USG SHEETROCK Gypsum Sheathing User Manual

Gypsum sheathing, Heetrock, Brand

Application

When applying gypsum sheathing, joints shall be staggered and not aligned with the corners of openings.

When required install 1

Љ x 4Љ diagonal corner braces, or equal, at all external corners, let into face of studs,

corner posts, sill and plates, or as required by applicable code.

Apply 1/2

Љ x 24Љ x 8Ј S

HEETROCK

Brand Gypsum Sheathing horizontally with face side out (paper on back is lapped at

edges). Place tongue edge up to prevent water penetration at joints. Use diagonal bracing necessary.
Space 1-3/4

Љ 11-ga. galvanized nails 8Љ o.c. at each stud.

Apply 1/2

Љ or 5/8Љ x 48Љ x 8Ј or 9Ј S

HEETROCK

Brand Gypsum Sheathing vertically with face side out.

Space nails 8

Љ o.c. on framing members.

For staple or screw application, use same fastener spacing as above. Drive staples parallel to long dimension
of framing, heads flush with sheathing surface but not breaking face paper.

For application in steel-stud curtain wall construction, see specifications in USG publication SA923.

HEETROCK

Brand

Gypsum Sheathing

Application Tips

Regular
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Core

SAFETY FIRST!
Follow good safety practices.
Read material safety data
sheets and related literature on
products before specification
and/or installation.

Trademarks
The following trademarks used
herein are owned by United
States Gypsum or a related
company: S

HEETROCK

Note
Products described here may
not be available in all geo-
graphic markets. Consult your
U.S. Gypsum Company sales
office or representative for infor-
mation.

Notice
We shall not be liable for inci-
dental or consequential dam-
ages, directly or indirectly sus-
tained, nor for any loss caused
by application of these goods
not in accordance with current
printed instructions or for other
than their intended use. Our lia-
bility is expressly limited to
replacement of defective goods.
Any claim shall be deemed
waived unless made in writing
to us within thirty (30) days from
the date it was or reasonably
should have been discovered.

Manufactured by
United States Gypsum Company
125 South Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60606

800 USG.4YOU (874-4968)
www.usg.com