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| 2001 Wood
Frams Construction Manual |
| WS6 1.3 2x6 Wood Stud Wall - Gypsum, Fiberboard Sheathing, Mineral Wool Insulation |
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1. Framing: Nominal 2x6 wood studs, spaced 16 in. o.c., double top plates, single bottom plate
2. Interior Sheathing: 5/8 in. Type X gypsum wallboard, 4 ft. wide, applied horizontally, unblocked. Horizontal application of wallboard represents the direction of least fire resistance as opposed to vertical application.
3. Exterior Sheathing: 7/16 in. wood structural panels (oriented strand board), applied vertically, horizontal joints blocked
4. Gypsum Fasteners: 2-1/4 in. Type S drywall screws, spaced 12 in. o.c.
5. Panel Fasteners: 6d common nails (bright) - 12 in. o.c. in the field, 6 in. o.c. panel edges
6. Insulation: 5-1/2 in. thick mineral wool insulation (2.5 pcf, nominal)
7. Joints and Fastener Heads: Wallboard joints covered with paper tape and joint compound, fastener heads covered with joint compound
Test - Tests conducted at the Fire Test Laboratory of National Gypsum Research Center, Test No: WP-1244 (Fire Endurance & Hose Stream) on February 25, 2000
Third Party Witness - Intertek Testing Services, Report J99-27259.2
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