ASTM C1396/C1396M-06a
(Specification)Standard Specification for Gypsum Board
Standard Specification for Gypsum Board
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.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the gypsum boards described in 1.1.1-1.1.9.
Note 1—Specifications C 840, C 841, C 844 and C 1280 contain application procedures for gypsum board.
1.1.1 Gypsum wallboard, designed for use on walls, ceilings, or partitions and that affords a surface suitable to receive decoration.
1.1.2 Predecorated gypsum board, designed for use as the finished surfacing for walls, ceilings, or partitions.
1.1.3 Gypsum backing board, coreboard, and shaftliner board, designed 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.
Note 2—The terms backing board, coreboard, and shaftliner board refer to different end uses. The term gypsum backing board, as used in this specification, shall include gypsum coreboard and gypsum shaftliner board unless otherwise stated.
1.1.4 Water-resistant gypsum backing board, designed primarily to be used as a base for the application of ceramic or plastic tile on walls or ceilings. This product is also suitable for decoration.
1.1.5 Exterior gypsum soffit board, designed for use on exterior soffits and carport ceilings that are completely protected from contact with liquid water.
1.1.6 Gypsum sheathing board, designed for use as sheathing on buildings.
1.1.7 Gypsum base for veneer plaster, designed for use as a base for the application of gypsum veneer plaster.
1.1.8 Gypsum lath, designed for use as a base for the application of gypsum plaster.
1.1.9 Gypsum ceiling board, designed for use on interior ceilings with framing spaced not more than 24 in. [610 mm] on center and that affords a surface suitable to receive water-based texture and other decoration. This product is also suitable for use on interior walls.
1.2 Specifications applicable to all gypsum boards are located in Section 1-4 and 13-15. Specifications applicable to specific gypsum boards are located in the following sections:
SectionGypsum wallboard, predecorated gypsum boardGypsum backing board, gypsum coreboard, gypsum shaftliner boardWater-resistant gypsum backing boardExterior gypsum soffit boardGypsum sheathing boardGypsum base for veneer plasterGypsum lathGypsum Ceiling Board
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI (metric) are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system shall be used independent of the other. Values from the two systems shall not be combined.
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Designation: C 1396/C 1396M – 06a
Standard Specification for
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Gypsum Board
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1396/C 1396M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 1.2 Specifications applicable to all gypsum boards are
located in Section 1-4 and 13-15. Specifications applicable to
1.1 This specification covers the gypsum boards described
specific gypsum boards are located in the following sections:
in 1.1.1-1.1.9.
Section
NOTE 1—Specifications C 840, C 841, C 844 and C 1280 contain ap-
Gypsum wallboard, predecorated gypsum board 5
plication procedures for gypsum board.
Gypsum backing board, gypsum coreboard, 6
gypsum shaftliner board
1.1.1 Gypsum wallboard, designed for use on walls, ceil-
Water-resistant gypsum backing board 7
Exterior gypsum soffit board 8
ings, or partitions and that affords a surface suitable to receive
Gypsum sheathing board 9
decoration.
Gypsum base for veneer plaster 10
1.1.2 Predecorated gypsum board, designed for use as the
Gypsum lath 11
Gypsum Ceiling Board 12
finished surfacing for walls, ceilings, or partitions.
1.1.3 Gypsum backing board, coreboard, and shaftliner
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI
board, designed for use as a base in multilayer systems or as a
(metric) are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the
gypsum stud or core in semisolid or solid gypsum board
text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in
partitions, or in shaft wall assemblies.
each system shall be used independent of the other. Values
from the two systems shall not be combined.
NOTE 2—The terms backing board, coreboard, and shaftliner board
refer to different end uses.The term gypsum backing board, as used in this
2. Referenced Documents
specification, shall include gypsum coreboard and gypsum shaftliner
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board unless otherwise stated.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Build-
1.1.4 Water-resistant gypsum backing board, designed pri-
ing Materials and Systems
marily to be used as a base for the application of ceramic or
C 473 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel
plastic tile on walls or ceilings.This product is also suitable for
Products
decoration.
C 645 Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Mem-
1.1.5 Exterior gypsum soffıt board, designed for use on
bers
exterior soffits and carport ceilings that are completely pro-
C 840 Specification for Application and Finishing of Gyp-
tected from contact with liquid water.
sum Board
1.1.6 Gypsum sheathing board, designed for use as sheath-
C 841 Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and
ing on buildings.
Furring
1.1.7 Gypsum base for veneer plaster, designed for use as a
C 844 Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to
base for the application of gypsum veneer plaster.
Receive Gypsum Veneer Plaster
1.1.8 Gypsum lath, designed for use as a base for the
C 1264 Specification for Sampling, Inspection, Rejection,
application of gypsum plaster.
Certification, Packaging, Marking, Shipping, Handling,
1.1.9 Gypsum ceiling board, designed for use on interior
and Storage of Gypsum Panel Products
ceilings with framing spaced not more than 24 in. [610 mm] on
C 1280 Specification for Application of Gypsum Sheathing
center and that affords a surface suitable to receive water-based
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
texture and other decoration. This product is also suitable for
Building Materials
use on interior walls.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on
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Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and is the direct responsibility For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
of Subcommittee C11.01 on Specifications and Test Methods for Gypsum Products. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2006. Published November 2006. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as C 1396/C 1396M – 06. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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C 1396/C 1396M – 06a
E 96/E 96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of on centers with gypsum board joints staggered 16 in. [406 mm]
Materials on each side of the partition and tested in accordance with Test
E119 Test Methods
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Designation:C1396/C1396M–06 Designation: C 1396/C 1396M – 06a
Standard Specification for
1
Gypsum Board
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1396/C 1396M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the gypsum boards described in 1.1.1-1.1.9.
NOTE 1—Specifications C 840, C 841, C 844 and C 1280 contain application procedures for gypsum board.
1.1.1 Gypsum wallboard, designed for use on walls, ceilings, or partitions and that affords a surface suitable to receive
decoration.
1.1.2 Predecorated gypsum board, designed for use as the finished surfacing for walls, ceilings, or partitions.
1.1.3 Gypsum backing board, coreboard, and shaftliner board, designed 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.
NOTE 2—The terms backing board, coreboard, and shaftliner board refer to different end uses. The term gypsum backing board, as used in this
specification, shall include gypsum coreboard and gypsum shaftliner board unless otherwise stated.
1.1.4 Water-resistant gypsum backing board, designed primarily to be used as a base for the application of ceramic or plastic
tile on walls or ceilings. This product is also suitable for decoration.
1.1.5 Exterior gypsum soffıt board , designed for use on exterior soffits and carport ceilings that are completely protected from
contact with liquid water.
1.1.6 Gypsum sheathing board, designed for use as sheathing on buildings.
1.1.7 Gypsum base for veneer plaster , designed for use as a base for the application of gypsum veneer plaster.
1.1.8 Gypsum lath, designed for use as a base for the application of gypsum plaster.
1.1.9 Gypsum ceiling board, designed for use on interior ceilings with framing spaced not more than 24 in. [610 mm] on center
and that affords a surface suitable to receive water-based texture and other decoration. This product is also suitable for use on
interior walls.
1.2 Specifications applicable to all gypsum boards are located in Section 1-4 and 13-15. Specifications applicable to specific
gypsum boards are located in the following sections:
Section
Gypsum wallboard, predecorated gypsum board 5
Gypsum backing board, gypsum coreboard, 6
gypsum shaftliner board
Water-resistant gypsum backing board 7
Exterior gypsum soffit board 8
Gypsum sheathing board 9
Gypsum base for veneer plaster 10
Gypsum lath 11
Gypsum Ceiling Board 12
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI (metric) are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI
units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system shall be used independent of the other. Values from the two systems
shall not be combined.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
C 473 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee C11.01 on Specifications and Test Methods for Gypsum Products .
Current edition approved JuneNov. 1, 2006. Published JuneNovember 2006. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20042006 as
C 1396/C 1396M – 046.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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C 1396/C 1396M – 06a
C 645 Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members
C 840 Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
C 841 Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring
C 844 Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to Receive Gypsum Veneer Plaster
C 1264 Specification for Sampling, Inspection, Rejection, Certification, Packaging, Marking, Shipping, Handling, and Storage
of Gypsum Panel Products
C 1280 Specification for Applicatio
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