Industry Publications and Videos

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FIRE RESISTANCE DESIGN MANUAL (GA-600-09) **NEW EDITION JUST RELEASED**

The 19th edition of the Gypsum Association’s flagship publication depicts over 390 systems that may be used for fire-rated walls and partitions, floor/ceiling systems, roof/ceiling systems, and to protect columns, beams, and girders. The new edition offers a total of 89 new proprietary building system designs: 51 wall and partition designs, 8 area separation fire wall designs, 17 floor-ceiling designs, 3 roof-ceiling designs, and 10 column designs. Other minor changes to the FRDM include new language in the introduction regarding which provisions prevail when there are differences between code language and other standards, new testing agency listings, and a list showing specific sections in ASTM C 1396 that apply to various gypsum panel products. This manual provides contractors, designers, specifiers, owners, and others with a convenient compilation of the latest in tested gypsum-board designed fire-rated protection systems (as well as some tried and true older systems hat have been with us for quite awhile). It also helps building officials keep up with fire-rated gypsum board systems that are permitted under the codes. (The latest edition of GA-600 is sold as a component of special compilation GA-530.)
Quantity
GA-600-09 (19th edition) $20.00
GA-600-06 (18th edition) $35.00
GA-600-03 (17th edition) $35.00 
GA-600-00 (16th edition) $35.00 

RECOMMENDED LEVELS OF GYPSUM BOARD FINISH (GA-214-07)

This publication assists specifiers, owners, and contractors to precisely describe the desired finish of individual walls and ceilings to meet specific needs. Also sold as a component of special compilation GA-530.

GA-214-07  Quantity
$2.50 each 
$55.00/50 copies 
$85.00/100 copies
GA-214-M-97  Quantity
$44.00/50 copies 
$66.00/100 copies

RECOMMENDED LEVELS OF GYPSUM BOARD FINISH VIDEO (GA-214-V ) (GA-214-VS(Spanish))

This 11½ minute video, now available in both English and Spanish, complements the Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish document, GA-214-96, and is intended to assist specification writers, architects, contractors, and building owners to more precisely describe the finish of walls and ceilings prior to the application of paints and other wall coverings, to encourage competitive bidding of suitably finished surfaces, and to enhance the appearance of the final decorative treatment. 

GA-214-V  Quantity
$10.00
GA-214-VS Quantity

$10.00

APPLICATION AND FINISHING OF GYPSUM PANEL PRODUCTS (GA-216-07)

This illustrated booklet describes the most up-to-date industry recommendations for the proper installation and finishing of gypsum board, including related accessories, over a variety of substrates and framing. An invaluable resource for owners, specifiers, installers, and code officials. The drywall hanger's bible. Also sold as a component of special compilation GA-530.

GA-216-07  Quantity
$15.00

GYPSUM PANEL PRODUCTS TYPES, USES, SIZES, AND STANDARDS (GA-223-04)

This quick reference gives typical uses of, and the ASTM and CSA standards for, each type of gypsum board. Also included is the appropriate industry standard designation for the installation of each type of gypsum board, along with the sizes and thicknesses generally available. Also sold as a component of special compilation GA-530.

GA-223-04  Quantity
$1.50 

APPLICATION OF GYPSUM BOARD TO FORM CURVED SURFACES (GA-226-96)

Describes special application methods used to install gypsum board on curved wall or ceiling surfaces. Also sold as a component of special compilation GA-530.

GA-226-96  Quantity
$1.50 

PAINTING NEW GYPSUM BOARD (GA-232-04)

A publication providing industry specifications on surface preparation and priming of gypsum board. Not sold individually; available only in multiples of 50 or as a component of special compilation GA-530.

GA-232-04  Quantity
$16.95/50 copies

GYPSUM BOARD TYPICAL MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (GA-235-05)

This document is a useful reference piece for architects and engineers, especially at the project design stage. The document contains values for flexural strength; effective stiffness; effective modulus of rupture (MOR); core, end, and edge hardness; compressive strength; impact resistance; nail pull resistance; negative wind load resistance; humidified deflection; water absorption; surface water absorption; thermal coefficient of linear expansion; hygrometric coefficient of expansion; surface burning characteristics; noncombustibility; potential heat; thermal properties; weight per unit area; and permeance. Also sold as a component of special compilation GA-530.

GA-235-05 Quantity
$2.50 each 
$55.00/50 copies 

APPLICATION OF GYPSUM SHEATHING (GA-253-07)

This publication describes the industry's recommendations for handling, storing, and installing gypsum sheathing under a variety of conditions. A must for anyone hanging gypsum sheathing or involved in EIFS work.

GA-253-07 Quantity
 $6.00 

FIRE-RESISTANT GYPSUM SHEATHING (GA-254-04)

An illustrated brochure describing the advantages, recommended uses, limitations, and properties of gypsum sheathing in exterior walls. Also sold as a component of special compilation GA-530.

GA-254-04  Quantity
$1.50 

GYPSUM BOARD ROOF UNDERLAYMENT SYSTEMS (GA-276-05)

Design without parapets with this guide for using gypsum board as a roofing substrate to protect combustible roof sheathing and coverings from interior fires. Also sold as a component of special compilation GA-530.

GA-276-05  Quantity
 $2.50 

DESIGN DATA - GYPSUM BOARD (GA-530)

The most complete collection of current Gypsum Association publications compiled into a handy 3-ring binder. The collection includes:

GA-214-07

Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish

GA-216-07

Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products

GA-220-06

Gypsum Board Winter Related Installation Recommendations

GA-221-00

Repair of Gypsum Board Joint Ridging

GA-222-09

Repairing Screw or Nail Pops in Gypsum Board
Surfaces

GA-223-04

Gypsum Panel Product Types, Uses, Sizes, and 
Standard

GA-224-08

Installation of Predecorated Gypsum Board

GA-225-08

Repair of Fire-Rated Gypsum Board Systems

GA-226-08

Application of Gypsum Board to Form Curved
Surfaces

GA-229-08

Shear Values for Screw Application of Gypsum
Board on Walls

GA-232-04

Painting New Gypsum Board

GA-234-98

Control Joints for Fire-Resistance Rated Systems

GA-235-05

Gypsum Board Typical Mechanical and Physical Properties

GA-236-00

Joint Treatment Under Extreme Weather Conditions

GA-253-07

Application of Gypsum Sheathing

GA-254-07

Fire-Resistant Gypsum Sheathing

GA-276-05

Gypsum Board Roof Underlayment Systems

GA-290-02

Gypsum Board Area Separation Walls

GA-291-05

Gypsum Board - The Fire-Resistant Alternative to Masonry

GA-406-96 

Manufactured Housing Recommendations:  Gypsum Board Compressive Strengths

GA-510-99

Gypsum's Environmental Story in North America

GA-515-99

Gypsum Board - A Key to a Quieter Home

GA-600-09 Fire Resistance Design Manual

GA-610-02

Fire Resistance Provided by Gypsum Board Membrane Protection.

GA-618-04

Building and Inspecting Smoke Barriers

ICC ESR-1338

Gypsum Wall and Ceiling Assemblies

   
GA-530 Quantity
$60.00

BUILDING AND INSPECTING SMOKE BARRIERS (GA-618-04)

Learn how to comply with code requirements for smoke enclosures with this descriptive information. Contains the fundamentals behind smoke enclosure design, construction, and inspection. Also sold as a component of special compilation GA-530

GA-618-04  Quantity
$1.50

HOW TO INSTALL GYPSUM BOARD (GA-520-V)

Takes you step-by-step through the process of hanging drywall. Go from preparation and installation to decorating and making repairs. The 28-minute video comes complete with a handy brochure containing additional information, safety tips, and a checklist of tools.

GA-520-V Quantity
 $10.00

The Miracle Mineral DVD (GA-540-V)

The Miracle Mineral shows the viewer several of the countless uses of gypsum, its mining and processing into finished products, and its many features and benefits as a building product - particularly its fire-resistant and sound-attenuating properties. Anyone evaluating different building materials or anyone curious about how gypsum begins as a mineral and is processed into a building material will find this video both entertaining and informative.

GA-540-V Quantity
 $19.95