2.1.9.2
Finishing or Topping Compound
Specifically formulated and manufactured for use as a finishing compound.
2.1.9.3
All-Purpose Compound
Specifically formulated and manufactured to serve as both a taping and a
finishing compound and compatible with tape, substrate and fasteners.
2.1.9.4
Setting or Hardening Type Compound
Specifically formulated and manufactured for use with fiber glass mesh tape.
2.1.9.5
Joint Tape
Cross-laminated, tapered edge, reinforced paper, or fiber glass mesh tape
recommended by the manufacturer.
2.1.10
Fasteners
2.1.10.1
ASTM C 514. [For predecorated gypsum board provide special nails with
factory coated heads of color to match wall covering materials as
recommended by the predecorated gypsum board manufacturer.]
2.1.10.2
Screws
ASTM C 1002, Type "G", Type "S" or Type "W" steel drill screws for
fastening gypsum board to gypsum board, wood framing members and steel
framing members less than 0.84 mm 0.033 inch thick. ASTM C 954 steel drill
screws for fastening gypsum board to steel framing members 0.84 to 2.84 mm
0.033 to 0.112 inch thick. Provide cementitious backer unit screws with a
polymer coating.
2.1.10.3
Staples
1.5 mm thick No. 16 USS gage flattened galvanized wire staples with 11.1 mm
7/16 inch wide crown outside measurement and divergent point for base ply
of two-ply gypsum board application. Use as follows:
Length of Legs (mm)
Thickness of Gypsum Board (mm)
28.6
12.7
31.8
15.9
Length of Legs (inch)
Thickness of Gypsum Board (inch)
1 1/8
1/2
1 1/4
5/8
2.1.11
Adhesives
Do not use adhesive containing benzene, carbon tetrachloride, or
trichloroethylene.
2.1.11.1
Adhesive for Fastening Gypsum Board to Metal Framing
Type recommended by gypsum board manufacturer.
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