The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title. Astm c840, standard specification for application and finish of gypsum board, american society for testing and materials, philadelphia, pa. Astm and the ga standards in the gypsum board sections that it is a material for which. The gypsum association announces the publication of its revised application standard, ga21620, application and finishing of gypsum panel products. Astm c840 astm c840 pdf astm c840 free download astm c840 control joints astm b18. Astm c 840 and ga216 specifically state where control joints should be placed and clarifies that it is the responsibility of the design professional to specify the location for control joints and that those locations will be indicated on the plans. New to this edition are revised specifications for the installation of control joints in ceilings and the finishing of exterior soffits and ceilings. Ga2162018 application and finishing of gypsum panel. Gypsum panel product application over rigid plastic foam insulation. This revision also has added language that addresses the texturing and painting of gypsum. Astm c840 19b standard specification for application and. With the new release of ga216, its important to know the. Astmc840 standard specification for application and. While the fire resistance design manual, ga600 is considered the associations.
Astm c 840 standard specification for application and finishing of gypsum board. Astm c840 and ga216 specifically state where control joints should be placed and clarifies that it is the responsibility of the design professional to specify the location for control joints and that those locations will be indicated on the plans. Standard specification for application and finishing of gypsum board. The status of the document should be verified by the user prior to following any recommendations contained herein. These are specifications for the application and finishing of gypsum panel products and related items and accessories to interior walls and ceilings and to exterior soffits. This document may be revised or withdrawn from circulation at any time. Ga releases revised application standard ga216 207. Find the most uptodate version of 216 at engineering360. Standard specification for installation of interior lathing and furring, astm c 841.
Astm c840 19b standard specification for application and finishing of gypsum board. Astm c840 november 15, 2018 standard specification for application and finishing of gypsum board this specification covers the minimum requirements for the methods of application and finishing of gypsum board, including related items and accessories. Receive your complimentary electronic issue by signing up, below. Astm c84008 or ga21620 provides the following requirements for installing control joints in gypsum board assemblies. Standard specification for application and finishing of. This document is intended to assist specification writers, architects, contractors, and building owners to more precisely describe the finish of walls and ceilings prior to the application of paints. Astm c840 standard specification for application and finishing of gypsum board. This specification covers requirements for the methods of application and finishing of gypsum board. Specification sheet exact edge preformed drywall shapes. Construction details for a specific assembly to achieve the required fire resistance shall be obtained from reports of fireresistance tests, engineering evaluations, or listings from recognized fire testing laboratories. The ga216 is referenced in the international building code as an appropriate standard for the application and installation of gypsum boards. Ga216 application and finishing of gypsum panel products.
Finishing of gypsum panel productswill be fully searchable, making it far easier to read and reference than previous pdf versions. Designers and specifiers are encouraged to consult the following reference documents. This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of the building code. Ga2162018 application and finishing of gypsum panel products. Astm c840 standard specification for application and. Specifications for the application and finishing of gypsum panel products can also be referenced in the document. Astm d3273 standard test method for resistance to growth of mold on the. Gypsumation provides essential gypsum board information to aec professionals, contractors, and code officials twice annually. In some cases, the design professional may choose to abstain from the use of. Astm c 1658 standard specification for glass mat gypsum panels. A notforprofit trade association founded in 1930, promoting the use of gypsum while advancing the development, growth, and general welfare of the gypsum industry in the united states and canada on behalf of its member companies.
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