E492 Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Impact
Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies
Using the Tapping Machine
2.2 American Softwood Lumber Standard:
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PS 20 American Softwood Lumber Standard
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Definitions shall be in accordance with Terminology
C11.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 base ply, n—first ply of gypsum base in multiple ply
application.
3.2.2 face ply, n—outer or visible layer of gypsum base in
multiple ply application.
3.2.3 fastener, n—nails, screws, or staples used for the
application of the gypsum base or backing board.
3.2.4 framing member, n—that portion of the framing,
furring, blocking, and so forth, to which the gypsum base is
attached. Unless otherwise specified, the surface to which
abutting edges or ends are attached shall be not less than 1
1
⁄
2
in.
(38 mm) wide for wood members, not less than 1
1
⁄
4
in.
(32 mm) wide for steel members, and not less than 6 in.
(152 mm) wide for gypsum studs. For internal corners or
angles, the bearing surface shall be not less than
3
⁄
4
in.
(19 mm).
3.2.5 parallel application, n—gypsum base application
where the gypsum base edge is applied parallel to the framing
members.
3.2.6 perpendicular application, n—gypsum base applica-
tion where the gypsum base edge is applied at right angles to
the framing members.
4. Materials
4.1 Materials shall conform to the respective specifications
and standards and to the requirements specified herein.
4.2 Gypsum Base for Veneer Plasters (hereinafter referred
to as “gypsum base”)—Specification C1396/C1396M.
4.3 Gypsum Backing Board—Specification C1396/
C1396M.
4.4 Special Fire-Retardant Gypsum Base—Specification
C1396/C1396M, Type X.
4.5 Foil-Backed Gypsum Base—Specification C1396/
C1396M.
4.6 Gypsum Veneer Plaster—Specification C587.
4.7 Nails—Specification C514.
4.8 Screws:
4.8.1 Non-load Bearing Steel—Specification C1002.
4.8.2 Load Bearing Steel—Specification C954.
4.9 Staples—No. 16 USS gauge 0.063-in. (1.6 mm) flat-
tened galvanized wire with
7
⁄
16
-in. (11.1 mm) wide-crown
minimum outside measure and divergent points. Staples shall
be used only for the base ply of two-ply application over wood
framing.
4.10 Steel Framing, Non-load Bearing—Specification C645
for the specified design criteria.
4.11 Accessories—Specification C1047.
4.12 Adhesive—For application of gypsum base to steel
framing, the adhesive shall be as recommended by the manu-
facturer of the gypsum base.
4.13 Steel Framing Load Bearing—Specification C955.
4.14 Wood Framing—American Lumber Softwood Stan-
dard PS–20.
5. Delivery of Materials
5.1 All materials shall be delivered in the original packages,
containers, or bundles bearing the brand name and manufac-
turer (or supplier) identification.
6. Shipping, Handling and Storage
6.1 Gypsum board shall be shipped so as to be kept dry.
6.2 Gypsum board shall be stored so as to be kept dry,
preferably inside a building, under a roof. Gypsum board shall
be neatly stacked flat with care taken to prevent sagging or
damage to edges, ends, and surfaces.
6.3 Where necessary to store gypsum board outside, it shall
be stacked flat, off the ground, supported on a level platform,
and fully protected from weather and direct sunlight exposure.
6.4 Prior to application, the building exterior shall be so
enclosed to protect the gypsum base from exposure to weather
and direct sunlight.
NOTE 1—The bond of alkaline veneer plaster to gypsum base will be
impaired if the base is exposed to direct light or sunlight for extended
periods.
7. Environmental Conditions
7.1 Application of Gypsum Base and Adhesives—A room
temperature of not less than 40 °F (4 °C) shall be maintained
during application of gypsum base except when adhesive is
used for the attachment of gypsum base. For the bonding of
adhesive, a room temperature of not less than 50 °F (10 °C)
shall be maintained for 48 h prior to application and continu-
ously thereafter until adhesive is completely dry. When a
temporary heat source is used, the temperature shall not exceed
95 °F (35 °C) in any room or area. Adequate ventilation shall
be maintained in the working area during the application and
adhesive curing process.
8. Application of Gypsum Base
8.1 General Requirements:
8.1.1 Installation of steel framing shall be in accordance
with applicable Specifications C754 or C1007 except where
superseded by requirements of Table 1.
NOTE 2—For general wood framing requirements, see Appendix X2.
8.1.2 Method of Cutting—The gypsum base shall be cut by
scoring and breaking or by sawing, working from the face side.
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