SA927 09250/USH Panels andAccessories products gypsum

United States Gypsum Company SA927 2 Gypsum Panels & Accessories Introduction In January 2000, USG introduced a revolutionary reformulation of its SHEETROCK Brand Gypsum Panels. The improved panels—manufactured using a patent-pending technology developed by USG’s Research Center—are easier to install than conventional wallboard products and perform better under a variety of conditions. Reformulated SHEETROCK Brand Gypsum Panels can be applied more quickly than regular wallboard and their improved performance characteristics reduce the frequency of callbacks. The end result is savings—of labor,...

Gypsum Panels & Accessories United States Gypsum Company SA927 3 Interior of Exterior Walls Ceilings Single layer Double layer Single layer Double layer Acoustical base Masonry Wood or Rigid Masonry Wood or steel Over Wood Steel Wood Steel Over suspended Over channel (furred) steel insulation (furred) framing existing framing framing framing framing metal grillage framing board Base Finish Base Finish ceiling Base Finish Base Finish x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x(3) x(3) x x x x x(3) x(3) x...

United States Gypsum Company SA927 4 Gypsum Panels & Accessories General 1 Exposure to excessive or continuous moisture and extreme temperatures should be avoided. Gypsum board is Limitations not recommended in solar heating systems where board will be in contact with surfaces exceeding 125 °F (52 °C). 2 Must be adequately protected against wetting when used as a base for ceramic wall tile (see foil-back panel limitation). Use SHEETROCK Brand Gypsum Panels—Water Resistant, or DUROCK Brand Cement Board, for this purpose. 3 Maximum spacing of framing members: 1/2 and 5/8 gypsum panels are designed...

Gypsum Panels & Accessories United States Gypsum Company SA927 5 Interior SHEETROCK Brand Have long edges tapered on the face side to form a shallow channel for joint reinforcement. Made in the three Gypsum Gypsum Panels thicknesses shown below for specific purposes. Panel —1/2, for single-layer application in new residential construction and remodeling. Products —3/8, lightweight, applied principally in the double wall system over wood framing and in repair and remodel work. —1/4, a lightweight, low-cost utility gypsum panel, used as base layer for improving sound control in doublelayer steel...

United States Gypsum Company SA927 6 Gypsum Panels & Accessories Limitations: (also refer to General Limitations, page 4): (1) In order to attain fire-resistance ratings, the construction of the partition and/or floor and ceiling assemblies must conform to the system designs as tested at the indicated fire testing facilities (see System Folders). (2) Max. frame member spacing: 24 o.c. SHEETROCK Brand Gypsum Thickness Approx. panel weight psf Location Application method Max. frame spacing o.c. Panel Application 3/8(1) 1.4 ceilings(2)(3)(5) perpendicular 16 and Frame Spacing 3/8(1) 1.4 sidewalls(5)...

Gypsum Panels & Accessories United States Gypsum Company SA927 7 SHEETROCK Brand Vinyl-Faced Are conventional gypsum panels with factory-applied vinyl facings in coordinated decorator colors. Used for Gypsum Panels predecorated permanent partitions, relocatable partitions or in remodeling. Not recommended as a finish layer over foil-back gypsum panels or on exterior walls in hot and humid climates unless suitable vapor control is provided by mechanical engineer. See Technical Folder SA928 for descriptions and specifications. SHEETROCK Brand Has a 1 thick gypsum core encased in strong, gray paper...

Gypsum Panels & Accessories United States Gypsum Company SA927 8 Exterior SHEETROCK Brand Exterior Is a weather- and sag-resistant board designed for the soffit side of eaves, canopies and carports and other Gypsum Gypsum Ceiling Board commercial and residential exterior applications with indirect weather exposure. It is noncombustible, is simply Panel scored and snapped for quick application, and offers excellent paintability. Surface burning characteristics: flame Products spread 20, smoke developed 0. Meets ASTM C931. Installed conventionally in wood and steel-framed soffits; batten strips...

Paper Faced SHEETROCK Brand Paper For faster, easier installation and superior product performance, reducing callbacks. With the Tape On products, nailing is not required. Metal Bead and Faced Metal Bead and Trim As a result, installation and corner alignment are easier, and nail pops from wood shrinkage are eliminated. Paper tape covering assures Trim excellent adhesion of finish; provides superior resistance to edge cracking and chipping, despite the stresses of normal building movement and everyday wear and tear. Gypsum Panels & Accessories United States Gypsum Company SA927 9 SHEETROCK Brand...

Metal Bead Metal Bead Provides protection for external corners. and Trim Accessories Plastic Trim USG Rigid Vinyl Trim Vinyl plastic in Almond and Ash Blue. Available Accessories (RP Series) for 1/2 and 5/8 thick panels; lengths: 8, 9, 10; shapes: RP-2 Inside Corner, RP-4 End Cap, RP-5 Snap-on Corner, RP-7 Snap-on Batten, RP-46 Ceiling Drive-In Trim. RPV series trims also available factory-laminated to match SHEETROCK Brand Vinyl-Faced Gypsum Panels. Zinc Control Joint Relieves stresses of expansion and contraction No. 093 across the joint in large ceiling and wall areas. Made from roll-formed...

Metal Channels and Furring Accessories Shaft Wall Framing Members Area Separation Fire Wall/Party Wall Framing Members Metal Furring Channels Hat-shaped channels for ceiling and wall furring. Roll-formed from two gauges of corrosion-resistant steel. DWC-25 for screw attachment of 1/2 and 5/8 gypsum panels. DWC-20 for greater spans and load-carrying capacity in ceiling applications. Products comply with ASTM C645. Face width: 1-1/4; depth: 7/8; length: 12. RC-1 Resilient Channel Part of the family of SHEETROCK Brand Metal Products. Corrosion-resistant steel channel for resilient attachment of...