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  • Drywall Suspension System

    Set Your Design Apart

    Drywall Suspension System

    Drywall Suspension System

  • Drywall ceilings take a dramatic new shape with the USG drywall suspension system. This advanced system is pre-engineered to simplify planning and construction, ensuring that your design looks as good in real life as in your original concept.

    Offices

    Lobbies

    Conference Rooms

    Schools

    Retail

    Hospitality

    Entertainment

    One System, Endless PossibilitiesOne System, Endless Possibilities

  • 56 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    C. Attachgypsumpanelstothesuspensionsystemmainrunners,crossteesandcrosschannelswithconventionalgypsumpanelfasteners(No.6TypeSHiLobuglehead,self-drilling,self-tappingsteelscrews)spaced8o.c.atperipheryofgypsumpanelsandlocated3/8infrompaneledgesandspaced12o.c.inthefield.Drivefastenersinfieldofpanelsfirst,workingtowardendsandedges.Holdpanelsinfirmcontactwithframingwhiledrivingfasteners.Drivefastenerheadsslightlybelowsurfaceofgypsumpanelsinauniformdimplewithoutbreakingfacepaper.(SeeGypsumPanelandAccessoriesSpecificationSA92709250).

    D. Installtrimatallinternalandexternalanglesformedbytheintersectionofpanelsurfacesorotherdissimilarmaterials.Applycornerbeadtoallverticalorhorizontalexternalcornersinaccordancewithmanufacturersdirections.Ceilingsnote:SeeDrywall/SteelFramedSystemsSpecificationsSA92309250USG-3.Spacingofdrywallgridisdesignedtosupportonlythedeadload.Heavyconcentratedloadsshouldbeindependentlysupported.Lightingfixturesortroffers,airventsandotherequipmentshouldbeseparatelysupportedfromthestructure;gypsumpanelswillnotsupporttheseitems.Topreventobjectionablesaginnewgypsumpanelceilings,theweightofoverlaidunsupportedinsulationshouldnotexceed1.3psffor1/2thickgypsumpanelswithspacingof24o.c.;2.2psffor1/2thickgypsumpanels16o.c.framing,1/2Sheetrockinteriorgypsumceilingpanelson24o.c.framing,and5/8panels24o.c.;3/8gypsumpanelsmustnotbeoverlaidwithunsupportedinsulation.Avaporretardershouldbeinstalledinexteriorceilings,andplenumoratticspacesshouldbeproperlyvented.Duringperiodsofcoldordampweatherwhenapolyethylenevaporretarderisinstalledonceilingsbehindthegypsumpanelsitisimportanttoinstalltheceilinginsulationbeforeorimmediatelyafterinstallingthegypsumpanels.Failuretofollowthisproceduremayresultinmoisturecondensationinthebackofthegypsumpanelscausingsag.

    E. Spray-texturedceilings:Wherewater-basedtexturingmaterialsoranyslow-dryingsurfacetreatmentareusedoversingle-layerpanels,maximumframespacingis16o.c.for1/2panelsappliedperpendiculartoframing.

    3.05 A. ProvideaseparationinthesuspensionsystematexpansionjointsasshownonthedrawingsandcarrytheExpansionJoints jointthroughthegypsumpanels.Expansionjointsareinstalledbetweentwomainteestoseparatethesuspension

    systemandallowformovementinlargeceilingareas.

    3.06 A. ProvidecontroljointNo..093whichhasa3/32groundfordrywallandveneerplaster.CeilingareasshouldControlJoints notexceed2,500sq.ft.withperimeterrelief900sq.ft.withoutperimeterrelief.

    Application Guide SpecicationsCurved Drywall Ceilings

  • The USG drywall suspension system allows you to create unique curved, domed, and conventional flat drywall ceilings. The system assembles quickly and easily for faster installation, reducing labor costs. System accessories and integrated straight and curved components offer easy transitions to vertical, horizontal, or curved surfaces. Plus, the USG drywall suspension system has a lifetime limited warranty when used with Sheetrock brand gypsum panels.

    Users Guide

    Pages

    UnderstandYourSystem 2 Overview Components

    Accessories

    DesignYourSystem 8 SystemApplications

    SpecifyYourSystem 44 ApplicationGuideSpecifications

    ForMoreInformation TechnicalService 800USG.4YOU

    WebSite www.usg.com

    USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

  • Simplicity TheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemisapre-engineereddrywallceilingsystemspecificallycreatedto

    simplifythedesignandconstructionofflatandcurveddrywallceilings.Customcurvedmainteescombine

    withourfamilyofstraightteestogiveyoutheabilitytodesignbreathtakingdrywallceilingssimply.

    Savings Thisunique,pre-engineeredsystemcanreduceinstalledcostsupto40%versusconventionalcold-rolled

    channelorsteelstuddrywallceilinginstallations.And,thesystemrequires12-gaugehangerwireinsteadof

    9-gauge,allowingfasterinstallation.

    Flexibility Usingstandardparts,drywallbarrelvaults,archways,valleys,waves,serpentines,anddomeseasily

    transitiontoflatceilings,soffits,andacousticalceilingsuspensionsystems.Allmaintees(straightand

    curved)canbefieldcuttospecificlengths.ThesystemisfullycompatiblewithmostUSGDonnBrand

    acousticalsuspensionsystems.Morethan30ULfire-rateddesignsareavailableforflatceilings.Thesystem

    acceptsTypeFlightfixturesandTypeGlay-infixtures.

    Quality USGdrywallsuspensionsystemcomponentscomewitha10-yearwarrantyandalifetimelimitedwarranty

    whenyouuseSheetrock gypsumpanels.

    Innovation TheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemEstimatorisavailabletohelpyoudesigndomes,vaults,andother

    curvedsurfaceselectronically.Thisintuitive,on-linetoolcaninstantlygenerateacompletebillofmaterials

    anddetailedinstallationinstructionsbasedonthedimensionsyouinput.Formoreinformation,goto

    www.usg.comandselectResources>OnlineTools.

    AdditionalResources ForinformationaboutsystemsandmaterialscomplementarytotheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystem,seethefollowingUSGliterature:

    Wall-to-Walldrywallsuspensionsystemforcorridorsandsmallrooms(AC3236)

    TheGypsumConstructionHandbook(H17)

    USGproductselectionguide(SA927)

    Sheetrockgypsumpanelssubmittal(WB1473)

    Interiorfinishingproductscatalog(J1424)

    GuidetoachievingaLevel5finish(J1829)

    Sheetrockbrandtuff-hiDeprimer-surfacersubmittal(J1613)

    DrywallSuspension System

    2 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

  • System Benets

    TheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemgivesyoudistinctadvantagesoverconventionaldrywallceilinginstallationbyprovidingintegralsystemcomponentsthatallowyoutodesignuniquedrywallceilings.

    Maintees Heavy-duty,fire-ratedsystemsforallflatceilingapplicationsincreaseflexibility;availablein1-1/2and15/16facewidthforflatceilings,and1-1/2facewidthforcurvedceilings.

    Main-teesplices Integralreversibleenddetailforflatceilingswithfast,locked-in connections.

    Crosstees Quick-releaSeclipforfasterinstallation;eliminateswiretying;removeswithouttools;speedsrework.

    Knurled-facecomponents Easierscrewpenetrationonallcomponents.

    Galvanizedsteel Suitableforinteriorandexteriorapplications.

    Systemflexibility Easilytransitionsfromsoffits,flatandcurvedsurfaces;alsotransitionstoacousticalceilings.

    ULdesigns Morethan30UL-listedfire-resistantdesigns(themostdesignsintheindustry)areavailable.

    Lifetimelimitedwarranty Lifetimelimitedwarranty(30year;seeSC2102)onsuspensionsystemwhenusedwithSheetrockgypsumpanels.

    Standard0-yearwarranty 10-yearonsuspensionsystem.

    AcceptsTypeForGfixtures Lower-costTypeGfixturescanbeusedinadrywallinstallation. 2-gaugewire Easiertoworkwiththanthe9-gaugewirecommonlyprovidedwithsys-

    temsbyothermanufacturers.

    DesignTools TheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemisthefirstpre-engineered,patentedsystemdesignedforcreatingdomedceilings.Nowvaultsanddomesareeasiertospecifyandbuildandinstallationtimeiscutalmostinhalf.Thenewon-lineUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemEstimatorhelpsyoucreateperfectdomedandvaultedceilingsofalmostanysize.

    Estimator Becauseweveeliminatedtheguessworkoffieldbending,youareassuredapreciselycurvedfinishedproductthatmeetsyourexactdesignrequirements.WiththeUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemEstimator,allcurvedpartsaretoyourspecificationstocutandfastentogetherquicklyandeasily.

    Howitworks:GotoResources>OnlineToolsatwww.usg.comandclickUSGDrywallSuspensionSystemEstimator.Simplyentertheinformationrequiredtypeofceiling,dimensions,andotherconstructiondetails.TheEstimatorquicklygeneratesacompletebillofmaterialsneededforthejob,plusstep-by-step,illustratedinstallationinstructions.Seepage24ofthisbrochureformoreinformationonhowtocreatedomedceilings.

    3 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

  • 11/2"

    11/2"

    4 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    System Components

    RatedLoad

    System ASTMClass Length Height ItemNo. Class 4HangerSpacingComponents

    Straight DGLW HeavyDuty 12 1.617 DGLW26 16.0lbs./LF

    Main

    Tees

    HeavyDuty 6to14 1.617 DGLW26s 16.0lbs./LF

    DGL HeavyDuty 12 1-1/2 DGL26 16.0lbs./LF

    HeavyDuty 7to14 1-1/2 DGL26s 16.0lbs./LF

    Wall- DGW HeavyDuty 6to14,Custom 1.617 DGW26s ClassA 24.0lbs/LF

    to-Wall

    System

    Straight

    Tee

    Cross DGLW 2 1-1/2 DGLW224

    Tees

    26 1-1/2 DGLW2624

    4 1-1/2 DGLW424

    50 1-1/2 DGLW50

    DGL 2 1-1/2 DGL224

    4 1-1/2 DGL424

    8 1-1/2 DG824 ClassA

    CrossChannel 4 7/8 DGCL4 7.4lbs./LF

    Moldings 12 1 DGWM24

    12 1-5/8 DGCM27

    1TheDGCM27moldingisforusewithDGLWteesonly.

    11/2"

    15/8"nom.

    11/2"

    15/16"

    11/2"

    15/16"

    17/16"

    7/8"

    11/2"

    1"

    1"

    15/8"

    11/2"

    15/8"nom.

  • 5 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    RatedLoadSystem Radius Arc Height ItemNo. Class 2Hanger 4HangerComponents Length Spacing Spacing Curved Vault 31-44 6 1-1/2 DGW6VTxxx ClassA 16.0lbs./LF Main 45-60 8 1-1/2 DGW8VTxxx ClassA 16.0lbs./LF

    Tees 61-239 10 1-1/2 DGW0VTxxx ClassA 16.0lbs./LF

    240+ 12 1-1/2 DGW2VTxxx ClassA 16.0lbs./LF

    Valley2 31-44 6 1-1/2 DGW6VYxxx ClassA 16.0lbs./LF 45-60 8 1-1/2 DGW8VYxxx ClassA 16.0lbs./LF 61-239 10 1-1/2 DGW0VYxxx ClassA 16.0lbs./LF

    2Astestedperindependenttestingagency,valleysrequirehangerwirespacingof2oncenter.

    11/2"

    11/2"

    15/8"

    11/2"

    Accessories DGSC-80SpliceClip DGTC-90TransitionClip DGC4,DGC6,DGC8CompssoDrywallClip

    DGWCWallAttachmentClip DGSP-80SplicePlate DGHUBDomeHub

    CustomCurves Allcurvedmainteesarecustom-madetomeetdesignrequirementsandtodramaticallysimplifytheprocessofbuildingcurveddrywallceilings.Whetherdesigningbarrelvaults,domes,archways,valleys,wavesorserpentines,thecurvedgridallowsforsmoothtransitionstoflatceilings,soffitsoracousticalceilingsuspensionsystems.Below,intheitemnumbernomenclature,xxxisaplaceholderforacustomradiusininches.Forexample,DGW6VT360hasaradiusof360inches.

  • 6 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    System Accessories

    SplicePlate ThespliceplateconnectsfactorycutendsofallDGSP-80 curvedmaintees,bothvaultsandvalleys. Whenbuildingadome,itconnectsprimarymain teetothedomehub.

    TransitionClip ApplicationA ThetransitionclipsecurelyjoinstwointersectinggridDGTC-90 components,regardlessoffacewidth,ata90angle. Benddowntabssecurethecliptothegrid.Screws arerequiredtoprovideastructuralconnection.

    ApplicationB Thetransitioncliphasaslottedbendlineto FieldModified facilitateconnectinggridmembersthatare notinaline.

    DomeHub ThedomehubservesasabasefromwhichprimaryDGHUB spokesareconnectedwithspliceplates.

    SpliceClip ApplicationA TheprimarypurposeofthespliceclipistojointwoDGSC-80 in-linemainteesfield-cuttolength,eitherstraight orcurved.

    ThesearetheaccessoriesfortheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystem.Manyoftheaccessoriesaremulti-functional.Transitionsfromsoffits,curved,orflatsurfacescanbeeasierwiththeuseoftheseaccessories.

  • 7 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    SpliceClip ApplicationB AnothercommonuseofthespliceclipisjoiningDGSC-80 twogridteesthatareintersectingoffmodule,such

    asautilityopening.Thelinkjoiningthebenddowntabsontheclipiscutallowingittobefoldedontheslottedbendline.

    ApplicationC Thespliceclipalsoisusedtoconnecttwomain FieldModified teesthatareinlinebutintersectingatanangle, suchasaflatceilingtransitioningtoavault.This applicationrequiresnotonlycuttingtheconnecting

    linkbutalsoseparatingtheclipattheslottedbendline.Thetwohalvesarethenrejoinedwithapop-rivetorscrewthroughtheholesontheclipends.Usetopholeinclipforstraighttovaults.Usebottomholeinclipforstraighttovalleys.

    Wall ThewallattachmentclipactsasaspacerbetweenAttachment thewallsurfaceandthewebofthegridwhencurvedClip mainteesneedtobesecuredtothewallatawallDGWC stud.Thispreventstwistingofthegridandinsures asoundinstallation.

    CompssoClips compSSo suspensiontrimclipsareavailabletomatchDGC4 DCC0 4, 6, 8, 10 and12compSSo trim.TheseclipsDGC6 DGC2 areadjustableforboth1/2and5/8drywall.TheDGC8

    twoportionsofthecliparepivotedtoaccommodatecompSSo trimatanyangleinrelationtothegrid.

  • 8 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    A

    9

    B

    9

    A-

    75%

    drywallmaintees

    drywallcrosstees

    channelmolding

    12ga.hangerwires

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    Flat Drywall Ceilings

    Main-teeandcross-teespacingisprovidedinthetableonpage30. Seepages32-35forspecialrequirementsforfireratedassemblies.

    Note:Theserenderingsanddetailsareprovidedforillustrativepurposesonlyandarenotasubstituteforcertifiedarchitecturalandengineeringdrawings,nordotheynecessarilyreflectnationalandlocalbuildingcoderequirements.Foradditionalinformation,seespecificationsonpage40orcallTechnicalServiceat1-800-USG-4YOU.

    DrywallceilinginstallationusingtheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemisupto50%fasterthancold-rolledchannelandhat-channelinstallation.Pre-engineeredcomponentsaredesignedformaximuminstallationspeed.Pre-indexedmain-teeholesmakemeasuring,aligning,andsquaringthesystemmucheasier.

  • 9 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    9

    A

    crosstee

    main-teesplice

    maintee

    fireexpansionnotch

    12ga.hangerwire

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    Crosstee/mainteeintersection Cross-channeldetail

    Perimeterdetailchannelmolding Perimeterdetailanglemolding

    crossteeorcrosschannel

    screwintomoldingatperimeter

    anglemolding

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    Balt

    9

    fireexpansionnotch

    12ga.hangerwire

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    main-teesplice

    maintee

    crosschannel

    9

    Aalt

    maintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    channelmolding

    screwintomoldingatperimeter

    B

    9

  • 0 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    drywallmaintee

    knurledchannelmolding

    12ga.hangerwire

    acousticalmaintee

    acousticalcrosstees

    acousticallay-inpanel

    drywallcrosstees

    acousticalmaintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    C

    D

    B

    9

    A-2

    Transitions

    ThenewUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemisfullycompatiblewithourDonnbrandDX/DXL,DXSS,DXW,andcentricitee acousticalsuspensionsystems,makingiteasytotransitionbetweenflatdrywallandacousticalceilings.Flushoroffsettransitionsarepossible.Additionalcrossteesarenecessaryatdrywalledgetoprovideadequatesupport(asshownonnextpage).

    Note:Theserenderingsanddetailsareprovidedforillustrativepurposesonlyandarenotasubstituteforcertifiedarchitectural

    andengineeringdrawings,nordotheynecessarilyreflectnationalandlocalbuildingcoderequirements.Foradditionalinformation,seespecificationsonpage40orcallTechnicalServiceat1-800-USG-4YOU.

    Drywall to Acoustical Ceilings

  • USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    acousticalmaintee

    drywallmaintee

    drywallcrosstee

    crosstee

    acousticalcrosstee

    spliceclip

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    drywallbead

    C

    11/2"9/16"

    or15/16"

    4" 3"

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    acousticalpanel

    crosstee

    drywallmaintee

    acousticalmaintee

    Calt

    drywallbead

    drywallmaintee

    drywallcrosstee

    additionaldrywallcrosstee

    2"to4"

    acousticalmaintee

    acousticalmaintee

    acousticalceiling

    drywallbead

    drywallceiling

    acousticalcrosstee

    drywallcrosstee

    acousticalcrosstee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    acousticalpanel

    D

    maintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    acousticalpanel

    channelmolding

    Dalt-

    Drywall-to-acousticaltransitionfield-cutconnection Drywall-to-acousticaltransition

    Planview

    Drywall-to-acousticaltransitionfactory-endconnection Flushtransition Standardoffset

    tee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    acousticalpanel

    channelmolding

    Dalt-2

    attachcrossteeswithmechanicalfasteners

    additional2'drywallcrosstee(offmodule)attachwithmechanicalfasteners

    acousticalmaintees 4'-0"acousticalcrosstees

    2'-0"acousticalcrosstees

    acousticalceiling

    drywallceiling

    lineofdrywall

    extradrywallcrossteesgypsumpanelsupport-offmodule;attachtoadjacentslotsinmaintee

    hangerwires

    4'-0"drywallcrosstees

    drywallmaintees

  • crosstee

    crosstees

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    E

    3

    F

    3

    F

    3

    B

    9

    G

    3

    H

    3

    C-

    75%

    2 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    Boxed Softs

    Flat Drywall Ceilings

    TheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemisthebestchoicefordesigningandbuildingsoffits.Soffitscannowbebuiltwithamuchlowercostthanwithmetalstudconstruction.

    Soffitsuspensionsystemcomponentsareidenticaltothecomponentsusedinflatsurfaceareas. Insomeinstances,hangerwires,bracing,andgridcomponentshavebeenomittedortruncatedforclarity.

    Foradditionalinformation,pleasecontactTechnicalService. Whenconstructingsoffits,bracingofthedrywallsuspensionand/oradditionalhangerwiresmaybe

    necessarytoensurestabilityandstructuralperformanceduringandafterdrywallattachment. Themaximumverticalsoffitheightis48withcrossteesspaced24oncenter.(Maximumunsupported drywallarea48x24).Intermediatecrossteesarenotnecessarywhensoffitdimensionsdonotexceed24. Whenusedinsoffitconstruction,allTransitionClipsaretohaveaminimumof4screwsforattachment.

    Note:Theserenderingsanddetailsareprovidedforillustrativepurposesonlyandarenotasubstituteforcertifiedarchitecturalandengineeringdrawings,nordotheynecessarilyreflectnationalandlocalbuildingcoderequirements.Foradditionalinformation,seespecificationsonpage40orcallTechnicalServiceat1-800-USG-4YOU.

  • 3 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    anglemolding

    transitionclip

    mainteeorcrosstee

    mainteeorcrosstee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    E

    3

    90outsidecornerusingtransitionclip 90outsidecornerwithfield-cuttee

    channelmolding

    tee

    maintee

    crossteeSHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    H

    3

    90insidecorner 90outsidecornerwithmainteeatbottomedge

    90insidecornerwithchannelmoldingattopedge

    anglemolding

    mainteeorcrosstee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    Ealt

    3

    transitionclip

    maintee

    anglemolding

    tee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    G

    3

    bendtransitionclip

    transitioncliptee11/2"x1"

    anglemolding

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    maintee

    F

    3

  • 4 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    maintee

    12ga.hangerwire

    crosstees

    curvedmaintee

    mainteesplice

    transitionclip

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanelknurled

    channelmolding

    anglemolding

    acousticalmaintee

    acousticalcrosstees

    acousticallay-inpanel

    brace

    J

    5

    I

    5

    K

    5

    F-

    Curved Softs

    Designandbuildsoffitseasier,quickerandmoreeconomicallyusingtheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystem.

    Constructcurvedsoffitswithcurvedmaintees.Createvaults,valleys,andcombinations,andshiftfromhorizontalorverticalstraightareaswithease.Foraddedflexibility,gridmemberscanbefield-cutandjoined.

    Insomeinstances,hangerwiresandbracinghavebeenomittedandcomponentstruncatedforclarity.Foradditionalinformation,pleasecontactTechnicalService.

    Whenconstructingcurvedsoffits,bracingofthedrywallsuspensionand/oradditionalhangerwiresmaybenecessarytoensurestabilityandstructuralperformanceduringandafterdrywallattachment.Seepage19forhangerwirespacingrequirements.

    Themaximumverticalsoffitis48withcrossteesspaced24oncenter.(Maximumunsupporteddrywallarea48x24).Intermediatecrossteesarenotnecessarywhensoffitdimensionsdonotexceed24.

    AllTransitionorSpliceClipsaretohaveaminimumof4screwsforattachment.

    Note:Theserenderingsanddetailsareprovidedforillustrativepurposesonlyandarenotasubstituteforcertifiedarchitecturalandengineeringdrawings,nordotheynecessarilyreflectnationalandlocalbuildingcoderequirements.Foradditionalinformation,seespecificationsonpage48orcallTechnicalServiceat1-800-USG-4YOU.

    Curved Drywall Ceilings

  • 5 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    crosstee

    maintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    modifiedtransitionclip

    valleymaintee

    angle(byothers)

    J

    5

    crosstee

    maintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    spliceclip

    valleymaintee

    I

    5

    8"max.

    48"max.

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    transitionclip

    acousticalpanel

    bracingasrequired

    channelmolding

    K

    5

    Curvedsoffittoboxedsoffitvalleytoflat Sectionthroughsoffitandacousticaltransition

    Curvedsoffitflattovalley

    modifiedtransitionclip

  • main tees

    angle molding

    SHEETROCK gypsum panel

    Corridors

    TheUSGwall-to-walldrywallsuspensionsystemisdesignedtocreateconventionalflatdrywallceilingsincorridorsandsimilarspaceswithspansoflessthan14ft.Thisframingsolutioniseasiertoworkwiththanblackironandfurringchannelsordrywallstuds,andithelpstoreducelaborcosts.

    Thesystemassemblesquicklyandeasily,framingnarrowerspacesefficientlyandwithaminimumofcomponents.Systemaccessoriesandintegratedstraightcomponentsoffereasytransitionstovertical,horizontal,orcurvedsurfaces.

    Thewall-to-walldrywallsuspensionsystemincludes6,8,10,12and14double-web,rotarystitchedknurledtees,and12knurledanglemolding.TeesaretestedinaccordancewiththeuniformloadtestproceduresoutlinedinASTMStandardC635,andcertifiedbyanICBOlistedtestingagency.LoadsarelimitedtoL/240ofeachspan,perASTMC645.

    Wall-to-Wall System

    6 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

  • SupportRequirements Shortspansrequirenoverticalsupports;spansexceedingsixfeetcanbesupportedwithhangerwireorvariousfield-assembledoptions.Verticalsupportscanbeattachedtoeachteeortoafield-assembledperpen-dicularsupport,4o.c.

    SupportOptions HangerWire ScrapWallAngle3

    ScrapSteelStuds

    3.Splicedteescanbesupportedwithscrapwallangleorsteelstuds.

    Main-TeeSpliceOptions4

    4.Fieldassembledperpenticularsupport:spliceclipsorteescraps.

    16" or 24"

    angle molding

    DGW26s wall-to-wallmain tee

    scrap-tee splice for main-tee option

    DGSC180 splice-clip option

    7 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

  • 8 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    L

    7

    D-

    maintee

    curvedmaintee

    SHEETROCKGypsumPanel

    Fascias

    CurveddrywallfasciascanbeeasilydesignedandbuiltwiththeUSGdrywallsuspensionsystem.

    Main-teeandcross-teespacingisprovidedinthetableonpage30. Hangerwiresmustbeplacedwithin12ofthefasciawheremainteesandcrossteesintersectthefascia. Extrahangerwiresmayberequiredattheperimeteroffasciaapplicationstoensureadequatesupport

    andstability,suchascrossteeslessthan12inlength.

    Note:Theserenderingsanddetailsareprovidedforillustrativepurposesonlyandarenotasubstituteforcertifiedarchitecturalandengineeringdrawings,nordotheynecessarilyreflectnationalandlocalbuildingcoderequirements.Foradditionalinformation,seespecificationsonpage40orcallTechnicalServiceat1-800-USG-4YOU.

    Flat Drywall Ceilings

  • 9 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    Curveddrywallfascia(upto8max.)forflatceilings

    L

    7

    attachwithscrewortransclip

    4"max.

    12"max.

    L-bead

    curvedmainteetee

    flexibledrywalltrim

    Lalt

    7

    attachwithscrewortransclip

    attachwithscrew

    supportbrace

    8"max.

    L-beadcurvedmaintees

    teeflexibledrywalltrim

    12"max.

  • 20 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    N

    9

    Malt

    9

    M

    9

    C-

    78%

    crossteesSHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    12-ga.hangerwire

    COMPSSOdrywallclip

    COMPSSOtrim

    UseUSGscompSSo suspensiontrimtofinishUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemceilings.

    Main-teeandcross-teespacingisprovidedinthetableonpage30. Hangerwiresmustbeplacedwithin12ofthefasciawheremainteesandcrossteesintersectthefascia. Extrahangerwiresmayberequiredattheperimetertoensureadequatesupportforcrossteeslessthan

    12inlength.

    Note:Theserenderingsanddetailsareprovidedforillustrativepurposesonlyandarenotasubstituteforcertifiedarchitecturalandengineeringdrawings,nordotheynecessarilyreflectnationalandlocalbuildingcoderequirements.Foradditionalinformation,seespecificationsonpage40orcallTechnicalServiceat1-800-USG-4YOU.

    Fascias

    Flat Drywall Ceilings

  • 2 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    CompssoTrimperpendiculartomainteeorcrosstee CompssoTrimparalleltomainteeorcrosstee

    Viewfromabove Viewfromabove

    COMPSSOdrywallclip

    COMPSSOtrim

    tee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    N

    9

    COMPSSOdrywallclip

    COMPSSOtrim

    tee

    12"orless

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    M

    9

    Malt-

    9

    COMPSSOtrim

    COMPSSOclip

    tee

    screw-attached

    Malt-2

    9

    COMPSSOtrim

    COMPSSOcliptee

    screw-attached

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    maintee

    knurledchannelmolding

    12ga.hangerwire

    splayedhangerwires

    crosstees

    curvedmaintee

    main-teespliceplate

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanels

    P

    2

    O

    2

    B-

    Vaults

    Createbarrelvaults,archways,valleys,andwaveswitheaseusingtheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystem.Integralclipsallowforasmoothtransitiontoflatceilings,soffits,oracousticalsuspensionsystems.

    Hangerwiresshallbespacedamaximumof48alongthearcofVaultsmaintees. Additionalhangerwiresorbracingmaybenecessarytostabilizecurvedceilingsduringandafter

    drywallattachment. Atleast1hangerwireisrequiredwithin8ofacurvedmainteesplice. Hangerwiresarerequiredwithin8onbothsidesofamodifiedspliceclipattachedtothenearest

    hangerholes. Atleast1hangerwireisrequiredwithin8ofatransitionclip. Alldrywalljointsmustbeaminimumof12fromallmainteesplices. Insomeinstances,hangerwires,bracingandgridcomponentshavebeenomittedortruncatedforclarity.

    Foradditionalinformation,pleasecontactTechnicalService.

    Note:Theserenderingsanddetailsareprovidedforillustrativepurposesonlyandarenotasubstituteforcertifiedarchitecturalandengineeringdrawings,nordotheynecessarilyreflectnationalandlocalbuildingcoderequirements.Foradditionalinformation,seespecificationsonpage48orcallTechnicalServiceat1-800-USG-4YOU.

    Curved Drywall Ceilings

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    Vaulttovaultfactory-endconnection Vaulttovaultfield-cut

    Flattovaultwithanglegreaterthan90 Flattovaultwith90angle(notshowninprecedingperspective)

    modifiedspliceclip

    crosstee

    curvedmaintee

    spliceplate

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel O

    2

    crosstee

    crossteemaintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    modifiedspliceclip

    anglemolding

    P

    2

    crosstee

    anglemolding

    maintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    transitionclip

    curvedmaintee

    crosstee

    Q

    2

    crosstee

    curvedmaintee

    spliceclip

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel Oalt

    2

  • 24 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    R

    23

    T

    23

    S

    23

    U

    23

    E-2

    maintee

    12ga.hangerwire

    splayedhangerwires

    crosstees

    curvedmaintee

    spliceclip

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanels

    Vaults and Valleys

    Curved Drywall Ceilings

    TheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemsimplifiescurveddrywallceilingdesign.Itmakescreatingvaultsandvalleyseasier.

    Hangerwiresshallbespacedamaximumof48alongthearcVaultsmaintees. Hangerwiresshallbespacedamaximumof24alongthearcofValleymaintees. Additionalhangerwiresorbracingmaybenecessarytostabilizecurvedceilingsduringandafter

    drywallattachment. Atleast1hangerwireisrequiredwithin8ofastandardcurvedmainteesplice. Hangerwiresarerequiredwithin8onbothsidesofamodifiedspliceclipattachedtothenearest

    hangerholes. Atleast1hangerwireisrequiredwithin8ofatransitionclip. Alldrywalljointsmustbeaminimumof12fromallmainteesplices. Insomeinstances,hangerwires,bracingandgridcomponentshavebeenomittedortruncatedforclarity.

    Foradditionalinformation,pleasecontactTechnicalService.

    Note:Theserenderingsanddetailsareprovidedforillustrativepurposesonlyandarenotasubstituteforcertifiedarchitecturalandengineeringdrawings,nordotheynecessarilyreflectnationalandlocalbuildingcoderequirements.Foradditionalinformation,seespecificationsonpage48orcallTechnicalServiceat1-800-USG-4YOU.

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    cross tee

    vault main tee

    valleymain tee

    splice clip

    SHEETROCK gypsum panel

    T

    23

    curvedmaintee

    wall

    wallattachmentclip

    shimasrequired

    S

    23

    spliceclip

    vaultmaintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    crosstee

    shimasrequired

    spliceclip

    wall

    vaultmaintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    crosstee

    wall

    U

    23

    crosstee

    vaultmaintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    spliceclip

    R

    23

    spliceplate

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    crosstee

    vaultmaintee

    valleymaintee

    Talt

    23

    Vaulttovalleyfield-cutconnection Vaulttovalleyfactory-endconnection

    Curvedmainteeperpendiculartowallconnection(sectionandisometricview) Acuteintersectionvaulttee

    vaultmaintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanelanglemolding

    wall

    valleymaintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanelanglemolding

    wallvalleymaintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    anglemolding

    wall

    vaultmaintee

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    anglemolding

    wall

    Ualt

    236alt2

    E-2

    6alt3

    E-2

    6alt4

    E-2

    Vaulttoflatfield-cutconnection Curvedmainteetoparallelwallconnection

    bendspliceclip90

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    W

    25

    X

    25

    V

    25

    L

    7

    primaryspoke

    secondaryspoke

    crosstee

    Domes

    TheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemofferspre-engineeredsolutionsfordomeceilings.Itprovidesalow-costalternativetolabor-intensivesystemssuchasconventionalfield-benthat-channelsteelandblack-ironsuspensions.Usingthepre-fabricatedhubandpre-formedcurvedtees,constructingdomeshasneverbeeneasier.TheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemEstimatormakesitsimplertobuildthedomewithfinishingoptionsrangingfromplasteranddrywalltopre-engineeredGRGpanels.

    Hangerwiresshallbespacedamaximumof32alongeachspoke. Additionalsecondaryspokesarerequiredwhenspacingbetweenprimaryspokesexceeds48. Hangerwiresarerequiredatbothendsofallsecondaryspokes. Crossteesarerequired16o.c.maximum.

    Curved Drywall Ceilings

  • 27 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    Hubandprimaryspokes Firstheaderandsecondaryspokes Secondheaderandsecondaryspokes

    Crosstees Lathandplasterfinish

    Detail:Top-connectorspokehub Detail2:Header-to-spokeconnection

    Detail3:Secondaryspokeconnection

    W

    25

    primaryspoke

    topview

    removeinfield

    header

    V

    25

    curvedprimaryspoke

    domehub

    spliceplate

    X

    25

    secondaryspoke

    header

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    drywallmaintees

    drywallcrosstees

    knurledchannelmolding

    12-ga.hangerwires

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    E-

    Z

    27

    Zalt

    27

    Y

    26

    Utility Interfaces

    TheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemeasilyaccommodatesconventionallightfixtures,accessdoors,orHVACceilingdiffusers.

    Note:Theserenderingsanddetailsareprovidedforillustrativepurposesonlyandarenotasubstituteforcertifiedarchitecturalandengineeringdrawings,nordotheynecessarilyreflectnationalandlocalbuildingcoderequirements.Foradditionalinformation,seespecificationsonpage40orcallTechnicalServiceat1-800-USG-4YOU.

    Accessdoor Accessdoor

    crosstees

    accessdoor

    off-modulecrosstee

    maintee

    16"

    16" 24"

    24"

    16"

    16"

    16"

    1"x19/16"x1"knurledchannelmolding

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel accessdoor

    (byothers)

    spliceclip

    Y

    26

    Flat Drywall Ceilings

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    ATypeGfixture,commonlyusedinsuspendedacousticalsuspensionceilings,requires15/16-facemainorcrossteestobelocatedoneither24or48centers.DrywalliscutevenwiththegridflangesandtrimmedwithJ-orL-bead.Thefixtureispassedthroughtheopeningandloweredtorestonthegridflanges.

    ATypeFlightfixturehaslowerflangesthatcapthecutedgesofthedrywall.Thisfixturetypicallyrequiresafull24or48opening,andmanysystemsrequiregridmemberstobeinstalledoff-moduletoaccommodatethelight.AllUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemmainteesarefactory-punchedwithathree-slotcrossteeholepatternevery8soTypeFlightfixturescanbepositionedinavarietyoflocationswithinagridopeningwith-outfield-modifyingsupporttees.TypeFlightfixturesareraisedintotheopeninguntiltheflangescontacttheceiling.Securingdevicesonthefixtureareadjustedtosuspendthefixturefromthegridandpullittighttotheceilingsurface.

    TypeGlightfixture

    TypeFlightfixture

    48" cross tee

    24" cross tee

    main

    tee

    main

    tee

    hanger wire

    Type Glight fixture 15/16"tee

    TypeGlightingfixture

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    J-orL-bead

    24"

    Z

    27

    tee

    flange

    swingarmjack

    mountingscrew

    TypeFlightingfixture

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    241/4"253/4"

    Zalt

    27

    Type Flight fixture

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    50" c

    ross

    tee

    main

    tee

    main

    tee

    hanger wire

    Type F light fixture

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    hanger wire

    48" cross tee

    50" c

    ross

    tee

    50" c

    ross

    tee

    main

    tee

    main

    tee

    Type Flight fixture

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    48" cross tee

    50 c

    ross

    tee

    main

    tee

    main

    tee

    hanger wire

    3/4"widefillerpiece

    taperededgeofboard

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    AA

    29

    BB

    29

    G-

    60%

    Utility Interfaces

    Curveddrywallceilingscreateexcitinglightingdesignopportunities.Theinterfaceoflightfixtureswithcurvedceilingsurfacesrequirescarefuldesignconsideration.Stem-andcable-styleindirectanddirectlightchoicesarepossiblesolutions.Recessedflatsectionscanbebuiltintocurvedsectionstoaccommodatelightfixtures.Sconcesarealsoveryeffectivewithavaultedceiling.

    Wheninstallingdownlightsinconcaveorconvexceilings,theapplicationofaflattrimringwillcauseagap.Thisgapwillvarydependingontheceilingradius,trimringdiameterandinstallationtolerances.Formoreinformation,consultTechnicalService.

    Note:Theserenderingsanddetailsareprovidedforillustrativepurposesonlyandarenotasubstituteforcertifiedarchitecturalandengineeringdrawings,nordotheynecessarilyreflectnationalandlocalbuildingcoderequirements.Foradditionalinformation,seespecificationsonpage48orcallTechnicalServiceat1-800-USG-4YOU.

    Curved Drywall Ceilings

  • 3 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    AA

    29

    crosstee

    light-fixturemountingbracket

    lightfixture

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    BB

    29

    crossteelight-fixturemountingbracket

    lightfixture

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    Pendantfixturevault Incandescentfixturerecessedflatceiling

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    Applying Sheetrock Gypsum Panels

    PanelSelector BoardThickness Maximum Maximum MaximumforFlatCeilings Main-Tee Cross-Tee/Channel 2-Ga.Wire On-CenterSpacing On-CenterSpacing On-CenterSpacing

    1/4doublelayer,Sheetrock gypsumpanels 48 16 48 3/8doublelayer,Sheetrock gypsumpanels 48 16 48

    1/2doublelayer,Sheetrockgypsumpanels 48 16 42

    5/8doublelayer,Sheetrock gypsumpanels 48 24 36

    3/4Sheetrock gypsumpanels 48 24 48

    1/2Sheetrock interiorgypsumceilingpanels 48 24 48

    1/2Sheetrock firecoDe andfirecoDe Cpanels 48 16 48

    5/8Sheetrock firecoDe andfirecoDe CPanels 48 24 48

    5/8Sheetrock exteriorgypsumceilingpanels 48 24 48

    1/2imperialgypsumbase 48 16 48

    5/8imperialfirecoDe andfirecoDe Cgypsumbase 48 16 48

    1/2fiberockaQua-toughinteriorpanels 48 24 48

    5/8fiberock aQua-toughinteriorpanels 48 24 48

    1/2Durockcementboard ContactTechnicalService

    5/8Durockcementboard

    Notes: Radiuseddouble-layer1/4gypsumpanelswilltransitionto5/8flatgypsumceilings.Seepage8. Forfire-ratedceilingapplications,seepages32-33andcontactTechnicalService. Forexteriorceilingapplications,seepage34andcontactTechnicalService. Forgypsumpanelweights,seeThe Gypsum Construction Handbook,page9(CentennialEdition). Fordouble-layerceilingapplications,a12-ga.hangerwireisneededoneachcrossteewithin8in.ofthewall(forallcrossteeslon-

    gerthan8"). ForDurockcementboardapplications,contactTechnicalServiceat800USG.4YOU.

    ExpansionJoints Atbuildingmovementandexpansionjointsprovideaseparationinthesuspensionsystemandinstallbacktobackmainteestoallowforbuildingmovement,expansion,andcontractioninlargeceilingareas.

    ControlJoints Controljointsareusedtocontrolstresscausedbyexpansionandcontractionacrossthecontroljointinlargeceilingexpansesinbothdrywallandveneerplastersystems.Usecontroljoint093,whichprovidesa3/32groundfordrywallorveneerplasterforceilingareasthatexceed50(2500sq.ft.)withperimeterreliefand30(900sq.ft.)withoutperimeterrelief.Forfire-ratedceilings,controljointsshallnotoccurwithin12ofthefireexpansionnotch.Donotseparatesuspension:Usecontinuoussinglemaintees.

    SpecialNote Locationofcontrolandexpansionjointsaretheresponsibilityofthedesignprofessional.Gypsumpanel surfacesshouldbeisolatedwithcontroljoints,caulk,orothermeanswhere: Ceilingorsoffitabutsastructuralelement,column,partition,orotherverticalpenetration. Constructionchangeswithinaplaneoftheceiling. Ceilingdimensionsexceed50ineitherdirection(2500sq.ft.)withperimeterreliefor30(900sq.ft.)

    withoutrelief. Soffitexceeds30ineitherdirection. WingsofL,UandTshapedceilingsareasarejoined.

    1/2"to1"SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    min.25-gaugefillerstrip(byothers)

    maintees

    1/2"

    USG093controljoint

    maintees

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    Alifetimelimited(30-year)warrantyontheUSGDrywallSuspensionSystemisofferedwhenSheetrock BrandGypsumPanelsareused.TheUSGDrywallSuspensionSystemisengineeredtoprovidetheultimateindesignflexibilityandwillaccept1/4,3/8,1/2,5/8,and3/4gypsumpanelsforflatandcurvedceilingapplications.Veneerplasterapplicationsarealsoavailable.

  • 33 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    PanelSelector Singlepanel,L/240uniformload,single-spandesign.forWall-to-WallSystem Spacemain-teemembersasrequiredbyspananddesignload. BoardThickness 0Supports Support 2Supports Mid-Span,EachMainOr /3Points,EachMainOr ToAPerpendicularSupport ToAPerpendicularSupport

    1/2Sheetrock gypsumpanels upto7span 7-1to14span5/8Sheetrock gypsumpanels upto6span 6-1to12span 12-1to14span

    MaximumLoads Maximumspacingbetweenhangersand/orsupports.

    Unsupported Mains Maximum Span Load

    L/240,perASTMC645 4 16o.c. 18lbs./SF

    24o.c. 12lbs./SF

    5 16o.c. 9.2lbs./SF

    24o.c. 6.1lbs./SF

    6 16o.c. 5.3lbs./SF

    24o.c. 3.6lbs./SF

    7 16o.c. 3.4lbs./SF

    24o.c. 2.2lbs./SF

    L/360,perASTMC645 4 16o.c. 12lbs./SF

    24o.c. 8lbs./SF

    5 16o.c. 6.1lbs./SF

    24o.c. 4.1lbs./SF

    6 16o.c. 3.6lbs./SF

    24o.c. 2.4lbs./SF

    7 16o.c. 2.2lbs./SF

    24o.c. 1.5lbs./SF

  • Applying Sheetrock Gypsum Panels

    DesignWeights Thefollowingareprovidedforguidance.

    ProductName Thickness Weight(lbs./SF)

    DuroCkBrandPanels 1/2 3.0

    5/8 3.75

    FiberoCkBrandPanels Abuse-resistantInteriorPanel 1/2 2.2 5/8 2.7

    aQua-toughInteriorPanel 1/2 2.2

    5/8 2.7

    VHIabuse-resistantInteriorPanel 5/8 2.7

    imperialBrandGypsumBase RegularCorepanel 1/2 1.8

    firecoDeCorepanel 5/8 2.3

    firecoDeCCorepanel 1/2 2.0

    5/8 2.5

    ultracoDeCorepanel 3/4 3.0

    sheetoCkBrandPanels Gypsumpanel 1/4 1.2

    3/8 1.4

    1/2 1.7

    54long 1.7

    Abuse-resistantgypsumpanel 1/2 2.2

    5/8 2.7

    Ceilingboard,interiorsagresistant 1/2 1.6

    Ceilingboard,exterior 1/2 1.9

    5/8 2.4

    Ceilingboard,exteriorfirecoDeCore 5/8 2.4

    Flexiblegypsumpanel 1/4 1.2

    firecoDeCoregypsumpanel 5/8 2.2l

    firecoDeCCoregypsumpanel 1/2 1.9

    5/8 2.5

    humitekgypsumpanel 1/2 1.9

    humitekfirecoDeCoregypsumpanel 5/8 2.4

    ultracoDeCoregypsumpanel 3/4 2.8

    Water-resistantgypsumpanel 1/2 1.8

    5/8 2.2

    Water-resistantfirecoDeCCore 1/2 1.9 gypsumpanel

    struCtobaseBrandPlaster Wet 1 12

    Dry 1 10

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  • 35 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    PanelSelector CurvedMainTees5 GypsumBoardThicknessOptions6

    forCurvedCeilings Radius Arc CrossTee ItemNo. HangerWire Parallel7 Perpendicular7 Length Spacing Spacing

    Vault 31-44 6 8o.c. DGW6VTxxx 48 1/4flexdoublelayer8 45-60 8 8o.c. DGW8VTxxx 48 1/4doublelayer

    61-91 10 8o.c. DGW10VTxx 48 1/4doublelayer8 1/4doublelayer

    92-239 10 16o.c. DGW10VTxxx 48 1/4doublelayeror3/8 1/4doublelayeror3/8

    240+ 12 16o.c. DGW12VTxxx 48 1/4doublelayeror1/2 1/4doublelayeror1/2

    Valley 31-44 6 8o.c. DGW6VYxxx 24 1/4flexdoublelayer 45-60 8 8o.c. DGW8VYxxx 24 1/4doublelayer

    61-91 10 8o.c. DGW10VYxxx 24 1/4doublelayer 1/4doublelayer

    92-239 10 16o.c. DGW10VYxxx 24 1/4doublelayeror3/8 1/4doublelayeror3/8

    5Allcurvedmainteesaretobespaced48o.c. 6Inamultiple-radiuscurvedceiling,selectpanelthicknessbasedonthesmallestradiusinthedesign. 7Seedrawingsbelow. 81/4gypsumpanelsmustbeappliedinadoublelayerfordurabilityandfinishing.

    Parallel Parallelreferstothelongwrappededgesofthegypsumpanelappliedparalleltothecurvedmaintees.ApplicationofDrywall

    Perpendicular PerpendicularreferstothelongwrappededgesofthegypsumpanelsappliedperpendiculartothecurvedApplication maintees.ofDrywall

  • 36 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    Fire-Rated Assemblies by UL Designs

    Concrete/SteelDeck D501 2HR-R 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC N/A N/A Min.2ltwt.concreteonMin.W8x17FloorsOverSteelBeams 1-1/2HR-UR beams 2HR-UBR

    D502 2HR-R&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 144sq.in. Min.2-1/2normalwt.concretetoppingon 2HR-UBR 1P-X2,1PC-AR,&WRC (24%) Min.W8x28beams

    D503 2HR-R&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC 6dia.incandescent N/A Min.2-1/2normalwt.concreteon2steel 2HR-UBR 4per100sq.ft deckonmin.W12x19beams.

    Concrete/Expanded G523 2HR-R&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 144sq.in. Min.2-1/2normalwt.concretetoppingonLathFloorsOver 3HR-UBR 1P-X2 (24%) Min.8J2joistsandW10x21beamsSteelJoistsandBeams G524 2HR-R&UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC N/A 113sq.in. Min.2-3/4or2-1/2ltwt.ornormalwt. 2HR-UBR 1P-X2,1PC-AR,&WRC concretetoppingonmin.8or10Hambro

    joists,respectively,andmin.W8x24beams

    G525 2HR-R&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC N/A 113sq.in. Min.3-1/2or3-1/4normalwt.concrete 2HR-UBR toppingonMin.8or10Hambrojoists,

    respectively,andW8x24beams

    G526 2HR-R&UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 57sq.in Min.2-1/2normalwt.concretetoppingon 2HR-UBR (25%) Min.8J2joistsandW10x21beams

    G527 2HR-R&UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC N/A N/A Min.2-1/2normalwt.concretetoppingon 3HR-UBR 1P-X2&1PC-AR Min.8J2joistsandW10x21beams

    G528 1-1/2HR-R&UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC N/A N/A Min.2-1/2normalwt.concretetoppingon Min.10J2joists

    G529 2HR-R&UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 57sqin Min.2-1/2normalwt.orltwt.concrete 2or3HR-UBR (24%) toppingonMin.10J2joistsandW8x24beams

    3HR&UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 57sqin Min.3-1/4normalwt.concretetopping 3HR-UBR (24%) onMin.10J2joistsandW8x24beams

    3HR-R&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 57sqin Min.2-3/4normalwt.concretetopping 3HR-UBR (24%) onMin.10J2joistsandW8x24beams

    G531 2HR-R&UR 1/2 SheetrockfirecoDeC 1x1 144sq.in. Min.3-1/4normalwt.concrete 2HR-UBR (1%) Min.6D500steeljoist

    1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDe 1x1 144sq.in. Min.2-1/2normalwt.concrete (1%) Min.6D500orD510steeljoist

    G541 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC 2x4 113sq.in. Min.3-1/2normalwt.concrete (24%) Min.7-3/16-deep,18-ga. steelC-joists

    G546 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Min.2normalltwt.concrete 1HR-UBR light-gaugesteeltruss

    G547 2HR-R&UR 1/2 SheetrockfirecoDeC 2x4 114sq.in. Min.2-1/2normalwt.concrete (24%) Min.8J2or10K1steeljoists

    3HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC 2x4 114sq.in. Min.3normalwt.concrete 3HR-UBR (24%) Min.8J2or10K1steeljoists

    G551 1HR-UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A 1Levelrock,steeldeck,9-1/4-deepsteel oneor [email protected].,3-1/2insulation, twolayers [email protected].

    PrecastConcreteFloors J502 2HR-U&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC NA NA Min.2normalwt.concreteslab 3HR-R&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC NA NA Min.2-3/4normalwt.concreteslab

    WoodJoists L211 2HR-UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC 1x4(12%) 576sq.in.. T&Gorplywood(see6alternatives)over 75minfinishrating 2x2(16%) subflooron2x10joists@16oc,plus 2x4(24%) P237-ceilingconst. 20x48(20%)

    L502 1HR-UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC N/A N/A T&Gorplywood(see14alternatives) 22minfinishrating 2P-X2,1PC-AR,&WRC [email protected].

    L508 1HR-UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A T&Gorplywoodon4x10or 29minfinishrating 1P-X1,2P-X2,2PC-AR,SCX, DBL2x10joists SYX,&WRX

    Flat Drywall Ceilings

    Floor/Ceiling UL Assembly Board WallboardCore FixtureSize Max. AssemblyConstruction Design Rating* Thick. Type (%ofFixtures) DuctArea Details No. per00sf

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    WoodJoists L513 1HR-UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC N/A N/A 3/4T&Gw/adhesiveon2x10joists 28minfinishrating @24o.c.,drywallbattensatjoints (see15alternatives)

    L515 1HR-UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC N/A N/A T&Goversubflooringon2x10 21minfinishrating 2P-X2,1PC-AR,&WRC [email protected].(see9alternatives)

    L523 1HR-U 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A 198sq.in. Finishfloorover5/8plywood 21-min. [email protected]. finishrating

    L525 1HR-UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 57sq.in. T&Gorplywoodoversubflooringon2x10 21minfinishrating or5/8 (24%) [email protected].(see12alternatives)

    L526 1HR-UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 114sq.in. T&Gorplywoodoveron2x10joists 22minfinishrating 1P-X2,1PC-AR,&WRC (24%) (see10alternatives)

    Plywoodwith L521 1HR-U 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A 324sq.in. FinishflooroverplywoodsubfloorWoodTruss 25-min. onmin.18-deepwoodtruss finishrating @24o.c.max.

    L529 1HR-UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 57sq.in. T&Gwoodfloororltwtinsulatingconcrete 22minfinishrating 1P-X2,2PC-AR (24%) oversubflooring(see16alternatives) [email protected]

    L550 1HR-U 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A 360sq.in. FinishflooroverT&Gplywood 23-min. subflooronmin.-18deepwood finishrating [email protected].

    Plywoodwith L524 1HR-R&UR 1/2 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A FinishflooroverplywoodSteelC-Joistsor two subflooronmin.7-deepLight-Gauge layers steelC-joistSteelTruss L548 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A 7/8T&Gplywoodonmin. two 11-3/8-deep,16-ga.steel layers [email protected].

    L549 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Finishfloorover23/32plywood onlight-gaugesteeltrusses @48o.c.max.

    L551 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Finishfloorover23/32plywood onlight-gaugesteeltrusses @48o.c.max.

    L552 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Finishfloorover23/32plywood onlight-gaugesteeltrusses @48o.c.max.

    L553 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Finishfloorover23/32plywood onlight-gaugesteeltrusses @48o.c.max.

    L559 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Finishfloorover23/32plywood onlight-gaugesteeltrusses @48o.c.max.

    L560 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Finishfloorover23/32plywood onlight-gaugesteeltrusses @48o.c.max.

    L563 1HR-UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A 256sq.in. Woodfloor;2x4open-web [email protected].

    L569 1HR-UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Woodfloor;2x10woodjoists @16or24o.c. whenbattens(item7)areused.

    L570 1HR-UR 1/2 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Woodfloor,9-1/2-deepwoodI-joists @19.2o.c..

    *R=restrainedrating UR=unrestrainedrating UBR=unrestrainedbeamrating

    Floor/Ceiling UL Assembly Board WallboardCore FixtureSize Max. AssemblyConstruction Design Rating* Thick. Type (%ofFixtures) DuctArea Details No. per00sf

    Flat Drywall Ceilings

  • 38 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    DoubleCeiling P237 2-HR-R&UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC 1x4(12%), 576sq.in. Roofsystemonsteelroofdeck,min.fiberRoofAssemblies 2-HR-UBR 2x2(16%), [email protected] 2x4(24%), 20x48(20%)

    P239 1-1/2HR-R&UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC 1x4(12%), 576sq.in. Roofcoveringofgypsumconcreteover 1-1/2HR-UBR 2x2(16%), USGformboard,subpurlinsand12J3joists 2x4(24%), w/w6x16beam. 20x48(20%)

    P241 2HR-R&UR 1/2 Sheetrock firecoDeC 1x4(12%), 576sq.in. Roofcoveringoveroverinsulatingconcrete 2x2(16%), onsteelroofdeckand10J3minjoists@ 2x4(24%), 48o.c. 20x48(20%)

    MineralandFiber P501 1and2HR-R&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC N/A N/A Roofcoveringovermineralandfiberboard BoardonBuildingUnits 2P-X2&2PC-AR onbuildingorprecastconcreteunits,14J5 orPrecastConcrete [email protected].

    GypsumPlank, P506 1-1/2HR-R&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 57sqin Roofcoveringovermin&fiberboards.on InsulationBoard (24%) gypsumplanks,subpurlinsand12H5 [email protected].

    P508 1HR-R&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 144sqin Roofcoveringovermin&fiberboards(seealt) 2P-X2,1PC-AR,&WRC (24%) gypwallboard.,steelroofdeck,10J4joists (min)@48o.c.

    Insulating P507 1-1/2HR-R 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 57sqin Roofcoveringonfoamedplasticinsulation, Concrete 1HR-UR (24%) Gypsumconcandformboards.onsubpurlins and10J4joists(min)@4o.c.

    P509 1HR-R&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC` 2x4 144sqin Roofcoveringonfoamedplasticinsulation, 1HR-R (24%) Gypsumconc.andformboards.onsubpurlins and10J4joists(min)@4o.c.

    CorrugatedSteelDeck P510 1&1-1/2HR-R 1/2& Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 57sqin Roofcoveringoverinsulation(seealt)w/InsulatedBoardor &UR 5/8 (24%) ongypsumwallboardsteelroofdeck, FoamPlasticInsulation 10J4joists(min)@72o.c.max.

    P513 1-1/2HR-R&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 144sqin Roofcoveringoninsulatingconcreteand (24%) foamedplasticovercorrugatedsteeldeck, [email protected].

    P514 2HR-R&UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC 2x4 255sqin Roofcoveringoverinsulation(see9 (24%) alternatives),gyp.wallboardandsteeldeck,

    [email protected].

    P516 1HR-UR 5/8 Sheetrock firecoDeC NA NA MetalroofdeckpanelsonMin.8deep (2layers) C-or-Z-shapedpurlins@60max,glassfiber

    insulationbetweenroofdeckpanelsandsteelroofpurlins,W-shapedbeam

    P518 1HR-R&UR 1/2 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Roofcoveringoversteeldeckonmin. 1HR-UB two min.8-deep,18-ga.steelC-joists layers @24o.c.max.

    EngineeredSteel P515 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A RoofcoveringovermineralandfiberboardOrWood two onsteelroofdeckoversteelrooftrussesRoofTruss layers @48o.c.max.

    P521 2HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Roofcoveringoverfoamedplasticinsulation, two gypsumwallboard,steeldeckonlight-gauge layers [email protected].

    P522 1HR-UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A 196sq.in. Roofsystemover15/32plywoodonwood [email protected][email protected].

    P523 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Roofsystemover23/32plywoodon [email protected].

    Fire-Rated Assemblies by UL DesignsFlat Drywall Suspension Ceilings

    Floor/Ceiling UL Assembly Board WallboardCore FixtureSize Max. AssemblyConstruction Design Rating* Thick. Type (%ofFixtures) DuctArea Details No. per00sf

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    8"max. 8"max.maintee

    crossteedrywallbuttjoint

    SHEETROCKgypsumpanel

    extracrossteerequiredforfirerating

    EngineeredSteel P525 2HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A RoofmembraneormetalroofdeckonOrWood two foamedplasticinsulation,DurockBrandRoofTruss layers CementBoardorgypsumwallboardover

    corrugatedsteeldeckonlight-gaugesteel [email protected].

    P526 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Roofsystemover23/32plywoodorsteel roofdeckonlight-gaugesteeltrusses @48o.c.max.

    P527 1-1/2HR- 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Roofcoveringormetalroofdeckon R&UR foamedplasticinsulation,DurockBrand

    CementBoardorgypsumwallboardovercorrugatedsteeldeckonlight-gaugesteel

    [email protected].

    P528 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Roofsystemover23/32plywoodorsteel roofdeckonlight-gaugesteeltrusses @48o.c.max.

    P529 1-1/2HR- 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Roofcoveringormetalroofdeckon R&UR foamedplasticinsulation,DurockBrand

    CementBoardorgypsumwallboardovercorrugatedsteeldeckonlight-gaugesteel

    [email protected].

    P530 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Roofsystemover23/32plywoodorsteel roofdeckonlight-gaugesteeltrusses @48o.c.max.

    P531 1HR-UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A 360sq.in. Roofsystemover15/32plywoodonwood [email protected].

    P534 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Roofsystemover23/32plywoodorsteel roofdeckonlight-gaugesteeltrusses @48o.c.max.

    P535 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Roofcoveringormetalroofdeckover mineralandfiberboardorfoamedplastic

    insulation,DurockBrandCementBoardorgypsumwallboardoverlight-gaugesteeltrusses@48o.c.max.

    P536 2HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Roofcoveringormetalroofdeckon two foamedplasticinsulation, layers DurockBrandCementBoardorgypsumwall-

    [email protected].

    P537 1HR-R&UR 5/8 SheetrockfirecoDeC N/A N/A Roofsystemover23/32plywwodorsteel roofdeckonlight-gaugesteeltrusses @48o.c.max.

    Fire-RatedButtJoint Fire-ratedceilingsrequireextracrossteesspaced8orlessoneithersideofthebuttjoint.Fire-ratedassembliesrequireaCross-TeeSpacing hangerwireinstalledadjacenttofirereliefnotch.

    Floor/Ceiling UL Assembly Board WallboardCore FixtureSize Max. AssemblyConstruction Design Rating* Thick. Type (%ofFixtures) DuctArea Details No. per00sf

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    Note:OnlySheetrockbrandexteriorceilingboard,fiberockbrandaQua-toughsheathingandDurockcementboardaresuitableforexteriorapplications.PleasecontactUSGTechnicalServiceformoreinformation.

    Belowisachartindicatingthecomponentsandtheirspacing,whicharenecessarytoachievethedifferentULupliftclassifications.ContactTechnicalServiceforspecificinformationoncompressionposts,limitingple-numdepths,andconstructiondetailsforyourinstallation.

    Designwindloadsvarywithgeographicregionandbuildingconditions,andmustbeestablishedbyaprofessionalengineerorarchitectofrecord.

    FlatDrywallCeiling

    Exterior Application Wind Load Data

    COMPRESSIONPOST

    CROSSTEE

    MAINTEE

    "

    #$

    !

    HANGERWIRE

    Recommended Uplift Panel A MainTee B C DComponentSpacing Load Type Max.MainTee Max.Cross Max.Hanger Max.Compression Spacing MemberSpacing WireSpacing PostSpacing 5 1/2or5/8exteriorpanels 48 DGL-26,DGLW-26 24 48 60

    10 1/2or5/8exteriorpanels 48 DGL-26,DGLW-26 24 48 42

    15 1/2or5/8exteriorpanels 48 DGL-26,DGLW-26 16 48 30

    20 5/8exteriorpanels 48 DGL-26,DGLW-26 16 48 24

    25 1/2or5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGL-26,DGLW-26 24 48 36

    30 5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGL-26,DGLW-26 24 48 30

    35 5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGL-26,DGLW-26 24 48 30

    40 5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGL-26,DGLW-26 24 48 30

    45 5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGL-26,DGLW-26 24 48 24

    50 5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGL-26,DGLW-26 24 48 24

    55 5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGL-26,DGLW-26 24 48 18

    60 doublelayer5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGLW-26 24 48 42

    65 doublelayer5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGLW-26 24 48 36

    70 doublelayer5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGLW-26 16 48 30

    75 doublelayer5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGLW-26 16 48 30

    80 doublelayer5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGLW-26 16 48 30

    85 doublelayer5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGLW-26 16 48 30

    90 doublelayer5/8exteriorpanels 24 DGLW-26 16 48 30

    90 5/8exteriorpanels&plywood 24 DGLW-26 16 48 24

    TheUSGdrywallsuspensionsystemhasbeentestedinaccordancewithUnderwritersLaboratoriesUL580,TestsforUpliftResistanceofRoofAssembliesforuseinexteriorsoffitsandcanopies.Seeillustrationbelow.USGhas23differentgridandwindloadcombinations(themostintheindustry)toaccommodateyourdesignparameters.PleaserefertoRoofingMaterialsandSystemsDirectory,ConstructionNo.526andNo.526A-F,forexactconstructionparameters.

  • 4 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    FlatCeilings Exemptions Flatceilingsconstructedoflathandplasterorgypsumboard,screw-ornail-attachedtosuspensionmembersthatsupportaceilingononelevelextendingfromwalltowall,aregenerallyexemptfromseismicconstructionrequirements.Forexample,seeCISCARecommendationsforDirect-HungAcousticalTileandLay-InPanelCeilings,SeismicZones0-2(SeismicDesignCategoryC),orGuidelinesforSeismicRestraintforDirect-HungSuspendedCeilingAssemblies,SeismicZones3-4(SeismicDesignCategoriesD,E,andF.)

    SeismicApplications Flatdrywallextendingfromwalltowallisexemptfromseismicceilingrequirements.However,foraddedsafety,USGofferstheACM7seismicclip,designedtosecureDGW26smainteestowallmolding,preventingmove-mentoftheceilingassemblyduringaseismicevent.Withasaddlethatfastenssecurelyovertheteebulb,andtwotowwingsthatconnecttothewallmoldingoneachsideofthetee,theACM7clipisdesignedtoprovideamorerobustholdthantraditionalL-shapedseismicclipsbyothermanufacturers.

    ACM7SeismicWallClip ACM7toWallMolding

    Curved CodeApprovals Formulti-levelceilingsorbulkheads,contactTechnicalService.Ceilings 1 Areasusingcurvedmainteeswithradii7orlargershoulduseseismicsplaywiresandcompressionposts

    12o.c.similartotheCISCAGuidelinesforSeismicRestraintforDirect-HungSuspendedCeilingAssemblies,SeismicZones3-4.Seetheillustrationbelowfordetails.

    2 Areasusingcurvedmainteeswithradiismallerthan7requirebridgingmembers,suchasDonnDXWmaintees,whichspanacrossthecurveddrywallmaintees.Thesebridgingteesarescrewfastenedtohardpointsinthecurveddrywallceiling,suchasthetopsofvaults.Seismicsplaywiresandcompressionpostsarethenfastenedtothebridgingmembers.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,contactTechnicalService.

    Seismicrestraintisusuallyaccomplishedwithasetoffoursplaywiresandacompressionpost.Thewiresrunparalleltothemainteesandcrossteesatanangleoflessthan,orequalto,45tothehorizontal.Thecompressionpostisinstalledatthejunctionofthefoursplaywires.Thispostmustbestrongenoughtoresistanyupliftforcesgeneratedduringanearthquake.Thetypeofpostneededalsovarieswiththedepthoftheplenum.Compressionpostsmustbeapprovedbytheprojectengineerorthearchitectofrecordtoensuretheywillresisttheupliftforces.CallTechnicalServicefordetails.Seismicrestraintsmustbeinstalledataminimumdistanceof12o.c.

    InteriorCeiling

    Seismic Requirements

    compressionpost

    hangerwire12ga.splayedbracewires

    crosstee

    maintee

    DGW26 wall to wallmain tee

    DGWM24 wall molding

    ACM7 seismic clip

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    CrossTees DGLW224 DGLW2624 DGL224 DGL324 DG824

    DGL424

    DGLW424

    DGLW50 SpeciallydesignedforframingTypeFlightfixtures,thesecrossteesrequirenofield-cuttingandprovidemoreoptionsforfixtureplacement,includingcenteredbetweenmaintees.

    StraightMain DGLW26MainTees

    DGL26

    DGW26S Wall-to-WallSystem

    24",26",36" 96"24" 24"24" 24"

    48"24"24"

    13/4" 13/4" 13/4" 13/4" 13/4" 13/4"

    12'-0"

    8"o.c. 8"o.c.4" 4"

    CL

    25/8" 25/8"33/8" 33/8"51/8" 51/8"13/4"

    7/8" 7/8"

    481/2"

    241/4"

    13/4"

    7/8

    13/4"13/4"41/4" 41/4"

    501/4"

    6" 6"

    251/8"CL

    Component Hole PunchingFlat Drywall Ceilings

    12'-0"8"o.c. 8"o.c.4" 4"

    custom lengths9/16"9/32"

    1/2" 5/32"

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    Curved ValleysMainTees

    Vaults

    Note:Lengthdependsonradius.Seechartonpage5.

    4" 4"8"

    8"8"

    8"8"8"8"

    8"8"

    8"

    8"

    6',8',10'

    4" 4"8"

    8"8"

    8" 8" 8" 8"8"

    8"8"

    8"6',8',10',12'

    Curved Drywall Ceilings

  • 44 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    :General .0 A. Relatedworkspecifiedelsewhere: RelatedWork . GypsumBoard:Section________

    2. AirHandling:Section_________3. Lighting:Section_______4. Acoustical:Section_________

    B. Workinstalledbutfurnishedunderothersections:C. Workinstalledbutfurnishedunderothersections:

    .02 A. Apre-engineereddrywallsuspensionsystemconsistingofstraightmainteesalongwithstraightfurringcrossSystemDescription channelsorcrosstees,thatjointogethertosupportscrew-attachedgypsumpanels,independentlysup-

    portedlightfixtures,andairdiffusers,whereapplicable.Whereapplicable,installedsystemsmustconformtoUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.(UL)FireResistanceDesignNo.andotherapplicablecodes.

    .03 A. Subcontractorqualification:Installershallhavesuccessfulexperienceinstallingsuspensionanddrywallsystems.QualityAssurance B. Requirementsofregulatoryagencies:Codesandregulationsofauthoritieshavingjurisdiction.

    C. Sourcequalitycontrol:Manufacturerwillprovidetestcertificationforsuspensionsystemsasrequiredtomeetperformancestandardsspecifiedbyvariousagencies.

    .04 A. ASTMC635,StandardSpecificationsforMetalSuspensionSystems.References B. ASTMC636,RecommendedPracticeforInstallationofMetalSuspensionSystems. C. ASTMA653,StandardSpecificationforSteelSheet,Zinc-Coated(Galvanized)orZinc-IronAlloy-Coated

    (Galvannealed)bytheHot-DipProcess.D. CISCACeilingSystemsInstallationHandbook.E. GA216,Installation&FinishofGypsumPanels.

    F. ASTMC645,StandardSpecificationforNon-StructuralSteelFramingMembers. G. ASTMC754,SpecificationforInstallationofSteelFramingMemberstoReceiveScrew-AttachGypsumBoards. H. ASTMC843,SpecificationofApplicationofGypsumVeneerPlaster. I. ASTMC844,SpecificationofApplicationofGypsumBasetoReceiveVeneerPlaster. J. ASTME119,StandardTestMethodsforFireTestsofBuildingConstructionandMaterials. K. UnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.(UL)FireResistanceDirectory. L. ASTME580,StandardPracticeforApplicationofCeilingSuspensionSystemsforAcousticalTileandLay-in

    PanelsinAreasRequiringSeismicRestraint. M. CISCARecommendationsforDirect-HungAcousticalTileandLay-InPanelCeilings,SeismicZones0-2. N. CISCAGuidelinesforSeismicRestraintforDirect-HungSuspendedCeilingAssemblies,SeismicZones3-4. O. ASTMC1396,StandardSpecificationforGypsumWallboard. P. ASTMC1002,StandardSpecificationforSteelSelf-PiercingTappingScrewsfortheApplicationofGypsum

    PanelProductsorMetalPlasterBasestoWoodStudsorSteelStuds.

    .05 A. Samples:Submitactualsamplesandtechnicaldataforsuspensionsystemmainteesandcrossteesforreview.Submittal B. ShopDrawings:

    . Reflectedceilingplans:Submitceilingsuspensionsystemlayoutindicatingdimensions,lightingfixturelocations,andrelatedmechanicalcomponents.

    2. Assemblydrawings:Indicateinstallationdetails,accessoryattachmentsandinstallationofrelatedlightingfixturesandrelatedmechanicalsystemcomponents.

    C. ManufacturersData:. Systemdetails:Submitmanufacturerscataloguecutsorstandarddrawingshowingdetailsofsystemwith

    projectconditionsclearlyidentifiedandmanufacturersrecommendedinstallationinstructions.

    Application Guide SpecicationsFlat Drywall CeilingsFlat Drywall Ceilings

  • 45 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    .06 A. Deliveryofmaterials:Delivermaterialsinoriginal,unopenedpackagesclearlylabeledwithamanufacturersDelivery,Storage name,itemdescription,partnumber,typeandclassasapplicable.andHandling

    B. Inspection:Promptlyinspectdeliveredmaterials,filefreightclaimsfordamageduringshipment,andorderreplacementofmaterialsasrequired.Anydamagedmaterialsshallbepromptlyremovedfromthejobsite.

    C. Storage:Storeinamannerthatwillpreventwarpage,waterdamage,ordamageofanykind.Preventinterfer-enceto/byothertradesandanyotheradversejobconditionsduetostoragelocationsormethods.Warning:StoreallSheetrockBrandGypsumPanelsflat.Panelsareheavyandcanfallover,causingseriousinjuryordeath.Donotmoveunlessauthorized.

    D. Handling:Handleinsuchamannertoinsureagainstracking,distortionorphysicaldamageofanykind.

    .07 A. Existingconditions:(includespecificalterationworkrequirementsfortheproject). Project B. Environmentalrequirements:

    Conditions . BuildingConditions:Buildingshallbeenclosedwithallwindowsandexteriordoorsinplaceandglazed,and

    roofwatertightbeforeinstallationofsuspensionsystem.2. Interiortemperature/humidityinbuilding:Climacticconditionsinareastoreceivedrywallsuspensionsystems

    shallrangefrom60F(16C)to104F(40C)andrelativehumidityofnotmorethan90%shallbemain-tainedbeforeinstallationofcomponents.

    3. Incoldweatherduringgypsumpanelinstallationandjointfinishingandveneerplasterapplication,temperatureswithinthebuildingshallbemaintainedintherangeof55-70F(13-21C).Heatandventilationshouldbeevenlyprovidedtofacilitatecuringanddrying.

    C. Coordinationwithotherwork:. General:Coordinatewithotherworksupportedbyorpenetratingthroughtheceiling,includingmechanicaland

    electricalworkandpartitionsystems.2. Mechanicalwork:Ductworkabovesystemshallbecomplete,andpermanentHVACsystemsoperating.3. ElectricalWork:Installationofconduitabovesuspensionsystemshallbecompletebeforeinstallationofsuspen-

    sionsystem.D. Protection:

    . Personnel:Followgoodsafetyandindustrialhygienepracticesduringhandlingandinstallingofallproductsandsystems,withpersonneltotakenecessaryprecautionsandwearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmentasneeded.Readmaterialsafetydatasheetsandrelatedliteratureforimportantinformationonproductsbeforeinstallation.Contractortobesolelyresponsibleforallpersonalsafetyissuesduringandsubsequenttoinstallation.Architect,specifier,ownerandmanufacturerwillrelyoncontractorsperformanceinsuchregard.

    2:Products 2.0 A. USGdrywallsuspensionsystem. Manufacturer B. USGSheetrockbrandgypsumproducts,panelsandaccessories(regular,firecoDe, firecoDeC).SeeGypsum

    Products: Panels and Accessories(SA927)forspecifications. C. USGSheetrockbrandjointtape,jointcompounds,trim,andaccessories.SeeSheetrock BrandInterior Finishing

    Products (J1424)forspecifications. D. USGimperialbrandgypsumbase.SeePlasterSystems(SA920)forspecification.AllmanufacturedbyUSG,

    Chicago,ILUSA.ManufacturedinaccordancewithASTMC588,StandardSpecificationforGypsumBaseforVeneerPlasters.

    E. USGfiberockbrandaQua-toughinteriorpanels.SeeMoisture-Resistant Assemblies(SA934)forspecifications. F. USGDurockbrandcementboard.SeeMoisture-Resistant Assemblies(SA934)forspecifications.

  • 46 USGDrywallSuspensionSystem

    2.02 A. Commercial-quality,cold-rolledsteel,hot-dippedgalvanizedfinish.Materials B. USGFlatDrywallSuspensionsSystems:

    . MainTees:Fire-RatedHeavyDutyclassification,144long,withintegralreversiblesplicewithknurledface.DGLW261-1/2Face,1.617highor

    DGL2615/16Face,1-1/2high2. CrossMembers:Fire-Ratedmemberswithknurledface.

    CrossTees:DGLW424crosstee1-1/2highx48longwith1-1/2wideface.Teesmusthavequickreleasecrossteeendstoprovidepositivelockingandremovabilitywithouttheneedfortools.orFurringChannel:DGCL-4furringchannel7/8highx48longwith1-1/2face.

    3. AccessoryCrossTees:Crossteesmusthaveknurledfaces.Crossteeshavequickreleasecrossteeendstoprovidepositivelockingandremovabilitywithouttheneedfortools.DGL224Fire-Rated 1-1/2highx24longwith15/16faceDGL424Fire-Rated 1-1/2highx48longwith15/16faceDGLW224Fire-Rated 1-1/2highx24longwith1-1/2faceDGLW424Fire-Rated 1-1/2highx48longwith1-1/2face

    4. Wallmoldings:Singlewebwithknurledface.DGWM24 1x1-1/2x144longwallmolding.DGCM27 144x1-5/8x1channelmolding.

    C. Accessories. TransitionclipDGTC-902. SpliceclipDGSC-180

    3.WallattachmentclipDGWC 4.SpliceplateDGSP 5. DomehubDGHUB 6. compaSSodrywallclipDGC4,DGC6,DGC8

    D. USGcompSSotrim. 4compSSotrim:4wideface,9/16horizontallegswithhemsformedforattachmenttothecompSSo

    mountingclip,commercial-qualitycold-rolled24-gaugesteelwithfactoryfinish.2. 6compSSotrim:6wideface,9/16horizontallegswithhemsformedforattachmenttothecompSSo

    mountingclip,commercial-qualitycold-rolled24-gaugesteelwithfactoryfinish. 3. 8compSSotrim:8wideface,9/16horizontallegswithhemsformedforattachmenttothecompSSo

    mountingclip,commercial-qualitycold-rolled24-gaugesteelwithfactoryfinish. 4.10compSSotrim:10wideface,9/16horizontallegswithhemsformedforattachmenttothecompSSo

    mountingclip;commercial-qualitycold-rolled24-gaugesteelwithfactoryfinish. 5. 12compSSotrim:12wideface,9/16horizontallegswithhemsformedforattachmenttothecompSSo

    mountingclip;commercial-qualitycold-rolled24-gaugesteelwithfactoryfinish.E. Gypsumpanels . GypsumpanelsmanufacturedinaccordancewithASTMC36. 2. 1/4,3/8,1/2,5/8,and3/4Sheetrockbrandgypsumpanels(Regular,firecoDe, firecoDeC)and1/2

    Sheetrock brandinteriorgypsumceilingboard.(seeUSGDrywallSteelFramedSystemsSpecificationsSA92309250-USG-3).

    F. USGSheetrockbranddrywallaccessories;trims,expansionjoints,sealants,jointcompoundmaterials.(seeUSGGypsumPanels&AccessoriesSpecificationsSA92709250.

    G. fiberockbrandabuse-resistantpanels,Durockbrandcementboard,andimperialbrandabuse-resistantgypsumbase.

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    2.03 A. CornerReinforcement:Minimum#26gauge,zincalloywithorwithoutpaperflangesorplasticbead.Metal,Paperor B. CasingReinforcement:Minimum#24gauge,zincalloyorplasticwithexpandedflanges.PlasticTrim

    C. ControlJoints:Minimum#26gauge,zincalloy.093,extrudedaluminumorplasticwithexpandedflanges.

    2.04 A. ConventionalGypsumPanelfasteners(ASTMC1002).No.6Type-S,HiLobuglehead,self-drilling,self-tappingFasteners steelscrews.

    3:Execution 3.0 A. Examineareastoreceivematerialsforconditionswhichwilladverselyaffectinstallation.Providewrittenreport Inspection ofunacceptablesurface. B. Donotstartworkuntilunsatisfactoryconditionsarecorrected. C. Worktobeconcealed:Verifyworkaboveceilingsuspensionsystemiscompleteandinstalledinmannerwhich

    willnotaffectlayoutandinstallationofsuspensionsystemcomponents. D. Beginningofinstallationshallsignifyacceptanceofconditionsinareastoreceiveceilingsuspensionsystem. F. Fire-ratingrequirements:Constructionabovefire-ratedassemblyshallmeetrequirementsasapplicabletopro-

    videfire-resistanceratingspecifiedinPart2-Products.

    3.02 A. Fielddimensionsmustbeverifiedpriortoinstallation. Preparation

    3.03 A. Standardreference:InstallinaccordancewithASTMC636,CISCAinstallationstandards,andotherapplicableInstallation codereferences.

    B. Manufacturersreference:Installinaccordancewithmanufacturerscurrentprintedrecommendations.C. Drawingreference:Installinaccordancewithapprovedshopdrawingsandlocateceilinginaccordancewith

    mainteedimensionsrelativetoelevations.D. Componentandhangerwireinstallation:

    FlatCeilings:Mainteesshallbespacedamaximumof48oncenterandsupportedbyhangerwiresspacedamaximum48oncenterandasspecifiedbyULFireResistanceDirectoryattachinghangerwiresdirectlytostructureabove.CrossteesshallbespacedpermanufacturersrecommendationsandasspecifiedbyULFireResistanceDirectory.Transitions:ChangesinElevationinSoffitandFasciaCeilingApplications.Whenconstructingsteppedsoffits,bracingofthedrywallsuspensionsystemand/oradditionalhangerwiresmaybenecessarytoensurestabilityandstructuralperformanceduringandafterdrywallattachment.Themaximumverticalsoffitheightis48.(Maximumunsupporteddrywallareashallnotexceed48x24).Intermediatecrossteesarenotnecessarywhensoffitdimensionsdonotexceed24.Crossteespacinginhorizontalsoffitplaneisnottoexceed24.Intermediatecrossteesmaybenecessarytomaintainvisuallyacceptabledrywallplanesanddrywallcorners.

    Generalhangerwirenotes:Hangerwiresarerequiredwithin12onbothsidesofapivotedspliceclip. Atleast1hangerwireisrequiredwithin12ofatransitionclip. Limitations:Donotsupportwiresfrommechanicaland/orelectricalequipmentoccurringaboveceiling. E. Accessories:Installaccessoriesasapplicabletomeetprojectrequirements.

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    3.04 A. Applygypsumpanelsfirsttoceilingandthentowalls.PositionallendsandedgesofgypsumpanelsatframingGypsumPanel members.Extendceilingboardtocornersandmakefirmcontactwiththewallangle,channelortopplate.ToInstallation

    minimizeendjoints,usepanelsofmaximumpracticallengths.Fitendsandedgesclosely,butnotforcedtogether. B. Cutends,edges,scribeormakecutoutswithinthefieldofpanelsinaworkmanlikemanner.Cutgypsumboard

    tosizeusingaknifeandstraightedge. C. Attachgypsumpanelstothesuspensionsystemmainrunners,crossteesandcrosschannelswithconventional

    gypsumpanelfasteners(No.6TypeSHiLobuglehead,self-drilling,self-tappingsteelscrews)spaced8o.c.atperipheryofgypsumpanelsandlocated3/8infrompaneledgesandspaced12o.c.inthefield.Drivefastenersinfieldofpanelsfirst,workingtowardendsandedges.Holdpanelsinfirmcontactwithframingwhiledrivingfasteners.Drivefastenerheadsslightlybelowsurfaceofgypsumpanelswithoutbreakingfacepaper.(SeeGypsumPanelandAccessoriesSpecificationSA92709250).Installtrimatallinternalandexternalanglesformedbytheintersectionofpanelsurfacesorotherdissimilarmaterials.Applycornerreinforcementtoallverticalorhorizontalexternalcornersinaccordancewithmanufacturersdirections.

    Ceilingsnote:SeeDrywallSteelFramedSystemsSpecificationsSA92309250USG-3. Spacingofdrywallgridisdesignedtosupportonlythedeadload.Heavyconcentratedloadsshouldbeinde-

    pendentlysupported.Lightingfixturesortroffers,airventsandotherequipmentshouldbeseparatelysupportedfromthestructure;gypsumpanelswillnotsupporttheseitems.

    Topreventobjectionablesaginnewgypsumpanelceilings,theweightofoverlaidunsupportedinsulationshouldnotexceed1.3psffor1/2thickgypsumpanelswithspacingof24o.c.;2.2psffor1/2thickgypsumpanels16o.c.framingand1/2Sheetrockbrandinteriorgypsumceilingpanelson24o.c.framingand5/8panels24o.c.;3/8thickgypsumpanelsmustnotbeoverlaidwithunsupportedinsulation.Avaporretardershouldbeinstalledinexteriorceilings,andplenumoratticspacesshouldbeproperlyvented.

    Duringperiodsofcoldordampweatherwhenapolyethylenevaporretarderisinstalledonceilingsbehindthegypsumpanelsitisimportanttoinstalltheceilinginsulationbeforeorimmediatelyafterinstallingthegypsumpanels.Failuretofollowthisproceduremayresultinmoisturecondensationinthebackofthegypsumpanelscausingsag.

    E. Spray-TexturedCeilings:Wherewater-basedtexturingmaterialsoranyslow-dryingsurfacetreatmentareusedoversingle-layerpanels,maximumframespacingis16o.c.for1/2panelsappliedperpendiculartoframing.

    3.05 A. ProvideaseparationinthesuspensionsystematexpansionjointsasshownonthedrawingsandcarrytheExpansionJoints jointthroughthegypsumpanels.Expansionjointsareinstalledtoseparatethesuspensionsystemandallow

    formovementinlargeceilingareas.

    3.06 A. ProvidecontroljointNo..093whichhasa3/32groundfordrywallandveneerplaster.Ceilingareasshouldnotexceed2,500sq.ft.withperimeterreliefor900sq.ft.withoutperimeterrelief.

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    Notetospecifier:ThefollowingspecificationforUSGCeilingSuspensionproductsandplasterproductsisaguideforspecifyingaplastereddomecomprisedofafinishedcurvedsurfacehavingsingleradiusofcurvature.Deletesuchitemsthatarenotrelatedtotheparticularproject.Whereblankspacesareprovided,insertinformationpertinenttotheprojectforwhichthespecificationisprepared.

    :General .0 Specifyareastoreceivethesesystems. Scope

    .02 Relatedworkspecifiedelsewhere: RelatedWork . AirHandling:Section______________ 2. Lighting:Section__________________ 3. Acoustical:Section________________

    .03 Apre-engineereddrywallsuspensionsystemconsistingofcurvedsuspensiongridthatjointogethertosupport SystemDescription screwattachedmetallath,withanapplicationofhighstrengthconventionalplaster,formingcurveddomes.

    .04 A. Subcontractorqualification:Installershallhavesuccessfulexperienceinstallingsuspensionandplastersystems. QualityAssurance B. Requirementsofregulatoryagencies:Codesandregulationsofauthoritieshavingjurisdiction. C. Sourcequalitycontrol:Manufacturerwillprovidetestcertificationforsuspensionsystemsasrequiredtomeet

    applicableindustrystandardsand/orstandardsspecifiedbyvariousagencies.

    .05 A. ASTMC636,RecommendedPracticeforInstallationofMetalSuspensionSystems. References B. CISCACeilingSystemsInstallationHandbook C. ASTMC28,SpecificationforGypsumPlasters D. ASTMC847,SpecificationforMetalLath E. ASTMC841,SpecificationforInstallationofInteriorLathing&Furring F. ASTMC842,SpecificationforApplicationofInteriorGypsumPlaster

    .06 A. ShopDrawings: Submittals . Reflectedceilingplans:Submitceilingsuspensionsystemlayoutindicatingdimensions,hangerwires,lighting

    fixturelocations,andrelatedmechanicalcomponents. 2. Assemblydrawings:Indicateinstallationdetails,accessoryattachmentsandinstallationofrelatedlighting

    fixturesandrelatedmechanicalsystemcomponents. B. ManufacturersData: . SystemDetails:Submitmanufacturerscataloguecutsorstandarddrawingshowingdetailsofsystemwith

    projectconditionsclearlyidentifiedandmanufacturersrecommendedinstallationinstructions.

    .07 A. DeliveryofMaterials:Delivermaterialsinoriginal,unopenedpackagesclearlylabeledwithamanufacturers Delivery,Storage name,itemdescription,partnumber,andtypeclassasapplicable.

    andHandling B. Inspection:Promptlyinspectdeliveredmaterials,filefreightclaimsfordamageduringshipment,andorder

    replacementmaterialsasrequired.Anydamagedmaterialsshallbepromptlyremovedfromthejobsite. C. Storage:Storeinamannerthatwillpreventwaterdamageordamageofanykind.Preventinterferenceto/by

    othertradesandanyotheradversejobconditionsduetostoragelocationsormethods.Warning:StoreallSheetrockbrandgypsumpanelsflat.Panelsareheavyandcanfallover,causingseriousinjuryordeath.Donotmoveunlessauthorized.

    D. Handling:Handleinsuchamannertoinsureagainstracking,distortionorphysicaldamageofanykind.

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    .08 A. EnvironmentalRequirements: Project . BuildingConditions:Buildingshallbeenclosedwithallwidowsandexteriordoorsinplaceandglazedand

    Conditions roofwatertightbeforeinstallationofsuspensionsystemandplaster.

    2. Temperatureswithinthebuildingshallbemaintainedintherangeof55-70F(13-21C).Heatandventilationshallbeevenlyprovidedtofacilitatedrying.

    B. CoordinationwithOtherWork: . General:Coordinatewithotherworksupportedbyorpenetratingthroughthedome,includingmechanical

    andelectricalwork. 2. Mechanicalwork:DuctworkabovesystemshallbecompleteandpermanentHVACsystemsoperating. 3. Electricalwork:Installationofconduitabovesuspensionsystemshallbecompletebeforeinstallationof

    suspensionsystem C. Protection:Followgoodsafetyandindustrialhygienepracticesduringhandlingandinstallingofallproducts

    andsystems,withpersonneltotakenecessaryprecautionsandwearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequip-mentasneeded.ReadMaterialSafetyDataSheetsandrelatedliteratureforimportantinformationonproductsbeforeinstallation.Contractortobesolelyresponsibleforallpersonalsafetyissuesduringandsubsequenttoinstallation;architect,specifier,ownerandmanufacturerwillrelyoncontractorsperformanceinsuchregard.

    2:Products 2.0 A. USGdrywallgridsuspensionsystem Materials B. Structo-baSegypsumplaster C. Structo-gaugegaugingplaster D. reD topfinishplaster E. DiamonDinteriorfinishplaster AllmanufacturedbyUSG,Chicago,IL,USA,incompliancewithASTMStandards. F. Factory-curved,1-1/2x1-1/2USGdrywallgridwithknurledfacecommercial-quality,cold-rolledsteel,

    hot-dippedgalvanizedfinish.Crossteeholesspaced8o.c. ManufacturersdesignationDGW__VT__ G. Wire . Hangerwire(12ga.)(8ga.),galvanized 2. Tiewire18gauge,galvanized H. Metallath:3.4#/S.Y.self-furringdiamondmeshlath,galvanized I. ScrewsSelf-tappingtruss-headlathingscrews. J. Gypsumplaster:Structo-baSegypsumplaster K. Sand:ASTMC35 L. Water:Cleanandpotable M. Finishplaster:Tobedetermined N. Domehubandconnectingclips O. Casingandcornerbeadsasrequired P. Accessoriesasapplicabletoprojectrequirements

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    3:Execution 3.0 A. Examineareastoreceivematerialsforconditionswhichwilladverselyaffectinstallation.Providewrittenreport Inspection ofunacceptablesurface. B. Donotstartworkuntilunsatisfactoryconditionsarecorrected. C. Worktobeconcealed:Verifyworkaboveceilingsuspensionsystemiscompleteandinstalledinmannerwhich

    willnotaffectlayoutandinstallationofsuspensionsystemcomponents. D. Beginningofinstallationshallsignifyacceptanceofconditionsinareastoreceiveceilingsuspensionsystem. E. Fielddimensionsmustbeverifiedpriortoinstallation.

    3.02 A. Standardreference:InstallgridmembersinaccordancewithASTMC636. Installation B. CISCAinstallationstandardsorotherapplicablecodeormanufacturersreferences. C. Manufacturersreference:Installinaccordancewithmanufacturerscurrentprintedrecommendations. D. Drawingreference:Installinaccordancewithapprovedshopdrawingsandlocateceilinginaccordancewith

    mainteedimensionsrelativetoelevations. E. HangerWireInstallation:Hangerwiresarerequiredalongtheradialsuspensionmembers(spokes)spacedno

    morethan32asmeasuredalongthearcofthemember.Additionalhangerwirestoupperstructuralelements.Donotsupporthangersfrommechanicaland/orelectricalequipment.

    F. Spaceradialspokememberssoasnottoexceed48spacingatanypoint. G. Spacecrossteememberssothemaximumspanofmetallathis(16)(12). H. Securemetallathtoteememberswithscrewsspaced6o.c.max.,appliedatlathribs.Lapmetallathends

    andedgesandsecurewith18gaugetiewirespaced6o.c. I. MixStructo-baSegypsumplasterwithsandinproportionsof2cu.ft.ofsandper100lbs.ofplasterfor

    scratchandbrowncoats.Applyplastertometallathtoathicknessof5/8(min.)Measuredfromthefaceofthelath.

    J. Selectaplastermixforthefinishcoattoprovideasmoothtrowelorsandfloat(Textured)finish.(ReferenceSA920)

    K. Usetemplate(s)toinsureuniformandevencurvatureofthefinishedsurface

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    Notetospecifier:ThefollowingspecificationfortheUSGDrywallSuspensionSystemisaguideforspecifyingcurveddrywallceilings.Deletesuchitemsthatarenotrelatedtotheparticularproject.Whereblankspacesoccur,provideinformationtotheparticularprojectforwhichthespecificationisprepared.

    :General .0 A. Relatedworkspecifiedelsewhere: RelatedWork . GypsumBoard:Section________

    2. AirHandling:Section_________3. Lighting:Section_______4. Acoustical:Section_________

    B. Workinstalledbutfurnishedunderothersections:C. Workinstalledbutfurnishedunderothersections:

    .02 A. Apre-engineereddrywallsuspensionsystemconsistingofstraightandcurvedmainteesalongwithstraightSystemDescription furringcrosschannelsorcrosstees,thatjointogethertosupportscrewattachedgypsumpanelsandindepen-

    dentlysupportedlightfixtures,andairdiffusers,whereapplicable.Whereapplicable,installedsystemsmustconformtoUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.(UL)FireResistanceDesignNo.andotherapplicablecodes.

    .03 A. Subcontractorqualification:Installershallhavesuccessfulexperienceinstallingsuspensionanddrywallsystems.QualityAssurance B. Requirementsofregulatoryagencies:Codesandregulationsofauthoritieshavingjurisdiction.

    C. Sourcequalitycontrol:Manufacturerwillprovidetestcertificationforsuspensionsystemsasrequiredtomeetperformancestandardsspecifiedbyvariousagencies.

    .04 A. ASTMC635,StandardSpecificationsforMetalSuspensionSystems.References B. ASTMC636,RecommendedPracticeforInstallationofMetalSuspensionSystems.

    C. CISCACeilingSystemsInstallationHandbook. D. GA216,Installation&FinishofGypsumPanels. E. ASTMC645,StandardSpecificationforNon-StructuralSteelFramingMembers. F. ASTMC754,SpecificationforInstallationofSteelFramingMemberstoReceiveScrew-AttachGypsumBoards. G. ASTMC843,SpecificationofApplicationofGypsumVeneerPlaster. H. ASTMC844,SpecificationofApplicationofGypsumBasetoReceiveVeneerPlaster. I. ASTME119,StandardTestMethodsforFireTestsofBuildingConstructionandMaterials. J. UnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.(UL)FireResistanceDirectory.

    .05 A. Samples:Submitactualsamplesandtechnicaldataforsuspensionsystemmainteesandcrossteesforreview.Submittal B. Shopdrawings:

    . Reflectedceilingplans:Submitceilingsuspensionsystemlayoutindicatingdimensions,lightingfixturelocations,andrelatedmechanicalcomponents.

    2. Assemblydrawings:Indicateinstallationdetails,accessoryattachmentsandinstallationofrelatedlightingfixturesandrelatedmechanicalsystemcomponents.

    C. ManufacturersData: . Systemdetails:Submitmanufacturerscataloguecutsorstandarddrawingshowingdetailsofsystemwithproject

    conditionsclearlyidentifiedandmanufacturersrecommendedinstallationinstructions.

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    .06 A. Deliveryofmaterials:Delivermaterialsinoriginal,unopenedpackagesclearlylabeledwithamanufacturersDelivery,Storage name,itemdescription,partnumber,typeandclassasapplicable.andHandling

    B. Inspection:Promptlyinspectdeliveredmaterials,filefreightclaimsfordamageduringshipment,andorderreplacementofmaterialsasrequired.Anydamagedmaterialsshallbepromptlyremovedfromthejobsite.

    C. Storage:Storeinamannerthatwillpreventwarpage,waterdamage,ordamageofanykind.Preventinterferenceto/byothertradesandanyotheradversejobconditionsduetostoragelocationsormethods.Warning:StoreallSheetrockbrandgypsumpanelsflat.Panelsareheavyandcanfallover,causingseriousinjuryordeath.Donotmoveunlessauthorized.

    D. Handling:Handleinsuchamannertoinsureagainstracking,distortionorphysicaldamageofanykind.

    .07 A. Existingconditions:(includespecificalterationworkrequirementsfortheproject). B. Environmentalrequirements: . Buildingconditions:Buildingshallbeenclosedwithallwindowsandexteriordoorsinplaceandglazedandroof

    watertightbeforeinstallationofsuspensionsystem. 2. Interiortemperature/humidityinbuilding:Climacticconditionsinareastoreceivedrywallsuspensionsystems

    shallrangefrom60F(16C)to104F(40C)andrelativehumidityofnotmorethan90%shallbemaintainedbeforeinstallationofcomponents.

    3. Incoldweatherduringgypsumpanelinstallationandjointfinishingandveneerplasterapplication,temperatureswithinthebuildingshallbemaintainedintherangeof55-70F(13-21C).Heatandventilationshouldbeevenlyprovidedtofacilitatecuringanddrying.

    C. Coordinationwithotherwork: . General:Coordinatewithotherworksupportedbyorpenetratingthroughtheceiling,includingmechanicaland

    electricalworkandpartitionsystems. 2. Mechanicalwork:Ductworkabovesystemshallbecomplete,andpermanentHVACsystemsoperating. 3. Electricalwork:Installationofconduitabovesuspensionsystemshallbecompletebeforeinstallationofsuspen-

    sionsystem. D. Protection: . Personnel:Followgoodsafetyandindustrialhygienepracticesduringhandlingandinstallingofallproducts

    andsystems,withpersonneltotakenecessaryprecautionsandwearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequip-mentasneeded.Readmaterialsafetydatasheetsandrelatedliteratureforimportantinformationonproductsbeforeinstallation.Contractortobesolelyresponsibleforallpersonalsafetyissuesduringandsubsequenttoinstallation;architect,specifier,ownerandmanufacturerwillrelyoncontractorsperformanceinsuchregard