1.1 This specification covers gypsum wallboard which is designed to be used for walls, ceilings, or partitions and affords a surface suitable to receive decoration.

Note 1—Specification C 840 contains application procedures for gypsum wallboard.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. For gypsum wallboard produced to inch-pound units see Specification C 1396/C 1396M.

1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

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

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

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

C1396/C1396M Specification for Gypsum Board

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; foil-backed; gypsum; gypsum wallboard; gypsum wallboard, type X; metric units; partitions; wall; Gypsum wallboard;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.10 (Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar)

Citing ASTM Standards

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