The gypsum association fire resistance design manual is. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the gypsum construction handbook rsmeans. The finished appearance of a drywall wall or ceiling is largely depen dent upon the. Estimate materials and find usg equivalents for your building projects. The student may purchase and download these astm pdf s at the above books are those required by the state of florida to become a licensed gypsum drywall contractor. Proform brand interior finishing products construction guide. This edition of the gypsum construction handbook is a guide to construction procedures for gypsum drywall, cement board, veneer plaster and conventional. 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. Keeping the construction industry informed for over 70 years. The cement plant operations handbook seventh edition 6. Your national gypsum company gypsum construction guide has been carefully developed to provide you with a comprehensive guide to the entire range of national gypsum products. Since 1946, bni building news has been the nations most comprehensive source of construction books, building codes, legal forms, cost estimating tools and other reference materials for the building trades. However, the unique conditions of the white sands national park in the us state of new mexico have created a 710 km 2 270 sq mi expanse of white gypsum sand, enough to supply the us. View table of contents for the gypsum construction handbook.
Since 1905, the gypsum construction handbook has been the standard manual for construction professionals. Gypsum construction handbook with product and construction standards. For nearly a century, customers like you have looked to us for the best products, service and technical support. In addition, the manual has been recognized in major jurisdictions in canada. Raw gypsum ore is processed into a variety of products such as a portland cement additive, soil conditioner, industrial and building plasters, and gypsum wallboard. I highly recommend that you read it if you want to learn more about drywall. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Because it is important for us to ensure our guide is. The handbook was first introduced as the red book for builders and plasterers.
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Only where performance differs greatly are the products treated separately. The recommendations of individual manufacturers of gypsum board, joint tapes and compounds, accessories, drywall primers, wallcoverings, adhesives. You will need acrobat reader to view these documents. Introduction and contents the purpose of this edition of the gypsum construction handbookis a guide to good the handbook construction procedures for gypsum drywall, veneer plaster, cement board and conventional plaster construction. This will help all parties understand the circumstances leading up to the gypsum installation should an instance of grc occur. Founded in 1925, national gypsum is one of the worlds largest producers of quality building products. Ga and painting and decorating contractors of america pdcahas. Assemblies are available in downloadable pdf, cad and revit files. Gypsum construction handbook, centennial edition 2000. A widely respected training text for aspiring architects and engineers, the book provides detailed product information and efficient installation.
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Gypsum construction handbook, centennial edition 2000 united states gypsum usg corporation this fifth edition of the gypsum construction handbook is a guide to construction procedures for gypsum drywall, cement board, veneer plaster and conventional plaster construction in effect in 2000. Book set for gypsum drywall state contractor exam includes. Terms and conditions for usg salesterms and conditions for usg pos. Proform drywall finishing products construction guide. The gypsum construction handbook, centennial edition. It contains the newest developments in products and systems including timesaving, lowercost methods of installation to simplify and speed construction. The gypsum construction handbook rsmeans, us gypsum. This new 6th edition is an illustrated, comprehensive, and authoritative guide on all facets of gypsum construction. Welcome to the sixth edition of the gypsum construction handbook. Share please print this document by clicking the print icon in the web viewer. Drywall is a panel made of calcium sulfate dihydrate gypsum, with or without additives. The gypsum construction handbook is a plaster and drywall book by usg corporation.
One of the construction industrys longestrunning, most reliedon references, the gypsum construction handbook was first published by the u. Find the right firerated assemblies and design details drawings for your architectural plans. The triedandtrue gypsum construction handbook is a systematic guide to selecting and using gypsum drywall, veneer plaster, tile backers, ceilings, and conventional plaster building materials. Per icc esr38 the latest editions of these publications, namely, ga2162018 and ga6002018, are code accepted. May 07, 2014 gypsum construction handbook sixth edition xiii using the gypsum construction handbook for over a century, the gypsum construction handbook has been a trusted, reliable resource for architects, engineers, builders, dealers, distributors and contractors. Publication date 1971 usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. Describes complete line of construction products, including sheetrock brand gypsum panels and imperial brand gypsum base for drywall and veneer plaster construction, sheathing and ceilings. National gypsum construction guide steeler construction supply. Gypsum construction handbook with product and construction standards united states gypsum on. Pdf the gypsum construction handbook free download download. In the united states and canada gypsum board is manufactured to comply with astm specification c 96. Gypsum construction handbook sixth edition xiii using the gypsum construction handbook for over a century, the gypsum construction handbook has been a trusted, reliable resource for architects, engineers, builders, dealers, distributors and contractors. The gypsum construction handbook wiley online books.
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Cement milling finish milling is the grinding together of clinker with some 35 per cent gypsum, natural or synthetic, for set control, and quite often other components. Training manual 1usg cgc gypsum construction handbook. Publication date 1968 topics plasterboard, wallboard publisher chicago. American society for testing and materials astm, 100 barr harbor drive, p. Gypsum drywall construction handbook by united states gypsum co. Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula caso 4 2h 2 o. Therefore, the term gypsum board is used throughout this chapter to refer to both types of products. The handbook symbolizes usgs total commitment to its custom ers and its. In the mid20th century, drywall construction became prevalent in north america as a time and. For wood framing installed in the conventional manner, with. The full version of the gypsum construction handbook. Since 1965, georgiapacific gypsum has been committed to developing the highest quality gypsum building products in the industry. Gypsum association publications literature american gypsum.
Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Obtaining your license is the first step towards becoming a leader in the construction industry. It is widely mined and is used as a fertilizer and as the main constituent in many forms of plaster, blackboardsidewalk chalk, and drywall. Gypsum association a notforprofit trade association. Because gypsum dissolves over time in water, gypsum is rarely found in the form of sand. Rsmeans the gypsum construction the gypsum construction handbook the foremost reference for gypsum product selection. Usg fireresistant assemblies catalog english sa100. The gypsum association fire resistance design manual is referenced by the. The gypsum construction handbook 7th edition 9781118749845. Our versatile toughrock gypsum boards are ideal for a wide range of commercial and residential interior applications, and our dens family of highperformance fiberglass matfaced gypsum products offer.
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