixed vinyl base compound
c. Length: 7' through 14' (Triple-T Brand Compound).
d. Edges: Beveled. 4. Compound: Drying type topping compound, pre-mixed
2. Shaftwall Coreboard: A gypsum core shaftwall board with (ProForm Brand Topping Joint Compound, ProForm
additives to enhance fire resistance of the core and Brand Ultra Lite Joint Compound, Easy Finish Brand
surfaced with a moisture/mold/mildew resistant paper on Topping Joint Compound).
front, back, and long edges; and complying with ASTM 5. Compound: Setting type job mixed chemical-hardening
C442/C1396, Type X (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield compound (Sta-Smooth Brand Joint Compound, Sta-
Shaftliner XP). Smooth Lite Brand Joint Compound, and Sta-Smooth HS
a. Thickness: 1" Brand Joint Compound).
b. Width: 2' PART 3 EXECUTION
c. Length: 7' through 14' 3.01 INSTALLATION
d. Edges: Beveled A. Install studs, tracks, shaftliner, wallboard, accessories, and
3. Fire-Resistant Gypsum Board: A gypsum core wall panel finish wallboard joints in accordance with the following
with additives to enhance fire resistance of the core and ASTM Standards and manufacturer's recommendations:
surface with paper on front, back, and long edges and 1. ASTM Standards:
complying with ASTM C 36/C 1396, Type X. a. Metal Framing: C 754
a. Thickness: 1/2" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield C b. Joint Treatment: C 840.
Wallboard), 5/8" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield
Wallboard), or 5/8" (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield C 2. Manufacturer’s Recommendations: National Gypsum
Wallboard). Company “Gypsum Construction Guide.”
b. Width: 4'
c. Length: 6' through 16'
d. Edges: Square, Tapered, or Beveled Taper ( Sta-Smooth
Edge).

09265/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
8 TH EDITION
H-STUD AREA SEPARATION
WALL SYSTEM
09265
135
H-STUD AREA SEPARATION WALL SYSTEM
The fire-protection of gypsum-based Area Separation Walls is demonstrated in dramatic fashion

by the results of this actual townhouse fire in which the two-hour fire rated assembly performed
as expected in protecting adjacent properties. Break-away feature allowed collapse of fire-side
structural framing without pulling down the entire wall.

SOLID TYPE AREA maintained between 1. Area Separation Walls are 2. The H-Stud system has
SEPARATION WALL the H-Stud assembly and nonload-bearing walls. unsupported wall height
The H-Stud Area Separation any adjacent framing They should not be used limitation of 12'. (Support
Wall consists of 2" light- members. When a 3/4" where exposed to constant is provided by clips near
gauge steel H-Studs which air space cannot be dampness and/or water. each floor line.)
secure two layers of 1" Fire- maintained, the H-Stud Steel framing and Moisture 3. The Area Separation Wall
Shield Shaftliner or 1" Fire- and H-Stud Tracks are Resistant (MR) Gypsum Systems may be built up to
Shield Shaftliner XP board covered by screw-attached Board products permit four stories high (three
between adjacent studs. 6" wide battens fabricated temporary exposure to stories plus basement).
from 1/2" Fire-Shield C inclement weather during
Shaftliner board is faced with Gypsum Wallboard; or construction, but the 4. Insulation in the Area
green moisture-resistant 1/2" Fire-Shield C Gypsum constructed Area Separation Wall must be
paper and Shaftliner XP Wallboard boards can be Separation Wall should be protected from wetting and
board is faced with purple fastened to the H-Studs protected from inclement therefore shall not be
moisture/mold/mildew and joints* covered with weather as soon as installed until building is
resistant paper on both tape and joint compound possible. Materials closed-in.
sides for protection against to provide a finished wall. supplied to the job site 5. MR Gypsum Board or
weather during installation. Mineral wool or glass fiber should be stored properly, Gypsum Sheathing shall
Shaftliner panels have a can be installed in supported off the ground be used on faces of stud
beveled edge configuration adjacent cavity shaftwalls and protected from framing of Area Separation
allowing for simple to provide higher STC inclement weather. Walls which project
installation into the H-studs. ratings. beyond roof or side walls.
The H-Studs are secured at the At intermediate floors and at
foundation floor by the roof intersection, the steel
flanges of H-Stud Track. framing members are
The same track is used attached on each side to
back-to-back at adjacent structure framing
intermediate floors to with breakaway, heat
provide a splicing means softenable aluminum
so that the System can be ASW Clips.
erected one floor at a time.
H-Stud Track is also used at
the roof line or at the *Refer to UL Design U347.
parapet and at wall ends. NOTE: BOCA Evaluation
For a fire-rated assembly Services, Inc. Research
without the need for Report 90-26 requires a
battens, a minimum 3/4" 1" minimum air space.
air space shall be
136 H-STUD AREA SEPARATION WALL SYSTEM

09265/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
AREA SEPARATION
WALL CLIP
The framing attachment ASW The recommended location
Clips are made from 0.050" of these clips is on the 2"
aluminum alloy that softens lower side of the structural
at about 1000˚F. They are wood framing. In that
formed in the shape of an location, the clip provides
angle and are available the greatest assurance that
2" wide with legs either the Area Separation Wall
2"
1" x 2", 1" x 2.5" or 2" x will remain in place and
2.5". Clips are attached to structurally sound should
the wood framing at each one of the adjacent
vertical steel framing structures fail.
stud/wood framing
intersection using one 3/8" .050 ASW CLIP
Type S Pan Head Screw
into the steel and one 8d .063" THICK AVAILABLE
nail or 1 1/4" Type W ON SPECIAL ORDER
2.5"
Drywall Screw into the
wood framing.
TYPICAL FLOOR/CEILING 1" FIRE-SHIELD

JUNCTURE H-STUD SHAFTLINER
DOUBLE H-STUD TRACK

(back to back)
FLOOR TRIM
FIRE BLOCKING
CEILING
09265
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER OR
MINERAL WOOL
GYPSUM
ASW CLIP WALLBOARD
STRINGER
2"
H-STUD
TOP PLATE
3/4" AIR SPACE STUD
1"
2"
H-STUD TRACK
H-STUD
H-STUD AREA SEPARATION WALL SYSTEM 137

DETAILS
2" H-STUD
AREA SEP. WALL
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
2" H-STUD
DOUBLE H-STUD TRACK SCREWED 5/8" FIRE-SHIELD

BACK-TO-BACK GYPSUM SHEATHING
(OR AS REQUIRED
INTERIOR BY LOCAL CODES)
GYPSUM FACINGS
AS SPECIFIED
SEALANT
FLOOR
INTERIOR
WALL EXTERIOR
FRAMING FACING
2" H-STUD
GYPSUM BOARD OR MINERAL
WOOL FILLER FIRE BLOCKING JOIST 2" H-STUD
TRACK
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
CAULK
CEILING (SMOKETIGHT
1 1/4" TYPE W SCREW JOINT)
3/4" AIR SPACE
3/8" TYPE S
PAN HEAD SCREW
ASW CLIP 18" MINIMUM
(OR AS REQUIRED
GYPSUM FACINGS BY LOCAL CODES)
AS SPECIFIED
3/4" AIR SPACE INSULATION EXTERIOR WALL

FRAMING
INTERMEDIATE FLOOR INTERSECTION* EXTERIOR WALL INTERSECTION
LOCATION OF ASW CLIPS 09265M
09265I Scale: 1" = 1'-0"
Scale: 1" = 1'-0" 2" H-STUD
AREA SEP. WALL
3/4" AIR
2" H-STUD SPACE
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
INSULATION
2"x 4" STUD
TYPICAL WALL CROSS SECTION*

09265G
Scale: 1/2" = 1'-0"
CAULK
(SMOKE TIGHT JOINT) 2" H-STUD TRACK
1 LAYER OF
PARAPET
CAP
5/8" FIRE-SHIELD ROOFING
BOARD
ROOF DECK 2" H-STUD TRACK
(OR AS REQUIRED
BY LOCAL CODES).
FLASHING
AS REQUIRED (OR AS ROOFING
REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES)
GYPSUM BOARD
OR MINERAL
WOOL FILLER
FIRE BLOCKING
2" H-STUD GYPSUM

18" GYPSUM BOARD WALLBOARD
MINIMUM OR MINERAL
ASW WOOL FILLER
CLIP FIRE BLOCKING ASW 2"x 4" FRAMING
CLIP
3/4" AIR SPACE 1" FIRE-SHIELD

SHAFTLINER
GYPSUM BOARD 2" H-STUD 3/4" AIR SPACE
OR MINERAL WOOL AREA SEP. WALL
FIRE BLOCKING
TYPICAL ROOF JUNCTION DETAIL TYPICAL ROOF PARAPET DETAIL
09265K 09265J
Scale: 1" = 1'-0" Scale: 1" = 1'-0"
*When a 3/4" air space cannot be maintained between the H-Stud assembly and adjacent framing members, 1/2" Fire-Shield C Gypsum battens
are required to cover H-Studs and H-Stud Track.

09265/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
INTERIOR
GYPSUM FACINGS
3/4" AIR AS SPECIFIED
2" H-STUD SPACE EXTERIOR
AREA SEP. WALL FACING
3/4" AIR INSULATION

SPACE FLASHING
2" H-STUD CAULKING

GYPSUM FACINGS
AS SPECIFIED CAP
1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER 1" FIRE-SHIELD
SHAFTLINER
3/4" AIR 2" H-STUD

SPACE TRACK
2" x 4" PLATE INTERIOR
WALL FRAMING
EXTERIOR WALL
FRAMING
GYPSUM OR
SEALANT MINERAL WOOL
2" H-STUD TRACK FIRE BLOCKING
TYPICAL FOUNDATION DETAIL* AS REQ'D

09265H
Scale: 1/2" = 1'-0" PROTRUDING EXTERIOR WALL*
09265L
Scale: 1" = 1'-0"
*When a 3/4" air space cannot be maintained between the H-Stud assembly and adjacent framing members, 1/2" Fire-Shield C Gypsum battens are
required to cover H-Studs and H-Stud Track.
RECOMMENDATION into floor and wall track. 7. If the Area Separation assembly and any
Insert second layer back- Wall terminates at or past adjacent framing
to-back with first and seat a framed wall, insert the members.* When a 3/4"
Order H-Studs and 1" into floor and wall track. last boards conventionally air space cannot be
Fire-Shield Shaftliner Shaftliner and studs may and cap the end of the maintained, gypsum board
according to the following be set into position from Area Separation Wall with batten strips are installed
outline: the basement floor or fed 2" H-Stud Track. Screw over H-Studs and H-Stud
Basement wall section – down through the space flanges of floor track to Track on both sides of the
length equal to distance provided in the wood flanges of termination wall. 3" wide battens are
from foundation floor to framing from the floor track. installed over H-Stud
approximately 3" above above. 8. The top edge of the Track at foundation and
floor line of first floor. 4. Making sure that both erected wall is then roof. 6" battens are screw-
09265
Intermediate floors – length pieces of Shaftliner are capped off by placing 2" attached to H-Studs with
equal to distance between seated all the way into the H-Stud Track over studs 1" Type S screws spaced
floor lines. floor and wall tracks and and boards. Screw the 12" o.c. screwed into
that their edges are flush, track to each H-Stud with alternate legs of H-Stud.
Topmost floor – length to insert an H-Stud into the Battens are cut from sheets
extend to top of parapet 3/8" Type S Pan Head
floor track and engage the Screws. Locate track of 1/2" Fire-Shield C
wall or to roof inter- H-Stud legs over the long Gypsum Board.
section, depending splices at a stud so both
edges of the Shaftliner track ends can be screw-
on detail. boards. Seat the H-Stud attached to the stud. *Refer to UL Design U347.
BASEMENT WALL fully so the board edges 9. Attach studs to adjacent
INSTALLATION contact the stud web. NOTE: BOCA Evaluation
wood framing with ASW Services, Inc. Research
1. Beginning at foundation 5. Continue in this manner, Clips. Secure the clips to Report 90-26 requires a
floor, attach 2" H-Stud erecting two thicknesses the studs with one 3/8" 1" minimum air space.
Track to concrete with of Shaftliner, and installing Type S Pan Head Screw
power-driven fasteners the legs of the H-Stud over through the short leg of
spaced 24" o.c. Apply the Shaftliner edges until the clip. Secure clip to
acoustical sealant along wall is completed. Again, wood framing with one 8d
edges of track at floor line. make sure all studs and nail or 1 1/4" Type W
2. Install H-Stud Track on boards are tightly pushed Screw through the long
foundation walls where together. Screw studs to leg of the clip. Clips are
Area Separation Wall floor track with Pan Head attached to wood framing
intersects, if applicable. 3/8" Type S Screws. at each vertical steel-
Fasten with power-driven 6. If the Area Separation wood framing
fasteners 24" o.c. Caulk Wall terminates at a intersection. The ASW
edges as with floor track. foundation wall, the last Clips may be attached
two Shaftliner boards will directly to the steel studs
3. At intersection of or through the wallboard
foundation or exterior wall have to be inserted from
the floor above. Boards batten face into the studs.
and Area Separation Wall
begin erecting by inserting are pushed down into the 10. A minimum 3/4" air space
first layer of 1" Shaftliner channel formed by the shall be maintained
previous H-Stud’s legs and between the H-Stud
the legs of the wall track.
H-STUD AREA SEPARATION WALL SYSTEM 139

SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION AT INTERMEDIATE FLOORS AND AT ROOF SECTION 09265

1. Attach 2" H-Stud Track to the already installed capping track AREA SEPARATION WALL
of the lower floor’s wall. This back-to-back track installation THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE FOR INSERTION INTO SECTIONS OF
allows the Area Separation Wall to be erected one floor at a GENERIC SPECIFICATIONS OR GENERIC/PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS
time. Secure the two tracks together with two 3/8" Type S COVERING GYPSUM BOARD PRODUCTS FOR AREA SEPARATION WALLS.
Pan Head Screws 24" o.c. Stagger back-to-back track joints THE NATIONAL GYPSUM COMPANY PRODUCT NAME FOLLOWS THE
a minimum of 12". GENERIC DESCRIPTION IN PARENTHESES.
2. Erect Shaftliner and H-Studs in the same manner as for the
basement wall, steps 4-10, except that starting and ending PART 1 GENERAL
procedures vary depending on the exterior wall intersection 1.02 REFERENCES
detail. See drawing details. A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
3. At roof intersection the walls are capped-off with H-Stud 1. C 36, Specification for Gypsum Wallboard.
Track. Track is fastened to each stud with 3/8" Type S Pan
Head Screws. H-Studs are fastened to wood framing with 2. C 442, Specification for Gypsum Backing Board,
ASW Clips. The specific framing procedure varies according Gypsum Coreboard, and Gypsum Shaftliner Board.
to roof junction details as illustrated in drawings. 3. C 630, Specification for Water-Resistant Gypsum
4. Fire blocking must be provided to completely fill the wall Backing Board.
cavity at the intermediate floor construction as shown in 4. C 1396, Specification for Gypsum Board.
drawings. Mineral wool or gypsum board filler may be used. PART 2 PRODUCTS
INTERIOR FACINGS 2.02 MATERIALS
1. 2" H-Stud Area Separation Wall can be finished in a variety of A. Gypsum Board:
ways depending on wall installation. For load-bearing 1. Shaftwall Coreboard: A gypsum core shaftwall board
applications, wood stud walls meeting required codes must with additives to enhance fire resistance of the core and
be erected flanking the Area Separation Wall. Stud walls are surfaced with water repellant paper on front, back, and
then finished in whatever method is specified. For nonload- long edges and complying with ASTM C 442/C 1396,
bearing applications, finished wall may be of any type Type X (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield Shaftliner).
meeting local codes including exposed Shaftliner and battens
where appearance is not critical. a. Thickness: 1"
b. Width: 2'
1" FIRE-SHIELD d. Edges: Beveled.
GYPSUM SHAFTLINER 2. Shaftwall Coreboard: A gypsum core shaftwall board
2" H-STUD TRACK with additives to enhance fire resistance of the core and
surfaced with a moisture/mold/mildew resistant paper
on front, back, and long edges; and complying with
ASTM C442/C1396, Type X (Gold Bond Brand Fire-
Shield Shaftliner XP)
a. Thickness: 1"
b. Width: 2'
d. Edges: Beveled
3. Fire-Rated Gypsum Board: A gypsum core wall board
2" H-STUD with additives to enhance fire resistance of the core and
TRACK surfaced with paper on front, back, and long edges and
complying with ASTM C 36/C 1396, Type X (Gold
2" H-STUD Bond Brand Fire-Shield C Wallboard).
a. Thickness: 1/2"
b. Width: 4'
d. Edges: Square, Tapered, or Beveled Taper
1/2" FIRE-SHIELD C (Sta-Smooth Edge).
GYPSUM BATTEN*
4. Fire-Resistant Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board:
A gypsum core wall board with additives to enhance
the fire core; surfaced with water repellant paper on
BASIC COMPONENTS OF 2" H-STUD AREA SEPARATION WALL
front, back, and long edges; and complying with ASTM
(ASW CLIPS NOT SHOWN)
C 630/C 1396, Type X (Gold Bond Brand Fire-Shield C
* Battens not required when minimum 3/4" air space is MR Board).
maintained between H-stud wall and adjacent wood framing. a. Thickness: 1/2"
b. Width: 4'
d. Edges: Tapered.
PART 3 EXECUTION
For additional information 3.01 INSTALLATION
Phone 1-800-NATIONAL A. General: In accordance with the manufacturer’s
(1-800-628-4662) recommendations, National Gypsum Company
“Gypsum Construction Guide.”

09950/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
8 TH EDITION
DURASAN BRAND PREFINISHED
GYPSUM WALLBOARD
09950
141
Durasan® Brand
Prefinished Gypsum Wallboard
DESCRIPTION Edges: The long edges of all DURASAN AVERAGE LIGHT REFLECTANCE VALUES*
Durasan Wall Boards are
wrapped with a vinyl film GROUP 1
The Durasan line consists of covering. Board edges are Stipple
Durasan Brand Vinyl beveled. Champagne 69 Chiffon 77 Off White 85
Covered Wall Boards. All Cloud 69 Mist Grey 76 Lavender Mist 63
Durasan Wall Boards can be Vinyl Covered Durasan Wall
Boards comply with ASTM Oyster 69 Linen 82
applied directly to studs or
as a finish layer over gyp- Specification C 960 and GROUP 2
sum wallboard. Durasan Federal Specification SS-L- Madrid
Boards are especially suited 30D. Approved by Board of
Standards and Appeals for Stone 67
for most demountable parti-
tion systems. Because use in New York City under GROUP 3
Durasan is prefinished, it is Calendar Nos. 709-39. Regalia
generally less expensive to Mission 51
install than building a wall NONCOMBUSTIBLE
and then applying a wall Hemp 63
Durasan Gypsum Wallboard is
covering material. considered noncombustible, Santa Fe
Durasan is the registered trade- since it meets the following Fawn 67 Porcelain 69 Adobe 55
mark for National Gypsum generally accepted Crushed
Company prefinished gyp- requirements:
sum wall boards. This quali- Dove 69
1. A structural base of non-
ty paneling combines the combustible material such Harvest
time-proven characteristics as gypsum. Cotton 65 Oyster White 52 Rice 68
of gypsum wallboard with Da Vinci
the beauty, colors, textures, 2. A surface material not over
and durability of a wide 1/8" thick which has a flame Uranium 65
variety of vinyl coverings. spread of not over 50.
*X-RITE 968 Reflection Spectrophotometer used in accordance with ASTM
Durasan can be toploaded on FIRE RATED CONSTRUCTION Test Method E 97.
gypsum trucks and is avail-
able from all National Assemblies employing Durasan
Gypsum plants. Some plants Prefinished Gypsum Wall
maintain inventories of the Boards used as a wall
most popular colors and surfacing material have
patterns which are available been accorded fire
for immediate shipment resistance ratings by Factory DURASAN VAPOR PERMEANCE VALUES
Mutual Research Corp. and
Underwriters Laboratories. Patterns Perms mil (mm)
TECHNICAL DATA VAPOR PERMEANCE Stipple 0.49 6 0.15
Madrid 0.25 4 0.10
The water vapor permeance of Regalia 0.21 6 0.15
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Durasan Vinyl Boards is less Santa Fe 0.25 6 0.15
than 1.0 perms by the Wet Crushed 0.21 6 0.15
Thickness: Available 1/2" thick Harvest 0.28 6 0.15
as a standard product. Fire- Cup Method and less than
0.5 perms by the Dry Cup Da Vinci 0.26 6 0.15
Shield Durasan is also avail-
able as a special order item Method at typical Above vapor permeance values determined using the Dry Cup (Desiccant)
in 1/2" or 5/8" thicknesses. conditions of 73˚F and Method at typical conditions of 70˚F (21.1˚C) and 50% Relative Humidity in
50% relative humidity, accordance with ASTM E 96.
Sizes: Durasan Boards are typi- tested in accordance with
cally 4' wide. For informa- ASTM E 96. Caution:
tion on widths narrower Durasan Vinyls are vapor
than 4', consult your retarders, and a second
National Gypsum Company vapor retarder should not be
Sales Representative. placed behind these ABRASION RESISTANCE COLOR PERMANENCE
Normal lengths are 8', 9' products, i.e. kraft face Durasan Vinyl Wall Board The high-quality vinyl surface
and 10'. Other lengths insulation. For this reason, Coverings are extremely of Durasan Wall Boards
between 8' and 14' are foil backed Durasan is not abrasion resistant, and are offers good fade resistance.
available on special order. available. tested by a Taber Abraser The vinyl films are special-
with CS-17 Calibrase ly formulated with light-
wheels and a 500 gram stable compounds and pig-
loading. Durasan has with- ments to provide maxi-
SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS stood over 10,000 revolu- mum stability and color
(Fire Hazard Classification) tions without breaking retention under varying
through the vinyl film. environmental conditions.
(ASTM E 84) Source: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. During this testing, some
Product Flame Spread Smoke Developed loss of texture and over-
print resulted.
Durasan Vinyl 25 or less 50 or less
142 DURASAN BRAND PREFINISHED GYPSUM WALLBOARD

09950/NGC
LIMITATIONS Color Variation
BUYLINE 1100
High Heat Since manufacturers of the
Durasan Wall Boards have the laminate used on Durasan PAINTING WALLCOVERING
same limitations regarding Boards finish to a commer-
cial color match, minor Durasan is a factory-finish Matching Durasan in
heat as regular gypsum decorative product which 30-Yard Rolls
wallboard and should not color variations are possi-
ble. Therefore, care should does not require painting. Fabric-backed vinyl film is
be used in areas where sur-
face temperatures will be taken during application However, if desired, Durasan available in most Durasan
exceed 125˚F. to ensure that boards can be satisfactorily painted patterns, colors and textures
applied on single walls or with the following products: for field application to pro-
Durasan Wall Boards are not visual areas are color vide a close, commercial
suitable for use behind 1. Two coats of an alkyd or
matched to minimize any latex semigloss enamel. color match for use on
stoves where direct heat or such variations in the lami- columns, curved surfaces or
steam could affect the nate. 2. Oil primer with finish coat where extensive cutouts
board covering. of oil paint or flat latex. would make Durasan
CLEANING
Moisture Conditions 3. Two coats of flat oil paint. boards difficult to use.
Complete removal of dirt, Because field-applied vinyl
Durasan Boards should not be stains and marks is easier if PATCHING
is fabric-backed, the
used around bath tubs, in cleaning action is started It is suggested that scraps of Durasan
shower enclosures or in before staining material has Durasan be saved in case Boards and the comple-
areas where boards will be dried, cured or set. patching a damaged area is mentary vinyl roll goods
subject to free moisture. To remove most common dirt necessary. When patching may vary slightly in color
When Durasan Boards abut and marks, simply rub small rips or tears, remove and texture.
concrete floors and/or ceil- lightly with a moistened the vinyl film from a
Durasan scrap. Place the Durasan fabric-backed wall-
ings, cut board to allow for cloth, sponge or soft hair coverings meet or exceed
1/8" to 1/4" clearance bristle brush, using a mild film over the damaged area
and, using a razor blade or the criteria outlined in
between board and floor soap, detergent or non- Federal Specification
and/or ceiling to prevent abrasive cleaner. Then very sharp knife, make
straight cuts through both CCC-W-408B.
potential wicking. rinse with water and
wipe dry. layers of film. The damaged
Treated Lumber film underneath is then
If Durasan Boards will be More stubborn stains can be removed and the patch
applied over treated lum- safely removed by wiping cemented in its place with a
ber, tests should be con- away excess material, good quality vinyl-to-vinyl
ducted prior to application scrubbing the stained area adhesive.
to be sure the chemical with a stiff bristle brush
treatment of the wood does wetted with appropriate
not affect the bond or color solvent as listed in chart, PATTERN AND COLOR SELECTION
of the board covering. and quickly wiping dry
Masonry Walls
with a clean cloth. GROUP 1
Caution: The use of strong
Do not apply Durasan Boards organic solvents (such as Stipple
over wet or damp masonry ketones), harsh abrasive
walls. Mildew or staining cleaners or steel wool are
problems could result if the not recommended. These
walls are not dry or will not materials may cause
remain dry. dulling, discoloration,
Trim Application softening and other Champagne Chiffon Off White
Plastic, wood or metal trim permanent damage to
must be applied at both the vinyl surface.
floor and ceiling. Some proprietary solvent
Trim should be applied care- cleaners used for fabric
fully to Durasan Boards to spot stain removal may
avoid creating excessive remove the vinyl surface
overprint pattern. Cloud Mist Grey Lavender
pressures which might later
cause delamination of the If the suitability of any clean- Mist
covering. ing agent is unknown,
check its effect on the
Durasan surface in a hid-
den area or on a scrap 09950
piece before attempting
to remove a field stain.
Oyster Linen
RECOMMENDATIONS
Color accuracy of these Dursan Vinyl patterns is limited in printing.

COMMON STAINING MATERIAL RECOMMENDED SOLVENT Therefore, it is suggested that reference also be made to actual samples in
the Durasan Pocket Selector. Contact your National Gypsum Sales
Grease, tar, shoe polish, Kerosene or mineral spirits
Representative for Selectors and for information on Durasan Vinyl delivery
lipstick, oil paints
schedules in your area.
Nail polish Denatured alcohol
Ink (regular or ballpoint) 1:1 mixture—Denatured alcohol
and “Aromatic 150”
“Aromatic 150” is a proprietary solvent manufactured by Exxon Company USA.
DURASAN BRAND PREFINISHED GYPSUM WALLBOARD 143

GROUP 2 SPECIFICATIONS B. Fire-Resistant Prefinished
Gypsum Board: A gypsum
core wall board with
Madrid SECTION 09950
additives to enhance fire
PREFINISHED GYPSUM resistance of the core and
BOARD surfaced with vinyl on front,
THIS SECTION IS WRITTEN IN CSI and long edges and
3-PART FORMAT AND IT complying with ASTM C
ASSUMES THAT THE GENERAL 36/C 1396, Type X.
Stone CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT 1) Thickness: 1/2" (Durasan
WILL BE AIA A201. THIS Brand Fire-Shield C
SECTION IS PROPRIETARY AND Prefinished Wallboard)
GROUP 3 INCLUDES ONLY NATIONAL or 5/8" (Durasan Brand
GYPSUM PRODUCTS. Fire-Shield Prefinished
Regalia PART 1 GENERAL Wallboard).
2) Width: 4'
1.01 SUMMARY 3) Length: 8' through
A. Section Includes: Factory 14'
finished gypsum wallboard 4) Edges: Beveled.
with trim system for joints. C. Board Covering:
Mission Hemp 1.02 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1. National Gypsum Vinyl
Durasan.
A. Performance Requirements:
2.03 ACCESSORIES
Santa Fe Provide UL listed materials
with fire hazard classifica- A. Trim: Durasan Matching
tion of surface covering, as Trim, Snap-On.
determined by ASTM E 84, B. Trim: Durasan Matching
as follows: Trim, One Piece.
1. Flame spread not more C. Fasteners, Adhesives, and
Porcelain than 25 (Vinyl Durasan). Joint Compounds:
Adobe Fawn
2. Smoke developed of not 1. Edge Grip Clips.
more than 50 (Vinyl 2. Screws: ASTM C 954 or
Crushed Durasan). ASTM C 1002 or both
1.03 SUBMITTALS with threads, points, and
finish as recommended
A. Product Data: by the manufacturer.
Manufacturer’s
specifications and 3. National Gypsum
installation instructions for ProForm Brand All
Dove Purpose Joint
each product specified.
Compound.
Harvest B. Samples: Minimum 2" x 5"
samples of manufacturer’s
4. National Gypsum
ProForm Brand Multi
full range of patterns and Use Joint Compound.
colors for each board
covering material specified. 5. National Gypsum Easy
Finish Brand Joint
PART 2 PRODUCTS Compound.
Cotton Oyster Rice 2.01 MANUFACTURER 6. National Gypsum Sta-
White A. National Gypsum Smooth Brand Joint
Company. Compound.
Da Vinci 7. Colored Nails (color
2.02 MATERIALS pins).
A. Prefinished Gypsum Board:
Gypsum core wall panel PART 3 EXECUTION
surfaced on front and long 3.01 INSTALLATION
edges with vinyl and
complying with ASTM C A. In accordance with the
960/C 1396 (Durasan manufacturer’s
Uranium recommendation as
Brand Prefinished Gypsum
Wallboard). follows:
Durasan Patterns by Price Group 1) Thickness: 1/2"
(in order of ascending value) 1. “National Gypsum
2) Width: 4' Company Gypsum
Group 1 – Stipple 3) Length: 8' through Construction Guide.”
Group 2 – Madrid 14'
4) Edges: Beveled. 3.02 PROTECTION
Group 3 – Regalia, Santa Fe,
Crushed, Harvest, Da Vinci A. Protect prefinished gypsum
wall board installations
from damage and
deterioration until the date
of Substantial Completion.
144 DURASAN BRAND PREFINISHED GYPSUM WALLBOARD

09260/NGC
BUYLINE 1100
8 TH EDITION
PERMABASE BRAND CEMENT BOARD
09305
145
PERMABASE BRAND CEMENT BOARD
B
A
A Double-wrapped edge
with EdgeTech®
technology
B Fiberglass mesh
C Cementitious core
PermaBase is highly moisture 1/4" PermaBase is ideal for

DESCRIPTION FEATURES/BENEFITS resistant, and will not rot, remodeling applications
disintegrate or swell when because it can be applied
PermaBase® Brand Cement Double-wrapped edge with exposed to water. directly over existing coun-
Board is a rigid substrate EdgeTech technology tertop surfaces.
made of Portland cement, allows for closer fastener 1/2" PermaBase may be used
aggregate and glass mesh application of nails or in 1 hour and 2 hour rated As a floor underlayment 1/4"
that provides an exception- screws at the edge without assemblies. PermaBase eliminates the
ally hard, durable surface crumbling or spinout. need to modify adjacent
that is able to withstand Compatible with all setting thresholds when abutting to
prolonged exposure to Homogeneous core has fewer agents. carpeting, wood flooring
moisture. voids and provides a very PermaBase has a smoother and other common flooring
easy and clean score and finish than other brands materials.
PermaBase offers a competi- snap.
tive advantage over similar and has no open alkaline Lowest water absorption
Can be cut utilizing a edges, which reduce hand of any cement board per
products on the market chafing.
with its proprietary standard utility knife and ASTM C 473.
EdgeTech® technology straightedge. With Tapered double-wrapped edge
PermaBase’s unique core Can be used in saunas and
(patent pending). The is virtually resistant to chip- steam rooms.
tapered, double-wrapped composition, little or no ping, fragmenting and
edge design allows for additional labor is needed crumbling from yard han- Available in various widths,
closer nail or screw appli- to clean the edge after dling and on-the-job use. lengths and thicknesses.
a cut.
cation to the edge.
Can be used in 19.2" o.c.
PermaBase is impact resistant, floor truss construction.
extremely durable and
dimensionally stable. It has
excellent overall flexural,
compressive and tensile
strength characteristics.
146 PERMABASE BRAND CEMENT BOARD

09305/NGC
BUYLINE 1854
WARRANTY COMPOSITION SIZES AND PACKAGING

10-year limited warranty for Cementitious Backer Unit Size: Thickness, Width & Length # of Pcs. Per Unit
exterior applications. (CBU): A nailable, screwable PermaBase Cement Board
30-year limited warranty for backerboard or underlay-
interior applications. ment panel which is com- 1/2" x 32" x 5' (12.7 mm x 813 mm x 1524 mm) 50
posed of Portland cement,
aggregates and reinforce- 1/2" x 36" x 4' (12.7 mm x 914 mm x 1219 mm) 50
ments that has a significant 1/2" x 36" x 5' (12.7 mm x 914 mm x 1524 mm) 50
LIMITATIONS ability to remain unaffected
by prolonged exposure to 1/2" x 36" x 6' (12.7 mm x 914 mm x 1829 mm) 50
Joints should be treated with moisture.
alkali-resistant fiberglass 1/2" x 36" x 8' (12.7 mm x 914 mm x 2438 mm) 30
mesh tape set in a latex- ACCESSORIES
Portland cement mortar. 1/2" x 48" x 8' (12.7 mm x 1219 mm x 2438 mm) 30
Conventional paper drywall Joint reinforcement: 5/8" x 48" x 8' (15.9 mm x 1219 mm x 2438 mm) 24
tape, joint compound and PermaBase mesh tape must
drywall nails or screws be used on all edges and 3/8" x 48" x 8' (9.5 mm x 1219 mm x 2438 mm) 40*
should not be used. cuts made to size. Use 2"
wide polymer coated (alka- 3/4" x 48" x 8' (19.0 mm x 1219 mm x 2438 mm) 20*
Maximum wall framing spac- li resistant) mesh tape for 1" x 32" x 8' (25.4 mm x 813 mm x 2438 mm) 20*
ing should not exceed 16" interior applications and 4"
o.c. and must be designed wide polymer-coated (alka- PermaBase Underlayment
to limit deflection to L/360 li resistant) mesh tape for
under all live and dead exterior applications. 1/4" x 48" x 4' (7.9 mm x 1219 mm x 1219 mm) 40
loads.
Bonding materials: Treat joint 1/4" x 36" x 5' (7.9 mm x 914 mm x 1524 mm) 40
Steel framing must be 20 ga. and set facing material
(galvanized) or heavier – preferably with latex- * Special order
16" o.c. Portland cement mortar or
1/4" PermaBase should not be with dry-set (thin-set) mortar.
used in walls or ceilings. All mortars should comply COMPARISON CHART
with ANSI A118.1 or A118.4
PermaBase Cement Board is standards. Type 1 organic Other Fiber
not a water barrier. If area adhesive meeting ANSI Cement Cement
behind backerboard must A-136.1 may be utilized for Physical Feature Benefits PermaBase Boards Boards
be kept dry, a separate interior use only.
moisture barrier or water- Lowest Weight Glass Mesh Cement Board ✓ ✗ ✗
Fasteners: Galvanized roofing
proof membrane must be
nails, 1-1/2" long with hot Double-Wrapped Edge ✓ ✗ ✗
used.
Not recommended for use
dipped galvanized coating, Fastens Near Edge With No Breakout ✓ ✗ ✗
for use with wood framing.
with vinyl flooring. Nails should meet Federal Highest Damage Resistancy From Handling ✓ ✗ ✗
Specification #FF-N105B
For exterior finishes applied
/type 2 style 20. Cleanest To Score And Snap ✓ ✗ ✗
over PermaBase, consult
exterior finish manufacturer PermaBase screws or equiva- Lowest Water Absorption ✓ ✗ ✗
for installation require-
ments.
lent, 1-1/4" or 1-5/8" long, Meets 40 psf Rating Wind Load Test Results ✓ ✗ ✗
for use with wood framing.
PermaBase cement board Type S-12 screws or equiva- Available In Multiple Thicknesses ✓ ✗ ✗
should not be exposed to lent, 1-1/4" or 1-5/8" long,
temperatures over 220˚F for use with 20 ga. or heav- Cuts With Utility Knife vs. Power Tools ✓ ✓ ✗
(105˚C). ier steel framing. Standard Fasteners Countersink Into Board ✓ ✓ ✗
Can Be Used In Steam Rooms And Saunas ✓ ✓ ✗
Fewer Expansion Joints Needed ✓ ✓ ✗
Inorganic vs. Organic Core ✓ ✓ ✗
✓ ✓
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10-Year Warranty For Exterior Use ✗

30-Year Warranty For Interior Use ✓ ✓ ✗
PERMABASE BRAND CEMENT BOARD 147

INTERIOR APPLICATIONS
follow specifications of framing should be continu-
architect. Control joint cavi- ously supported.) Provide
ty shall not be filled with additional blocking when
coating or other materials. necessary to permit proper
PermaBase attachment.
WALLS & CEILINGS PermaBase Cement Board:
Wall framing: Edges of Apply PermaBase with ends
PermaBase parallel to fram- and edges closely butted but
ing should be continuously not forced together. Stagger
supported. Provide addi- ends joints in successive
tional blocking when nec- courses. Drive fasteners into
essary to permit proper field of cement board first,
PermaBase attachment. working toward ends and
edges. Space fasteners maxi-
Do not install PermaBase mum 8" o.c. for walls, 6"
directly over protrusions o.c. for ceilings with perime-
from stud plane such as ter fasteners at least 3/8" and
heavy brackets and fastener less than 5/8" from ends and
heads. Studs above a show- edges. Ensure PermaBase is
er floor should either be tight to framing.
notched or furred to accom-
modate the thickness of the Joint reinforcement: Trowel
Control joints: For interior waterproof membrane or bonding material to com-
APPLICATIONS installations, allow a maxi- pletely fill the tapered
pan. The surround opening
mum of 30 lineal feet for a tub or precast shower recessed board joints and
An ideal underlayment for between control joints. A
interior applications such as: receptor should not be gaps between each panel.
control joint must be more than 1/4" longer than On non-tapered joints
• Shower and tub enclosures installed but not limited to unit to be installed. apply a 6" wide, approx.
the following locations: 1/16" thick coat of bonding
• Garden/whirlpool tubs where expansion joints Ceiling framing: The deflection material over entire joint.
• Countertops occur in the framing or of the complete ceiling Immediately embed 2"
building (discontinue all assembly due to dead load alkali resistant fiberglass
• Backsplashes cross furring members (including insulation, mesh tape fully into
located behind joint); when PermaBase, bonding materi- applied bonding material
• Steamrooms and saunas boards abut dissimilar al and facing material) and allow to cure. Same
• Swimming pool and materials; where framing should not exceed L/360. bonding material should be
whirlpool decks material changes; at The dead load applied to applied to corners, control
changes of building shape the ceiling frame should not joints, trims and other
• Floor underlayment or structural system; at each exceed 10 psf. Ceiling joist accessories. Feather bond-
• Entryways story separation. Place con- or furring channel should ing material over fasteners
• Kitchens trol joints at corners of win- not exceed 16" o.c. (Edges to fully conceal.
• Bathrooms dow and door openings, or of PermaBase parallel to
• Foyers
• Laundry rooms
TUB & SHOWER SURROUND
INSTALLATION
Gypsum Wallboard
General: All framing should
comply with local building
code requirements and be 2"x4" Wood Studs
designed to provide sup- 16" o.c.
port with a maximum Cement Board
allowable deflection of Screws, 8" o.c.
L/360 under all intended
loads. Framing members PermaBase
should be spaced a maxi- Cement Board
mum of 16" o.c.
Fiberglass
Note: Cut or score PermaBase Tile Mesh Tape
on rough side of panel. (Alkali Resistant)
Install tile and tile setting
materials in accordance with Adhesive or
current ANSI specifications Latex-Portland
and Tile Council of America Cement Mortar
(TCA) guidelines.
Gypsum Wallboard

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FLOORS & COUNTERS Underlayment: Using a 1/4" Stagger joints so that they do On non-tapered joints such
square-notched trowel, not line up with underlying as butt ends, apply a 6"
Subfloor or base: 5/8" exterior apply a setting bed of substrate joints. Fasten wide, 1/16" thick coat over
grade plywood should be latex-Portland cement PermaBase every 8" o.c. the entire joint. Embed 2"
securely glued and fastened mortar (or thin-set mortar) throughout board field and fiberglass mesh tape fully
to floor joists or on counter to the subfloor or counter around all edges while into applied bonding mate-
base. Floor joists and counter base. Immediately lami- setting bed mortar is still rial; ensure that tape is
framing should be spaced a nate PermaBase to subfloor workable. Around perime- centered over joint. Apply
maximum of 16" o.c. or base leaving a 1/8" ter of each board, locate bonding material over
Note: Floor trusses or I-joists space between boards at fasteners 2" from corners fasteners to fully conceal.
may be spaced 19.2" o.c. all joints and corners. and not less than 3/8" from Remove all excess bonding
with 3/4" tongue-and-groove Leave a 1/4" gap along the edges. Fill all joints material and allow to cure.
subfloor decking. walls. solid with bonding material.
FLOOR UNDERLAYMENT COUNTERTOP
Tile Latex-Portland Cement Mortar

PermaBase Cement Board
Fiberglass Mesh Tape Latex-Portland

(Alkali Resistant) Cement Mortar
Latex-Portland
Cement Mortar
Plywood
3/4" Plywood
I-Joists
19.2" o.c.
Latex-Portland Cement Mortar

Plywood
Tile
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Carpet Tile Fiberglass

Latex-Portland Mesh Tape
Cement Mortar (Alkali Resistant)
Padding 1/4" PermaBase
Underlayment PermaBase
Cement Board
3/4" Plywood

EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS
workable. Around the Weather barrier: While
perimeter of each board, PermaBase is unaffected by
locate fasteners 2" from the moisture, a water barrier
corners and not less than must be installed to protect
3/8" from the edges. Fill all the cavity. It should be
joints solid with bonding installed according to the
material. On non-tapered manufacturer’s specifications
joints such as butt ends, between the PermaBase and
apply a 6" wide, 1/16" the framing members.
thick coat over the entire
joint. Embed alkali resistant PermaBase Cement Board:
fiberglass mesh tape fully Apply PermaBase with
into applied bonding mate- ends and edges closely
rial; ensure that tape is cen- butted but not forced
tered over joint. Apply together. Stagger ends
bonding material over fas- joints in successive cours-
teners to fully conceal. es. Drive fasteners into field
Remove all excess bonding of cement board first,
material and allow to cure. working toward ends and
edges. Space fasteners
Waterproof membrane: maximum 8" o.c. for walls,
Trowel apply waterproof 6" o.c. for ceilings with
building (discontinue all membrane to the entire perimeter fasteners at least
APPLICATIONS cross furring members surface of the PermaBase, 3/8" and less than 5/8"
located behind joint); when following membrane man- from ends and edges.
An ideal underlayment for boards abut dissimilar ufacturer’s installation
exterior applications such instructions in detail. Joint reinforcement: Trowel
materials; where framing bonding material to com-
as: material changes; at pletely fill the tapered
• Stucco applications changes of building shape WALLS & CEILINGS recessed board joints and
or structural system; at Wall Framing: Studs should gaps between each panel.
• Countertops each story separation. On non-tapered joints
be spaced a maximum of
• Soffit panels Place control joints at cor- 16" o.c. Edges/ends of apply a 6" wide, approx.
ners of window and door PermaBase parallel to fram- 1/16" thick coat of bonding
• Sheathing panels openings, or follow specifi- ing should be continuously material over entire joint.
cations of architect. Control supported. Provide addi- Immediately embed 4"
• Decks and patios joint cavity shall not be tional blocking when nec- alkali resistant fiberglass
filled with coating or other essary to permit proper mesh tape fully into
INSTALLATION materials. PermaBase attachment. Do applied bonding material
not install PermaBase and allow to cure. Same
General: All framing should DECKS directly over protrusions bonding material should be
comply with local building from stud plane such as applied to corners, control
Subfloor: Plywood should be joints, trims or other acces-
code requirements and be securely glued and fas- heavy brackets or fastener
designed to provide support heads. sories. Feather bonding
tened to floor joists spaced material over fasteners to
with a maximum allowable a maximum of 16" o.c. Ceiling Framing: The deflec-
deflection of L/360 under fully conceal.
Subfloor should be sloped tion of the complete ceiling
all intended live (including at a minimum pitch of 1/4" assembly due to dead load
wind) and dead loads. per foot. The floor surface (including insulation,
Note: Cut or score PermaBase should be true to plane PermaBase, bonding mater-
on rough side of panel. within 1/8" in 10'. ial and facing material)
Install tile and tile setting Underlayment: Using a 1/4" should not exceed L/360.
materials in accordance square-notched trowel, The dead load applied to
with current ANSI specifi- apply a setting bed of latex- the ceiling frame should not
cations and Tile Council of Portland cement mortar to exceed 10 psf. Ceiling joist
America (TCA) guidelines. the subfloor. Immediately or furring channel should
laminate PermaBase to sub- not exceed 16" o.c. (Edges
Control joints: For exterior of PermaBase parallel to
installations, allow a maxi- floor, leaving a 1/8" space
between boards at all joints framing should be continu-
mum of 16 lineal feet ously supported.) Provide
between control joints. A and corners. Leave a 1/4"
gap along walls. Stagger additional blocking when
control joint must be necessary to permit proper
installed but not limited to joints so they do not line
up with underlying sub- PermaBase attachment.
the following locations:
where expansion joints strate joints. Fasten
occur in the framing or PermaBase every 8" o.c.
throughout board field and
around all edges while set-
ting bed mortar is still

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BUYLINE 1854
WATER-MANAGED, HIGH-IMPACT RESISTANT WALL SYSTEM

Water-Managed Design: The
water-managed design of the
system provides drainage to
Framing the exterior of incidental
water that might enter
Acceptable Sheathing around or through window
or door openings and pene-
Moisture Protection Barrier trate behind the cladding in
(By Others) frame construction.
Design Options: Cement
PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Board Stucco provides the
popular stucco look, includ-
Corrosion Resistant Fasteners ing the attachment of special
pre-molded shapes and a
wide variety of finish texture
4" Self-Adhering Mesh and color options in standard
colors and custom colors.
Base Coat Contact exterior coatings
manufacturer for color and
Reinforcing Mesh installation instructions.
Base Coat LIMITATIONS

Exterior Finish • Use is limited to residential
and low-rise commercial
Flashing or Starter Track applications.
• Thin veneer construction
will tend to reveal planar
irregularities in the frame
construction.
CEMENT BOARD STUCCO WALL SYSTEM • Minor cracking might
become visible in the
finished exterior surface.
It combines the strength and

DESCRIPTION durability of PermaBase USES
Cement Board with the
Cement Board Stucco is a performance and beauty of For high-impact- and weather-
water-managed exterior reinforced base coats and resistant exterior walls in
wall system designed to textured finishes. All finish- residential and low-rise
provide increased high- es are available in a limit- commercial applications.
impact and weather resis- less color selection and
tance and improved offer performance enhance-
dimensional stability where ADVANTAGES
ment options ranging from
exterior insulation value is extra mildew resistance to
not required. For the pur- Durability/Strength: Moisture
added flexibility. resistant, durable PermaBase
poses of meeting structural
racking or fire code Behind the system, a weather- Cement Board substrates
requirements, it is applied resistant barrier complying applied over a primary
over the following with ASTM D-226 protects sheathing provide extraordi-
approved sheathings: approved sheathings and nary impact and puncture
Exposure 1 or exterior ply- other structural compo- resistance to the system.
wood (grade C-D or better); nents and serves as a Weather Resistance: 100%
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Exposure 1 OSB; or water component to evacuate Acrylic base coats and

resistant core gypsum incidental water. Cement finishes repel weather at
(ASTM C 79). Board Stucco allows you to the system’s surface.
enclose and finish a project
in as little as two days,
speeding occupancy.

PERMABASE FLEX BRAND CEMENT BOARD
DESCRIPTION
PermaBase Flex® BRAND Cement
Board is a polymer-modified
cement board reinforced
with an alkali-resistant fiber
mesh ideal for use around
ceilings, beams, columns,
arches and archways, walls
and anywhere an evenly
curved surface is required.
APPLICATIONS
• Radius wall construction
• Exterior and interior columns
• Barrel ceilings
• Radius shower walls
• Radius tub step-ups
• Radius archways
• Radius stair construction
• Saunas and steamrooms
FEATURES/BENEFITS
• 6" (150 mm) minimum
radius for 90˚ corners.
• Bends immediately, easily
and evenly.
• The only 1/2" lightweight
cement board that bends.
• Can be bent without water
saturation or kerf cuts.
• Easy installation, reduces
skilled labor costs.
• Easy to cut and install with
screws.
• Can be used for interior
or exterior applications.
• Impact resistant. and must be designed to moisture barrier or water-
LIMITATIONS limit deflection to less than proof membrane must be
• Creates uniform curved L/360 under all live and used.
surfaces. • For convex surfaces, dead loads.
PermaBase Flex must be • On exterior installations a
• Unaffected by water or mois- applied with the rough sur- • Steel framing must be 20 waterproof membrane must
ture. face and tapered edges gauge or heavier. be applied behind
exposed. PermaBase Flex Cement
• Dimensionally stable. • PermaBase Flex should be Board.
• For concave surfaces, used on curved walls and
PermaBase Flex must be ceilings. For flat walls and • Do not use drywall nails,
SIZES/PACKAGING applied with the smooth sur- ceilings refer to PermaBase screws or fiberglass mesh
face exposed. Cement Board. tape.
Thickness: 1/2" (12.7 mm)
• PermaBase Flex Cement • PermaBase Flex Cement • Maximum fastener spacing
Width: 4' (1219 mm) Board is vapor permeable should not exceed 8" o.c. for
Board should not be used for
Length: 8' (2438 mm) fire-rated assemblies. and unaffected by water but wall and 6" o.c. for ceiling
is not a water barrier. If the applications.
Mass: 2.85 lb./ft. (13.9 kg/m) • Maximum framing spacing area behind the backerboard
should not exceed 8" o.c. must be kept dry, a separate
Packaging: 30 boards per
package.

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TECHNICAL DATA BUYLINE 1854
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Property Test Method PermaBase
Flex
Compressive Strength (psi) ASTM D 2394 1022
(Indentation)
Weight (psf) ASTM C 473 2.8
Water Absorption % ASTM C 473 <8
by Weight/24 Hours
Falling Ball Impact (12" drop) ASTM D 1037 Pass
INTERIOR
APPLICATIONS toward ends and edges.
Space fasteners maximum
Walls & Ceilings 8" o.c. for walls, 6" o.c. for
Wall framing: Studs should be ceilings with perimeter fas-
spaced a maximum of 8" o.c. teners at least 3/8" and less
Edges/ends of PermaBase than 5/8" from ends and
Flex parallel to framing edges. Ensure PermaBase
should be continuously sup- Flex is tight to framing.
ported. Provide additional Joint reinforcement: Trowel
blocking when necessary to bonding material to com-
permit proper PermaBase pletely fill the tapered
Flex attachment. Do not recessed board joints and
install PermaBase Flex direct- gaps between each panel.
ly over protrusions from stud On non-tapered joints apply
plane such as heavy brackets a 6" wide, approx. 1/16" thick
or fastener heads. coat of bonding material over
Studs above a shower floor entire joint. Immediately
should be either notched or embed 2" alkali-resistant
furred to accommodate the fiberglass mesh tape fully into
thickness of the waterproof applied bonding material and
membrane or pan. The sur- allow to cure. Same bonding
round opening for a tub or material should be applied to
precast shower receptor corners, control joints, trims
should not be more than or other accessories. Feather
1/4" longer than unit to be bonding material over fasten-
installed. ers to fully conceal.
Ceiling framing: The deflection EXTERIOR
of the complete ceiling
assembly due to dead load APPLICATIONS
(including insulation, Walls & Ceilings
PermaBase Flex, bonding
material and facing material) Wall framing: Studs should be
should not exceed L/360. spaced a maximum of 8" o.c.
The dead load applied to Edges/ends of PermaBase Flex
the ceiling frame should not parallel to framing should be
exceed 10 psf. Ceiling joist continuously supported.
or furring channel should Provide additional blocking
not exceed 8" o.c. Edges of when necessary to permit
PermaBase Flex parallel to proper PermaBase Flex attach-
framing should be continu- ment. Do not install PermaBase
ously supported. Provide Flex directly over protrusions
additional blocking when from stud plane such as heavy
necessary to permit proper brackets or fastener heads.
PermaBase attachment.
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Weather barrier: While

PermaBase Flex Cement PermaBase Flex is unaffected
Board: Apply PermaBase by moisture, a water barrier
Flex with ends and edges must be installed to protect
closely butted but not the cavity. It should be
forced together. Stagger end installed according to the
joints in successive courses. manufacturer's specifications
Drive fasteners into field of between the PermaBase Flex
cement board first, working and the framing members.

Ceiling framing: The deflection forced together. Stagger end fiberglass mesh tape fully when boards abut dissimilar
of the complete ceiling joints in successive courses. into applied bonding materi- materials; where framing
assembly due to dead load Drive fasteners into field of al and allow to cure. Same material changes; at changes
(including insulation, cement board first, working bonding material should be at building shape or structural
PermaBase Flex, bonding toward ends and edges. applied to corners, control system; at each story separa-
material and facing material) Space fasteners maximum joints, trims or other acces- tion. Place control joints at
should not exceed L/360. 8" o.c. for walls, 6" o.c. for sories. Feather bonding corners of window and door
The dead load applied to ceilings with perimeter fas- material over fasteners to openings, or follow specifica-
the ceiling frame should not teners at least 3/8" and less fully conceal. tions of architect.
exceed 10 psf. Ceiling joist than 5/8" from ends and
or furring channel should edges. Ensure PermaBase Control joints: For interior instal- General: All framing should
not exceed 8" o.c. (Edges of Flex is tight to framing. lations, allow a maximum of comply with local building
PermaBase Flex parallel to 30 lineal feet between control code requirements and be
framing should be continu- Joint reinforcement: Trowel joints. For exterior installa- designed to provide support
ously supported.) Provide bonding material to com- tions, allow a maximum of with a maximum allowable
additional blocking when pletely fill the tapered 16 lineal feet between control deflection of L/360 under
necessary to permit proper recessed board joints and joints. A control joint must be all intended live (including
PermaBase Flex attachment. gaps between each panel. installed but not limited to the wind) and dead loads.
On non-tapered joints apply following locations: where
PermaBase Flex Cement a 6" wide, approx. 1/16" expansion joints occur in the
Board: Apply PermaBase thick coat of bonding material framing or building (discon-
Flex with ends and edges over entire joint. Immediately tinue all cross furring mem-
closely butted but not embed 4" alkali-resistant bers located behind joint);

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PERMABASE BRAND TECHNICAL DATA BUYLINE 1854
2-Hour Fire Rating – The 2-hour

TECHNICAL DATA wall assembly consists of 3- PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
5/8" steel studs, 16" o.c. on Property Test Method PermaBase 1/4" PermaBase
FIRE-RATED WALL one side, base layer of 1/2"
ASSEMBLIES Fire-Shield C wallboard Water Absorption % ASTM C 473 <8 <8
attached vertically with 1" by Weight/24 Hours
PermaBase Cement Board has drywall screws 24" o.c. in the
been tested for use in con- field and perimeter and face Flexural Strength (psi) ASTM C 947 750 1250
struction which requires layer of 1/2" PermaBase
1-hour and 2-hour fire- Fastener Holding ASTM D 1037 125 125
attached vertically with 1-5/8"
rated wall systems. cement board screws, 8" o.c. (Wet and Dry, lbs.) (0.400" head diameter)
1-Hour Rating – The 1-hour in the field and perimeter. Weight (psf) ASTM C 473 3 2
wall assembly consists of Two layers of 1/2" Fire-Shield
3-5/8" steel studs, 16" o.c., C wallboard applied vertically Freeze/Thaw (cycles) ASTM C 666 100 100
one layer of 1/2" PermaBase to the opposite side, base per ANSI A118.9 Procedure B
attached horizontally or ver- layer attached with 1" drywall
screws 24" o.c. in the field Flame Spread/ ASTM E 84 0/0 0/0
tically with 1-1/4" long Smoke Developed
cement board screws 8" o.c. and perimeter and face layer
in the field and perimeter attached with 1-5/8" drywall Compressive Strength (psi) ASTM D 2394 2250 2250
on one side and one layer screws 12" o.c. in the field (Indentation)
of 5/8" Fire-Shield® wall- and perimeter, with 3" thick
board attached vertically on mineral fiber insulation batts Wind Load ASTM E 330 40 —
opposite side with joints in the stud cavities. All joints (psf, studs 16" o.c.)
staggered to those of oppo- staggered between face and
base layer. ITS/WHI Report Thermal “R”/k Value Property of Material 0.2/2.7 0.1/2.7
site side, with 1-1/4" long
drywall screws 8" o.c. in No. J98-32931.
Bending Radius (ft.) Property of Material 5 —
the field and perimeter with (Tests were conducted pur-
3" thick mineral fiber insula- suant to ASTM E 119, as a Standard Method for ASTM C 627 Light Light
tion batts in the stud cavi- non-loadbearing wall, fire evaluating ceramic Commercial Commercial
ties. ITS/WHI Report No. rated both sides, under the floor installation system
J99-4001. supervision of Intertek Falling Ball Impact ASTM D 1037 pass pass
Testing Services NA, Inc.) (12" drop)
Dry-Set Portland ANSI A118.1 204 —
Shear Bond Strength
1-HOUR RATING Cement Mortar

7 days (psi)
1/2" PermaBase Latex-Portland ANSI A118.4 241 —

Steel studs (with minimum Cement Mortar
3" mineral fiber insulation) Organic Adhesives ANSI A136.1 159 —
5/8" Fire-Shield Type 1
Gypsum Wallboard Linear Variation ASTM D 1037 0.05% —
(Due to change in
moisture content)
Bacterial Resistance ASTM G 22 0 0
(No growth) (No growth) (No growth)
Fungus Resistance ASTM G 21 0 0
(No growth) (No growth) (No growth)
2-HOUR RATING
1/2" PermaBase
Steel studs
(with 3" mineral fiber insulation)
1/2" Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard
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Code Report References

ICBO ES Inc. ER-5731
National Evaluation Service Inc.
NER-578

PART 2 PRODUCTS with ANSI A118.9 and PART 3 EXECUTION
SPECIFICATIONS ASTM C 1325 (PermaBase
2.01 MANUFACTURER Brand Cement Board). 3.01 INSTALLATION
SECTION 09305
CEMENT BOARD A. National Gypsum a. Thickness: 1/4" A. General: In accordance
Company with manufacturer’s recom-
A. This section is written in b. Width: 3' or 4' mendations. National
CSI 3-part format and it 2.02 MATERIALS
c. Length: 5' Gypsum Company
assumes that the general A. Cement Board “PermaBase Cement Board
conditions of the contract d. Edges: Tapered. Construction Guide” and
will be AIA A201. This 1. Backer Board: the following standard:
section is proprietary and Cementitious, water-durable e. Density: 72 lbs. per cu. ft.
includes only National board; surfaced with fiber- 1. Installation of cementi-
Gypsum products. glass reinforcing mesh on f. Water Absorption: Not tious backer units: ANSI
front and back; long edges greater than 8% when A108.11.
PART 1 GENERAL wrapped; and complying tested for 24 hours in
accordance with ASTM 3.02 PROTECTION
1.01 SUMMARY with ANSI A118.9 and
ASTM C 1325 (PermaBase C 473. A. Protect cement board
A. Section includes: Brand Cement Board). B. Fasteners: installations from damage
and deterioration until
1. Cement backerboard for a. Thickness: 1/2" or 5/8" 1. Nails: 1-1/2" long, hot the date of substantial com-
ceramic tile, other interior dipped galvanized, for use pletion.
and exterior applications b. Width: 2' 8", 3', or4'
with wood framing and
for walls and ceilings. c. Length: 4', 5', 6', or 8' complying with Federal
2. Underlayment for Specification FF-N-105B,
d. Edges: Tapered. Type 2, Style 20.
ceramic tile installations for
interior and exterior floors. e. Density: 72 lbs. per cu. ft. 2. Screws: PermaBase
3. Substrate for ceramic tile f. Water Absorption: Not Cement Board Hi-Lo thread
installation for interior and greater than 8% when screws (No. 8), wafer head,
exterior countertops. tested for 24 hours in corrosion-resistant, 1-1/4"
accordance with ASTM or 1-5/8" long, for use with
1.02 SUBMITTALS C 473. wood framing and comply-
ing with ASTM C1002.
A. Product Data: 2. Bendable Backer Board:
Manufacturers’ specifica- Cementitious, water-durable 3. Screws: PermaBase
tions and installation board; surfaced with fiber- Cement Board drill point
instructions for each prod- glass reinforcing mesh on screws (No. 8) wafer head,
uct specified. front and back; long edges corrosion-resistant, 1-1/4"
wrapped; and complying or 1-5/8" long, for use with
1.03 DELIVERY, STORAGE, 20 to 14 ga. steel framing
AND HANDLING with ANSI A118.9 and
ASTM C 1325 (PermaBase and complying with
A. Packaging and Shipping: Flex Brand Cement Board). ASTM C1002.
Have materials shipped in C. Joint Treatment:
manufacturer’s original a. Thickness: 1/2"
packages showing manu- 1. Tape: Alkali-resistant
facturer’s name and prod- b. Width: 4'
fiberglass mesh tape for
uct brand name. c. Length: 8' joint reinforcement, 2"
B. Storage and Protection: wide mesh tape for interior
d. Edges: Tapered. applications and 4" wide
Store materials inside and
protected from damage by e. Density: 72 lbs. per cu. ft. mesh tape for exterior
the elements. Protect ends, applications.
edges, and faces of cement f. Water Absorption: Not
greater than 8% when 2. Bonding Materials:
boards from damage. Latex-Portland cement
tested for 24 hours in
accordance with ASTM mortar or Dry-Set (thin-set)
C 473. mortar, for joint treatment
and setting face material,
3.Underlayment: complying with ANSI
Cementitious, water-durable A118.1 or A.118.4 stan-
board; surfaced with fiber- dards. Type 1 organic
glass reinforcing mesh on adhesive meeting ANSI
front and back; long edges A136.1 may be utilized for
wrapped; and complying interior use only.

8 TH EDITION
INDEX
Accessories .................................................................30, 45, 90

Acoustical testing .................................................................8, 29
Adhesive nail-on of wallboard ................................................97
Area separation walls ......................................................16, 135
basement .......................................................................139
clips ...............................................................................137
intermediate floors .................................................139, 140
nonload-bearing ............................................................136
solid ...............................................................................136
top floor .................................................................139, 140
ASTM designations of Gold Bond products ...............................3
Backingboard, water- and/or fire-resistant ...............................67

Banjo taper ..............................................................................66
Basecoat plasters ................................................................31-32
Bending radii .....................................................................62, 72
CAD drawings ................................................. Inside front cover

Casing bead ............................................................................45
Ceiling board, high strength...............................................58, 74
Ceiling boards .............................................................59, 82-84
Gridstone Brand....................................................59, 82-84
Ceilings, steel frame .....................................................20-22, 95
Ceilings, wood frame ...................................................19-20, 97
Cement board ................................................................145-156
Cement board, flexible ..........................................................152
Cement board stuccowall system ..........................................151
Channels, steel ........................................................................89
Chase wall ........................................................................35, 88
Cleanroom ceiling panels ..................................................59, 83
Column fireproofing ..........................................................18, 37
Concrete texture products .....................................................112
Control joints ....................................................8, 45, 70, 71, 90
in ceilings ........................................................................70
Cornerbead .................................................................30, 45, 90
Counters ................................................................................149
Critical lighting areas ............................................................115
Curved surface, wallboard over ..........................................62, 72
INDEX
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D splice ...............................................................................95
Z ..............................................................................51, 104
Door frames ......................................................................88, 93 Furring clips ............................................................................30
Double layer wallboard application .....................................100
Double nailing ........................................................................97 G
Drywall paper tape, used on joints .................................49, 109
Drywall primer .............................................111, 114, 115, 116 Grid boards ...........................................................59, 82, 83, 84
Drywall texture products ......................................................112 GridMarx .................................................................................61
Duct protection ...............................................................22, 133 Gridstone Brand ceiling panels .............................59, 82, 83, 84
Ductwork, installed between hollow walls .............................35 Guide marks ............................................................................61
Durasan Brand...........................................................15, 59, 141 Gypsolite plaster .....................................................................31
accessories ....................................................................144 Gypsum
cleaning .........................................................................143 board bending ............................................................62, 72
board fasteners ................................................................94
colors .....................................................................142-144
board finish guide ..................................................111, 114
light reflectance values ..................................................142
lath/wood framing ...........................................................33
matching wallcovering ..................................................143
plaster systems .................................................................28
partitions ..........................................................................15
sheathing ...................................................................23, 57
patching ........................................................................143
wallboard ..................................................................56, 62
prefinished gypsum wall boards ....................................141 wallboard products ..........................................................56
trim ................................................................................144 R values............................................................................62
vinyl covered wall boards .............................................142
E
H
Elevator doors.........................................................124-125, 132
Heating, embedded in plaster .................................................42
Embedded heating ..................................................................42
High Flex Brand Wallboard ...............................................58, 72
Environmental conditions for gypsum board............................60
High-strength ceiling board ..............................................58, 74
Expansion joints.................................................................30, 45
High-strength ceiling panels ..............................................59, 84
Exterior soffit board ...........................................................57, 70
Hi-Abuse Brand Wallboard ...............................................58, 79
E-Z Strip Control joint .......................................................45, 90
Hi-Impact Brand Wallboard ..............................................58, 75
Hollow walls ....................................................................35, 88
F
Hopper ...................................................................................66
Horizontal duct protection ..............................................22, 133
Face layer, application of wallboard .....................................100
Horizontal shaftwalls ............................................................133
Fasteners, gypsum board .........................................................94
H-stud area separation wall ..................................................135
Federal specification designations .............................................7
Federal specification standards of National Gypsum products ..3
I
Finish plasters ..........................................................................32
Finishing gypsum board ........................................108, 111, 114 Insulation .............................................................................9-22
Firebarrier walls ....................................................................135 I-stud cavity shaftwall system ................................................119
Fireproofing, columns .......................................................18, 37 I-stud cavity shaftwall system
Fireproofing columns and beams ......................................18, 37 for horizontal duct protection ..................................22, 133
Fire-rated assemblies .................................................................8
Fire-resistant water-resistant backing board ............................67 J
Fire-Shield C wallboard ....................................................56, 63
J Track ............................................................................119-134
Fire-Shield plaster base ...........................................................30
Joint compounds ............................................................108-110
Fire-Shield shaftliner .....................................106, 107, 120, 136
Acabado Fa´cil Multiuso Compuesto
Fire-Shield wallboard ........................................................56, 63
Para Uniones..............................................................109
Fire testing................................................................................28 ProForm Brand Lite joint compound .............................108
Floating angle, wallboard application .....................................97 ProForm Brand Multi-Use joint compound ....................108
Floors ProForm Brand All Purpose joint compound .................108
steel framed ................................................................20-22 ProForm Brand Topping joint compound ......................108
wood framed ..............................................................19-20 Sta-Smooth Brand joint compound.................................109
Foam-insulated masonry .......................................................104 Sta-Smooth Lite Brand joint compound..........................109
Foil back wallboard ................................................................85 Triple-T Brand compound .............................................109
Framing, for MR board ............................................................67 Joint tapes .............................................................................109
Furring channels ........................................................30, 95 102 Joint treatment products ..................................................108-110
for ceilings .......................................................................95
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K P
Kal-Kore ................................................................43, 46, 48, 49 Partition system for drywall .....................................................86
joints, treatment of ...........................................................48 Partitions
plaster base ......................................................................30 Durasan ...........................................................................15
Kal-Kote .............................................................................42-44 shaftwalls, stairwells, area separation walls .....................16
basecoat plaster ...............................................................44 solid .................................................................................16
over bonding agent ..........................................................50 steel framing ....................................................................12
smooth finish ...................................................................44 veneer plaster ...................................................................10
system over masonry .......................................................51 wood framing (load-bearing) ...........................................10
textured finish ..................................................................44 Perfect Spray .........................................................................112
used over Kal-Kore ..........................................................49 Perma Base Brand cement board....................................145-156
Kal-Mesh tape .........................................................................45 Perma Base Flex Brand cement board ............................152-154
Plaster
used on joints ..................................................................49
accessories ......................................................................30
basecoat ....................................................................31, 32
L finish ................................................................................32
gauging ............................................................................32
Laminated partitions .............................................................105
Gypsolite plaster ..............................................................31
Laminating adhesive, used in double-layer wallboard ..........100
moulding .........................................................................32
Lamination, wallboard over masonry .....................................105
painting .....................................................................32, 52
Lath
systems ............................................................................28
ceilings, suspended .........................................................38
two-way hardwall ............................................................31
gypsum/wood framing .....................................................33
veneer .................................................................10, 42, 49
and plaster construction ..................................................28
Prefinished gypsum wallboard ...............................................141
solid metal channel stud ..................................................33
Primer/sealer ...................................................111, 113, 114-116
types of ............................................................................30
Product specifications (directory) ..............................................3
used in fireproofing .........................................................37
ProForm Brand joint compound ............................................108
Levels of finish ......................................................................114
ProForm Brand surfacer/primer ..............................................111
Lighting, severe .....................................................................115
Light steel frame partitions ......................................................86 R
Limiting heights .......................................................87, 121, 122 R-values, gypsum wallboard ....................................................62
Ready-Mix joint compound ..................................................109
M Resilient furring channels, see furring channels
Runner
Metal framing ..........................................................................89 floor and ceiling ..............................................................89
Metal lath, see lath L ......................................................................................89
Metal lath, used in fireproofing columns and beams ..............37
Metric capability ......................................................................60 S
Moisture resistant board ....................................................57, 67
Moisture resistant wallboard ...................................................67 Sagging wallboard .....................................57 (see Soffit), 70, 97
Moisture resistant substrate ............................................146-156 Saunas ...........................................................................146-148
Screw application, of wallboard .............................................97
Mold preventing ......................................................................60
Shaft construction
MR board ..........................................................................57, 67
caulking .........................................................................132
Multi-Flex tape bead .............................................................109
drywall ..........................................................................119
fire ratings ................................................................16, 119
N
framing.............................................................................132
Nail pops ....................................................................28, 97, 98 horizontal ......................................................................133
repairing ..........................................................................98 sound transmission data ..........................................16, 120
Nonload-bearing steel frame partitions ....................................86 wall heights allowed ..............................................121-122
Nonload-bearing walls ...................................................86, 106 wallboard ......................................................................132
Shaftliner .................................................57, 106-107, 120, 132
0 Fire-Shield ........................................57, 106-107, 133, 136
Shaftwalls ........................................................................16, 120
One-coat plaster Sheathing, gypsum ............................................................23, 57
Uni-Kal ...........................................................42-44, 50-52 Shelf brackets ..........................................................................94
X-KALibur ......................................................42-44, 50, 51 Single-layer wallboard application ....................................93, 97
Orange Peel finish ........................................................111, 112
INDEX
Snap-on trim .........................................................................144

Soffit board, exterior ..........................................................57, 70
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Sound-rated assemblies .............................................................8 U
Solid laminated partitions .....................................................106
Underlayment, PermaBase.....................................................147
Solid-metal lath channel stud ..................................................33
Uni-Kal Brand .........................................................42-44, 50-52
Solid partitions ........................................................................16
over bonding agent ..........................................................50
Sound reduction applied over Kal-Kore ......................................................50
with furring channels .....................................................102
with hollow walls ............................................................35
V
Spatter finish ..................................................................112-113
Spatter knockdown ........................................................112-113 Veneer plaster .............................................................10, 28, 41
Specifications on disk .......................................Inside front cover accessories ......................................................................45
Splice for metal and wood framing ............................................48
furring channel ................................................................95 over concrete ...................................................................50
stud ..................................................................................95 over masonry ...................................................................51
Spray Quick ..........................................................................112 systems ............................................................................42
Stairwells .................................................................................16 thickness ..........................................................................43
Sta-Smooth Brand .........................................................56, 64-66 Vinyl-covered wallboard .......................................................142
compound .....................................................................109
W
drywall .................................................................56, 64-66
gypsum wallboard ................................................56, 64-66 Wallboard, see also Gypsum, Wallboard Products
HS .................................................................................109 adhesive application ......................................................100
HS tape ..........................................................................109 application, adhesive nail-on method .......................97, 98
joint compound .............................................................109 application, base layer ...............................................93, 98
lite compound ...............................................................109 application, double layer ...............................................100
Steel frame application, floating angle method ..................................97
ceilings ................................................................20, 22, 95 application, over curved surface ...............................62, 72
floors ...............................................................................20 application, single layer .............................................93, 98
for drywall .......................................................................86 bending ......................................................................62, 72
partitions .............................................................10, 12, 15 casing ..............................................................................90
pitched roof truss ..............................................................22 cornerbeads .....................................................................90
Steel studs ..........................................................................86-96 environmental conditions ................................................60
drywall partition system ...................................................86 limitations ........................................................................60
nonload-bearing partitions ..............................................86 mechanical application .................................................100
Steel track ...............................................................................89 over masonry .................................................................104
Subfloor, deck .......................................................................150 round-edged ....................................................................64
Subfloor, water resistant ........................................................149 sag, causes of ...................................................................97
Super-White Gauging Plaster ..................................................32 screw application ......................................................97, 98
Super-White Moulding Plaster ................................................32 single-layer application .............................................93, 98
Surfacer/Primer ......................................................................111 storage and handling ........................................................60
Suspended ceilings ............................................................95-96 texture products .............................................................112
metal lath .............................................................................38 Walls, wood frame ..................................................................97
Warranty .........................................................Inside back cover
Wood framed
T
floors and ceilings ................................................................19
Tape ..........................................................................45, 49, 109 partitions ..............................................................................10
Technical assistance number............................Inside back cover walls and ceilings .................................................................97
Testing ...............................................................................2, 8, 28
Texture products ....................................................................112 X
Textured gypsum wall boards .........................................59, 141
Toggle bolts .............................................................................94 X-KALibur.........................................................42-44, 49, 50, 51
Trademarks ......................................................Inside front cover
Triple-T compound ...............................................................109 Z
Two-coat plaster Kal-Kote .......................................................42
Two-Way Hardwall plaster .....................................................31 Z furring channel ..............................................51, 52, 104, 105
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PAGE NUMBER SUB-SECTION NAME CAD DRAWING FILE

National Gypsum Company is a fully integrated manufacturer

Based in Charlotte, NC, the privately held National Gypsum

Charlotte, North Carolina, is the home of the new National

09250 Sta-Smooth Brand Wallboard.........................................................................64 • Customer satisfaction as our priority

NATIONAL GYPSUM GENERAL REFERENCE 1

interests. For information, call 716-873-9750.

GYPSUM BOARD PRODUCTS Specification Standards

Product Description and Use ASTM Federal

NATIONAL GYPSUM PRODUCT SPECIFICATION DIRECTORY 3

LATH, DRYWALL JOINT TREATMENT, TEXTURES AND ACCESSORIES Specification Standards

Product Description and Use ASTM Federal

*Paper tape meeting these specifications available on special order.

4 NATIONAL GYPSUM PRODUCT SPECIFICATION DIRECTORY

FIRE AND SMOKE STOP COMPOUND Specification Standards

METAL LATH AND ACCESSORIES Specification Standards

VENEER PLASTER ACCESSORIES Specification Standards

NATIONAL GYPSUM PRODUCT SPECIFICATION DIRECTORY 5

CEMENT BACKERBOARDS Specification Standards

*Complies with ANSI A118.9

ASTM APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS

ANSI APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS

6 NATIONAL GYPSUM PRODUCT SPECIFICATION DIRECTORY

Key to Federal Specification Designations

JOINT TREATMENT PRODUCTS

8 NATIONAL GYPSUM SOUND AND FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES

QUICK SELECTOR FOR FIRE AND SOUND RATED SYSTEMS

NATIONAL GYPSUM QUICK SELECTOR/GENERAL REFERENCE 9

Veneer Plaster Partitions-Wood Framing (CAD FILE NAME GOLDD.DWG OR GOLDD.DXF)

10 NATIONAL GYPSUM QUICK SELECTOR/GENERAL REFERENCE

QUICK SELECTOR FOR FIRE AND SOUND RATED SYSTEMS

14 1 hr. WHI 651-0319 5/8" (15.9mm) Fire-Shield Wallboard horizontally nailed

NATIONAL GYPSUM QUICK SELECTOR/GENERAL REFERENCE 11

1 hr. UL V401 1/2" (12.7 mm) Fire-Shield C Gypsum Wallboard or 1/2"

12 NATIONAL GYPSUM QUICK SELECTOR/GENERAL REFERENCE

QUICK SELECTOR FOR FIRE AND SOUND RATED SYSTEMS

GA Based on 3" (76 mm) glass fiber in cavity. 50 Based on

NATIONAL GYPSUM QUICK SELECTOR/GENERAL REFERENCE 13

14 NATIONAL GYPSUM QUICK SELECTOR/GENERAL REFERENCE

QUICK SELECTOR FOR FIRE AND SOUND RATED SYSTEMS

NATIONAL GYPSUM QUICK SELECTOR/GENERAL REFERENCE 15

Gypsum Wallboard Partitions/Solid (CAD FILE NAME GOLDL.DWG OR GOLDL.DXF)

16 NATIONAL GYPSUM QUICK SELECTOR/GENERAL REFERENCE

QUICK SELECTOR FOR FIRE AND SOUND RATED SYSTEMS

NATIONAL GYPSUM QUICK SELECTOR/GENERAL REFERENCE 17

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QUICK SELECTOR FOR FIRE AND SOUND RATED SYSTEMS

Optional resilient furring channels.

NATIONAL GYPSUM QUICK SELECTOR/GENERAL REFERENCE 19

Gypsum Wallboard Roof/Ceiling - Wood Framing (Pitched Roof Truss)

Optional - 3 1/2" thick gloss fiber insulation draped over

Gysum Wallboard Floor/Ceilings – Light Gauge Steel Framing

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