Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
SECTION 09260
GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Metal stud wall framing.
B. Metal channel ceiling framing.
C. Gypsum wallboard.
D. Joint treatment and accessories.
1.02 REFERENCES
A. Application and Finish of Gypsum Panel Products; GA-216-2007, Gypsum Association.
B. Recommended levels of Gypsum Board Finish; GA-214-07, Gypsum Association.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Sustainable Submittals: No submittals are required. Refer to Section 01352 for Sustainable
recommendations on this project.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS - GYPSUM BOARD SYSTEM
A. United States Gypsum Company.
B. Or Equal
2.02 METAL FRAMING MATERIALS
A. Ceiling Hangers: ASTM C 754.
2.03 GYPSUM BOARD MATERIALS
A. Standard Gypsum Wallboard: ASTM C 36; sizes to minimize joints in place; ends square cut.
1. Thickness: As indicated.
2. Edges: tapered edges.
B. Fire Rated Gypsum Wallboard: ASTM C 36; Type X, UL or WH rated; sizes to minimize joints in
place; ends square cut.
1. Thickness: As indicated.
2. Edges: tapered.
C. Moisture-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board: ASTM C 630/C 630M; ends square cut.
1. Thickness: As indicated.
2. Edges: tapered edges.
2.04 ACCESSORIES
A. Joint Materials: ASTM C 475 and as recommended by gypsum board manufacturer for project
conditions.
B. Beads and Moldings: As indicated on plans.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 FRAMING INSTALLATION
A. Metal Framing: Comply with ASTM C 754 and manufacturer's instructions.
B. Suspended Ceilings and Soffits: Space framing and furring members as indicated.
C. Studs: Space studs at 16 inches on center maximum.
3.02 GYPSUM BOARD INSTALLATION
A. As recommended by the gypsum board manufacturer.
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