Gypsum association manual

The primary function of the GPDA is to develop and encourage the understanding of gypsum-based building products and systems and to pioneer new applications for these products. It also has an ongoing commitment to advise on matters of environmental impact, energy conservation and health and safety, wherever gypsum based products are used. Raising safety standards Striving for higher safety standards in plasterboard handling and installation Read More.

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All Ceilings. Sheathing Sheathing All Sheathing. All Walls. Ceramics Ceramics All Ceramics. All Industrial. Where to Buy. Chapter 2 - Framing Framing practices and procedures for wood and steel framing. Chapter 3 - Cladding Detailed instructions for installing drywall and veneer bases in single and multiple layer configurations. Chapter 4 - Backerboard Installation Durock brand cement board products and installation procedures, including proper attachment, taping and finishing.

Chapter 5 - Finishing Drywall Systems Complete guide to proper joint treatment and surface preparation for drywall construction. Chapter 6 - Finishing Veneer Plaster Systems In-depth instructions for selecting, preparing and installing veneer plaster systems appearance and abuse-resistance options. Chapter 7 - Conventional Plaster Products Describes full line of conventional plasters, laths and accessories for successful completion of plaster systems.

Chapter 8 - Conventional Plaster Applications Comprehensive guide to plaster systems, including framing installation, base and lath application, accessories and control joints, plaster mixing and application and finishing options.

Chapter 10 - System Design Considerations Outlines methods for matching systems to specific performance criteria. Need Help? For the purposes of uniformity, building codes often reference consensus standards. In both the United States and Canada, standards-setting bodies, created by independent organizations such as ASTM and the Canadian Standards Association CSA ensure that building materials and construction methods meet a baseline of quality that, when combined with codified construction practices, result in safe buildings that perform as intended.

The Association and its member companies actively participate in standards-setting organizations in both the United States and Canada. Updated every three years, and now in its 22nd edition, the Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual contains useful data for builders, architects, code officials, building inspectors, and fire service and insurance personnel. ASTM is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards.

Today, some 12, ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.