1、GYPSUMPhysical Properties:Gypsum board is manufactured inaccordance with ASTM standardsComplies with all ASTM standards fortechnical properties such as flexuralstrength, nail pull, edge hardness, etc.Weigh Less Than Masonry Units:Easier to handle than concrete blocksLess extensive structural require
2、mentsthan masonry, thus reducing materialand construction costs for footingsShaftwall and stairwell designs ease highrise constructionScaffolding requirements minimizedTemporary bracing and support systemseliminatedEasily installed on light-weight steel orwood framingMONEY-SAVING FEATURES OFGYPSUM B
3、OARDEconomical, Faster, And More EfficientInstallation:Inexpensive and readily available materialsPermit design flexibilityDry construction techniques - not wet likemasonry s mortarNo cold weather delays to wait for mortarto dry and attendant work stoppage duringthe curing time, thus ending costlyco
4、nstruction problemsFree technical assistance from manufacturersand trade associationLarge size panels install quickly to reduceconstruction timeEasily accepts wide variety of decorativefinishesOTHER ADVANTAGESOVER MASONRYQuality Assurance:All gypsum board manufacturers participate in athird-party in
5、plant inspection and labelingprogram, such as Underwriters Laboratories,Factory Mutual, Omega Point Laboratories, ITS(formerly Warnock Hersey), etc.Each fire-rated system published by theGypsum Association is supported byindustry fire testsAdaptable to meet a large variety ofcommercial construction
6、 needs: fire walls,fire separation walls, fire partitions, shaftenclosures, etc.Fewer trades requiredInstalled quickly and easily by professionalinstallerInstalled one floorat a time to coincidewith constructionschedulesThinner wall profilesallow more usablespace than masonryblocksCHARACTERISTICS OF
7、GYPSUM BOARD SYSTEMSVariety Of Systems AvailableCode Acceptance:Area Separation Walls Cavity WallsShaft Walls Solid Walls:Meets BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI Coderequirements for shaft walls, area separationwalls, fire walls, party walls, and townhouseseparation wallsFire-Resistance:Fire-resistance ratingsu
8、p to four hoursFire-resistive astested in accordancewith ASTM E 119 orCAN/ULC-S101-MThird-party inspectedand labeledAcceptable for use innoncombustible constructionPublic Acceptance:Universally accepted inapartments, condominiums,townhomes, and commercialstructuresEnvironmentally friendly andeasy to
9、 recycle (Contact theGypsum Association foralternative disposal methodsfor waste gypsum board.)Sound Attenuation:High degree of sound isolationSTC ratings up to 64 whentested in accordance with ASTM E 9015thEditionGYPSUMASSOCIATIONAPRIL19979GYPSUMDRYWALLGYPSUMASSOCIATIONAPRIL19979GYPSUMDRYWALLGA - 6
10、00 - 97 FIRE RESISTANCE DESIGN MANUALFIRERESISTANCEDESIGNMANUALSOUND CONTROLGYPSUMASSOCIATIONGYPSUMSYSTEMSGYPSUM BOARDThe Fire-Resistant AlternativeTo MasonryIf you are a buildingOwner .Insurer .Lender .Designer .Contractor .Look inside to see why usingis a wise alternative to concrete blocks.FIRE-RESISTIVE GYPSUMBOARD SYSTEMS
