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data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe tried-and-true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGypsum Construction Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a systematic guide to selecting and using gypsum drywall, veneer plaster, tile backers, ceilings, and conventional plaster building materials. A widely respected training text for aspiring architects and engineers, the book provides detailed product information and efficient installation methodology. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeventh Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features updates in gypsum products, including ultralight panels, glass-mat panels, paperfaced plastic bead, and ultralightweight joint compound, and modern specialty acoustical and ceiling product guidelines. This comprehensive reference also incorporates the latest in sustainable products.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aboutauthors-section\" id=\"aboutauthors-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content collapsed\"\u003eUSG, with headquarters in Chicago, IL, is North America's leading producer of gypsum wallboard, joint compound and a vast array of related products for the construction and remodeling industries. USG is also the global leader in the manufacture of ceiling suspension systems and are recognized as the premier acoustical panel and specialty ceiling systems innovator.  USG, through its subsidiary L\u0026amp;W Supply, is also the nation's largest distributor of drywall and related building products.  USG employs over 9,000 individuals worldwide and in 2011 had sales of  $3 billion.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"permissions-section\" id=\"permissions-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"permissions-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"permissions-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"permissions-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"permissions-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"permissions-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tableofcontents-section\" id=\"tableofcontents-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrademarks xii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEditorial Committee xii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing The Gypsum Construction Handbook xiii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's New xiv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Drywall and Veneer Plaster Products 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGypsum Panel Products 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducts Available 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExterior Gypsum Ceiling Board 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGypsum Liner and Sheathing Products 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoof Board Products 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloor Underlayment Products 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended Ceiling Products 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBead and Trim Accessories 22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraming Components 26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCavity Shaft Wall and Area Separation Fire-Wall\/Party-Walls 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraming and Furring Accessories 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound Control and Insulation Products 33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirestop Products 34\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasteners 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdhesives 45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoint Compounds 46\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete Finishing Compounds 51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinforcing Tapes 51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeneer Plaster Finishes 54\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimers 56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior Texture Finishes 57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowder Texture Products 57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound-Absorbing Plaster Finish 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Base Application 105\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim and Finishing 123\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGypsum Sheathing Application 123\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior Gypsum Ceiling Panel Application 124\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExterior Ceiling Board Application 125\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGypsum Board Suspended Ceilings 127\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral Wool Blanket Application 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerimeter Isolation 129\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloating Interior Angle Application 131\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixture Installation 132\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurved Surfaces 135\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArches 138\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoffits 139\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Backerboard Installation 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCement Board Products 142\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiber-Reinforced Gypsum Panels 144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurock Accessory Products 146\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJob Preparation and Design Considerations 148\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplications 149\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Finishing Drywall Systems 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevels of Gypsum Finishing 160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinishing-Level Definitions 161\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Levels of Paint Finish over Gypsum Board 163\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplying Trim Accessories 165\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoint Treatment for Drywall Construction 172\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriming 182\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplying Compound over Concrete 184\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplying Sealant (Caulking) 186\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplying Textured Finishes 190\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowder Texture Finishes 192\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound-Rated Texture Finish 194\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady-Mixed Texture Finishes 195\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady-Mixed Texture Paints 197\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating Texture Patterns 198\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior Patching and Repairing 201\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents vii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResurfacing 202\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedecorating Ceilings 203\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Finishing Veneer Plaster Systems 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvances of Veneer Plaster 206\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeneer Plaster Finishes 206\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplying Trim Accessories 208\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoint Treatment and Surface Preparation for Veneer Plaster Construction 213\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeneer Plaster Finish Applications 215\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainting Veneer Plaster 221\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadiant Heat Plaster System—Diamond Veneer Finish 222\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Abuse-Resistant Systems 223\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResurfacing Walls and Ceilings 224\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorating with Pigmented Finish Plaster 224\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Conventional Plaster Products 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaster Bases 228\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim Accessories 231\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraming Components 235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlasters 237\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasecoat Plasters 238\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortland Cement Plaster 240\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish Plasters 240\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauging Plasters 241\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish Limes 242\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepared Finishes 242\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound-Absorbing Plaster Finish 244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnamental Plasters 244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Additives 245\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Conventional Plaster Applications 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Planning Procedures 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