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CertainTeedGypsum Board Systems ManualFire Resistance and Sound Control Design ManualDivision 09
GYPSUM BOARDSYSTEMS MANUALTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionGeneralFire Resistance. 1Sound Control. 3Sound Isolation Construction. 4Definitions. 5Testing Authorities. 5Estimates. 5Building Codes. 6Material and Application Standards. 6Assembly Codes. 7Steel Stud Partitions - Non Load BearingFire Resistance Rating - 3/4h. 8Fire Resistance Rating - 1h. 8Fire Resistance Rating - 2h. 10Fire Resistance Rating - 3h. 12Fire Resistance Rating - 4h. 12Steel Stud Partitions - Interior - Load BearingFire Resistance Rating - 1h. 13Fire Resistance Rating - 2h. 13Steel Stud Partitions - Exterior - Non-Load BearingFire Resistance Rating - 2h. 13Steel Stud Partitions - Exterior - Load BearingFire Resistance Rating - 3/4h. 14Fire Resistance Rating - 1 1/2h. 14Wood Stud Partitions - Interior - Load BearingFire Resistance Rating - 3/4h. 15Fire Resistance Rating - 1h. 15Fire Resistance Rating - 1 1/2h. 17Fire Resistance Rating - 2h. 17Wood Stud Partitions - Exterior - Load BearingFire Resistance Rating - 1h. 19Fire Resistance Rating - 1 1/2h. 19Fire Resistance Rating - 2h. 19Shaftwalls - Non-Load BearingFraming Details 1. 20Framing Details 2. 21Fire Resistance Rating - 1h. 22Fire Resistance Rating - 2h. 22Fire Resistance Rating - 3h. 23Shaftwall Horizontal Systems - Non-Load BearingFire Resistance Rating - 1h. 24Fire Resistance Rating - 2h. 24Shaftwalls - Vertical Assembly DetailsDetails – Finished One Side. 26Details – Finished Both Sides. 27One Hour Details. 32Two Hour Details. 33June 2012 - ReprintCertainTeed Corporation P.O. Box 860 Valley Forge, PA 19482 Professional: 800-233-8990 Consumer: 800-782-8777 www.certainteed.com
GYPSUM BOARDSYSTEMS MANUALTABLE OF CONTENTSArea Separation Firewalls. 34Area Separation Firewalls - Non-Load BearingFire Resistance Rating - 2h. 36Steel Joist Floors & CeilingsFire Resistance Rating - 1h. 38Fire Resistance Rating - 1 1/2h. 38Fire Resistance Rating - 2h. 38Fire Resistance Rating - 3h. 39Wood Joist Floors & CeilingsFire Resistance Rating - 3/4h. 40Fire Resistance Rating - 1h. 40Fire Resistance Rating - 2h. 42Column & Beam ProtectionFire Resistance Rating - 1h. 43Fire Resistance Rating - 2h. 43Fire Resistance Rating - 3h. 43Concrete Block/Gypsum Board WallsFire Resistance Rating - 2h. 44Fire Resistance Rating - 3h. 44Steel Stud PermaBase PartitionsFire Resistance Rating - 1h. 45Fire Resistance Rating - 2h. 45Steel Stud PermaBase Partitions - Chase Wall - Non-Load BearingFire Resistance Rating - 1h. 46Fire Resistance Rating - 2h. 47CertainTeed Corporation P.O. Box 860 Valley Forge, PA 19482 Professional: 800-233-8990 Consumer: 800-782-8777 www.certainteed.com
GYPSUM BOARDSYSTEMS MANUALINTRODUCTIONGENERALThis manual is intended to provide architects, engineers and builders withreference data on Gypsum Board Systems incorporating CertainTeed Gypsum Canadagypsum board products. It contains sections on Partitions, Exterior Walls, Floorsand Ceilings, Shaftwalls, Area Separation Firewalls, Cement Board and Column andBeam Protection. Each section lists the systems in ascending order of fire rating,and includes sound ratings and basic construction details.The Gypsum Board Systems Manual is available on our web site at www.certainteed.com.Further assistance regarding the application of CertainTeed Gypsum Canada productsin Gypsum Board Systems can be obtained by calling the CertainTeed GypsumCanada office nearest you.“Any product information, data or specifications contained in this Manual have beenprepared with information available to CertainTeed Gypsum Canada at the time ofprinting and every effort has been made to ensure that all information, data andspecifications are complete and accurate. Anyone making use of, or relying on, anyinformation, data or specifications contained in this Manual, for any purposewhatsoever, expressly assumes any and all liability that may arise from such use orreliance. CertainTeed Gypsum Canada does not assume any responsibility for anyerrors or omissions that may be contained in this Manual. Any information, data orspecifications contained in this Manual supercede any and all previous information,data or specifications prior to this manual and are subject to change without notice.”CertainTeed Corporation P.O. Box 860 Valley Forge, PA 19482 Professional: 800-233-8990 Consumer: 800-782-8777 www.certainteed.com
GYPSUM BOARDSYSTEMS MANUALINTRODUCTIONFIRE RESISTANCEAfter two hour exposure toheat following CAN/ULC-S101time-temperature curve:Temperature ofexposed surface1040 C (1900 F)Temperature 25mm (1”)from exposed face510 C (950 F)Temperature 50mm (2”)from exposed face105 C (220 F)Temperature 100mm (4”)from exposed face82 C (180 F)Temperature 150mm (6”)from exposed face(at back surface)54 C (130 F)Vertical line represents plane ofcalcination. Temperature nevergreatly exceeds 100 C (212 F)behind plane of calcination.How Gypsum Retards HeatTransmissionGypsum board is the most commonly used fire resistive material and is equally well known as a reliableand economic surfacing material. When used in combination with other products, excellent fire resistiveand sound control properties can be achieved.Gypsum is a naturally occurring mineral mined or quarried in many locations throughout North Americaand in other parts of the world. When processed into gypsum board products the chemically combinedwater (about 21 percent by weight) contributes to its effectiveness as a fire barrier. When gypsumprotected structural members are exposed to fire, the water is slowly released as steam, effectivelyretarding heat transmission and acting as a fire barrier until most of the chemically combined water iseliminated, a process known as calcination. The temperature directly behind the plane of calcination isonly slightly higher than that of boiling water (100 C), and that is considerably below the temperature atwhich steel begins to lose its strength or lumber ignites. Once the gypsum is completely calcined,the residue acts as an insulating barrier to the flames.DSG, or desulphogypsum, is high purity gypsum that is produced instead of mined. Traditionally, thegypsum raw material in the core of drywall has been mined from natural deposits. There are numerousunderground and surface mines producing this gypsum for drywall manufacturing plants across NorthAmerica. DSG is fundamentally the same raw material as mined gypsum, with a higher degree of purity.As a result, its properties are virtually the same as mined gypsum.Type X Gypsum BoardThere are two basic classifications of gypsum board core formulations giving different degreesof fire resistance. These are Standard and Type X gypsum board. Type X board by definition is agypsum board that provides: a 60 minute fire endurance rating for a 15.9mm (5/8”) thickness whenapplied in a single layer and properly fastened to each side of 92mm (3 5/8”) steel framing membersora 2 hour fire resistant rating for a 12.7mm (1/2”) thickness when applied in a double layer and properlyfastened to each side of 64mm (2 1/2”) steel framing members, when tested in accordance withCAN/ULC-S101.Type X gypsum boards manufactured by CertainTeed Gypsum are described as either EGRG, GlasRoc ,Shaftliner, GlasRoc Shaftliner, or Type X and these products are classified/listed by UnderwritersLaboratories and Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada.All CertainTeed Type X, CertainTeed Type C, CertainTeed Moisture Resistant Type X, CertainTeed MoistureResistant Type C, CertainTeed Treated Core Sheathing Type X, CertainTeed Veneer Plaster Base TypeX, CertainTeed Abuse, M2Tech Type X, M2Tech Shaftliner, GlasRoc Sheathing Type X, GlasRoc Shaftliner, Diamondback Tile Backer Type X, AirRenew M2Tech Type X, AirRenew Essential Type X,AirRenew Extreme Abuse and AirRenew Extreme Impact products meet both the CSA and ASTMdefinitions of Type X gypsum board.CertainTeed Type C products and CertainTeed Moisture Resistant Type C products are proprietaryproducts which meet the requirements of Type X and have further enhanced fire resistive properties.These products are often referred to as “Type C“ gypsum board, although there is no industry definitionfor “Type C” gypsum board.Fire Resistance TestsThere are a number of independent testing authorities capable of conducting fire tests to establishfire resistance classifications according to procedures outlined in:CAN/ULC-S101 “Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials.”ASTM E119“Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.”The conditions for tests are thoroughly detailed and the time of failure is the time at which there isexcessive heat transmission, passage of flame or structural failure. In addition, failure may result becauseof penetration by a pressurized hose stream required in the fire test procedure for walls.1CertainTeed Corporation P.O. Box 860 Valley Forge, PA 19482 Professional: 800-233-8990 Consumer: 800-782-8777 www.certainteed.com
GYPSUM BOARDSYSTEMS MANUALINTRODUCTIONComprehensive research by fire protection agencies has determined the average combustible content tobe expected for a given occupancy; also the time required for the contents to be consumed by fire and theresulting temperature. Thus, the average fire load may be predicted for a given occupancy, and fireresistance classifications are assigned accordingly in building codes and similar regulations.In CAN/ULC Standard S101 fire tests, various wall, floor, roof, column and beam assemblies are exposedin a furnace which reaches the indicated average temperatures at the time stated in the standardtime-temperature curve.All of the walls and partitions tested and classified must be at least 9.3m2 (100ft2) with no sidedimension less than 2.75m (9 feet). Temperatures are measured at a minimum of nine points on theunexposed surface of the assembly. When testing load bearing walls and partitions the superimposed loadapplied shall simulate the working stress of the construction components.The wall or partition must also stop flame or hot gasses capable of igniting cotton waste. The averagetemperature of the unexposed surface cannot increase more than 139 C (250 F) above ambient nor shallthe temperature rise at any individual point exceed 181 C (325 F). It is also required that a duplicate ofthe assembly be fire tested for half the specified resistance period, after which it must withstand theimpact, erosion and cooling effect of water under high pressure from a fire hose.Floor and roof assemblies tested and classified have to be a minimum of 16.8m2 (180ft2) with neitherdimension less than 3.66m (12 feet). The assemblies must sustain the design load throughout thetest and not allow either flame or hot gasses, capable of igniting cotton waste, to pass through. Theunexposed surface temperature may not rise more than an average of 139 C (250 F) above the initialtemperature nor shall the temperature rise at any individual point exceed 181 C (325 F).Surface Burning CharacteristicsFlame spread ratings are intended as a guide in the selection and use of finishing materials and areobtained by measuring the extent and rapidity with which flames spread over their surfaces undertest conditions.Under certain circumstances some building codes may require the use of interior finish materials witha flame spread rating of not more than 25. The laboratory test generally used to establish a material’sflame spread characteristic is referred to as the tunnel test:CAN/ULC-S102 “Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materialsand Assemblies.”This test measures relative flame spread, fuel contribution and the amount of smoke developed from thematerial being tested.A method of numerical classification to permit comparison of a given material’s flame spreadperformance with that of another has been established.Flame Spread RatingAsbestos cement board 0 (control classification)Gypsum plaster0Gypsum lath10Gypsum board10-15Gypsum sheathing15-20Red oak100 (control classification)The smoke developed by gypsum board is rated at 0.2CertainTeed Corporation P.O. Box 860 Valley Forge, PA 19482 Professional: 800-233-8990 Consumer: 800-782-8777 www.certainteed.com
GYPSUM BOARDSYSTEMS MANUALINTRODUCTIONSOUND CONTROLSound Transmission Class (STC)Drywall construction systems are tested to establish their sound insulation characteristics and airbornesound insulation is reported as the Sound Transmission Class (STC).ASTM Standard E90 “Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of BuildingPartitions” outlines a procedure for measuring sound transmission loss which is the differencebetween the sound energy in a source room and a receiving room when the two rooms are separatedby the assembly being tested. The sound transmission loss is measured at different test frequenciesand this data is used to obtain a single number known as the STC rating calculated in accordancewith ASTM E413.Sound InsulationSTC values stated are based on laboratory tests. The actual STC ratings of assemblies as constructed maybe significantly less due to deviations from the design or specified materials, flanking paths or poorworkmanship. A first essential for airborne sound insulation using any assembly is to close off air leaksand flanking paths by which noise can go around the assembly. Hairline cracks or small holes will increasethe sound transmission at the higher frequencies. This can have a detrimental effect on the overallacoustical performance and the STC particularly for higher rated assemblies.Assemblies should be airtight. Recessed wall fixtures such as medicine cabinets, or electrical, telephoneand television outlets, which perforate the gypsum board surface, should not be located back-to-back or inthe same cavity. In addition, any opening for such fixtures and for piping outlets should be carefully cut toproper size and caulked. The entire perimeter of a sound insulating assembly must be made airtight toprevent sound flanking. An acoustical caulking compound or acoustical gasket should be used to sealbetween the assembly and all dissimilar surfaces. Taping gypsum board wall and wall-ceiling intersectionsprovides an adequate air seal at these locations. Details of some typical problem areas and their recommendedtreatments are shown in the accompanying illustration.3CertainTeed Corporation P.O. Box 860 Valley Forge, PA 19482 Professional: 800-233-8990 Consumer: 800-782-8777 www.certainteed.com
GYPSUM BOARDSYSTEMS MANUALINTRODUCTIONSound Isolation Construction“NORMAL CONSTRUCTION”“SELECT CONSTRUCTION”Not suitable for good sound control.Arrows show flanking pathsCaulking of relief detail at perimeter ofpartition to prevent sound leakageWood StudSystemSteel StudSystemElevationUnder and Over PartitionsCaulkCaulkWood StudMetal StudElevation“PRE-DESIGN” CONSTRUCTIONSimulating laboratory conditions1/4” Perimeter reliefand caulking to sealagainst leaksGasket impedes structuralflanking through floorElevationTypical Floor-Ceiling or Roof DetailVoid between box andwallboard caulkedElectrical box withextension ringPlanThrough Partitions, Openings,Outlet BoxesPlanIndicating Caulking of OpeningsThrough PartitionsPlanOutlet Box DetailOffset boxes minimum of one studspace and caulk openingsWindow MullionCaulkCaulk or TapePlanAround Flanking Partition EndsPlanTypical Partition Mullion IntersectionCaulk or TapePlanIntersection With Exterior WallCaulk or TapeCaulk or TapeCaulk or TapePlanMetal StudAround Flanking Partition EndsPlanIntersection With Interior Wall4CertainTeed Corporation P.O. Box 860 Valley Forge, PA 19482 Professional: 800-233-8990 Consumer: 800-782-8777 www.certainteed.comPlanTypical Partition Intersections
GYPSUM BOARDSYSTEMS MANUALINTRODUCTIONDEFINITIONSDefinitions of “Fire Resistance Rating” and “STC” as used in this manual are as follows:Fire Resistance Rating: The degree to which construction assemblies resist the passage of heat and flameis indicated by ratings determined by full scale fire resistance tests conducted in accordance with CAN/ULC-S101 or ASTM E119.STC: Sound Transmission Class, a single number which represents the overall performance of an assemblyat all sound frequencies. As per ASTM E90 and E413, the higher the STC, the more efficient the systemfor reducing sound transmission.TESTING AUTHORITIESAbbreviations for the testing authorities cited in this manual are as follows:Fire Resistance RatingsNBCCULCITSULcULNRCNational Building Code of CanadaUnderwriters’ Laboratories of CanadaIntertek Testing Services (Formerly Warnock Hersey International)Underwriters LaboratoriesUnderwriters LaboratoriesNational Research Council, CanadaSound RatingsNBCCNRCWHIRALOLNGCNational Building Code of CanadaNational Research Council, CanadaWarnock Hersey International (now Intertek)Riverbank Acoustical LaboratoriesOrfield Laboratories, Inc.NGC Testing ServicesESTIMATESNot all of the assemblies in this catalogue have been individually tested. Where no specific test data isavailable, an estimated rating is provided for guidance only. CertainTeed Gypsum Canada makes no claimthat these estimates comply with, or are acceptable under, any building code.These estimates are based on a judgement of how the particular assembly might react, when comparedwith similar ones which have been tested in accordance with recognized standards.If specific compliance is required, tests should be conducted.5CertainTeed Corporation P.O. Box 860 Valley Forge, PA 19482 Professional: 800-233-8990 Consumer: 800-782-8777 www.certainteed.com
GYPSUM BOARDSYSTEMS MANUALINTRODUCTIONBUILDING CODESWithin Canada, Building Codes govern among other items, the type, use and application of constructionmaterials. It is therefore important that the user, when determining the suitability of products andassemblies outlined in this manual, ensure that the requirements of the applicable Building Code(s)have been met.MATERIAL AND APPLICATION STANDARDSGypsum board products and many of the accessories that are utilized in the construction and/or finishing ofgypsum board are covered by standards. These standards set forth minimum requirements for their physicaland/or performance characteristics, limits of use and methods of application.The following major Standards Writing Authorities are cited in this manual.ASTMAmerican Society for Testing and MaterialsCSACanadian Standards AssociationGAGypsum AssociationCertainTeed Gypsum Canada MaterialsCertainTeed Gypsum Canada gypsum board products are manufactured to meet or exceed the followingstandards.CertainTeed Gypsum CanadaGypsum Board ProductCertainTeed Regular 54”CertainTeed Type X Type CCertainTeed Treated Core Sheathing Type XCertainTeed Moisture Resistant Type XCertainTeed Veneer Plaster Base Type X Type CCertainTeed Interior CeilingEasi-Lite Easi-Lite Interior CeilingEasi-Lite Veneer Plaster BaseM2Tech Regular, Type X, Type C, ShaftlinerGlasRoc ShaftlinerGlasRoc Sheathing Type XCertainTeed Exterior Soffit Type X Type CDiamondback Tile Backer Type XAirRenew M2Tech Type XAirRenew Essential Type XAirRenew Extreme AbuseAirRenew Extreme ImpactStandard(s)CAN/CSA-A82.27, ASTM C1396CAN/CSA-A82.27, ASTM C1396CAN/CSA-A82.27, ASTM C1396CAN/CSA-A82.27, ASTM C1396CAN/CSA-A82.27, ASTM C1396CAN/CSA-A82.27, ASTM C1396CAN/CSA-A82.27, ASTM C1396CAN/CSA-A82.27, ASTM C1396CAN/CSA-A82.27, ASTM C1396CAN/CSA-A82.27, ASTM C1396ASTM C1658ASTM C1177CAN/CSA-A82.27, ASTM C1
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