3-Part CSI Specification
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SECTION 09 29 00
GYPSUM BOARD
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp.; gypsum wallboard, gypsum board.
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This section is based on the products of Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp., which is located at:
303 S. Temple Drive
P. O. Box N
Diboll, TX 75941
Toll Free Tel: (800) 231-6060
Tel: (936) 829-5511
Fax: (800) 426-7382
Email:
Web: http://www.temple.com/gypsum.
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Temple-Inland's forest products business segment operates 19 plants and mills throughout the U.S. and in Canada. These facilities manufacture a wide range of construction and industrial building products, including lumber and studs, wood trim and siding, particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF), gypsum board, and fiberboard products. The forest products segment maintains an interest in a gypsum joint venture and an MDF joint venture.
SECTION 09250 - GYPSUM BOARD, Copyright 2007, ARCAT, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Gypsum board and accessories.
B. Interior metal framing systems and accessories.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
A. Section 05 40 00 - Cold Formed Metal Framing.
B. Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry
C. Section 07 21 00 - Thermal Insulation.
D. Section 07 24 00 - Exterior Insulation Finish Systems.
E. Section 07 84 00 - Fire-Stopping.
F. Section 07 92 00 - Joint Sealants.
G. Section 08 31 00 - Access Doors and Panels.
H. Section 09 26 13 - Gypsum Veneer Plaster.
I. Section 06 16 43 – Gypsum Sheathing
J. Section 09 90 00 – Painting and Coating
1.3 REFERENCES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1. ASTM C473 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products.
2. ASTM C475 - Standard Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum Board.
3. ASTM C514 - Standard Specification for Nails for the Application of Gypsum Board.
4. ASTM C645 - Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members.
5. ASTM C665 - Standard Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing.
6. ASTM C754 - Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products.
7. ASTM C840 - Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board.
8. ASTM C919 - Standard Practice for Use of Sealants in Acoustical Applications.
9. ASTM C954 - Standard Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs.
10. ASTM C1002 - Standard Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs.
11. ASTM C1047 - Standard Specification for Accessories for Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Veneer Base.
12. ASTM C1177 – Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing.
13. ASTM C1178 – Standard Specification for Coated Glass-Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board
14. ASTM C1280 - Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Sheathing.
15. ASTM C1396 - Standard Specification for Gypsum Board.
16. ASTM C1658 – Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Panels.
17. ASTM D1037 - Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-Based Fiber and Particle Panel Materials.
18. ASTM D3273 - Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber.
19. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
20. ASTM E90 - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements.
21. ASTM E119 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
22. ASTM E331 - Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
23. ASTM E413 - Classification for Rating Sound Insulation.
B. Gypsum Association (GA):
1. GA-214 - Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish.
2. GA-216 - Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products.
3. GA-253 - Application of Gypsum Sheathing.
4. GA-290 - Area Separation Walls
5. GA-600 - Fire Resistance Design Manual.
C. ITS (Dir) - Directory of Listed Products; Intertek Testing Services.
D. ULC (FRD) - Fire Resistance Directory; Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada.
E. UL (FRD) - Fire Resistance Directory; Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
F. UL 263 - Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
1.4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. Metal Framing: Provide non-load bearing steel stud partitions with deflections conforming to L/360 at 15 psf (718 Pa) for veneer plaster walls and L/240 at 5 psf (239 Pa) typical for gypsum board walls.
B. Fire-Resistive Rating: Where indicated on Drawings, provide materials and construction that are identical to those assemblies whose fire resistance rating has been determined per ASTM E119 by a testing and inspecting organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Meet or exceed fire resistance requirements outlined under provisions of the GA-600 Fire Resistance Design Manual for wall and ceiling assemblies.
2. Meet or exceed Class A flame/fuel/smoke requirements of ASTM E84 surface burning characteristics for finish materials.
C. Sound Transmission Characteristics: For gypsum board assemblies with STC ratings, provide materials and construction identical to those tested in assembly indicated according to ASTM E90 and classified according to ASTM E413 by a qualified independent testing agency.
D. Impact-Resistant Characteristics: No structural failure at 400 foot pounds per ASTM E195.
E. Mold-Resistant Characteristics: Rating of 10 according to ASTM D3273 mold testing.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Temple-Inland board products manufactured with a synthetic gypsum core are now certified to contain at least 95 percent recycled materials. In addition, over 60 percent of our current board production capacity is produced with this environmentally conscious raw material. Delete if not required.
F. Recycled Content Certification: Provide gypsum board of at least 95 percent recycled content.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1. Gypsum board, joint tape and finish.
2. Preparation instructions and recommendations.
3. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
4. Installation methods.
C. Shop Drawings:
1. Indicate details associated with fireproofing and acoustical seals, opening locations and details, and opening termination details.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.
D. Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
E. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Fire-Resistance Labeling: Provide products labeled with third party certification stamp of fire-resistance characteristics, including ITC, UL, and ULC as applicable.
B. Installer Qualifications: Perform work by company specializing in Work of this Section with minimum 3 years documented experience.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.
C. Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.
1. Finish areas designated by Architect.
2. Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and sheen are approved by Architect.
3. Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Store products inside under cover and keep them dry and protected against damage from weather, direct sunlight, surface contamination, corrosion, construction traffic, and other damaging causes.
1. Neatly stack gypsum boards flat to prevent sagging.
2. Handle gypsum boards to prevent damage to edges, ends, and surfaces.
3. Protect adhesives and joint compounds from freezing or overheating per manufacturers instructions.
4. Protect metal framing studs.
B. Store and dispose of solvent-based materials and supplies used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Establish and maintain environmental conditions for application and finishing gypsum board to comply with ASTM C840 and GA-216.
B. Minimum Room Temperatures:
1. For non-adhesive attachment of gypsum board to framing, maintain not less than 40 degrees F (4.5 degrees C).
2. For adhesive attachment of gypsum board maintain not less than 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) for 48 hours prior to application and continuously thereafter until drying is complete.
C. Ventilate building spaces to remove moisture not required for drying joint treatment materials. Avoid drafts during dry, hot weather to prevent materials from drying too rapidly.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp. - Gypsum Products, which is located at: 303 S. Temple Dr. P. O. Box N ; Diboll, TX 75941; Toll Free Tel: 800-231-6060; Tel: 972-467-3499; Fax: 972-231-6193; Email: ; Web: http://www.templeinland.com/buildingproducts/gypsum
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
B. Substitutions: Not permitted.
C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Gypsum Board Materials: As manufactured by Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp. - Gypsum Products and complying with ASTM C1396. Board size as suitable for use to minimize joints.
1. Regular Gypsum Board: Regular type.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete thicknesses not required.
a. Thickness: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
b. Thickness: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
c. Thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm).
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** For mold/water-resistance, refer to Par. 2.2A 13 below.
2. Fire-Rated Regular Gypsum Board: Type X fire-rated regular gypsum board.
a. Thickness: 5/8 inch (16 mm).
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Type TG-C has greater fire performance than Type X and may be required by some assemblies. For mold/water-resistance, refer to Par. 2.2A 14 below.
3. Fire-Rated Regular Gypsum Board: Type TG-C fire-rated regular gypsum board.
a. Thickness: 5/8 inch (16 mm).
4. Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board: Water-resistant gypsum backing board.
a. Thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm).
5. Fire-Rated Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board: Type X fire-rated water-resistant gypsum backing board.
a. Thickness: 5/8 inch (16 mm).
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Type TG-C has greater fire performance than Type X and may be required by some assemblies.
6. Fire-Rated Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board: Type TG-C fire-rated water-resistant gypsum backing board.
a. Thickness: 5/8 inch (16 mm).
7. Gypsum Ceiling Board: Regular Span24 Gypsum Board.
a. Thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm).
8. Foil-Back Regular Gypsum Board: Regular foil-back gypsum board.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete thickness not required.
a. Thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm).
b. Thickness: 5/8 inch (16 mm).
9. Foil-Back Fire-Rated Gypsum Board: Type TG-C foil-back gypsum board.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete thickness not required.
a. Thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm).
b. Thickness: 5/8 inch (16 mm).
10. Foil-Back Fire-Rated Gypsum Board: Type X foil-back gypsum board.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete thickness not required.
a. Thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm).
b. Thickness: 5/8 inch (16 mm).
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sheathing types not required. Sheathing is available in 8 foot (2438 mm), 9 foot (2743 mm), 10 foot (3048 mm) and 12 foot (3658 mm) lengths.
11. Regular Gypsum Exterior Sheathing Board: Regular gypsum sheathing board.
a. Thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm).
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two configurations.
b. Configuration: Twenty-four inches (610 mm) wide by length required with tongue and groove edges.
c. Configuration: Forty-eight inches (1219 mm) wide by length required with square edges.
12. Fire-Rated Gypsum Exterior Sheathing Board: Type TG-C fire-rated gypsum sheathing board.
a. Thickness: 5/8 inch (16 mm).
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two configurations.
b. Configuration: Twenty-four inches (610 mm) wide by length required with tongue and groove edges for horizontal application.
c. Configuration: Forty-eight inches (1219 mm) wide by length required with square edges for horizontal application.
13. Mold/Water-Resistant Regular Gypsum Board: ComfortGuard regular type.
a. Thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm).
b.
Mold/Water-Resistant Fire-Rated Gypsum Board: Fire-Rated ComfortGuard,
Type TG-C fire-rated gypsum board.
a. Thickness: 5/8 inch (16 mm).
c. Mold-Resistant Regular Gypsum Exterior Sheathing Board: StructGuard Sheathing Board.
d. Thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm).
e. Properties: Water absorption less than 6 percent per ASTM C473. Enhanced mold resistance per ASTM D3273. Water repellent paper.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two configurations.
f. Configuration: Twenty-four inches (610 mm) wide by length required with tongue and groove edges for horizontal application.
g. Configuration: Forty-eight inches (1219 mm) wide by length required with square edges for horizontal application.
h. Joint Tape: ASTM E331, Foil-faced Polyken 626-35 or Window Wrap as acceptable to the sheathing board manufacturer.
14. Mold-Resistant Fire-Rated Gypsum Exterior Sheathing Board: Fire-Rated StructGuard Sheathing, Type TG-C fire-rated gypsum sheathing board.
a. Thickness: 5/8 inch (16 mm).
b. Properties: Water absorption less than 6 percent per ASTM C473. Enhanced mold resistance per ASTM D3273. Water repellent paper.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two configurations.
c. Configuration: Twenty-four inches (610 mm) wide by length required with tongue and groove edges for horizontal application.
d. Configuration: Forty-eight inches (1219 mm) wide by length required with square edges for horizontal application.
e. Joint Tape: ASTM E331, Foil-faced Polyken 626-35 or Window Wrap as acceptable to the sheathing board manufacturer.
15. Glass-Mat Type X fire-rated Gypsum Sheathing Board: GreenGlass gypsum sheathing.