Abstract

This specification covers gypsum boards which include the following: gypsum wallboard for use on walls, ceilings, or partitions and that affords a surface suitable to receive decoration; predecorated gypsum board for use as the finished surfacing for walls, ceilings, or partitions; gypsum backing board, coreboard, and shaftliner board for use as a base in multilayer systems or as a gypsum stud or core in semisolid or solid gypsum board partitions, or in shaft wall assemblies; water-resistant gypsum backing board to be used as a base for the application of ceramic or plastic tile on walls or ceilings; exterior gypsum soffit board for exterior soffits and carport ceilings that are completely protected from contact with liquid water; gypsum sheathing board for use as sheathing on buildings; gypsum base for veneer plaster; gypsum lath for use as a base for gypsum plaster application; and gypsum ceiling board for interior ceilings and walls. Gypsum board shall consist of a noncombustible core, essentially gypsum, surfaced with paper bonded to the core. The specimens shall comply with the following required physical properties: core, end, and edge hardness; straightness of the edges and ends; length; tapered edge depth; flexural strength; humidified deflection; nail pull resistance; permeance; water resistance; and surface water absorption.

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1. Scope

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems

C22/C22M Specification for Gypsum

C473 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products

C645 Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members

C840 Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board

C841 Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring

C844 Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to Receive Gypsum Veneer Plaster

C1264 Specification for Sampling, Inspection, Rejection, Certification, Packaging, Marking, Shipping, Handling, and Storage of Gypsum Panel Products

C1280 Specification for Application of Exterior Gypsum Panel Products for Use as Sheathing

E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

Keywords

ceiling; coreboard; drywall; exterior gypsum soffit board; foil-backed; gypsum; gypsum backing board; gypsum base; gypsum board; gypsum ceiling board; gypsum coreboard; gypsum lath; gypsum sheathing; gypsum sheathing board; gypsum wallboard; laminated gypsum board; partitions; plaster; predecorated gypsum board; shaftliner; sheathing; type X; veneer base; veneer plaster; wall; wallboard; water-resistant gypsum board;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.060.10 (Walls. Partitions. Facades); 91.100.10 (Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar)

DOI: 10.1520/C1396_C1396M-13

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ASTM C1396 / C1396M