Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to Receive<brk/> Gypsum Veneer Plaster

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the minimum requirements for, and methods of, application of gypsum veneer base for gypsum veneer plasters. Details of construction for a specific assembly to achieve the required fire resistance shall be obtained from reports of fire-resistance tests, engineering evaluations, or listings from recognized fire testing laboratories. The materials shall be classified as follows: gypsum base for veneer plasters; gypsum backing board for coreboard; special fire-retardant gypsum base; foil-backed gypsum base; gypsum veneer plaster; nails; non-load bearing steel; load bearing steel; steel framing, non-load bearing; accessories; adhesives; steel framing load bearing; and wood framing. The maximum spacing of framing members for singly gypsum base construction shall be not more than then specified values. Application of gypsum base, single-ply gypsum base, adhesive-mechanical fastener, foil-backed gypsum base, two-ply gypsum base, and application over existing surfaces shall be indicated. Solid gypsum base partitions shall include face ply, core, and runners. Direct adhesive application shall be used only on interior masonry or concrete walls above grade, or inside of exterior masonry cavity walls. Gypsum base application over steel framing and furring shall include screw application, framing space, and screw spacing. Gypsum base applied to the soffit of arches shall be carefully bent into place and shall conform to the specified values of bending radii.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for, and methods of, application of gypsum veneer base for gypsum veneer plasters.  
1.2 Gypsum veneer base shall not be used as a base for direct adhesive application of ceramic, metal, or plastic tile in areas exposed to abnormal moisture or humidity or temperature.  
1.3 Details of construction for a specific assembly to achieve the required fire resistance shall be obtained from reports of fire-resistance tests, engineering evaluations, or listings from recognized fire testing laboratories.  
1.4 Where a specific degree of sound control is required for veneer plaster assemblies and constructions, details of construction shall be in accordance with official reports of tests conducted in recognized sound testing laboratories in accordance with the applicable sound tests, Test Methods C423, E90, or E492.  
1.5 Where this specification is more stringent (size or thickness of framing; spacing of fasteners) than the fire-rated construction, this specification shall govern; otherwise, the construction described in the fire test report shall govern.  
1.6 Unheated spaces above gypsum veneer base ceilings shall be properly ventilated (see Appendix X3).  
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI (metric) values given in parentheses are approximate and are provided for information purposes only.  
1.8 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:C844 −15 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Specification for
Application of Gypsum Base to Receive
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Gypsum Veneer Plaster
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C844; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 Thisspecificationcoverstheminimumrequirementsfor,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
andmethodsof,applicationofgypsumveneerbaseforgypsum
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
veneer plasters.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2 Gypsum veneer base shall not be used as a base for
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
direct adhesive application of ceramic, metal, or plastic tile in
2. Referenced Documents
areas exposed to abnormal moisture or humidity or tempera-
ture. 2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building
1.3 Details of construction for a specific assembly to
achieve the required fire resistance shall be obtained from Materials and Systems
C423 Test Method for SoundAbsorption and SoundAbsorp-
reports of fire-resistance tests, engineering evaluations, or
listings from recognized fire testing laboratories. tion Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
C514 Specification for Nails for the Application of Gypsum
1.4 Where a specific degree of sound control is required for
Board
veneer plaster assemblies and constructions, details of con-
C587 Specification for Gypsum Veneer Plaster
struction shall be in accordance with official reports of tests
C754 Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Mem-
conducted in recognized sound testing laboratories in accor-
bers to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products
dance with the applicable sound tests, Test Methods C423,
C954 SpecificationforSteelDrillScrewsfortheApplication
E90,or E492.
of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel
1.5 Where this specification is more stringent (size or
Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in
thickness of framing; spacing of fasteners) than the fire-rated
Thickness
construction, this specification shall govern; otherwise, the
C955 Specification for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Fram-
construction described in the fire test report shall govern.
ing Members
C1002 Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws
1.6 Unheated spaces above gypsum veneer base ceilings
for Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal
shall be properly ventilated (see Appendix X3).
Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
C1007 Specification for Installation of Load Bearing (Trans-
as the standard.The SI (metric) values given in parentheses are
verse and Axial) Steel Studs and Related Accessories
approximate and are provided for information purposes only.
C1047 Specification for Accessories for Gypsum Wallboard
1.8 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
and Gypsum Veneer Base
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
C1396/C1396M Specification for Gypsum Board
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
C1546 Guide for Installation of Gypsum Products in Con-
as requirements of the standard.
cealed Radiant Ceiling Heating Systems
E90 Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne
Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on
Elements
Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and is the direct responsibility
ofSubcommitteeC11.03onSpecificationsfortheApplicationofGypsumandOther
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Products in Assemblies. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2021.PublishedJuly2021.Originallyapproved contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as C844 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
C0844-15R21. the ASTM website.
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