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Metal Stud and Gyp Wall Movement

Metal Stud and Gyp Wall Movement

Metal Stud and Gyp Wall Movement

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Hi,

I have a project were the gyp sub attached the walls to metal building columns. We required that they maintain space around the columns to allow building movement. The question-are there any guidelines for allowable movement in gyp board walls? The walls are both parallel and perpendicular the column frame movement. Thanks

RE: Metal Stud and Gyp Wall Movement

U.S. Gypsum's "Gypsum Construction Handbook" gives this info.  It requires relief joints at all columns and control joints for every 30 feet of wall.  Go through the book to get the exact references.

It is available directly from USG.  You can order it in print or get a free pdf copy of it at: http://www.usg.com/Expert_Advice/pdf/handbook_complete.pdf

You sub should be familiar with this handbook; it is an industry bible.

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