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Drywall ceilings take a dramatic new shape
with the USG Drywall Suspension System.
This advanced system is pre-engineered
to simplify planning and construction,
ensuring that your design looks as good in
real life as in your original concept.
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DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 2

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION
SYSTEM GUIDE
The USG Drywall Suspension System is specifically designed to construct curved,
domed, and conventional flat drywall and plaster ceilings. The system assembles
quickly and easily for faster installation as compared to traditional framing. System
accessories and integrated straight and curved components offer easy transitions to
vertical, horizontal or curved surfaces. Plus, the USG Drywall Suspension System has a
lifetime limited warranty when used with USG Sheetrock® brand gypsum panels.
INTRODUCTION System Overview 4

System Benefits 5
COMPONENTS System Components 6

Component Hole Punching 7
System Accessories 9
SYSTEM APPLICATIONS Flat Drywall Ceilings 12

USG Sheetrock® Brand Panels Information 15
Corridors 17
Index Support Bar 20
Direct Mount System 22
Transitions 24
Boxed Soffits 26
Curved Soffits 27
Fascias 31
Vaults 36
Vaults and Valleys 38
Domes 42
Utility and Light Fixture Interfaces 44
Fire-Rated Assemblies Information 47
Exterior Application Wind Load Data 51
Stucco/Plaster/EIFS System 52
Seismic Requirements 56
APPLICATION GUIDE Flat Drywall Ceilings 57

SPECIFICATIONS Domes 62
Curved Drywall Ceilings 65
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USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 3

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
FLAT CEILINGS The USG Drywall Suspension System is engineered to replace traditional framing such as steel
studs or cold-rolled channel and drywall furring channel for gypsum board ceiling installations.
Main tees and cross tees snap together, which reduces wire ties. The system is suspended with
12-gauge hanger wire, which is easier to work with as compared to the 9-gauge required with
cold-rolled channels.
CORRIDOR CEILINGS The USG Drywall Suspension System—Wall-to-Wall is specifically designed for corridors and
small rooms with crowded plenum spaces or with tight clearance to the deck above. The system
can span up to 8' with no hanger wires or other intermediate support.
DIRECT MOUNT CEILINGS The Drywall Suspension Direct Mount System is designed for quicker installation in shallow
plenum or Wall-To-Wall applications. The Close Mount Attachment Clip (CMAC-1) provides strong
deck support connection without the use of hanger wires in tight plenum applications like Hotels,
Dormitories, and Multi-Family Units. The Drywall Grid Locking Channel (DGLC-12) locked tees
into the perimeter without required fastening.
CURVED CEILINGS The USG Drywall Suspension System is an excellent choice for curved ceilings with serpentine
shapes, vaults or valleys. All components are custom bent at the factory, which results in precise,
consistent curves and eliminates field bending. The system supports gypsum board and plaster,
offering the ultimate in design freedom.
DOMES The USG Drywall Suspension System can be used to easily frame domes. Once the dome is designed,
USG will engineer the framing system and custom bend all of the components at the factory. The
pieces are then supplied as an easy-to-install kit that eliminates field bending and guesswork. USG
Drywall Suspension domes can be finished with either gypsum board or plaster.
ONLINE ESTIMATING TOOLS Estimating tools that generate a complete bill of materials for domes, vaults and valleys are available
at usg.com.
How it works: Go to usg.com > Installation & Technical > Material Estimator and click on either “Dome
Estimator,” “Vault Estimator” or “Vaulted Dome Estimator.” Enter the dimension and other parameters
when prompted, and the tools will generate a bill of materials, including all required accessories and
general installation guidelines with hanger wire locations.

SYSTEM BENEFITS
The USG Drywall Suspension System offers distinct advantages over

traditional drywall ceiling framing systems.
MAIN TEES Heavy-duty, fire-rated systems for all flat ceiling applications increase flexibility; available in 1-1/2"
for flat and curved ceilings.
MAIN-TEE SPLICES Integral reversible end detail for flat ceilings with fast, locked-in connections.
CROSS TEES Quick-Release™ clip for faster installation; eliminates wire tying; removes without tools;
speeds rework.
KNURLED-FACE COMPONENTS Easier screw penetration on all components.
GALVANIZED STEEL G40 available for most environments, G90 for more severe conditions.
SYSTEM FLEXIBILITY Easily transitions from soffits, flat and curved surfaces; also transitions to acoustical ceilings.
UL DESIGNS More than 60 UL-listed fire-resistant designs are available, Including 30 with DGLW624 cross tees.
USG CEILING BUNDLE Lifetime limited warranty (30-year; see SC2102) when used with USG Sheetrock® Brand
WARRANTY Gypsum Panels.
STANDARD SUSPENSION 10-year on suspension system when not used with USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Panels
SYSTEM WARRANTY
ACCEPTS TYPE Main tees and cross tees are punched to easily frame openings for both Type G and Type F light fixtures.
F OR G FIXTURES
12-GAUGE WIRE Easier to work with than the 9-gauge wire required with traditional framing systems.
EVALUATION AND USG developed an exclusive Drywall Suspension ICC ES Evaluation Report to assist with material,
COMPLIANCE installation, and inspection compliance - ICC ESR-4358.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS
STEM COMPONENTS
STEM COMPONENTS ASTM Class Length Height Item No. Class
Rated Load
4' Hanger Spacing
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
STRAIGHT MAIN TEES DGLW Heavy Duty 12' 1-5/8" DGLW26 16.0 lbs./LF
1 5/8"
DGLW26E
1 5/8"nom.
STEM
STEM COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS nom.
1 5/8"
nom.
111/2/"2"
1
1 1/2"
DGWSP Heavy Duty 135" 1-5/8" DGWSP135E Class A 16.0 lbs./LF

SYSTEM COMPONENTS
SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 5/8"1 55/8"
/8"
nom.1nom.
nom.
1 5/8"
STEM COMPONENTS 1 1/2" nom.
1 5/8"
STEM
STEM COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS
1 11/2"
1 /2" 1 5/8"nom.
STEM
STEM COMPONENTS
1nom.
5/8"
1 1/2"
COMPONENTS
nom.
111/12/"2"
STEM COMPONENTS
WALL-TO-WALL SYSTEM DGW Heavy Duty 6' to 14', Custom 1-5/8" DGW26s Class A 16.0 lbs./LF
1 1/2" 1 1/2"
STRAIGHT TEE
1 1/2" 1 5/8"
1 55/8"
nom.
1 /8"
nom.
1 5/8"nom.
1 5/8"
5/8" 1 1/2"
1nom. 1 55/8"
1 1/2" nom.nom.
1 1/8"
2" nom.
1 /2"
1111/12/
1
/"2" nom.
1 1/12" 1 5/8"1 5/8"
1 1/2" nom.nom.
1 1/2" — 2' 1-1/2" DGLW224 —
CROSS TEES DGLW
11 11/22"
SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 /2"
1 1/2"
DGLW224E
1 1/2"
— 26" 1-1/2" DGLW2624 —
SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 1/2"1 5/8"
11151//822""
1
1 1/2"
nom.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 5/8"1nom.
nom.11nom.
5/8"
5 8"
5//8"
— 4' 1-1/2" DGLW424 —
1 11/2" 5/8"
1nom. DGLW424E
1 1/1"2" nom.
5/8"
1111/12/
/"22"" 11 55//88""1nom.
nom.1nom. 5/8"
nom.
— 50" 1-1/2" DGLW50 —
SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 11/2"
1 1/2"
1 /2" 1 55/8" 1 5/8"
nom.
11111//122/""2" nom.
8
1 1/2" nom.
1 5/8" 1 1/2"
1 1/2"
1 — 6' 1-1/2" DGLW624 —
1 1/22" 1 5/8"
nom.
1 5/8" 1 /2"
1
nom. 1 5/8"
DGW1 1/2" 1" 11nom. /88""1151/82"
55/ — 3' 1-1/2" DGW324E Class A —
nom.nom. nom.
1 1/2"
1 1/2" 1 1/12"
1 1/2" 1 /2"
1 1 1/2"
1 11/1/22"" 11 11//122"" 1 5/8"1 /2"
1 1/2" nom.
1 /2" 1 1/2"
1 1/1"2"1"
111/12/"2" 1 1/2"
1 3/4" 1 1"
1 /2"1"
1 5/8"
1 1/2" nom.
1 1/2" 1 " 1 11/2" 1 /2"
1 1/2"
DIRECT MOUNT SPANNING TEES DGW1 /" 5 8 1 5/8" — 5' 1-5/8" DGW-6026DM Class A —
1 11//2"" 11 // ""
5 8
11 2
2
1 1/2"nom.
1 1/2" 1 /8"
5/16"
5
6' DGW-7226DM
1 5/8" nom.
1 5/8"
1"
1 55/8" 7' DGW-8426DM
1 1 /8"nom.
1/2"
1 5/8" 1 /22"1"
1 1" 5
1 /8" 8' DGW-9626DM
1 nom.
1/8"
1" nom.
1 1/16" 1 1/2" 1 /2"nom.
1 5/8"
11 1/12/"2" 1"11nom.
/88""
55/
nom.
111/12/"2" nom.
1 3/4" 1 /2" 1"
1
1 3/4" 11 11//22"" 1 5/8"
1 1/2" nom.
MOLDINGS DGWM — 12' 1-1/2" DGWM-24 — —
1 15/1/22""
1 1"
1 5/8"1 1/2" 1 " DGWM-24E
11 1//28"" 1 5/8"
11 113/11//224""" 1" nom.
1 111//22"" 1"
5/16"
11 3//24""1 1/2" 5/16"
1"1"
1"
1 11/1/22"" 1"1"21" 1/8"
1 1/16" 21" 1"
1/8"
1 /16"
1
1"
1 5/8" 1" 1 "
DGCM 1" — 12' 1-5/8" DGCM-27E — —
1 /2"
1
1 1155///888"""
5
1"
5/16"
11 53//844""
3 1"
5/16"
1 155//88"" 1"
1"
1 55/8"
1 /8" 21"1/8"
1"
11 151///1684""" 21 "1/8"
1" 1"
3
1 5/8" 1"
1 1/16"
11 33//44"" 1"
1 " 1"
DGLC — 12' 1-3/4" DGLC-12 — —
1"
1"5
/16"
1 3/4" 11 "" 5/16"
1 3/4" 5/16"
1 3/4"
1 " 2 1/8"
1 3/4" 28""1/8"
255//1/16
11 113/13///161644"""" 16
11 3//164"" 1"
1 11311///16164""" 225/11//16188""""
1"
1"
WALL-TO-WALL SUPPORT BAR ISB1092 /11 """ 1 8
— 109-1/2" 2-1/8" ISB109 — —
1 1/16" 5/16"
1"
5/16"
5/16"
5/16"
2 1/85"
1 1/16" 25//1/16
8"
16"
1 1/16" 25 1/8"
1 1/16" 2 1/8""
/ 16
1 1/16" 2 1/8"
1 11/16" 2 1/8"
1 /16"
2 1/8"
Note:
1 1/16" Product names notated with "E" offer a G90 coating for external environments.
2 5/8" 3 3/8" 5 1/8" 1 3/4" 5 1/8" 3 3/8" 2 5/8"
7/8" 7/8"
COMPONENT HOLE PUNCHING

FLAT DRYWALL PUNCHING
COMPONENT CEILINGS
COMPONENT HOLE
24"
HOLE PUNCHING
CL

48"
1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4"

CROSS TEES DGLW224
DGLW224E
DGLW2624
DGW324E 24" 24" 24" 24"
24", 26", 36" 24" 24" 96" 24" 24"

24", 26", 36" 24" 24" 96" 24" 24"
24" 24",
24"26", 36" 24" 96"
DGLW424 72"
DGLW424E 2 5/8" 3 3/8" 5 1/8" 1 3/4" 5 1/8" 3 3/8" 2 5/8"
2 5/8" 3 3/8" 5 1/8" 1 3/4" 5 1/8" 3 3/8" 2 5/8"
7/8" 2 5/8" 3 3/8" 5 1/8" 1 3/4" 5 1/8" 3 3/8" 2 5/8" 7
/8"
7/8"
1 3/4" 4 1/4" 6" 1 3/4" 6" 4 1/4" 1 3/4" 7/8"
7/8" 7/8"
7/8"

24", 26", 36" 24"
24" 24"
96"
24" 24"
CL 24"
CL
48" 24"
CL
48" 25"
CL
48"
DGLW624 2 /8" 3 /8" 5 /8" 50"
5 3 1 1 3/4" 5 1/8" 3 3/8" 2 5/8"
1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4"
7/8" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 7/8"
1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 24" 24" 24" 24"
1 324",
/4" 126",
3/4"
36" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 96"
24"
24" CL
24" 24"
24"
2 5/8" 3 3/8" 5 1/8" 24"
1 /4" 5 /8" 3 /8" 2 5/824"
3
48" 1 3 "
4" 24" 8"o.c. 24"
72" 8"o.c. 24" 4"
7/8" 72" 7/8"
12'-0"
72"
DGLW50 Specially designed for1 3/4framing
" 1 3/4" Type F light 1 3/4fixtures,
" 1 3/4" these cross tees require no field-cutting and provide more
1 3/4"placement,
options for fixture 4 1/4" 6"including
1 3/4" 6" centered4 1/4" between
1 3/4" main tees.
1 3/4" 4 1/4" 6" 1 3/4" 6" 4 1/4" 1 3/4"
1 3 /8"
1 /4" 4 /4" 6" 1 /4" 6" 4 /4" 1 /4"
3 7 1 3
7/8" 24"
CL7
/8"
48"
24" 24" 24"
25"
1 3/4" 1 3/4" CL 1 3/4" 1 3/425"
"
custom 72"
CLlengths
50" 25"
CL
50"
50"
1 3/4" 4 1/4" 6" 1 3/4" 6" 4 1/4" 1 3/4"
3 3 3 3 3
1 /4" 1 /4" 1 /4" 1 /4"
Suspension Direct1 3Mount /4" 1 3/4System.
"
SPANNING TEES DGWxxxxDM Designed for use in the Drywall
1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4"7/8" 1 /4" 1 3/4"
Spanning Tees have a cross tee clip at one end
to engage the DGLW26 and3 a flush end at the other to lock into the DGLC-12 at the perimeter.
Direct Mount 1 /424"
3 " 1 /4"
3 1 /4" 1 /424"
3 " 1 /4" 24"
3 1 /4"
3
System
72"
4" 8"o.c. 8"o.c. 25" 4"
4" 8"o.c. CL 8"o.c. 4"
4" 1 3/4" 8"o.c.
4 1/4" 6"5',12'-0"
1 3/4"
6',50" 6" 4
7', 8' 8"o.c.
1/4" 1 3/4"
4"
12'-0"
12'-0"7/8"
STRAIGHT MAIN TEE DGLW26

DGLW26E 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4"
25"
CL
50"
4" 8"o.c. custom lengths 8"o.c. 4"
custom
12'-0"lengths
custom lengths
1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4"
DGWSP135E 6 3/4" 13 1/2" o.c.
1 3/4" 1 3/4"
o.c. o.c.
4" 8"o.c. 8"o.c. 4"

12'-0"
custom lengths
11'-3"
5', 6', 7', 8'
5', 6', 7', 8'
DGW26S 5', 6', 7', 8'
Wall-to-Wall
System
custom lengths
5', 6', 7', 8' USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 7

SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 1/2"
CURVED DRYWALL CEILINGS 1 1/2"
CUSTOM CURVES
All curved main tees are custom-made to meet design requirements and to dramatically simplify the
process of building curved drywall ceilings. Whether designing barrel vaults, domes, archways, valleys,
SYSTEM COMPONENTS (CURVED)
waves or serpentines, the curved grid allows for smooth transitions to flat ceilings, soffits or acoustical
STEM COMPONENTS (CURVED) ceiling suspension systems. Below, in the item number nomenclature, “xxx” is a placeholder for a
custom radius in inches. For example, DGW6VT360 has a radius of 360 inches.
STEMSYSTEM
COMPONENTS (CURVED)(CURVED)
COMPONENTS 1 5/8" Load
Rated
SYSTEM COMPONENTS SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Radius (CURVED)
Arc Height Item No. Class 2' Hanger 4' Hanger
1 1/2" Length 1 1/2" Spacing
1 1/2"
Curved Vault 31"-44" 6' 1-1/2" DGW6VTxxx Class A — 16.0 lbs./LF
Main Tees1 1 1/2"
1 /2"
1 1/2" 45"-60" 8' 1-1/2" DGW8VTxxx Class A — 16.0 lbs./LF
1 1/2"
1 1/2" 61"-239" 10' 1-1/2" DGW10VTxxx Class A — 16.0 lbs./LF
1 1/2"
240"+ 12' 1-1/2" DGW12VTxxx Class A — 16.0 lbs./LF
1 1/2"
Valley 2
31"-44" 6' 1-5/8" DGW6VYxxx Class A 16.0 lbs./LF —
45"-60" 8' 1-5/8" DGW8VYxxx 1 1/2"A

Class 16.0 lbs./LF —
1 5/8" 1 5/8"
4" 4" lbs./LF
61"-239" 10' 1-5/8" DGW10VYxxx Class A 16.0 —
1 1/2" 8" 8"
1 5/8" 1 1/2"
8" 6', 8', 10', 12'
8"
2
As tested per independent
8" testing agency, valleys require hanger 8"
wire spacing of 2' on center.
1 1/2" 1 5/8"
8" 8"
8" 8" 8"
1 1/2"
CURVED MAIN TEES Vaults

4" 4"
6', 8', 10' 1 5/8"
8" 8"
4" 6', 8', 10', 12' 4"
8" 8"
8" 8"
4" 8" 8" 4"
8" 8" 8" 6', 8', 10', 12' 8" 1 1/2"
8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8"
6', 8', 10', 8"
12' 8" 8" 8"
8"
8"
8"
8" 8" 8"
8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8"
4"8" 8" 4" 8"
8" 8" 8"
8" 8" 8" 8"
6', 8', 10', 12'
8" 6', 8', 10' 8" 4" 4"
8" 8"
8" 8"
8" 8" 8" 8" 6', 8',
8" 10' 8"
8" 8"
8" 6', 8', 10' 8"
8" Valleys8"
8" 8" 8" 8"
8"
8" 8" 8" 8"8" 8"
4" 8" 8" 4" 8"
8" 8"
8" 8" 8" 8"
6', 8', 10'
8" 8" 8" 8"
4" 4"
4" 4" 4" 4"
8" 8" 8" 8" 8"
8" 8"
8" 8"
8" 6', 8', 10', 12'
8"
8"
8"
8"
8" 8"
8"
8" 8"
4" 4" 8" 8" 8"
Note: Length depends on radius. See chart on page 40.
6', 8', 10'
8" 8" 8"

8" 8"
8" 8"
8" 8"
8" 8"
4" 4"

SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
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ACCESSORIES
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These are the accessories for the USG Drywall Suspension System. Many of
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the accessories are multifunctional. Transitions from soffits, curved or flat
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surfaces can be easier with the use of these accessories.
CCESSORIESACCESSORIES DGSC-180 – Splice Clip DGTC-90 – Transition Clip CMAC-1 – Close Mount DGC4, DGC6, DGC8 –
Attachment Clip Compässo™Drywall Clip
DGWC – Wall DGSP-180 – Splice Plate DGHUB – Dome Hub Compässo™ Elite Drywall Clip
Attachment Clip
SPLICE PLATE DGSP-180 The splice plate connects factory cut ends of all
curved main tees, both vaults and valleys. When
building a dome, it connects primary main tee
to the dome hub.
TRANSITION CLIP DGTC-90 The transition clip securely joins two

SYSTEM ACCESSORIES Application A intersecting grid components, regardless of face
width, at a 90° angle. Bend down tabs secure
SYSTEM ACCESSORIES the clip to the grid. Screws are required to
provide a structural connection.
1 3/4"
1 1/2"
3/16"
1 3/4"
1 1/2"
threaded rod
3/16"
application
4 1/2" threaded rod

pan head
application
Application B The transition clip has a slotted bend line to 4 1/2"

screw locations
Field Modified facilitate connecting grid members that are not pan head
screw locations
in a line.
3/16"
3/16"
DOME HUB DGHUB The dome hub serves as a base from which
primary spokes are connected with splice
plates.
SPLICE CLIP DGSC-180 The primary purpose of the splice clip is to join
Application A two in-line main tees field-cut to length, either
straight or curved.

1 3/4"
1 1/2" 3/16"
3/16"
SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
1 3/4"
SORIES
1 1/2" threaded rod
application
3/16"
4 1/2"
threaded rod pan head
application screw locations
4 1/2"
pan head
screw locations
1 3/4" 3/16"
1 1/2"
CLOSE MOUNT / " 3 16 CMAC-1 The Close Mount Attachment1 /Clip is used
"
3 4
ATTACHMENT Application A
3/16"
to attach the Drywall1/"1 2
Suspension Main Tee
CLIProd
threaded
application directly to the above structure. CMAC-1
/ "
3 16
can
4 1/2" be installed into most deck applications,
threaded rod
pan head
screw locations including concrete. Similar to suspended
application
hanger wires, the CMAC-1

4/"
1 2
placement should
be measured for spacing requirements
pan head along
the deck. Additionally, CMAC-1 can be cut for
screw locations
3/16" specific plenum depths.
CMAC-1 can be installed vertically or

horizontally depending on need.
3/16"
SPLICE CLIP DGSC-180 Another common use of the splice clip is

Application B joining two grid tees that are intersecting off
a module, such as a utility opening. The link
joining the bend-down tabs on the clip is cut,
allowing it to be folded on the slotted bend
line.
Application C The splice clip also is used to connect two

main tees that are in line but intersecting at an
angle, such as a flat ceiling transitioning to a
vault. This application requires not only cutting
the connecting link but also separating the
clip at the slotted bend line. The two halves
are then rejoined with a pop-rivet or screw
through the holes on the clip ends. Use top
hole in clip for straight to vaults. Use bottom
hole in clip for straight to valleys.
WALL ATTACHMENT DGWC The wall attachment clip acts as a spacer

CLIP between the wall surface and the web of
the grid when curved main tees need to
be secured to the wall at a wall stud. This
prevents twisting of the grid and insures a
sound installation.

SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
COMPÄSSO™ DGC4 Compässo Standard suspension trim

STANDARD CLIPS DGC6 clips are available to match 4", 6",
DGC8 8", 10" and 12" Compässo trim. These
clips are adjustable for both 1/2" and
5/8" drywall. The two portions of
the clip are pivoted to accommodate
DCC10 Compässo trim at any angle in
DGC12 relation to the grid.
CPALAC1 USG Compässo Elite CPALAC1

COMPÄSSO™
ELITE CLIPS clips are for the Drywall extruded
aluminum trim. The clips will fit all
available trim heights of 2-1/2", 4",
6", and 8".
Compasso Elite Drywall Trim Assembly

Exploded View

FLAT DRYWALL CEILINGS
Framing gypsum board ceilings with the USG Drywall Suspension System is
faster compared to using cold-rolled channel and hatchannel. Pre-engineered
components are designed for maximum installation speed, including main tees
with cross-tee punchings to facilitate framing for Type F and Type G light fixtures.
drywall main tees

12 ga. hanger wires
A
9
drywall cross tees

SHEETROCK
gypsum panel
B
channel molding
9
– Ceiling loads for various main-tee and cross-tee spacing are provided in the table on page 16.
– See pages 47-50 for special requirements for fire-rated assemblies.
Note: These renderings and details are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not a substitute for certified
architectural and engineering drawings, nor do they necessarily reflect national and local building code requirements.

Flat Drywall Ceiling reverse view, spaced 48" O.C.

USG Sheetrock® Brand B

Gypsum Panel 9
channel molding
drywall cross tees
A
9
12 ga. hanger wires
drywall main tees
Notes:
• Hanger wire and Cross Tee spacing layout can be spaced at 16" or 24" on center with a 4' system.
• Using a Wall Molding or Channel Molding at the perimeter is acceptable.
These renderings and details are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not a substitute for certified architectural and
engineering drawings, nor do they necessarily reflect national and local building code requirements.

WALL CEILINGS
FLAT DRYWALL
CEILINGS
6’-0” 6’-0”
Layout with 6' cross teeso.c.
and main
o.c. tees 6' OC
16” or 24”16”
o.c.or 24” o.c.
6’-0”
hanger wire
hanger wire
o.c. 48” o.c. 48” o.c.
6’-0”
o.c. 16” or 24” o.c.
hanger wire
main tee main tee
48” o.c. 6’ cross tee
6’ cross tee
wall anglewall
hanger wire
48” o.c. main tee
6’ cross tee
wall angle
main tee
6’ cross tee fastenersfasteners
6” to 8” o.c.
6” to
4’-0” 4’-0”
4’-0” wall angle
4’-0” USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
Brand
fasteners 6” toGypsum
8” o.c.
4’-0” Panel Panel
4’-0” USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
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Span Data
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4’-0” Flat ceiling with 6' USG
cross tees and main tees 6' OC.
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Requires 1/3 fewerBrand
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tees and hanger wires.
Panel
Cross tee/main tee intersection Perimeter detail – channel molding

See Load Tables For Span Data
12 ga. hanger
12 ga.wire
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Gypsum Panel cross tee B
fire expansion cross tee cross tee 9 B B
A notch
main-tee splice fire expansion
fire expansion 9 9
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main-tee
USG main-tee
splice screw
Sheetrock® splice
into cross tee or angle
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USG SHEETROCK® BRAND PANELS
INFORMATION
A lifetime limited (30-year) warranty on the USG Drywall Suspension System is

offered when USG Sheetrock® Brand (or other USG) Panels are used. The USG
Drywall Suspension System is engineered to accept 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8"
gypsum panels for flat and curved ceiling applications. The system can be used
with veneer plaster and conventional lath and plaster ceilings as well.
Panel Selector Guide Max Cross Tee Spacing3
Product Weight Perpendicular1 Parallel1 Hanger-Wire Load on
lbs-ft2 Spacing Wire, lbs
INTERIOR PANELS 1/4" Sheetrock® Brand Panels (Regular and Flexible)2 2.4 16" N/A 48" 38.4
(double layer)
3/8" Sheetrock® Brand Panels 1.4 16" N/A 48" 22.4
1/2" Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Panels 1.25 24" 24" 48" 20.0
1/2" Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® C Panels 2 24" 16" 48" 36.8
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels Firecode 30®* 1.7 24" 16" 48" 27.2
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels Firecode® X* 1.8 24" 16" 48" 28.8
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X Panels 2.2 24" 16" 48" 35.2
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® C Panels** 2.5 24" 16" 48" 40.0
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand AR Firecode® X Panels 2.8 24" 16" 48" 44.8
1/2" Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Sag-Resistant Interior 1.3 24" 24" 48" 20.8
Ceiling Board**
1/2" Sheetrock® Brand AR Firecode® C Panels** 2.2 24" 16" 48" 35.2
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Panels Firecode 30®** 1.7 24" 16" 48" 27.2
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Panels Firecode® X** 1.8 24" 16" 48" 28.8
3/4" Sheetrock® Brand Ultracode® Core Panels* 2.8 24" 16" 48" 44.8
MOISTURE AND MOLD RESISTANT 1/2" Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Panels Mold Tough® 1.3 24" 16" 48" 20.8
1/2" Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Firecode® C Panels* 2 24" 16" 48" 32.0
1/2" Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Panels Mold Tough® 1.8 24" 16" 48" 28.8
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels Mold Tough® Firecode® X* 1.85 24" 16" 48" 29.6
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Firecode® X Panels 2.2 24" 16" 48" 35.2
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® AR Firecode® X 2.8 24" 16" 48" 44.8
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Panels Mold Tough® Firecode® X 2.2 24" 16" 48" 35.2
AR Firecode® X
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® VHI Firecode® X Panels 2.8 24" 16" 48" 44.8
VHI Firecode® X
3/4" Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Ultracode® Core Panels* 2.8 24" 16" 48" 44.8
Exterior Panels4 1/2" Securock® Brand UltraLight Glass-Mat Sheathing 1.7 24" 16" 48"4 27.2
5/8" Securock® Brand UltraLight Glass-Mat Sheathing Firecode® X 2.2 24" 16" 48"4 35.2
Plaster Base Panels 1/2" Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Gypsum Base Imperial®* 1.25-1.35 24" 16" 48" 21.6
1/2" Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Base Imperial® Firecode® C* 2.0 24" 16" 48" 32.0
3/8" Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Base Imperial®* 1.4 24" 16" 48" 22.4
5/8" Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Base Imperial® Firecode® X* 2.3 24" 16" 48" 36.8
* Not available in Canada

** Not available in U.S.
1
Refers to panel installation orientation, factory-tapered edges parallel or perpendicular to cross tees.
2
1/4" USG Sheetrock® Brand Panels require double-layer installation.
3
Fire-rated UL Designs may supersede cross-tee spacing listed.
4
Exterior ceilings designed for wind uplift resistance may supersede cross-tee and hanger-wire spacing listed.

USG SHEETROCK® BRAND PANELS
INFORMATION
Maximum Ceiling Membrane Load Values

Deflection Criteria-L/240
Hanger Wire Spacing, in-OC 24 36 48

Hanger Wire Load, lbs. 258* 171* 96
Main Tee Spacing, in-OC 24 36 48 72 24 36 48 72 24 36 48 72
Cross Tee Spacing, in-OC 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24
Membrane Load, lbs-ft2
DGLW26 Main Tee - 1-1/2" face 64.5 53.0 43.0 30.0 14.1 9.4 5.0 3.3 28.5 28.5 19.0 19.0 14.2 9.4 5.0 3.3 12.0 12.0 8.0 8.0 6.0 6.0 4.0 4.0
Deflection Criteria-L/360
Hanger Wire Spacing, in-OC 24 36 48
Hanger Wire Load, lbs. 172* 114* 64
Main Tee Spacing, in-OC 24 36 48 72 24 36 48 72 24 36 48 72
Cross Tee Spacing 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24 16 24
Membrane Load, lbs-ft2 USG SHEETROCK® BRAND PANELS INFO
DGLW26 Main Tee - 1-1/2" face 43.0 35.0 28.7 20.0 9.4 6.2 3.3 2.2 19.0 19.0 12.7 12.7 9.4 USG
6.2 SHEETROCK®
3.3 2.2 8.0 8.0 5.3 BRAND
5.3 4.0 4.0 PANELS
2.7 2.7 IN
*Max allowable individual wire load is 100 lbs. Where wire load exceeds this, heavier gauge hanger wire or pencil rods must be used to support the system.
EXPANSION JOINTS At building movement and expansion joints, provide a separation

USG SHEETROCK® BRAND
main tees PANELS INF
in the suspension system and install back-to-back main tees to main tees
allow for building movement, expansion and contraction in large
ceiling areas. USG Sheetrock® 1/2" to 1"
min. 25-gauge filler
Brand Gypsum strip (by others)
Panel
USG Sheetrock® min. 25-gauge filler
main
1/2"tees
to 1"
Panel
USG Sheetrock® 1/2" min. 25-gauge filler

to 1"
CONTROL JOINTS Control joints are used to control stress caused by expansion and Panel
contraction across the control joint in large ceiling expanses in USG DWSS Cross Tee DGLW424
both drywall and veneer plaster systems. Use control joint 093, main tees
which provides a 3/32" ground for drywall or veneer plaster 1/2"
for ceiling areas that exceed 50' (2500 sq. ft.) with perimeter main tees
relief and 30' (900 sq. ft.) without perimeter relief. For fire-rated 1/2"
ceilings, control joints shall not occur within 12" of the fire- USG DWSS Main Tee DGLW26 USG 093 Control Joint
USG Sheetrock® USG 093
expansion notch. Do not separate suspension: Use continuous Brand Gypsum main tees
control joint
single main tees. Panel
1/2"
Brand Gypsum control joint
At Control Joint Locations: Panel
• Leave 1/2" continuous opening between gypsum
board for insertion of surface mounted joint Brand Gypsum control joint
• Interrupt ceiling framing with a 1/2" gap wherever there is a Panel
control joint in the structure hanger wire

• Separate supports for each control joint flange
main tee cross tees back block for
• Provide an adequate seal or safing insulation behind control fire-rated system
hanger wire
joint where sound and/or fire ratings are prime considerations 1 3/4"
main tee cross tees back block for

The location of control joints is the responsibility of the design professional. These hanger wire fire-rated system
suggestions should be integrated with project conditions when determining 1 3/4"
USG drywall
USG Sheetrock®
specific locations for control joints. main tee cross093
tees back block for
Brand Gypsum USG suspension
fire-rated system
Panel control joint system
1 /4"
3
Notes: Location of control and expansion joints is the responsibility of the design USG Sheetrock® USG drywall
Brand Gypsum USG 093 suspension
professional. Gypsum panel surfaces should be isolated with control joints, caulk or Panel control joint system
other means where: USG Sheetrock® USG drywall
1. Ceiling or soffit abuts a structural element, column, partition or other vertical Brand Gypsum USG 093 suspension
Panel control joint system
penetration.
2. Construction changes within a plane of the ceiling.
3. Ceiling dimensions exceed 50' in either direction (2500 sq. ft.) with perimeter
relief or 30' (900 sq. ft.) without relief.
4. Soffit exceeds 30' in either direction.
5. Wings of “L”- “U”- and “T”-shaped ceiling areas are joined.

CORRIDORS
WALL-TO-WALL SYSTEM
CORRIDORS
main tees
channel molding
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum Panels
The USG Wall-to-Wall Drywall Suspension System is designed for use in corridors and smaller rooms as
an alternative to conventional framing methods. The system is ideal for areas with tight deck clearance,
or with crowded plenum space because of mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems. The Wall-to-Wall
system can span up to 9'-0" with no hangers when used with USG 5/8" Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart
Panels or standard 1/2" thick gypsum panels.
The system assembles quickly and easily, framing narrower spaces efficiently and with a minimum of
components. System accessories and integrated straight components offer easy transitions to vertical,
horizontal or curved surfaces.
The Wall-to-Wall Drywall Suspension System includes 6', 8', 10', 12' and 14' double-web; rotary stitched
knurled tees; and 12' Wall Angle or Channel Mold. Tees are tested in accordance with the uniform load
test procedures outlined in ASTM Standard C635. Loads are limited to L/240 of each span, per ASTM C645.

CORRIDORS
WALL-TO-WALL SYSTEM
Framing Requirements
VERTICAL SUPPORT Tee Spacing Drywall Span1 Support Requirement
16" o.c. 1/2" up to 9' None

(2.0 lbs./SF)
9'-1" to 16'* Midspan
16'-1" to 24'** Two supports at 1/3 points
16" o.c. 5/8" up to 9' None
Sheetrock®
EcoSmart
Firecode X 16'-1" to 24'** Two supports at 1/3 points
(1.85 lbs./SF)
24" o.c. 5/8" up to 8'-6" None
Sheetrock®
EcoSmart
Firecode X 16'-1" to 24'** Two supports at 1/3 points
(1.85 lbs./SF)
16" o.c. 5/8" up to 9' None
(2.4 lbs./SF)
24" o.c. 5/8" up to 8' None
(2.4 lbs./SF)
Membrane Loads
Main Tee Span Spacing, o.c. Intermediate Supports Maximum Loads (lbs-sf)
4' 16" none 26.84
24" none 17.89
5' 16" none 14.08
24" none 9.38
6' 16" none 8.31
24" none 5.54
7' 16" none 5.32
24" none 3.55
7'-6" 16" none 4.36
24" none 2.90
8' 16" none 3.61
24" none 2.41
8'-6" 16" none 3.03
24" none 2.02
9' 16" none 2.57
24" none 1.71
10' 16" one, midspan 14.08*
24" one, midspan 9.38*
12" 16" one, midspan 8.31*
16" 16" one, midspan 3.61*
Notes:
* Vertical support at midspan
** Two (2) vertical supports at 1/3 point
1. Spans greater than 14' require main tee splice. See Splice options on following page

CORRIDORS
CORRIDORS CORRIDORS
WALL-TO-WALL SYSTEM
WALL-TO-WALL
MAIN-TEE SPLICE
OPTIONS
DGSC180 splice clip option

DGSC180 splice clip option
DGW26s
wall to wall
DGW26s
main tee
wall to wall
main tee
scrap tee splice for

main tee option
scrap tee splice for
main tee option
DGW26s
wall to wall
DGW26s
main tee
wall to wall
main tee

INDEX SUPPORT BAR
The ISB109 is a mid-span support bar that allows for greater corridor
INDEX SUPPORT
or room gypsum BAR
ceiling spans. Reduces the amount of hanger wires
and tee attachments required.
For use with USG Drywall Suspension System Wall-to-Wall main tees where spans exceed
7'6" for standard 5/8" or 8'-" for USG Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart 5/8" Panels or standard
1/2" gypsum panels.
• Reduces hanger wires on longer spans that require intermediate support for main tees.
• Indexed notch design provides lateral stabilization during panel installation.
• Minimizes system uplift during panel installation when used with compression posts (can
be studs, tees, etc).
• Unique, nesting design allows splicing before or after hanger wires are installed.
• Notch friction fits against main tee keeping ISB in place during installation.
• Cuts easily with snips.

INDEX SUPPORT BAR
INDEX SUPPORT BAR

INDEX SUPPORT BAR Installation with ISB109 Overlap Hanger Wire Elevation
SUPPORT OPTIONS Index Support Bar
indexed support bar hanger wire
Index Support Bar indexed support
hanger wire
Support Options bar overlap
wall to wall tee wall to wall tee

Installation with ISB109 Overlap Hanger Wire Elevation
INDEX SUPPORT BAR hanger wire

hanger wire
indexed
indexed
support bar
support
bar overlap wall-to-wall tee indexed wall-to-wall tee
support bar indexed
1 11/support
22" bar
indexed support hanger wire
bar overlap
hanger wire 2 77/1616"
indexed support bar
5 11/22" overlap 2 7/16"
indexed
support bar 1 1/2"
2 7/16"
5 1/2" overlap
Note
Vertical Support with Main Tees Vertical Support
Main tees must be supported at both with Hanger
ends when hanger Wires
wires are used
• Bracing 48" o.c. 5 1/2" overlap • Hanger wire 48" o.c.

• Wall-to-wall
Vertical Support tee 16"
with Main Teeso.c. (typ.) • Wall-to-wall
Vertical Support with Hangertee Wires 16" o.c. (typ.)
• Bracing 48" o.c.
• Wall-to-wall tee 16" o.c. (typ.)
• Main
• Hanger tees
wire 48" must
o.c.
be supported at both ends when
hanger
• Main tees must wires are atused.
be supported both ends when hanger wires are used.
CMAC-1
CMAC-1
48"
48" o.c.
o.c.
INDEX SUPPORT BAR hanger

hanger wire
wire
48"
48" o.c.
o.c.
wall
wall to
to wall
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wall to
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indexed CMAC-1
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support bar
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indexed
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48"hanger
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48" o.c.
wall to wall
wall totee
wall tee wall to wall tee wall to wall tee
indexed
support bar
wall-to-wall tee
wall-to-wall tee
indexed
support bar
indexed
indexed
support bar
support bar
indexed
support bar 1 1/2"
2 7/16"
Vertical Support
Vertical Support with
with Close Mount Close
Attachment Clip Mount
(CMAC-1) Attachment
5 / " overlap 1 2
Clip (CMAC-1)
CMAC-1
48" o.c.
wall to wall tee

CMAC-1 indexed support bar
48" o.c.
hanger wire
48" o.c.

indexed
support bar
indexed
support bar

DIRECT MOUNT SYSTEM
Engineered drywall ceiling system developed for efficient install, less labor.
Designed for short plenum depths and faster perimeter connections.
Dual orientated Close Mount Attachment Clip can be snipped for variable plenum height,
no need to scrape the deck
• CMAC-1 offers various perforations for positive connection types like fasteners, nuts, and
threaded rod
• Drywall Grid Locking Channel "Locks" Drywall Tees into place at perimeter
with no fasteners required
• DGLC-12 pockets spaced every 8" on center for fast alignment
• DGLC-12 upper leg "indexes" over the tee bulb for secure fit
• Each pocket offers lances at tee bulb and flange for secure, tight connection
APPLICATIONS Administrative Offices

Corridors and Hallways
Dormitories
Hospitality
Multi-Family
Residential
Condos
Restrooms
Utility Rooms
Loading Docks

Direct Mount System
DIRECT MOUNT SYSTEM
Direct Mount System In Tight Plenum Applications

CMAC1 will fasten directly into above
structure , with no need for hanger wires.
CMAC1 will fasten directly into above
CMAC1 should CMAC-1 will fasten directly
be spaced into
structure , withtypically
no need every
for hanger wires.
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into perimeter channel.
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Tee Connection into DGLC-12 CMAC-1
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Into
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Into Soffits
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DGLC-12
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DGWM-2
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DGW
Tee @
24"
OC
DGW
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24"
OC
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OC
DGWM-2 DGW
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OC
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4 Wall Angle
Standard Drywall Suspension System with Direct Mount Components Wall-To-Wall Corridor System with Drywall Grid L
Standard Drywall Suspension System with Direct Mount Components Wall-To-Wall Corridor System with Drywall Grid Locking Cha
Standard Drywall Suspension System Wall-To-Wall Corridor System with

with Direct Mount Components Drywall Grid Locking Channel
CMAC-1 clip
8'-0" max.
8'-0" max. DGW main tees
48" o.c.
DGW main tees DGLW-26 main tee
DGLC-10 locking
wall channel
DGLC-10 locking
wall channel
10 USG Drywall Suspension System
10 USG Drywall Suspension System USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 23

TRANSITIONS
DRYWALL TO ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS
TRANSITIONS
12 ga.
hanger wire
acoustical
drywall lay-in panel
cross tees acoustical
cross tees
C
acoustical
11
main tee
drywall main tee
D
acoustical 11
B main tee
9
knurled channel molding

USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
Panel
The new USG Drywall Suspension System is fully compatible with our USG Donn® Brand DX®/DXL™,
DXSS, DXW and Centricitee™ acoustical suspension systems, making it easy to transition between
flat drywall and acoustical ceilings. Flush or offset transitions are possible. Additional cross tees are
necessary at drywall edge to provide adequate support (as shown on next page).
Note: These renderings and details are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not a substitute for certified architectural and

TRANSITIONS
TRANSITIONS
TRANSITIONS
DRYWALL TO ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS
attach cross tees with
TRANSITIONS acoustical main tees 4'-0" acoustical cross tees
acoustical main tees 4'-0" acoustical cross tees
mechanical fasteners
TRANSITIONS
2'-0" acoustical
TRANSITIONS
cross tees
2'-0" acoustical
cross teesPlan view
TRANSITIONS acoustical main tees 4'-0" acoustical cross tees
acoustical main tees 4'-0" acoustical cross tees additional 2' drywall
2'-0" acoustical attach cross tees with
cross tee (off module)
acoustical main tees 4'-0" acoustical cross tees additional 2' drywall
cross tees
2'-0" acoustical attach with mechanical
cross tee (off module)
hanger wires
cross tees attach cross tees with fasteners
attach with mechanical
2'-0" acoustical acoustical main tees 4'-0" acoustical cross tees
hanger wires mechanical fasteners fasteners
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2'-0" acoustical
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ceiling drywall ceiling
USG Sheetrock® cross tee tee D tee
main main tee crossBrand tee tee
Gypsumcross
Brand Gypsum drywall
splice clip acoustical
main tee ceiling tee cross
main drywall tee
ceiling cross Brand Gypsum
cross tee Gypsum main Ctee drywall
Brand 11 Panel
Panel splice clip Panel
cross cross tee splice clip
tee Panel main tee
11
D
D
C 11
C drywall bead drywall bead 11
11
USG Sheetrock® 11 drywall
drywall bead bead drywall beaddrywall bead USG Sheetrock®
acoustical ceiling drywall ceiling USG Sheetrock®USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum drywall acousticalacoustical
BrandBrand
Gypsum drywalldrywall Brand Gypsum Brand Gypsum
Panel
PanelGypsum drywall main tee Panel
PanelPanel main tee acoustical
main tee D Panel
main tee main tee channel D D
4" C 3" cross tee molding main tee channel molding 11 tee
C C 11 11
drywall 11 acoustical 11
11
Drywall-to-acoustical
main tee drywall main teetransition
acoustical – Flush
channel transition Standard offset
factory-end 4" connection
main tee 3" main tee cross tee molding main tee
channel
acoustical channel molding
panel
tee
4" 3" acoustical cross tee acoustical molding
USG Sheetrock® main tee channel molding tee
1 1/2" USG Sheetrock® drywall bead USG Sheetrock®
panel panel Brand Gypsum
Brand Gypsum 9/16" Brand Gypsum
Panel Panel
Panel or 15/16"
C alt D alt-1 D alt-2

drywall drywall
acoustical acoustical acoustical
drywall main acoustical 11 panel 11
main tee main tee11 tee main tee acoustical
channel channel acoustical
main tee main tee acoustical USG Sheetrock®
1 1/2" USG4"Sheetrock® drywall3"
bead cross tee molding channelmain tee
molding main tee
channel molding channeltee
panelmoldingUSG Sheetrock®
tee
4" 3" panel cross tee Brand Gypsum channel molding
Brand 4"
Gypsum 9/16"3" acoustical panel molding
cross tee main tee
acoustical USG Sheetrock® Brandtee
Gypsum
1 1/2" USG Sheetrock® drywall bead Panel Panel USG S
Panel or 15/16" panel panel Brand Gypsum
Brand Gypsum
C alt 9/16" D alt-1 D alt-2 Brand
Panel Panel
Panel or 15/16" 11 11
11 acoustical D alt-1 D alt-2
C alt panel acoustical
acoustical
11 acoustical acoustical USG 11
Sheetrock® panel panel 11
1 1/2" USG Sheetrock® drywall bead acoustical panel USG Sheetrock®
panel acoustical acoustical
Brand Gypsum
acoustical USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock® USG She
1 1/21"Brand
1/2" USG
Gypsum Sheetrock® 9drywall
/
drywall " bead
bead Brand GypsumUSG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock® 16
panelpanel Panel BrandBrand Gypsum
Brand
Panel Brand Gypsum or 15/16" 9/16"9/16" panelpanel Gypsum Panel Brand Gy
Brand Gypsum
Gypsum D alt-1 Panel Panel D alt-2
Panel C
Panel alt 15or /16"
15 Panel Panel
or /16"
11 C altC alt 11 D alt-1D alt-1 11 D alt-2 D alt-2
11 11 11 11 11 11

TRANSITIONS
COMPÄSSO™ ELITE TRANSITIONS
GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES • Secure a tee attachment clip to each grid member that will connect to the transition trim.
CONT. Install one framing screw into the center of the slotted screw hole. Leave enough tension so
the attachment clip can be adjusted if needed. Use a piece of 5/8" gypsum board as needed to
maintain proper spacing between trim and grid when aligning the attachment clip.
• Install the splice plates by sliding them into the bosses at the end of each transition trim joint.
Loosely tighten the set screws and align the system square and true.
USG Compässo™ Elite Acoustical to Acoustical Transition
USG Compässo™ Elite AAS trim

acoustical main
or cross tee
CPALAC1 USG Compässo™ clip
acoustical panel framing screw

USG Compässo™ Elite AAS
Elevation – USG Compässo™ Elite Drywall to Acoustical

Elevation – USGCompasso Elite
Compässo™ Elite AAStoAcoustical
Drywall Acousticalto Acoustical Transition Trim Assembly
Elevation
CPALAC1 clip USG Compässo™ Elite DAS
acoustical main
DGL/DGLW main or cross tee
or cross tee
acoustical panel
setting-type framing screw
USG/CGC Sheetrock® joint compound drywall screws as needed
Brand panel and mesh tape
Compasso Elite DAS Drywall Lower to Acoustical Upper Assembly

ISO Above – DAS Drywall Lower to Acoustical Upper Assembly Splice
Elevation
USG Compässo™ Elite

splice plate
USG Compässo™ Elite splice
plate on backside
USG Compässo™ Elite DAS
screw attached
from bottom through flange
Optional DGWM24
wall molding or scrap tee
acoustical panel
USG/CGC Sheetrock® Brand panel
4
BOXED SOFFITS
BOXED SOFFITS
cross tees
F
13
H
13
cross tee
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum F
Panel
13
G
13
E B
13 9
Soffit suspension system components are identical to the components used in flat surface areas.
• When constructing soffits, bracing of the drywall suspension and/or additional hanger wires may be
necessary to ensure stability and structural performance during and after drywall attachment.
• The maximum vertical soffit height is 48" with cross tees spaced 24" on center.
(Maximum unsupported drywall area is 48" x 24".) Intermediate cross tees are not necessary when
soffit dimensions do not exceed 24".
• When used in soffit construction, all transition clips are to have a minimum of 4 screws for
attachment.
Note: In the image above, some hanger wires, bracing, and grid components have been omitted for clarity. These renderings and
details are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not a substitute for certified architectural and engineering drawings, nor do
they necessarily reflect national and local building code requirements.

BOXED SOFFITS
BOXED
BOXED SOFFITS
SOFFITS
BOXED
BOXED SOFFITS
SOFFITS
BOXED SOFFITS
90˚ outside corner using transition clip 90˚ outside corner with field-cut tee
USG Sheetrock® USG Sheetrock® USG Sheetrock®

USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum Brand Gypsum USG Sheetrock® USG USG USG Sheetrock®
Sheetrock®
Sheetrock®
Brand GypsumBrand Gypsum
Panel USG Sheetrock®Panel Brand Gypsum Brand Brand Brand Gypsum
Gypsum
Gypsum
Panel Panel Panel USGPanel
Sheetrock®Panel
Brand Gypsum Panel
main tee or cross
maintee
teePanel
ormain
cross main
teetee tee tee
or cross or cross tee Brand Gypsum
transition clip Panel
transition cliptransition transition
clip
main tee or crossclip
tee
main tee or main tee or main main tee or
main tee or main tee main
or cliptee or
transition main teetee
or or
cross tee cross tee cross teecross tee cross tee cross
cross teeteecross tee
main tee or main tee or
cross tee cross tee
angle molding angle molding

angle molding
angle molding angle molding angle molding
E E
E E alt E alt
E 13 E alt
13 E 13 E alt13 13
13 E alt
13 13
13 13
90˚ inside corner 90˚ outside corner with main tee at bottom edge
main tee main tee

main tee USG Sheetrock®
main tee
main tee USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum
Brand Gypsum
USGUSG
Brand Gypsum Sheetrock®Panel
Sheetrock®
Panel
Brand Gypsum
Panel Brand Gypsum
Panel
Panel
tee tee
main tee main tee
tee tee
main tee main tee
tee
tee
1 1/2" x 1" 1 /2" x 1"
1
tee main tee
angle molding transitiontransition
clip clip
1 1/2" x 1" angle molding tee tee
1 /2" x 1"
1
transition clip transition clip
angle molding
1 1/2" x 1"angle molding tee
transition clip
angle molding
transitiontransition
clip clip
transition cliptransition clip USG Sheetrock® angle angle

USG Sheetrock® molding molding
transition Brand
clip
Brand Gypsum Gypsum
angle angle
USG Sheetrock®USG Sheetrock®Panel molding
Panel molding
Brand GypsumBrand Gypsum angle
USG Sheetrock®
Panel G G
F Panel molding
F Brand Gypsum 13
G Panel G 13
F 13 13
F 13
13 G
13 13
F
13
90˚ inside corner with channel13molding at top edge
channel channel
molding molding USG Sheetrock®
channel USG Sheetrock®
channel Brand Gypsum
molding cross teecross tee
Brand Gypsum
USG Sheetrock®Panel
molding Panel
channel USG Sheetrock®
cross tee Brand Gypsum
molding cross tee Brand Gypsum Panel
Panel USG Sheetrock®
main tee main tee Panel
main tee
tee tee
main tee
tee
H H
main tee tee
H 13 13
H tee 13
13
H
13

CURVED SOFFITS
CURVEDCOMPONENTS
CURVED DRYWALL CEILINGS
acoustical
main tee
K
acoustical
15 lay-in panel
12 ga. acoustical
hanger wire angle molding cross tees
brace
J
15 transition clip
main tee
curved
main tee
main tee
splice
cross tees
USG Sheetrock®
I Brand Gypsum
knurled Panel
15 channel
molding
Radiused soffits can be constructed using curved drywall suspension main tees. Factory-radiused main
tees eliminate field bending and can reduce installation time.
• When constructing curved soffits, bracing of the drywall suspension and/or additional hanger wires
may be necessary to ensure stability and structural performance during and after drywall attachment.
See page 13 for hanger-wire spacing requirements.
• The maximum vertical soffit is 48" with cross tees spaced 24" on center. (Maximum unsupported
drywall is 48" x 24".) Intermediate cross tees are not necessary when soffit dimensions do not
exceed 24".
• All transition and splice clips are to have a minimum of 4 screws for attachment.

CURVED SOFFITS
CURVED COMPONENTS
CURVED COMPONENTS
channel
molding
8" max.
Curved soffit to boxed soffit – valley to flat Section through soffit and acoustical transition aco
main tee bracing as pan
modified required
transition channel channel
clip molding molding
angle
(by others) 8" max.
8" max.
acoustical
main tee bracing as panel
main tee
valley required bracing as
modified
transition modified main tee required
clip transition
cross tee clip angle transition
USG Sheetrock®
(by others) J clip 48" max.
angle
Brand Gypsum 15(by others)
Panel
valley
main tee
valley
cross tee main tee transition
USG Sheetrock® J clip USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum 15 transition
Panel USG Sheetrock® J clip Panel
Brand Gypsum K
15
Panel 15
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
Panel
K
USG Sheetroc
15 Brand Gypsum
Curved soffit – flat to valley K
Panel
15
cross tee
valley
cross tee
main tee
splice clip
valley
main tee cross tee
splice clip
main tee
valley
main tee main tee
splice clip
USG Sheetrock® I
Brand Gypsum
15
Panel
USG Sheetrock® I
main tee Brand Gypsum
15
Panel
USG Sheetrock® I
Brand Gypsum
15
Panel

FASCIAS
FASCIAS
L
17
curved main tee
main tee
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
Panel
Curved drywall fascias can be engineered and built with the USG Drywall Suspension System. The
framing for the fascia is constructed from curved main tees installed horizontally.
• Main-tee and cross-tee spacing is provided in the table on page 41.

• Hanger wires must be placed within 12" of the fascia where main tees and cross tees intersect
the fascia.
• Extra hanger wires may be required at the perimeter of fascia applications to ensure adequate
support and stability, such as cross tees less than 12" in length.

FASCIAS
FASCIAS
Curved drywall fascia (up to 8" max.) for flat ceilings

12" max.
support brace
attach with screw
L-bead
12" max. curved m
attach with
screw or trans clip
L-bead attach with screw
8" max. or trans clip
4" max.
curved main tee

tee tee
flexible flexible
drywall trim drywall trim USG Sheetr
USG Sheetrock®
L Brand Gypsum Panel L alt Brand Gyps
17 17
12" max.
support brace
attach with screw
L-bead
12" max. curved main tees
ip
attach with screw
8" max. or trans clip
ved main tee

tee tee
flexible
drywall trim USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock®
L Brand Gypsum Panel L alt Brand Gypsum Panel
17 17

FASCIAS
FASCIAS
M
M alt
19
19
USG Compässo™ Trim
USG Compässo™
drywall clip
N
12-ga.
hanger wire 19
cross tees
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
Panel
USG Compässo Standard and Compässo Elite suspension trim is designed to be installed on the Drywall
Suspension System using Compässo drywall clips. This is an effective alternative to gypsum board
fascias for accent ceilings.
• Main-tee and cross-tee spacing is provided in the table on page 41.

• Hanger wires must be placed within 12" of the fascia where main tees and cross tees intersect
the fascia.
• Extra hanger wires may be required at the perimeter to ensure adequate support for cross tees less
than 12" in length.

FASCIAS
COMPÄSSO™ STANDARD FASCIAS
FASCIAS
FASCIAS
Compässo Trim perpendicular to main tee Compässo Trim parallel to main tee or cross tee
or cross tee
ässo™ Trim USG Compässo™ Trim
USG Compässo™ Trim
USG Compässo™
USG Trim
Compässo™ Trim
USG Compässo™ drywall clip USG Compässo™ drywall clip
USG Compässo™ drywall clip USG Compässo™
USG Trim
Compässo™ Trim
USG Compässo™
USG drywall
Compässo™
clip drywall clip
USG Compässo™
USG drywall
Compässo™
clip drywall clip
12" 12"
or less or less
tee 12" 12" tee tee
or less or less
tee tee tee tee
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum Panel
USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
Brand
Panel
Gypsum Panel
N
trock® USG Sheetrock®
psum Panel 19 Brand Gypsum Panel
N N
USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock®
M Brand Gypsum
Brand
Panel
Gypsum Panel M
19 19
19 19
M M
19 19
View from above View from above
screw-attached
tee USG Compässo™ clip USG Compässo™ clip tee USG Compässo™ clip
screw-attached
screw-attached
tee tee USG Compässo™
USG clip
Compässo™ clip USG Compässo™
USG clip
Compässo™ clip
screw-attached screw-attached
tee
screw-attached
screw-attached
tee tee
Compässo™ Trim USG Compässo™ Trim USG Compässo™ Trim
USG Compässo™
USG Trim
Compässo™ Trim USG Compässo™
USG Trim
Compässo™ Trim
M alt-2 M alt-1 M alt-2

19 19 19
M alt-2 M alt-2 M alt-1 M alt-1
19 19 19 19

FASCIAS
COMPÄSSO™ ELITE
USG Compässo™ Elite Drywall Trim Assembly Isometric views from above and below
Curved Compasso Elite

drywall trim
CPALAC1 clip
5/8" Sheetrock panel

mesh tape
setting-type joint Curved Compasso Elite Drywall Trim
ready-mixed joint compound

compound
Curved Compässo™ Elite Drywall Trim Assembly isometric views from above and below
Curved Compasso Elite

Curved Compasso Elite drywall trim
drywall trim DGL/DGLW main or cross tee
CPALAC1 clip
CPALAC1 clip
DGL/DGLW main
or cross tee
DGL/DGLW main Curved Compasso Elite
CPALAC1 clip drywall trim
or cross tee
CPALAC1 clip DGL/DGLW
5/8" Sheetrock panel
mesh tape
setting-type joint Curved Compasso Elite Drywall Trim Assembly
5/8" Sheetrock panel compound
mesh tape ready-mixed joint DGL/DGLW main
ready-mixed
sett
compound USG Compässo™ or cross tee join
setting-type joint Curved Compasso Elite Drywall Trim Assembly joint compound
compound Elite drywall trim
mixed joint setting-type 5/8" USG Sheetrock®
ready-mixed 5/8" Sheetrock panel joint compound Brand panel
und joint compound
mesh tape
setting-type joint Curved Compasso Elite Drywall Trim Assembly
ready-mixed joint compound

ready-mixed
compound joint compound
USG Compässo™ Elite Drywall Trim Assembly USG Compässo™ Elite Drywall Trim
exploded view Assembly
USG Compässo™ Elite Drywall Trim Assembly
Exploded View
5/8" USG Sheetrock®
DGL/DGLW main or cross tee Brand panel USG Compässo™
CPALAC1 clip Elite drywall trim
CPALAC1 clip
USG Compässo™
USG Compässo™ USG Compä
CPALAC1 clip Elite drywall trim pan head screw Elite drywal
Elite drywall trim setting-type
DGL/DGLW main or cross tee 5/8" USG Sheetrock® DGL/DGLW main or cross screws
tee
joint compound drywall as needed
CPALAC1 Brand
clip panel and mesh tape
CPALAC1 c
USG Compässo™
USG Compässo™ Elite drywall trim setting-type pan head s
pan head screw 5/8" USG Sheetrock®
Elite drywall trim setting-type joint compound drywall screws a
5/8" USG
USG Compässo ™
Sheetrock
Elite Drywall ®Trim Assembly Brand panel
drywall screws as needed and mesh tape
joint compound
Brand Exploded
panel View
5/8" USG Sheetrock® and mesh tape
Brand panel
USG Compässo™ Elite Drywall Trim Assembly

Exploded View
5/8" USG Sheetrock
®
USG Compässo™ Elite Drywall Trim Assembly Brand panel

Exploded View

VAULTS
VAULTS
O splayed
hanger wires
21
main-tee
splice plate
12 ga. curved
hanger wire main tee
main tee
P
21
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
cross tees Panel
Curved main tees are factory bent and used to construct barrel vaults, archways, valleys, and waves with
the USG Drywall Suspension System. DGSC-180 splice clips are used for attaching the curved main tees
to flat ceilings, soffits or acoustical suspension systems.
• Hanger wires shall be spaced a maximum of 48" along the arc of main tee vaults.
• Additional hanger wires or bracing may be necessary to stabilize curved ceilings during and after
drywall attachment.
• At least 1 hanger wire is required within 8" of a curved main-tee splice.
• Hanger wires are required within 8" on both sides of a modified splice clip attached to the nearest
hanger holes.
• At least 1 hanger wire is required within 8" of a transition clip.
• All drywall joints must be a minimum of 12" from all main-tee splices.

VAULTSVAULTS
VAULTS
VAULTSVAULTS
Vault to vault – factory-end connection Vault to vault – field-cut

cross tee cross tee cross tee cros
Hanger Wire must beHanger Wire must be

8" from splice connection
cross tee cross tee cross tee cross
splice splice splice clip splice clip
plate plate
curved8" from splicecurved
connection
8" from splice connection curved curved
main tee main tee 8" from splice connection
main tee main tee
splice splice splice clip splice clip
plate plate
curved curved curved curved
main tee main tee main tee main tee
USG Sheetrock® USG Sheetrock® USG Sheetrock® USG Sheetro
Brand Gypsum Brand Gypsum Brand Gypsum Brand Gypsu
Panel Panel Panel Panel
O O O alt O alt
21 USG Sheetrock®21 USG Sheetrock® 21 21
USG Sheetrock® USG Sheetroc
Brand Gypsum Brand Gypsum Brand Gypsum Brand Gypsum
O O O alt O alt
21 21 21 21
Flat to vault with angle greater than 90° Flat to vault with 90° angle (not shown in
preceding perspective)
cross tee cross tee
cross tee cross tee
cross tee cross tee

modified splice clip modified splice clip curved curved
main tee main tee
cross tee cross tee
modified modified
splice clip splice clip
cross tee cross tee cross tee transition clip
cross tee transition clip
main tee main tee maincurved
tee main curved
tee
modified splice clip modified splice clip angle molding angle molding main tee main tee
modified modified
splice clip splice clip angle molding angle molding
cross tee cross tee cross tee transition clip
cross tee transition clip
main tee main tee main tee main tee
USG Sheetrock® USG Sheetrock®
angle molding angle molding USG Sheetrock® USG Sheetrock®
P P angle moldingQ angle molding
Q
21 21 21 21
USG Sheetrock® USG Sheetrock® USG Sheetrock® USG Sheetrock®
P P Q Q
21 21 21 21

VAULTS AND VALLEYS
VAULTS AND VALLEYS
R
23
splayed hanger wires
main tee
12 ga.
hanger wire
T
23
splice clip curved
main tee
cross tees
U
23
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
Panel
S
23
The USG Drywall Suspension System simplifies constructing serpentine ceilings. Factoryformed curved
vault and valley main tees are spliced together using the DGSP-180 splice plate.
• Hanger wires shall be spaced a maximum of 48" along the arc vaults main tees.
• Hanger wires shall be spaced a maximum of 24" along the arc of valley main tees.
• Additional hanger wires or bracing may be necessary to stabilize curved ceilings during and after
drywall attachment.
• At least 1 hanger wire is required within 8" of a standard curved main-tee splice.
• Hanger wires are required within 8" on both sides of a modified splice clip attached to the nearest
hanger holes.
• At least 1 hanger wire is required within 8" of a transition clip.
• All drywall joints must be a minimum of 12" from all main-tee splices.

VAULTS AND VALLEYS
VAULTS AND VALLEYS
VAULTS AND VALLEYS
VAULTS
VAULTS
VAULTS
AND
AND
VALLEYS
AND
VALLEYS
VALLEYS
Vault to flat—field-cut connection Curved main tee to parallel wall connection
VAULTS AND VALLEYS

cross tee
Hanger Wire must be
cross tee
Hanger
crossWire
tee must
cross teebecross tee
Hanger Hanger
Wire mustWire must8"
Hanger
be
splice
frommust
Wire
be
clip
splice
beconnection shim as required
8" from8"
splice
fromconnection
splice
8" from
connection
splice connection wall attachment clipshim as required
splice clip
shim asshim
required
as required
shim
wallasattachment
required clip
vault splice clip
splice clip splice clip cross tee
main tee Hanger Wire must be wall attachment
wall attachment
clip
wall attachment
clip clip
vault 8" from splice connection
vault vault vault main tee wall
main teemain tee main tee shim as required
splice clip curved wall
USG Sheetrock® wall attachment
main clip
Brand Gypsum walltee wall curved
wall
USG Sheetrock®
vault
R USG Sheetrock®Panel curved curved curvedmain tee
main tee USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum
USG Sheetrock®
Panel main teemain tee main tee
23 Brand Gypsum
Brand
R GypsumBrand Gypsum S
R R Panel
R Panel Panel wall
23 23 S
curved
23 23 23 USG Sheetrock® S S S 23 tee
main
Brand Gypsum 23 23 23
R Panel
Vault to valley – field-cut
vault 23 connection Vault to valley – factory-endS connection
main vault
vault 23
tee main
vault vault vault main tee
vault
main main main tee splice clip vault vault vault main
tee tee tee valley splice main main main tee
cross clip
tee tee tee tee
splice plate
splice clipmain
splice clip splice clip valley cross tee
vault tee cross tee splice plate
main valley main cross tee
mainvalley valley
cross tee valley
cross teeteecross tee splice vault
plate
splice platesplice
tee plate
tee main main main main cross tee valley
cross tee main
cross tee
tee tee tee teevalley main tee
valley mainvalley main
splice clip
tee tee tee
USG Sheetrock® valley cross tee splice plate
USG Sheetrock® cross tee
Brand Gypsum main
USG Sheetrock®tee Brand Gypsum
Panel USG Sheetrock®valley main
USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum
USG Sheetrock® Panel
USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum tee
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
Brand Gypsum Panel
Brand Gypsum
Brand Gypsum
Brand Gypsum
Brand Panel
Panel Panel Panel T alt Gypsum
T Panel Panel Panel
23 T alt
USG
23 Sheetrock® T
T alt T altUSG Sheetrock®
T alt 23
T Brand
T Gypsum
T 23 Brand Gypsum
Panel 23 23 23
23 23 23 Panel
T alt
T
23
23
Curved main tee perpendicular to wall connection Acute intersection vault tee
(section and isometric view)
wall vault main tee

wall vault main tee
wall vault main
wall vault
wallteemainvault
tee main tee vault main tee
vault main tee
vault main
vault
teemainvault
tee main tee
wall vault main tee
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum USG Sheetrock®
wall angle USG Sheetrock® wall angle
Panel Brand
USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock®
USG Brand Gypsum
Sheetrock® wall angle vault main tee GypsumUSG Sheetrock®
wall angle Panel Panel
Brand Gypsum
Brand Gypsum
Brand Gypsum Brand Gypsum
wall angle
wall angle wall angle wall angle wall angle wall
wall angle USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock®
U Panel Panel Panel Brand wall
Gypsum
Brand Gypsum Panel
Brand Gypsum
Panel Panel Panel
23 U USG Sheetrock® wall wall wall
U U U Brand Gypsum
wall angle 23 Panel
wall angle USG Sheetrock®
23 23 23 Brand Gypsum
Panel
wall
U
23

VAULTS AND VALLEYS
PANEL SELECTOR Curved Main Tees1 Gypsum Board Thickness Options2

FOR CURVED CEILINGS Radius Arc Cross-Tee Item No. Hanger-Wire Parallel3 Perpindicular3
Length Spacing Spacing
Vault 31"-44" 68 8" o.c. DGW6VTxxx 48" — 1/4" flex double layer4
45"-60" 88 8" o.c. DGW8VTxxx 48" — 1/4" double layer
61"-91" 108 8" o.c. DGW10VTxxx 48" 1/4" double layer 4
1/4" double layer
92"-239" 108 16" o.c. DGW10VTxxx 48" 1/4" double layer or 3/8" 1/4" double layer or 3/8"
240"+ 128 16" o.c. DGW12VTxxx 48" 1/4" double layer or 1/2" 1/4" double layer or 1/2"
Valley 31"-44" 68 8" o.c. DGW6VYxxx 24" — 1/4" flex double layer
45"-60" 88 8" o.c. DGW8VYxxx 24" — 1/4" double layer
VAULTS AND VALLEYS 61"-91" 108 8" o.c. DGW10VYxxx 24" 1/4" double layer4 1/4" double layer
92"-239" 108 16" o.c. DGW10VYxxx 24" 1/4" double layer or 3/8" 1/4" double layer or 3/8"
1
All curved main tees are to be spaced 48" OC.
VAULTS AND VALLEYS 2
3
In a multiple-radius curved ceiling, select panel thickness based on the smallest radius in the design.
See drawings below.
4
1/4" gypsum panels must be applied in a double layer for durability and finishing.
PARALLEL APPLICATION “Parallel” refers to the long wrapped edges of the gypsum panel applied parallel to the
OF DRYWALL curved main tees.
PERPENDICULAR “Perpendicular” refers to the long wrapped edges of the gypsum panels applied perpendicular to the
APPLICATION curved main tees.
OF DRYWALL

VAULTS AND VALLEYS
BENDING RADIUS FOR Minimum Bending Radii of Dry Gypsum Board1

GYPSUM PANELS Board Thickness Board Applied with Long Dimension Board Applied with Long Dimension
Perpendicular to Framing Parallel to Framing
in. mm ft. m ft. m
1/4 6.4 3 0.9 5 1.8
3/8 9.5 6 1.8 9 2.7
1/2 12.7 12 3.7 — —
5/8 15.9 18 5.5 — —
1
Comparable information is available for USG Fiberock® Brand Panels. See the most current literature of USG Fiberock® Brand Panels
for data.
Minimum Radii of USG Sheetrock® Brand 1/4” Flexible Gypsum Panels

Application Condition Lengthwise Bend Max. Stud Spacing Widthwise Bend Max. Stud Spacing
Radii Radii
in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm
Inside (concave) Dry* 32 813 9 229 45 1143 9 229
Outside (convex) Dry* 34 864 9 229 20 508 6 152
*At 75° F/50% relative humidity.
Minimum Bending Radii of Wetted Gypsum Board1

Board Panel Radius Inside Outside No. of Studs on Approx. Max. Stud Oz. of Water
Thickness Length Length of Arc Including Stud Spacing Spacing Required per
of Arc2 Arc2 at Tangents3 c. to c.4 c. to c.4 One-Side-oz5
1/4" 2'0" 3.14' 44.0" 9 5.50" 6" 30
1/4" 2'6" 3.93' 53.4" 10 5.93" 6" 30
3/8" 3'0" 4.71' 62.8" 9 7.85" 8" 35
3/8" 3'6" 5.50' 72.2" 11 7.22" 8" 35
1/2" 4'0" 6.28' 81.6" 8 11.70" 12" 45
1/2" 4'6" 7.07' 91.1" 9 11.40" 12" 45
1
For gypsum board applied horizontally to framing members.
2
Arc length = 3.14.R
2 (for a 90° arc).
3
No. studs = outside arc length/maximum spacing + 1 (rounded up to next whole number).
4
Stud spacing = outside arc length/no. of studs - 1 (measured along outside of runner).
5
Wet only the side of board that will be in tension, water required per board side is based on 4'x8' sheet

DOMES
DOMES
L
17
V
25
X
25
primary spoke
cross tee W
secondary spoke 25
USG offers pre-engineered solutions for framing domed ceilings. Curved main tees are factory-bent to
form spokes and cross tees for the dome frame system. This eliminates jobsite bending required with
conventional framing methods. Domes can then be finished using either gypsum board or lath and
plaster.
• Hanger wires shall be spaced a maximum of 32" along each spoke.

• Additional secondary spokes are required when spacing between primary spokes exceeds 48".
• Hanger wires are required at both ends of all secondary spokes.
• Cross tees are required 16" OC maximum.

DOMES DOMES
DOMES DOMES
DOMESDOMES
DOMES
DOMES CURVED DRYWALL CEILINGS
DOMES
Hub and primary spokes First header and secondary spokes Second header and secondary spokes
Cross tees Lath and plaster finish
Detail 1: Top-connector spoke hub Detail 2: Header-to-spoke connection
remove in field
remove
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field
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remove in field top view
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primary spoke
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header
header WW
primary spoke
primary spoke 25
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primary spoke spoke
25primary spoke
header header W W
header header header W W W
25 25
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Detail 3: Secondary spoke connection
dome hub
dome
domehub
hub curved
curved
curved primary header
splice plate primary spoke
splice plate primary header
header
dome hub
splice dome hub
plate spoke
spoke secondary spoke
dome hub dome hub dome hub curved curved secondary
Vcurved primary
curved primary
curved secondaryspoke
spoke
splice header header
splice plate V V plate primary spoke
primary spoke primary header header header
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2525 spoke spoke spoke secondarysecondary
spoke spokeX
XX
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spoke secondary
spoke spoke
V V 25
V V V 2525
25 25
25 25 25 X X
X X X
25 25
25 25 25

UTILITY INTERFACES
UTILITY
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DRYWALL CEILINGS
UTILITY
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INTERFACES
drywall main tees
12-ga. hanger wires
Y drywall cross tees
26 drywall main
drywall
tees
main tees
Z 12-ga. hanger
12-ga.wires
hanger wires
27
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum Panel
Z alt
27
Y Y drywall cross
drywall
tees
cross tees
26 26
Z Z
27 27
USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
Brand Gypsum
Panel Panel
Z alt Z alt
27 27
knurled channel
knurled channel
molding molding
The USG Drywall Suspension System easily accommodates conventional light fixtures, access doors or
HVAC ceiling diffusers.
16" 24"do they necessarily reflect national and local building code requirements.
engineering drawings, nor
1" x 1 9/16" x 1"
access knurled channel
16" door molding splice clip
24"
16"
Access door Access door
off-module USG Sheetrock® access door
cross tee
Brand Gypsum (by others)
16" cross tees Panel
Y
26
16" 16" 24" 24"
16"
main tee 1" x 1 9/161"
" xx1"1 9/16" x 1"
access access knurled channel
knurled channel
16" 16" door door molding molding splice clip splice clip
24" 24"
16" 16"
off-module
off-module USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock® access door
access door
cross teecross tee
Brand Gypsum
Brand Gypsum (by others)
(by others)
16" 16"cross tees
cross tees Panel Panel
Y Y
26 26
16" 16"
main teemain tee

UTILITY INTERFACES
UTILITY INTERFACES
TYPE G LIGHT FIXTURE A Type G fixture, commonly used in suspended acoustical suspension
UTILITY INTERFACES ceilings, requires 15/16"-face main or cross tees to be located on either 24"
main tee
main tee
or 48" centers. Drywall is cut even with the grid flanges and trimmed with
Type G
J- or L-bead. The fixture is passed through the opening and lowered to rest
lighting fixture
48" cross tee
on the grid flanges.
hanger wire
15 /16" tee
main tee
main tee
Type G
cross tee
Type G
24"
light
lighting fixture
48" cross tee fixture
USG Sheetrock® 15/16" tee J- or L-bead
hanger wire Brand Gypsum Panel
Type G
cross tee
24"
UTILITY INTERFACESUTILITY INTERFACES
UTILITY INTERFACES
24"
light
UTILITY INTERFACES
fixture
USG Sheetrock® J- or ZL-bead
Brand Gypsum Panel 27
24"
main tee
main tee
tee
tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
Z
main tee
main tee
main
main
Type G Type G Type G

27
lighting fixture lighting
Type G fixture lighting fixture
48" cross tee 48" cross tee 48" cross tee
lighting fixture Type F lighting fixture
48" cross tee 15/16" tee 15/16" tee 15/16" tee
hanger wire hanger wire hanger wire
TYPE F LIGHT FIXTURE A Type F light fixture has lower flanges that cap15/the
16" teecut edges of the
hanger wire mounting screw
Type G Type G Type G
cross tee
cross
cross tee
drywall. This fixture typically requires a full 24" or 48" opening, and
cross tee
24"
24"
24"
light Typelight light
24"
G
cross tee
fixture fixture many systems

fixture swing arm
require grid members to be installed “off-module” to
tee
24"
light
USG Sheetrock® jack J-
USGor Sheetrock®
L-bead J- orSheetrock®
USG L-bead
Type F lighting fixture J- or L-bead
fixture
accommodate the light. All USG Drywall Suspension System main tees are tapered
Brand Gypsum Panel Brand
USG Gypsum
Sheetrock® Panel Brand
J- Gypsum Panel
or L-bead edge of
factory-punched
mounting screw 24" tee with
Brand a
Gypsum three-slot
Panel 24"cross tee hole pattern every
24" 8" so that board
Type F light fixtures can be positioned 24" in a variety of locations within a
swing arm Z Z Z
jack grid opening without field-modifying support tees. Type F light fixtures
27 flange Z 27 tapered
27 USG Sheetrock®
are raised into the opening until the flanges contact the ceiling.
24 1/4"
edge of Securing 3/4" wide
Brand Gypsum
tee 27 25 3/4"
devices on the fixture are adjusted to suspend the fixture from board the grid filler
and piece
Panel
pull it tight to the ceiling surface. Z alt
27
flange USG Sheetrock®
24 1/4fixture
Type F lighting " Type F lighting fixture Type F lighting fix
25 3/4" Brand Gypsum
Type F lighting fixture
Panel
mounting screw mounting screw mounting screw
Z alt
swing arm mounting screw
swing arm swing arm
jack jack
27
jack
swing arm tapered tapered
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
edge of 3/4" wide edge of 3/4" wide

jack
tee tee tee board filler piece tapered
board filler piece
edge of 3/filler piece
4" wide
tee board filler piece
72" cross tee 48" cross tee 48" cross tee 48" cross tee
flange flange 1 flange USG
26” cross tee 24 /4" hanger wire 24 1/4"Sheetrock® hanger wire 24USG
1/4" Sheetrock® hanger wire
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
24" o.c. flange 25 3/4" Brand

25 3/4" Gypsum 25 Brand
3/4" Gypsum
72" cross tee 48" cross tee 24 Panel
1/4" 48" cross tee USG Sheetrock®
Panel 48" cross tee
Z alt Z alt
25 /4"
3 Brand
Z alt Gypsum
Panel
72" cross tee26" o.c. Type F 48" cross
27tee 48" cross tee
27 2748" cross tee
Z alt
light fixture 48" cross tee 48" cross tee 48" cross tee
26” cross tee hanger wire 27
hanger wire hanger wire
24" o.c.
72" cross tee
50" cross tee

50” cross tee
48" cross tee

50" cross tee

Type F Type F Type F
Type F light light light
26" o.c. fixture fixture fixture
tee
tee
main tee
tee tee
tee tee
tee tee
tee
tee
tee
tee
tee tee
tee
main tee
main tee
tee
tee
main tee
light fixturefield
main tee
tee tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee
main tee

50” cross tee
cut Type F
main
main main
main main
main main
main main
main
50" cross teemain
mainmain
50" cross teemain
main
main
main
main
main
main tee
main tee
main tee
72" cross tee light

50" cross tee
50” cross tee
50"48"
o.c. 48"cross tee48" cross tee
crosstee 48"
48" cross
48"cross tee
crosstee 48" cross tee 48"Type
crossFtee
tee 48" cross tee
72" cross tee 72" cross tee 72" cross tee fixture Type F 72" Type Ftee 48" cross
hanger light 48" 48" cross tee lightwire
hanger wire 48" cross tee lighttee
hanger wire 48" cross tee
24" o.c.
26” cross tee
24" o.c. 72" 26” teewire
cross
cross tee
24" o.c.
hanger
26”cross wire
crosstee
tee 48"hanger
hanger wire
cross tee 48"hanger
cross wire
field fixture 72" fixture fixture
72" cross tee 48"
72" cross tee 48"cross
hangercross tee
tee
wire 48"
48"
48" cross
cross
cross
hanger tee
tee
tee
wire 48"
48" crosswire
cross
hanger tee
tee
26” cross tee
50” cross tee
24" o.c. cut Type F 26"

Type F light
72" crossType
tee F o.c. 48" cross
TypeteeF 48" cross tee 48" cross tee 48" cross tee 48" cross tee 48" cross tee
26" o.c. 50" o.c. 26" o.c. 26"cross
o.c. teelight fixture 48"
light fixture 48"light
fixture crossfixture
tee 48" 48" cross tee 48" cross
48"
48" tee
cross
48"cross tee
crosstee
tee 48"cross
48" crosstee
cross tee
tee
Type F
26" o.c. lightcross
fixture 48" cross 72"
teecross tee 48" cross tee 48" cross tee
72" cross tee 72" tee 48" cross tee 48" cross tee 48" cross tee
50" cross tee
50" cross tee
tee
tee
50” cross tee
tee
50” cross tee

50" cross tee
tee
50" cross tee
cross tee
cross tee
cross tee
cross tee
Type F 72" o.c. Type F Type F Type TypeF FType F TypeTypeF F

50" cross
50" cross
50” cross
50" cross
72"light
26" cross tee light light light light light lightlight
50" cross tee
50" cross tee

50” cross tee
50" cross tee
field o.c.
fixture
field 48" cross
Typetee
field F
fixture fixture 48" cross teeType
fixturefixture F
fixture 48" Type
cross Ffixture
fixturetee
50"
50"
50”
50"
light light light

50” cross tee
tee
50” cross tee

cross tee
cut Type F cut Type F cut Type F

field fixture fixture fixture
light light light
50” cross
50" o.c. 50" cut

o.c. 48" cross tee 50" o.c. 48" cross tee
50” cross tee
fixture Type F
fixture fixture 48"
48" cross
48"cross tee
crosstee
tee 48"cross
48" crossteetee
72" o.c. light
50”
50" o.c. 48" cross tee 48" cross tee 48"

48" cross
48"cross tee
crosstee
tee 48"cross
48" crossteetee
fixture 48" cross tee 48" cross tee 48" cross tee
26" 26" 48" cross tee26" 48" cross tee 48" cross tee
o.c. 48" cross teeo.c. 48" cross tee
o.c. 48"
48" cross
48"cross tee
crosstee
tee 48"cross
48" crosstee
tee
26"
o.c. 48" cross tee 48" cross tee 48" cross tee
72" o.c. 72" o.c. 72" o.c.
72" o.c.
UTILITY INTERFACES
UTILITY INTERFACES
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Curved drywall ceilings create exciting lighting design opportunities. The interface of light fixtures
with curved ceiling surfaces requires careful design consideration. Stem- and cablestyle indirect and
direct light choices are possible solutions. Recessed flat sections can be built into curved sections to
accommodate light fixtures. Sconces are also very effective with a vaulted ceiling.
UTILITY
UTILITY
INTERFACES
INTERFACES
Pendant fixture – vault Incandescent fixture – recessed flat ceiling
light-fixture light-fixture
mounting bracket
mounting bracket
cross tee cross tee
light fixture light fixture

USG
USG Sheetrock® Sheetrock® Brand
Brand
Gypsum PanelGypsum Panel light-fixture light-fixture
mounting bracket
mounting bracket cross tee cross tee
light fixture light fixture
USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock® Brand
Brand
Gypsum PanelGypsum Panel
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FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES
Floor/Ceiling UL Assembly Rating* Board Wallboard Type Fixture Size Max Duct Area, Assembly Construction Details
Design Thick. (% of Fixtures) sq. in. per 100
No. sq. ft.
Concrete/Steel D501 2 HR-R 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C N/A N/A Min. 2" normal wt. concrete on min. W8x17 beams
Deck 1-1/2 HR-UR
2 HR-UBR
D502 2 HR-R & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C 2x4 (24%) 144 sq. in. Min. 2-1/2" normal wt. concrete topping on min.
2 HR-UBR 1P-X2, 1PC-AR & WRC W8x28 beams
D503 2 HR-R & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C 69 dia. N/A Min. 2-1/2" normal wt. concrete on 2" steel deck on
2 HR-UBR incandescent min. W12x19 beams
4 per 100 sq. ft.
Concrete/Expanded G523 2 HR-R & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode 2x4 (24%) 144 Min. 2-1/2" normal wt. concrete topping on min.
Lath Floors 3 HR-UBR C 1P-X2 8J2 joists and W10x21 beams
Over Steel Joists
and Beams G524 2 HR-R & UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C N/A 113 Min. 2-3/4" or 2-1/2" lt. wt. or normal wt.
2 HR-UBR 1P-X2, 1PC-AR & WRC concrete topping on min. 8" or 10" Hambro joists,
respectively, and min. W8x24 beams
G525 2 HR-R & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C N/A 113 Min. 3-1/2" or 3-1/4" normal wt. concrete topping
2 HR-UBR on min. 8" or 10" Hambro joists, respectively, and
W8x24 beams
G526 2 HR-R & UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C 2x4 (25%) 57 Min. 2-1/2" normal wt. concrete topping on min.
2 HR-UBR 8J2 joists and W10x21 beams
G527 2 HR-R & UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C N/A N/A Min. 2-1/2" normal wt. concrete topping on min.
3 HR-UBR 1P-X2 & 1PC-AR 8J2 joists and W10x21 beams
G528 1-1/2 HR-R & UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C N/A N/A Min. 2-1/2" normal wt. concrete topping on min.
10J2 joists
G529 2 HR-R & UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C 2x4 (24%) 57 Min. 2-1/2" normal wt. or lt. wt. concrete topping on
2 or 3 HR-UBR min. 10J2 joists and W8x24 beams
3 HR & UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C 2x4 (24%) 57 Min. 3-1/4" normal wt. concrete topping on min.
3 HR-R & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C 2x4 (24%) 57 Min. 2-3/4" normal wt. concrete topping on min.
G531 2 HR-R&UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C 1x1 (1%) 144 Min. 3-1/4" normal wt. concrete min. 6" D500 steel
2 HR-UBR joist
1 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C 1x1 (1%) 144 Min. 2-1/2" normal wt. concrete min. 6" D500 or
D510 steel joist
G541 1 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C 2x4 (24%) 113 Min. 3-1/2" normal wt. concrete min. 7-3/16"- deep,
18-ga. steel C-joists
G546 1 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C N/A N/A Min. 2" normal lt. wt. concrete light-gauge steel
1 HR-UBR truss
G547 2 HR-R&UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C 2x4 (24%) 114 Min. 2-1/2" normal wt. concrete min. 8J2 or 10K1
steel joists
3 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C 2x4 (24%) 114 Min. 3" normal wt. concrete min. 8J2 or 10K1 steel
3 HR-UBR joists
G551 1 HR-UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C N/A N/A 1" USG Levelrock® Brand, steel deck,
(1 or 2 9-1/4”-deep steel C-joists @ 24" OC, 3-1/2"
layers) insulation, RC-Is @ 24" OC
Precast Concrete J502 2 HR-U & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C NA NA Min. 2" normal wt. concrete slab
Floors 3 HR-R & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C NA NA min. 2-3/4" normal wt. concrete slab
Wood Joists L211 2 HR-UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C 1x4 (12%) 576 T & G or plywood (see 6 alternatives) over subfloor
75-min. finish rating 2x2 (16%) on 2x10 joists @ 16" OC, plus P237- ceiling const.
2x4 (24%)
20"x48" (20%)
L502 1 HR-UR 22-min. 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C N/A N/A T & G or plywood (see 14 alternatives) over
finish rating 2P-X2, 1PC-AR & WRC subfloor on 2x10 joists @ 16" OC
L508 1 HR-UR 29-min. 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C N/A N/A T & G or plywood on 4x10 or DBL 2x10 joists
finish rating 1P-X1, 2P-X2, 2PC-AR, SCX, SYX
& WRX
L513 1 HR-UR 28-min. 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C N/A N/A 3/4" T & G w/ adhesive on 2x10 joists @ 24" OC,
finish rating drywall battens at joints (see 15 alternatives)

No. sq. ft.
L515 1 HR-UR 21-min. 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A T & G over subflooring on 2x10 joists
finish rating Firecode C 2P-X2, 1PC-AR @ 16" OC (see 9 alternatives)
& WRC
L523 1 HR-U 21-min. 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A 198 Finish floor over 5/8" plywood on 2x10 joists
finish rating Firecode C @ 16" OC max.
L525 1 HR-UR 21-min. 1/2" or USG Sheetrock® Brand 2x4 (24%) 57 T & G or plywood over subflooring on 2x10
finish rating 5/8" Firecode C joists @ 16" OC (see 12 alternatives)
L526 1 HR-UR 22-min. 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand 2x4 (24%) 114 T & G or plywood over on 2x10 joists
finish rating Firecode C 1P-X2, 1PC-AR (see 10 alternatives)
& WRC
Plywood with Wood L521 1 HR-U 25-min. 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A 324 Finish floor over plywood subfloor on min.
Truss finish rating Firecode C 18"-deep wood truss @ 24" OC max.
L529 1 HR-UR 22-min. 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand 2x4 (24%) 57 T & G wood floor or normal wt. insulating
finish rating Firecode C 1P-X2, 2PC-AR concrete over subflooring (see 16
alternatives) on trusses @ 24" OC max
L550 1 HR-U 23-min. 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A 360 Finish floor over T&G plywood subfloor on
finish rating Firecode C min. 18"-deep wood truss @ 24" OC max.
Steel C-Joists or L524 1 HR-R&UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Finish floor over plywood subfloor on min.
Light-Gauge Steel (2 layers) Firecode C 7"-deep steel C-joist
Truss
L548 1 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A 7/8" T&G plywood on min. 11-3/8"-deep, 16-
(2 layers) Firecode C ga. steel truss @ 24" OC max.
L549 1 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Finish floor over 23/32" plywood on light-
Firecode C gauge steel trusses @ 48" OC max.
L563 1 HR-UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A 256 Wood floor; 2x4 open-web wood truss
Firecode C @ 24" OC
L569 1 HR-UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Wood floor; 2x10 wood joists @ 16" or 24" OC
Firecode C when battens (item 7) are used.
L570 1 HR-UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Wood floor, 9-1/2"-deep wood I-joists
Firecode C @ 19.2" OC
* R = restrained rating
UR = unrestrained rating
UBR = unrestrained beam rating

No. sq. ft.
Double Ceiling Roof P237 2-HR-R & UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand 1x4 (12%), 576 Roof system on steel roof deck, min. fiber
Assemblies 2-HR-UBR Firecode C 2x2 (16%), 8H3 or 10k1 min. @ 72" OC max.
2x4 (24%),
20"x48" (20%)
P239 1-1/2 HR-R & UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand 1x4 (12%), 576 Roof covering of gypsum concrete over USG
1-1/2 HR-UBR Firecode C 2x2 (16%), form board, subpurlins and 12J3 joists with
2x4 (24%), W6x16 beam
20"x48" (20%)"
P241 2 HR-R & UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand 1x4 (12%), 576 Roof covering over insulating concrete on
Firecode C 2x2 (16%), steel roof deck and 10J3 min. joists @ 48" OC
2x4 (24%),
20"x48" (20%)
Mineral and Fiber P501 1 and 2 HR-R & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Roof covering over mineral and fiber board
Board on Building Firecode C 2P-X2 & 2PC-AR on building or precast concrete units, 14J5
Units or Precast joists @ 48" OC max.
Concrete
Gypsum Plank, P506 1-1/2 HR-R & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand 2x4 (24%) 57 Roof covering over min. & fiber boards on
Insulation Board Firecode C gypsum planks, subpurlins and 12 H5 joists
@ 48" OC max.
P508 1 HR-R & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand 2x4 (24%) 144 "Roof covering over min. & fiber boards
Firecode C 2P-X2, 1PC-AR (see alt) gyp wallboard, steel roof deck, 10J4
& WRC joists (min.) @ 48"" OC"
Insulating Concrete P507 "1-1/2 HR-R 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand 2x4 (24%) 57 Roof covering on foamed plastic insulation,
1 HR-UR" Firecode C Gypsum conc and form boards on subpurlins
and 10J4 joists (min.) @ 4' OC
P509 1 HR-R & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand 2x4 (24%) 144 Roof covering on foamed plastic insulation,
1 HR-R" Firecode C Gypsum conc and form boards on subpurlins
and 10J4 joists (min.) @ 4' OC
Corrugated Steel P510 1 & 1-1/2 HR-R 1/2" & USG Sheetrock® Brand 2x4 (24%) 57 Roof covering over insulation (see alt) on
Deck with Insulated & UR" 5/8" Firecode C gypsum wallboard steel roof deck, 10J4
Board or Foam joists (min.) @ 72" OC max.
Plastic Insulation
P513 1-1/2 HR-R & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand 2x4 (24%) 144 Roof covering on insulating concrete and
Firecode C foamed plastic over corrugated steel deck,
10J4 steel joists @ 48" OC
P514 2 HR-R & UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand 2x4 (24%) 255 Roof covering over insulation (see 9
Firecode C alternatives), gyp. wallboard and steel deck,
8H3 steel joists @ 48" OC
P516 1 HR-UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Metal roof deck panels on min. 8"-deep C- or
(2 layers)" Firecode C Z-shaped purlins @ 60" max., glass fiber
insulation between roof deck panels and
steel roof purlins, W-shaped beam
P518 1 HR-R&UR 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Roof covering over steel deck on min. 8"-
1 HR-UB" (2 layers) Firecode C deep, 18-ga. steel C-joists @ 24" OC max.
Engineered Steel or P515 1 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Roof covering over mineral and fiber board
Wood Roof Truss (2 layers) Firecode C on steel roof deck over steel roof trusses @
48" OC max.
P521 2 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Roof covering over foamed plastic insulation,
(2 layers) Firecode C gypsum wallboard, steel deck on light-gauge
steel trusses @ 48" OC max.
P522 1 HR-UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A 196 Roof system over 15/32" plywood on wood
Firecode C trusses @ 24" OC max.
P523 1 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Roof system over 23/32" plywood on light-

FLAT DRYWALL SUSPENSION CEILINGS
No. sq. ft.
Engineered Steel or P525 2 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Roof membrane or metal roof deck on
Wood Roof Truss (2 layers) Firecode C foamed plastic insulation, USG Durock®
Brand Cement Board or gypsum wallboard
over corrugated steel deck on light-gauge
P526 1 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Roof system over 23/32" plywood or steel
Firecode C roof deck on light-gauge steel trusses @
48" OC max.
P527 1-1/2 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Roof covering or metal roof deck on foamed
Firecode C plastic insulation, USG Durock® Brand
Cement Board or gypsum wallboard over
corrugated steel deck on light-gauge steel
trusses @ 48" OC max.
Firecode C roof deck on light-gauge steel trusses @ 48"
OC max.
P529 1-1/2 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Roof covering or metal roof deck on foamed
Firecode C plastic insulation, USG Durock® Brand
48" OC max.
P531 1 HR-UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A 360 Roof system over 15/32" plywood on wood
Firecode C trusses @ 24" OC max.
48" OC max.
P535 1 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Roof covering or metal roof deck over
Firecode C mineral and fiber board or foamed plastic
insulation, USG Durock® Brand Cement
Board or gypsum wallboard over light-gauge
P536 2 HR-R&UR 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand N/A N/A Roof covering or metal roof deck on foamed
(2 layers)" Firecode C plastic insulation, USG Durock® Brand
P537 1 HR-R&UR 5/8" Roof system over 23/32" plywood or steel
roof deck on light-gauge steel trusses @
48" OC max.
Fire-Rated Butt Fire-rated ceilings require extra cross tees spaced 8" or less on either side of the butt joint. Fire-rated assemblies require a hanger wire installed adjacent to fire-
Joint Cross-Tee relief notch.
Spacing
main tee 8" max. 8" max.
USG Sheetrock® Brand drywall cross tee extra cross tee

Gypsum Panel butt joint required for fire rating

EXTERIOR APPLICATION
WIND LOAD DATA
FLAT DRYWALL CEILING USG has a selection of Drywall Suspension assemblies to accommodate the wind loads for most
applications. The system has been tested using applicable industry standards for wind uplift
resistance when installed in exterior soffits and canopies. For more detailed information regarding
constructing exterior soffits, please refer to systems guide USG Exterior Ceilings Applications,
SC2156.
Only USG Sheetrock® Brand exterior ceiling board, USG Durock® Brand cement board and USG
EXTERIOR
Sheetrock® APPLICATION
Brand Glass Mat Sheathing areWIND LOAD
suitable for exteriorDATA
applications. Specific information for
gypsum panel applications can be found at usg.com and usgdesignstudio.com.
Design wind loads vary with geographic region and building conditions and must be established by a
professional engineer or architect of record.
"C"
"D"
compression hanger wire

post
main tee
cross tee
"A"
"B"
Component Spacing
Max. Spacing (in.)
Test UL Max. Equivalent (A) (B) (C) (D) Exterior Soffit Plenum Max. Test
Record Class Uplift Load Wind Speed Main Cross Tee 12-Gauge Compression Panels Height¹ Compression Standard
(psf) (mph) Runner Hanger Post (in.) Post Load
Wire (lbs.)
UL526 15 15 77 48 24 24 24 single-layer 5/8" 141 183.2 UL 580
gypsum panels
UL526A, B 15 15 77 48 16 (526A) 48 30 single-layer 1/2" 128 229 UL 580
24 (526B) gypsum panels
UL526C 30 30 108 24 24 48 30 single-layer 1/2" 130 225 UL 580
gypsum panels
UL526D 60 60 188 24 24 48 42 double-layer 5/8" 76 525 UL 580
gypsum panels
UL526E 90 90 188 24 24 48 30 double-layer 5/8" 76 525 UL 580
gypsum panels
UL526F 90 90 188 24 16 48 24 single-layer 5/8" 76 525 UL 580
gypsum panels,
single layer 3/8"
plywood
NOA NO. 12- N/A +75, -75 171 24 16 24 24 single-layer 1/2" 24 300 "TAS 202,
0924.03 or 5/8" glass mat TAS 203"
sheathing w/direct
applied EFIS
Note: Products containing an 'E' in the naming convention have a G90 coating for exterior environments.
1
Larger plenum heights require compression post size and gauge to be determined by a qualified structural engineer.

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION STUCCO/
PLASTER/EIFS SYSTEM
INTERIOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION 1. Suspension System and Hanger Wire

a. Main Tees - Laid out at 36" or 24" OC based on Membrane Load Value Table
b. Cross Tees - Laid out 16" or 24" OC based on Membrane Load Value Table
c. 12 Gauge Hanger Wire - Laid out no greater than 36" OC or otherwise dictated on
Membrane Load Value Table
2. (Optional) Panel or Plywood - "Hard Lid"
a. Optional Gypsum or Wood membrane to be fastened into Drywall Suspension Framing Members
3. Metal Lath
a. 3/8", 3.4 lb Galvanized Self Furring Ribbed Sheet Lath 27" x 96"
4. Perimeter
a. Isolate perimeter with 1/2" min. gap but not to exceed 3/4"
b. Install casing bead installed at perimeter
5. Stucco/Plaster/EIFs Application
a. Compound, mixture, thickness to be project specified
hanger wire
wall
main tee
1/2"
min.
plaster
cross tee main tee metal lath

casing bead
metal lath screw attached plaster or stucco finish
to tee
Interior Metal Lath and Stucco System Perimeter Stop
wall main
tee
1/2"
min.
screw
DETAIL A DETAIL B DETAIL C DETAIL D

Corner Isolation Assembly Isolation Control Joint Expansion Joint
from Wall from Wall

PLASTER/EIFS SYSTEM
EXTERIOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION 1. Suspension System and Hanger Wire

a. Main Tees - Laid out at 36" or 24" OC based on Membrane Load Value Table
b. Cross Tees - Laid out 16" or 24" OC based on Membrane Load Value Table
c. 12 Gauge Hanger Wire - Laid out no greater than 36" OC or otherwise dictated on
Membrane Load Value Table
2. Lateral Force Bracing
a. Metal Stud thickness and spacing noted in Table A and Wind Load Data
3. (Optional) Panel, Sheathing or Plywood - "Hard Lid"
a. Optional Gypsum, Sheathing or Wood membrane to be fastened into Drywall Suspension
Framing Members
4. Metal Lath
a. 3/8", 3.4 lb Galvanized Self Furring Ribbed Sheet Lath 27" x 96"
5. Perimeter
a. Isolate perimeter with 1/2" min. gap but not to exceed 3/4"
b. Install casing bead installed at perimeter
6. Stucco/Plaster/EIFs Application
a. Compound, mixture, thickness to be project specified
hanger wire
metal bracing wall

main tee exterior sheathing
1/2"
min.
exterior stucco
sheathing
casing bead metal lath
cross tee main tee
screw attached plaster or stucco finish
metal lath
to tee
Exterior Wind Load Metal Lath and Stucco System Perimeter Stop
wall main
tee
1/2"
min.
screw
DETAIL A DETAIL B DETAIL C DETAIL D

Corner Isolation Assembly Isolation Control Joint Expansion Joint
from Wall from Wall

PLASTER/EIFS SYSTEM
EXTERIOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE A Metal stud spacing for lateral force bracing

Steel members with sufficient strength are allowed by code and may be suitable for use as a
compression post. Below are some common, light-gauge steel members provided by others that
are typically used as compression posts.
Uplift Class / Maximum Compression

Maximum Pressure length (in.) Post
Class 15 & Class 30 / 30 psf 96 Min. 1-5/8" in. — 20-ga. stud
Min. 1-5/8" in. — 20-ga. track
Class 60 / 60 psf 48 Min. 1-5/8" in. — 20-ga. stud
96 Min. 2-1/2" in. — 20-ga. stud back to back
Min. 2-1/2" in. — 20-ga. stud back to back
Class 90 / 150 psf 48 Min. 1-5/8" in. — 20-ga. stud
96 Min. 2-1/2" in. — 20-ga. stud back to back
Min. 2-1/2" in. — 20-ga. stud back to back
Notes
1. The information provided is for quick reference only. Other restrictions and exemptions may apply.
2. All struts and allowable lengths should be verified by a design professional before use.
3. A structural engineer should be consulted for lengths greater than 8 ft.
4. Larger posts can be used; however, the compression post properties listed above shall be considered minimums.
5. The compression post must be attached to the grid member with at least four #8 screws.
6. The compression post attachment to the structure shall be determined by the engineer of record.

PLASTER/EIFS SYSTEM
WIND LOAD DATA
Main Tee Cross Tee Compression Maximum Load Rating (psf) Equivalent
Tested
Type Spacing Spacing Post Spacing Test Standard Uplift psf Downward psf Wind Speed
Panel Size
(Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (kPa) (kPa) mph. (kPh)
DWSS AND SECUROCK OR Miami Dade

DGLW 24 16 24 1/2" ExoAir 430 75 (3.59) -75 (-3.59) 171 (275)
EXOAIR 430 + DIRECT APPLY FINISH SYSTEM TAS 202 & 2033
Miami Dade
24 16 24 1/2" ExoAir 430 75 (3.59) -75 (-3.59) 171 (275)
TAS 202 & 2033
48 24 24 1 layer of 5/8" UL 580 2
15 (0.72) 77 (124)
48 16 30 1 layer of 1/2" UL 5802 15 (0.72) 77 (124)
48 24 30 1 layer of 1/2" UL 580 2

15 (0.72) 77 (124)
DWSS AND DRYWALL DGLW
24 24 30 1 layer of 5/8" UL 580 2
30 (1.44) 108 (174)
24 24 42 2 layer of 5/8" UL 5802 60 (2.87) 153 (246)
24 24 30 2 layer of 5/8" UL 580 2

90 (4.31) 188 (302)
3/8" plywood
24 16 24 UL 5802 90 (4.31) 188 (302)
and 5/8" drywall
Typical Cement
DWSS AND CEMENT STUCCO DGLWSP 36 16 24 UL 18971 200 (9.57) -100 (-4.79) 197 (317)
Stucco 12 psf
1. Factor of safety of 1.17 is included per test standard

2. Factor of safety of 1.5 for 30 psf; 1.3 for 60 psf; 1.17 for 90 psf is included per test standard
3. Factor of safety of 1.5 is included per test standard
structure fastener attachment

System for Maximum (by others)
Wind Speed Up to 172 MPH brace attachment
brace sp
acing at
2' o.c.
hanger wi
re spacing
at 2' o.c.
hanger
wire
metal
bracing
metal lath
(3/8" diamond mesh
3.4 galvanized steel)
plaster or stucco finish
3' cross tees at 16" o.c.

main tees at 3' o.c.
System for Maximum Wind Speed Up to 172 MPH

structure fastener attachment
System for Maximum (by others)
Wind Speed Up to 172 MPH brace attachment
brace sp
acing at
2' o.c.
hanger wi
re spacing
at 2' o.c.
hanger
wire
metal
bracing
metal lath
exterior sheathing (3/8" diamond mesh
3.4 galvanized steel)
stucco finish
3' cross tees at 16" o.c.

main tees at 3' o.c.
System for Maximum Wind Speed Up to 172 MPH

SEISMIC
REQUIREMENTS
FLAT CEILINGS Flat ceilings constructed of gypsum board that are screw-attached to suspension members that
EXEMPTIONS support a ceiling on one level extending from wall to wall are generally exempt from acoustical seismic
construction requirements such as the following: perimeter end wall clearance, perimeter hanger wires,
horizontal restraint and vertical splay bracing; see ASTM E580. This is due to the diaphragm strength
achieved by screw-attached gypsum board. In addition, there are no lay-in ceiling panels that can
become dislodged.
IBC Category D, E, F IBC Category C
Minimum intersection strength limits for MT/CT 180 lbs. 60 lbs.
Vertical 12-gauge hanger-wire Required Required
Main-tee classifications No min. requirement No min. requirement
Perimeter vertical hanger wires not more than 8 in. from wall Not required Not required
Grid end/wall clearance Not required Not required
Perimeter closure (molding) width No min. requirement No min. requirement
Perimeter tee ends tied together at perimeters Not required Not required
Horizontal restraint (splay wires or rigid bracing) within Not required Not required
2 in. of intersection and splayed 90° apart at 45° angles
Compression posts (struts) 12 ft. OC in both directions, Not required Not required
starting 6 ft. from walls
Supplementary light fixture attachment Not required Not required
Seismic separation joint Not required Not required
Drywall control joint Required when applicable Required when applicable
CURVED CEILINGS 1. Areas using curved main tees with radii 7" or larger should use seismic splay wires and compression
posts 12' OC similar to the CISCA Guidelines for Seismic Restraint for Direct-Hung Suspended Ceiling
Assemblies. See the illustration below for details.
2. Areas using curved main tees with radii smaller than 7' require bridging members, such as USG
Donn® Brand DXW main tees, which span across the curved drywall main tees. These bridging tees
are screw fastened to “hard” points in the curved drywall ceiling, such as the tops of vaults. Seismic
splay wires and compression posts are then fastened to the bridging members.
3. Seismic restraint is usually accomplished with a set of four “splay” wires and a compression post.
The wires run parallel to the main tees and cross tees at an angle of less than, or equal to, 45° to
the horizontal. The compression post is installed at the junction of the four “splay” wires. This post
must be strong enough to resist any uplift forces generated during an earthquake. The type of post
SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS
needed also varies with the depth of the plenum. Compression posts must be approved by the
project engineer or the architect of record to ensure they will resist the uplift forces. Call Technical
Service for details. Seismic restraints must be installed at a minimum distance of 12' OC.
Interior Ceiling
compression post
12 ga. splayed
hanger wire brace wires
cross tee
main tee

APPLICATION GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
PART 1 1.01 A. Related work specified elsewhere:
GENERAL Related Work 1. Gypsum Board: Section ________
2. Air Handling: Section _________
3. Lighting: Section _______
4. Acoustical: Section _________
B. Work installed but furnished under other sections: ________
C. Work installed but furnished under other sections: ________
1.02 A. A pre-engineered Drywall Suspension System consisting of straight main tees along
System with straight furring cross channels or cross tees, which join together to support
Description screw-attached gypsum panels, independently supported light fixtures and air
diffusers, where applicable. Where applicable, installed systems must conform to
Underwriters Laboratories, LLC (UL) Fire Resistance Design No. and other applicable
codes.
1.03 A. Subcontractor qualification: Installer shall have successful experience installing

Quality suspension and drywall systems.
Assurance B. Requirements of regulatory agencies: Codes and regulations of authorities having
jurisdiction.
C. Source quality control: Manufacturer will provide test certification for suspension
systems as required to meet performance standards specified by various agencies.
1.04 A. ASTM C635, Standard Specifications for Metal Suspension Systems References B.
References ASTM C636, Recommended Practice for Installation of Metal Suspension Systems
C. ASTM A653, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or
Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
D. CISCA Ceiling Systems Installation Handbook
E. GA 216, Installation & Finish of Gypsum Panels
F. ASTM C645, Standard Specification for Non-Structural Steel Framing Members
G. ASTM C754, Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive
Screw-Attach Gypsum Boards
H. ASTM C843, Specification of Application of Gypsum Veneer Plaster
I. ASTM C844, Specification of Application of Gypsum Base to Receive Veneer Plaster
J. ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials
K. Underwriters Laboratories, LLC (UL) Fire Resistance Directory
L. ASTM E580, Standard Practice for Application of Ceiling Suspension Systems for
Acoustical Tile and Layin Panels in Areas Requiring Seismic Restraint
M. CISCA Recommendations for Direct-Hung Acoustical Tile and Lay-In Panel Ceilings,
Seismic Zones 0-2
N. CISCA Guidelines for Seismic Restraint for Direct-Hung Suspended Ceiling
Assemblies, Seismic Zones 3-4
O. ASTM C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Wallboard
P. ASTM C1002, Standard Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for the
Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel
Studs
1.05 A. Samples: Submit actual samples and technical data for suspension system main tees
Submittal and cross tees for review.
B. Shop Drawings:
1. Reflected ceiling plans: Submit ceiling suspension system layout indicating
dimensions, lighting fixture locations and related mechanical components.
2. Assembly drawings: Indicate installation details, accessory attachments, and
installation of related lighting fixtures and related mechanical system components.
C. Manufacturer’s Data:
1. System details: Submit manufacturer’s catalog cuts or standard drawing showing
details of system with project conditions clearly identified and manufacturer’s
recommended installation instructions.

APPLICATION GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
1.06 A. Delivery of materials: Deliver materials in original, unopened packages clearly labeled
Delivery, with a manufacturer’s name, item description, part number, type and class, as
Storage and applicable.
Handling B. Inspection: Promptly inspect delivered materials, file freight claims for damage during
shipment and order replacement of materials as required. Any damaged materials
should be promptly removed from the job site.
C. Storage: Store in a manner that will prevent warpage, water damage or damage
of any kind. Prevent interference to/by other trades and any other adverse job
conditions due to storage locations or methods.
Warning: Store all USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Panels flat. Panels are heavy and
can fall over, causing serious injury or death. Do not move unless authorized.
D. Handling: Handle in such a manner to prevent racking, distortion or physical damage
of any kind.
1.07 A. Existing conditions: (include specific alteration work requirements for the project).
Project B. Environmental requirements:
Conditions 1. Building Conditions: Building shall be enclosed with all windows and exterior doors
in place and glazed, and roof watertight before installation of suspension system.
2. Interior temperature/humidity in building: Conditions in areas to receive Drywall
Suspension Systems shall range from 60° F (16° C) to 104° F (40° C) and relative
humidity of not more than 90% shall be maintained before installation of
components.
3. In cold weather during gypsum panel installation and joint-finishing and veneer-
plaster application, temperatures within the building shall be maintained in the
range of 55-70° F (13-21° C). Heat and ventilation should be evenly provided to
facilitate curing and drying.
C. Coordination with other work:
1. General: Coordinate with other work supported by or penetrating through the
ceiling, including mechanical and electrical work and partition systems.
2. Mechanical work: Ductwork above system shall be complete and permanent HVAC
systems operating.
3. Electrical Work: Installation of conduit above suspension system shall be complete
before installation of suspension system.
D. Protection:
1. Personnel: Follow good safety and industrial hygiene practices during handling
and installing of all products and systems, with personnel taking necessary
precautions and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment as needed.
Read material safety data sheets and related literature for important information
on products before installation. Contractor to be solely responsible for all personal
safety issues during and subsequent to installation. Architect, specifier, owner and
manufacturer will rely on contractor’s performance in these matters.
PART 2 2.01 A. USG Drywall Suspension System.

PRODUCTS Manufacturer B. USG Sheetrock® Brand gypsum products, panels and accessories (regular, lightweight,
Firecode, Firecode C). See Gypsum Products: Panels and Accessories (SA92) for
specifications.
C. USG Sheetrock® Brand joint tape, joint compounds, trim, and accessories. See USG
Sheetrock® Brand Interior Finishing Products (J1424) for specifications.
D. USG Imperial® Brand gypsum base. See (SA920) for specification. All manufactured
by USG, Chicago, IL USA. Manufactured in accordance with ASTM C588, Standard
Specification for Gypsum Base for Veneer Plasters.
E. USG Fiberock® Brand Aqua-Tough™ interior panels. See Moisture-Resistant
Assemblies (SA934) for specifications.
F. USG Durock® Brand cement board. See Moisture-Resistant Assemblies (SA934) for
specifications.

APPLICATION GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
PART 2 2.02 A. Commercial-quality, cold-rolled steel, hot-dipped galvanized finish
PRODUCTS Materials B. USG Flat Drywall Suspensions Systems:
1. Main Tees: Fire-Rated Heavy Duty classification, 144" long, with integral reversible
splice with knurled face.
DGLW26 1-1/2" Face, 1.617" high
2. Cross Members: Fire-Rated members with knurled face.
Cross Tees: DGLW424 cross-tee 1-1/2" high x 48" long with 1-1/2" wide face. Tees
must have quickrelease cross-tee ends to provide positive locking and removability
without the need for tools.
3. Accessory Cross Tees: Cross tees must have knurled faces. Cross tees have quick-
release cross-tee ends to provide positive locking and removability without the
need for tools.
DGLW224 Fire-Rated 1-1/2" high x 24" long with 1-1/2" face
DGLW624 Fire rated 1-1/2" high x 48" long with 1-1/2 face
4. Wall moldings: Single web with knurled face.
DGWM-24 1"x 1-1/2" x 144" long wall molding
DGCM-27E 144"x 1-5/8"x 1"channel molding
DGLC-12 144"x 1-3/4"x 1" index channel
C. Accessories
1. Transition clip DGTC-90
2. Splice clip DGSC-180
3. Wall attachment clip DGWC
4. Splice plate DGSP
5. Dome hub DGHUB
6. Close Mount Attachment Clip - CMAC-1
7. Compässo drywall clip DGC4, DGC6, DGC8
D. USG Compässo trim
1. 4" Compässo trim: 4" wide face, 9/16" horizontal legs with hems formed for
attachment to the Compässo mounting clip, commercial-quality cold-rolled
24-gauge steel with factory finish.
attachment to the Compässo mounting clip; commercial-quality cold-rolled
attachment to the Compässo mounting clip; commercial-quality cold-rolled
E. Gypsum panels
1. Gypsum panels manufactured in accordance with ASTMC36.
2. 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" USG Sheetrock® Brand or USG Securock® Brand
gypsum panels (Regular, Firecode, Firecode C)
F. USG Sheetrock® Brand drywall accessories: trims, expansion joints, sealants, joint
compound materials (see USG Gypsum Panels & Accessories Specifications SA927
09250)

APPLICATION GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
2.03 A. Corner Reinforcement: Minimum #26 gauge, zinc alloy with or without paper flanges
Metal, Paper or or plastic bead.
Plastic Trim B. Casing Reinforcement: Minimum #24 gauge, zinc alloy or plastic with expanded
flanges.
C. Control Joints: Minimum #26 gauge, zinc alloy .093, extruded aluminum or plastic
with expanded flanges.
2.04 A. Conventional Gypsum Panel fasteners (ASTM C1002): No. 6 Type-S, HiLo bugle head,
Fasteners self-drilling, self-tapping steel screws.
PART 3 3.01 A. Examine areas to receive materials for conditions that will adversely affect
EXECUTION Inspection installation. Provide written report of unacceptable surface.
B. Do not start work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.
C. Work to be concealed: Verify work above ceiling suspension system is complete and
installed in manner that will not affect layout and installation of suspension system
components.
D. Beginning of installation shall signify acceptance of conditions in areas to receive
ceiling suspension system.
F. Fire-rating requirements: Construction above fire-rated assembly shall meet
requirements as applicable to provide fire-resistance rating specified above in Part
2-Products.
3.02 A. Field dimensions must be verified prior to installation.

Preparation
3.03 A. Standard reference: Install in accordance with ASTM C636, CISCA installation
Installation standards and other applicable Installation code references.
B. Manufacturer’s reference: Install in accordance with manufacturer’s current printed
recommendations.
C. Drawing reference: Install in accordance with approved shop drawings and locate
ceiling in accordance with main-tee dimensions relative to elevations.
D. Component and hanger-wire installation:
Flat Ceilings: Main tees shall be spaced a maximum of 48" or 72" on center
depending on cross-tee layout selected and supported by hanger wires spaced
a maximum 48" on center or as specified by UL Fire Resistance Directory,
attaching hanger wires directly to structure above. Cross tees shall be spaced per
recommendations and/or as specified by UL Fire Resistance Directory.
Transitions: Changes in Elevation in Soffit and Fascia Ceiling Applications.
When constructing stepped soffits, bracing of the Drywall Suspension System and/
or additional hanger wires may be necessary to ensure stability and structural
performance during and after drywall attachment. The maximum vertical soffit height
is 48". (Maximum unsupported drywall area shall not exceed 48"x 24"). Intermediate
cross tees are not necessary when soffit dimensions do not exceed 24". Cross-tee
spacing in horizontal soffit plane is not to exceed 24".
Intermediate cross tees may be necessary to maintain visually acceptable drywall
planes and drywall corners.
General hanger wire notes: Hanger wires are required within 12" on both sides of a
pivoted splice clip. At least 1 hanger wire is required within 12" of a transition clip.
Limitations: Do not support wires from mechanical and/or electrical equipment
occurring above ceiling.
E. Accessories: Install accessories as applicable to meet project requirements.

APPLICATION GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
3.04 A. Apply gypsum panels first to ceiling and then to walls. Position all ends and edges of
Gypsum Panel gypsum panels at framing members. Extend ceiling board to corners and make firm
Installation contact with the wall angle, channel or top plate. To minimize end joints, use panels
of maximum practical lengths. Fit ends and edges closely, but do not force together.
B. Cut ends and edges, scribe or make cutouts within the field of panels in a
workmanlike manner. Cut gypsum board to size using a knife and straight edge.
C. Attach gypsum panels to the suspension system main runners, cross tees and cross
channels with conventional gypsum panel fasteners (No. 6 Type S HiLo bugle head,
self-drilling, self-tapping steel screws) spaced 8" OC at periphery of gypsum panels
and located 3/8" in from panel edges and spaced 12" OC in the field. Drive fasteners
in field of panels first, working toward ends and edges. Hold panels in firm contact
with framing while driving fasteners. Drive fastener heads slightly below surface of
gypsum panels without breaking face paper. (See Gypsum Panel and Accessories
Specification SA927 09250.) Install trim at all internal and external angles formed
by the intersection of panel surfaces or other dissimilar materials. Apply corner
reinforcement to all vertical or horizontal external corners in accordance with
directions.
Ceilings note:
Spacing of drywall grid is designed to support only the dead load. Heavy,
concentrated loads should be independently supported. Lighting fixtures or troffers,
air vents and other equipment should be separately supported from the structure;
gypsum panels will not support these items. To prevent objectionable sag in new
gypsum panel ceilings, the weight of overlaid unsupported insulation should not
exceed 1.3 psf for 1/2" thick gypsum panels with spacing of 24" OC; 2.2 psf for 1/2"
thick gypsum panels 16" OC framing and 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight panels
on 24" OC framing and 5/8" panels 24" OC; 3/8" thick gypsum panels must not be
overlaid with unsupported insulation. A vapor retarder should be installed in exterior
ceilings, and plenum or attic spaces should be properly vented. During periods of
cold or damp weather when a polyethylene vapor retarder is installed on ceilings
behind the gypsum panels, it is important to install the ceiling insulation before or
immediately after installing the gypsum panels. Failure to follow this procedure may
result in moisture condensation in the back of the gypsum panels, causing sag.
E. Spray-Textured Ceilings: Where water-based texturing materials or any slow-drying
surface treatment is used over single-layer panels, maximum frame spacing is 16"
OC for standard 1/2" panels applied perpendicular to framing, 24" for 1/2" USG
Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Panels.
3.05 A. Provide a separation in the suspension system at expansion joints as shown on the
Expansion Joints drawings and carry the joint through the gypsum panels. Expansion joints are installed to
separate the suspension system and allow for movement in large ceiling areas.
3.06 A. Provide control joint No. 093, which has a 3/32" ground for drywall and veneer plaster.
Ceiling areas should not exceed 2,500 sq. ft. with perimeter relief or 900 sq. ft. without
perimeter relief.
Note to specifier: The following specification for USG Ceiling Suspension products and
plaster products is a guide for specifying a plastered dome composed of a finished curved
surface having single radius of curvature. Delete such items that are not related to the
particular project. Where blank spaces are provided, insert information pertinent to the
project for which the specification is prepared.

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SPECIFICATIONS
DOMES
PART 1 1.01 Specify areas to receive these systems.
GENERAL Scope
1.02 Related work specified elsewhere:

Related 1. Air Handling: Section ______________
Work 2. Lighting: Section __________________
3. Acoustical: Section ________________
1.03 A pre-engineered Drywall Suspension System consisting of curved suspension grid that
System joins together to support screw attached metal lath, with an application of high-strength
Description conventional plaster, forming
curved domes.

Quality suspension and plaster systems.
jurisdiction.
systems as required to meet applicable industry standards and/or standards specified
by various agencies.
1.05 A. ASTM C636, Recommended Practice for Installation of Metal Suspension Systems
References References B. CISCA Ceiling Systems Installation Handbook
C. ASTM C28, Specification for Gypsum Plasters
D. ASTM C847, Specification for Metal Lath
E. ASTM C841, Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing & Furring
F. ASTM C842, Specification for Application of Interior Gypsum Plaster
1.06 A. Shop Drawings:

Submittal 1. Reflected ceiling plans: Submit ceiling suspension system layout indicating
dimensions, hanger wires, lighting fixture locations and related mechanical
components.
B. Manufacturer’s Data:
1. System Details: Submit manufacturer’s catalog cuts or standard drawing showing
1.07 A. Delivery of Materials: Deliver materials in original, unopened packages clearly

Delivery, Storage labeled with a manufacturer’s name, item description, part number and type class,
and Handling as applicable.
B. Inspection: Promptly inspect delivered materials, file freight claims for damage
during shipment and order replacement materials as required. Any damaged
materials shall be promptly removed from the job site.
C. Storage: Store in a manner that will prevent water damage or damage of any kind.
Prevent interference to/by other trades and any other adverse job conditions due
to storage locations or methods.
Warning: Store all USG Sheetrock® Brand gypsum panels flat. Panels are heavy and
D. Handling: Handle in such a manner to prevent racking, distortion or physical
damage of any kind.

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SPECIFICATIONS
DOMES
1.08 A. Environmental Requirements:
Project 1. Building Conditions: Building shall be enclosed, with all windows and exterior
Conditions doors in place and glazed and roof watertight before installation of suspension
system and plaster.
2. Temperatures within the building shall be maintained in the range of 55-70° F
(13-21° C). Heat and ventilation shall be evenly provided to facilitate drying.
B. Coordination with Other Work:
dome, including mechanical and electrical work.
systems operating.
3. Electrical work: Installation of conduit above suspension system shall be complete
before installation of suspension system
C. Protection: Follow good safety and industrial hygiene practices during handling
and installing of all products and systems, to take necessary precautions and
wearing appropriate personal protective equipment as needed. Read Material Safety
Data Sheets and related literature for important information on products before
installation. Contractor to be solely responsible for all personal safety issues during
and subsequent to installation; architect, specifier, owner and manufacturer will rely
on contractor’s performance in these matters.
PART 2 2.01 A. USG Drywall Suspension System

PRODUCTS Materials B. Structo-Base® gypsum plaster
C. Structo-Gauge® gauging plaster
D. USG Red-Top® Brand finish plaster
E. Diamond® interior finish plaster
All manufactured by USG, Chicago, IL, USA, in compliance with ASTM Standards.
F. Factory-curved, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" USG drywall grid with knurled face—commercial-
quality, cold-rolled steel, hot-dipped galvanized finish. Cross-tee holes spaced 8" OC
Manufacturer’s designation DGW__VT__
G. Wire
1. Hanger wire-12 gauge, 8 gauge, galvanized
2. Tie wire–18 gauge, galvanized
H. Metal lath: 3.4 #/S.Y. self-furring diamond mesh lath, galvanized
I. Screws–Self-tapping truss-head lathing screws
J. Gypsum plaster: Structo-Base gypsum plaster
K. Sand: ASTM C35
L. Water: Clean and potable
M. Finish plaster: To be determined
N. Dome hub and connecting clips
O. Casing and corner beads as required
P. Accessories as applicable to project requirements

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SPECIFICATIONS
DOMES
components.
E. Field dimensions must be verified prior to installation.
3.02 A. Standard reference: Install grid members in accordance with ASTM C636.
Installation B. Follow CISCA installation standards or other applicable code or manufacturer’s
references.
C. Manufacturer’s reference: Install in accordance with manufacturer’s current printed
recommendations.
D. Drawing reference: Install in accordance with approved shop drawings and locate
E. Hanger Wire Installation: Hanger wires are required along the radial suspension
members (spokes) spaced no more than 32" as measured along the arc of the
member. Install additional hanger wires to upper structural elements. Do not support
hangers from mechanical and/or electrical equipment.
F. Space radial spoke members so as not to exceed 48" spacing at any point.
G. Space cross-tee members so the maximum span of metal lath is 16".
H. Secure metal lath to tee members with screws spaced 6" OC max., applied at lath
ribs. Lap metal lath ends and edges and secure with 18-gauge tie wire spaced 6" OC
I. Mix Structo-Base® gypsum plaster with sand in proportions of 2 cu. ft. of sand per 100
lbs. of plaster for scratch and brown coats. Apply plaster to metal lath to a thickness
of 5/8" (min.) Measure from the face of the lath.
J. Select a plaster mix for the finish coat to provide a smooth trowel or sand float
(textured) finish (Reference SA 920).
K. Use template(s) to ensure uniform and even curvature of the finished surface.
Note to specifier: The following specification for the USG Drywall Suspension System is a guide for
specifying curved drywall ceilings. Delete such items that are not related to the particular project. Where
blank spaces occur, provide information to the particular project for which the specification is prepared.

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SPECIFICATIONS
PART 1 1.01 A. Related work specified elsewhere:
GENERAL Related 1. Gypsum Board: Section ________
Work 2. Air Handling: Section _________
3. Lighting: Section _______
4. Acoustical: Section _________
B. Work installed but furnished under other sections: _________
C. Work installed but furnished under other sections: _________
1.02 A. A pre-engineered Drywall Suspension System consisting of straight and curved main
System tees along with straight furring cross channels or cross tees, which join together to
Description support screw attached gypsum panels and independently supported light fixtures,
and air diffusers, where applicable. Where applicable, installed systems must
conform to Underwriters Laboratories, LLC (UL) Fire Resistance Design No. and other
applicable codes.

Quality suspension and drywall systems.
jurisdiction.
systems as required to meet performance standards specified by various agencies.
1.04 A. ASTM C635, Standard Specifications for Metal Suspension Systems

References B. ASTM C636, Recommended Practice for Installation of Metal Suspension Systems
C. CISCA Ceiling Systems Installation Handbook
D. GA 216, Installation & Finish of Gypsum Panels
E. ASTM C645, Standard Specification for Non-Structural Steel Framing Members
F. ASTM C754, Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive
Screw-Attach Gypsum Boards
G. ASTM C843, Specification of Application of Gypsum Veneer Plaster
H. ASTM C844, Specification of Application of Gypsum Base to Receive Veneer Plaster
I. ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials
J. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Fire Resistance Directory
1.05 A. Samples: Submit actual samples and technical data for suspension system main tees
Submittal and cross tees for review.
B. Shop drawings:
1. Reflected ceiling plans: Submit ceiling suspension system layout indicating
dimensions, lighting fixture locations and related mechanical components.
C. Manufacturer’s Data:
1. System details: Submit manufacturer’s catalog cuts or standard drawing showing

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SPECIFICATIONS
1.06 A. Delivery of materials: Deliver materials in original, unopened packages clearly
Delivery, Storage labeled with a manufacturer’s name, item description, part number, type and class as
and Handling applicable.
B. Inspection: Promptly inspect delivered materials, file freight claims for damage during
shipment and order replacement of materials as required. Any damaged materials
shall be promptly removed from the job site.
C. Storage: Store in a manner that will prevent warpage, water damage or damage
of any kind. Prevent interference to/by other trades and any other adverse job
conditions due to storage locations or methods.
Warning: Store all USG Sheetrock® Brand gypsum panels flat. Panels are heavy and
D. Handling: Handle in such a manner to prevent racking, distortion or physical damage
of any kind.
1.07 A. Existing conditions: include specific alteration work requirements for the project.
Project B. Environmental requirements:
Conditions 1. Building conditions: Building shall be enclosed with all windows and exterior doors
in place and glazed and roof watertight before installation of suspension system.
2. Interior temperature/humidity in building: Conditions in areas to receive Drywall
Suspension Systems shall range from 60° F (16° C) to 104° F (40° C) and relative
humidity of not more than 90% shall be maintained before installation of
components.
3. In cold weather during gypsum panel installation and joint finishing and veneer
plaster application, temperatures within the building shall be maintained in the
range of 55-70° F (13-21° C). Heat and ventilation should be evenly provided to
facilitate curing and drying.
C. Coordination with other work:
ceiling, including mechanical and electrical work and partition systems.
systems operating.
3. Electrical work: Installation of conduit above suspension system shall be complete
before installation of suspension system.
D. Protection:
1. Personnel: Follow good safety and industrial hygiene practices during handling
and installing of all products and systems, with personnel taking necessary
precautions and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment as needed.
Read material safety data sheets and related literature for important information
on products before installation. Contractor to be solely responsible for all personal
safety issues during and subsequent to installation; architect, specifier, owner and
manufacturer will rely on contractor’s performance in these matters.
PART 2 2.01 A. USG Drywall Suspension System.

PRODUCTS Manufacturer B. USG Sheetrock® Brand gypsum panels (Regular, Firecode, Firecode C) and 1/2" USG
Sheetrock® Brand brand interior gypsum ceiling board.
C. USG Sheetrock® Brand joint tape, joint compounds, trim and accessories (see USG
Gypsum Panels and Accessories SA927-09250 Specification).
D. USG Imperial® Brand gypsum base (see USG Plaster Systems Specification SA920-
0920). All manufactured by USG, Chicago, IL, USA. Manufactured in accordance with
ASTM C635.

APPLICATION GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
2.02 A. Commercial-quality, cold-rolled steel, hot-dipped galvanized finish
Materials B. USG Flat Drywall Suspension Systems:
1. Main tees: Heavy Duty classification 1-1/2" high with 1-1/2" wide face
Vault Main Tees: DGW6VT
Valley Main Tess: DGW6VY
2. Cross members: Fire-Rated members with knurled face.
Cross Tees: DGLW-424 cross tee 1-1/2" high x 48" long with 1-1/2" wide face. Tees
must have quickrelease cross-tee ends to provide positive locking and removability
without the need for tools.
3. Accessory cross tees: Cross tees must have knurled faces. Cross tees have quick-
release cross-tee ends to provide positive locking and removability without the
need for tools.
C. USG Curved Drywall Suspension Systems:
1. Valley tees (face of grid convex): 1-1/2" high x 1-1/2" knurled face with partially
corrugated bulb and cross-tee holes at 8" OC Made of hot-dipped galvanized steel.
2. Vault tees (face of grid concave): 1-1/2" high x 1-1/2" knurled face with cross-tee holes
at 8" OC made of hot-dipped galvanized steel.
D. Accessories
1. Transition clip DGTC-90
2. Splice clip DGSC-180
3. Wall attachment clip DGWC
4. Splice plate
5. Hub DGHUB
6. Close Mount Attachment Clip CMAC-1
E. Gypsum panels
1. Gypsum panels manufactured in accordance with ASTMC36.
2. 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand gypsum panels (Regular, Firecode,
Firecode C) (see USG Drywall/Steel Framed Systems Specifications—SA923
09250-USG-3).
F. USG Sheetrock® Brand drywall accessories: trims, expansion joints, sealants, joint
compound materials (see USG Gypsum Panels & Accessories Specifications SA927
09250).
2.03 A. Corner bead: Minimum #26 gauge, zinc alloy with or without paper flanges or
Metal, paper or plastic bead.
Plastic Trim B. Casing bead: Minimum #24 gauge, zinc alloy or plastic with expanded flanges.
C. Control joints: Minimum #26 gauge, zinc alloy, extruded aluminum or plastic with
expanded flanges.
2.04 A. Conventional gypsum panel fasteners (ASTM C1002). No. 6 Type-S, HiLo bugle head,
Fasteners self-drilling, Fasteners self-tapping steel screws.

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SPECIFICATIONS
components.
3.02 A. Field dimensions must be verified prior to installation.

Preparation
3.03 A. Standard reference: Install in accordance with ASTM C636, CISCA installation
Installation standards and other applicable code references
B. Manufacturer’s reference: Install in accordance with manufacturer’s current printed
recommendations.
C. Drawing reference: Install in accordance with approved shop drawings and locate
D. Component and hanger-wire installation:
Flat ceilings: Main tees shall be spaced a maximum of 48" on center and supported
by hanger wires spaced a maximum 48" on center and as specified by UL Fire
Resistance Directory, attaching hanger wires directly to structure above.
Cross tees shall be spaced per manufacturer’s recommendations and as specified by
UL Fire Resistance Directory.
Curved ceilings: Valley and vault main tees shall be spaced a maximum 48".
Hanger wires shall be spaced a maximum 48" for vaults main tees.
Hanger wires shall be spaced a maximum 24" for valley main tees.
Cross tees shall be spaced as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
Additional hanger wires may be necessary to stabilize any curved ceiling during and
after drywall attachment.
Transitions: changes in elevation in soffit and fascia ceiling applications. When
constructing stepped soffits, bracing of the Drywall Suspension System and/
or additional hanger wires may be necessary to ensure stability and structural
performance during and after drywall attachment.
The maximum vertical soffit height is 48". (Maximum unsupported drywall area shall
not exceed 48" x 24".) Intermediate cross tees are not necessary when bulkhead
dimensions do not exceed 24".
Cross-tee spacing in horizontal soffit plane is not to exceed 24". Intermediate cross
tees may be necessary to maintain visually acceptable drywall planes and drywall
corners.
E. USG Drywall Suspension System (when used with USG Sheetrock® Brand gypsum
panel) lifetime limited warranty: "Lifetime" is defined as the useful life of a ceiling up
to a maximum of 30 years. The USG Drywall Suspension System installed without
USG Sheetrock® Brand brand gypsum panels has a 10-year warranty.
General hanger wire notes: Hanger wires are required within 12" on both sides of a
pivoted splice clip. At least 1 hanger wire is required within 12" of a transition clip.
Limitations: Do not support wires from mechanical and/or electrical equipment
occurring above ceiling.
F. Accessories: Install accessories as applicable to meet project requirements.
3.04 A. Apply gypsum panels first to ceiling and then to walls. Position all ends and edges of
Gypsum Panel gypsum panels at framing members. Extend ceiling board to corners and make firm
Installation contact with the wall angle, channel or top plate. To minimize end joints, use panels
of maximum practical lengths. Fit ends and edges closely, but do not force together.
B. Cut ends and edges, scribe, or make cutouts within the field of panels in a
workmanlike manner. Cut gypsum board to size using a knife and straight edge.

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C. Attach gypsum panels to the suspension system main runners, cross tees and cross
channels with conventional gypsum panel fasteners (No. 6 Type S HiLo bugle head,
self-drilling, self-tapping steel screws) spaced 8" OC at periphery of gypsum panels
and located 3/8" in from panel edges and spaced 12" OC in the field. Drive fasteners
in field of panels first, working toward ends and edges. Hold panels in firm contact
with framing while driving fasteners. Drive fastener heads slightly below surface of
gypsum panels in a uniform dimple without breaking face paper. (See Gypsum Panel
and Accessories Specification SA927 09250.)
D. Install trim at all internal and external angles formed by the intersection of panel
surfaces or other dissimilar materials. Apply corner bead to all vertical or horizontal
external corners in accordance with manufacturer’s directions.
Ceilings note:
Spacing of drywall grid is designed to support only the dead load. Heavy,
concentrated loads should be independently supported. Lighting fixtures or troffers,
air vents, and other equipment should be separately supported from the structure;
gypsum panels will not support these items. To prevent objectionable sag in new
gypsum panel ceilings, the weight of overlaid unsupported insulation should not
exceed 1.3 psf for 1/2" thick gypsum panels with spacing of 24" OC; 2.2 psf for 1/2"
thick gypsum panels 16" OC framing, 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight interior
gypsum ceiling panels on 24" OC framing, and 5/8" panels 24" OC; 3/8" gypsum
panels must not be overlaid with unsupported insulation. A vapor retarder should be
installed in exterior ceilings, and plenum or attic spaces should be properly vented.
During periods of cold or damp weather when a polyethylene vapor retarder is
installed on ceilings behind the gypsum panels, it is important to install the ceiling
insulation before or immediately after installing the gypsum panels. Failure to follow
this procedure may result in moisture condensation in the back of the gypsum panels,
causing sag.
E. Spray-textured ceilings: Where water-based texturing materials or any slow-drying
surface treatment is used over single-layer panels, maximum frame spacing is 16"
OC for 1/2" panels applied perpendicular to framing, 24" OC for 1/2" USG Sheetrock®
Brand UltraLight Panels.
3.05 A. Provide a separation in the suspension system at expansion joints as shown on

Expansion Joints the drawings and carry the joint through the gypsum panels. Expansion joints are
installed between two main tees to separate the suspension system and allow for
movement in large ceiling areas.
3.06 A. Provide control joint No. 093, which has a 3/32" ground for drywall and veneer
Control Joints plaster. Ceiling areas should Control Joints not exceed 2,500 sq. ft. with perimeter
relief or 900 sq. ft. without perimeter relief.

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DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 2

INTRODUCTION System Overview 4

COMPONENTS System Components 6

SYSTEM APPLICATIONS Flat Drywall Ceilings 12

APPLICATION GUIDE Flat Drywall Ceilings 57

FOR MORE INFORMATION Technical Service

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 3

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 4

The USG Drywall Suspension System offers distinct advantages over

KNURLED-FACE COMPONENTS Easier screw penetration on all components.

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 5

DGWSP Heavy Duty 135" 1-5/8" DGWSP135E Class A 16.0 lbs./LF

COMPONENT HOLE PUNCHING

COMPONENT HOLE PUNCHING

1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 3/4"

COMPONENT HOLE PUNCHING

COMPONENT HOLE PUNCHING

STRAIGHT MAIN TEE DGLW26

4" 8"o.c. 8"o.c. 4"

5', 6', 7', 8' USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 7

CURVED DRYWALL CEILINGS 1 1/2"

SYSTEM COMPONENTS SYSTEM COMPONENTS

45"-60" 8' 1-5/8" DGW8VYxxx 1 1/2"A

CURVED MAIN TEES Vaults

Note: Length depends on radius. See chart on page 40.

6', 8', 10'

8" 8" 8"

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 8

TRANSITION CLIP DGTC-90 The transition clip securely joins two

4 1/2" threaded rod

Application B The transition clip has a slotted bend line to 4 1/2"

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 9

hanger wires, the CMAC-1

3/16" specific plenum depths.

CMAC-1 can be installed vertically or

SPLICE CLIP DGSC-180 Another common use of the splice clip is

Application C The splice clip also is used to connect two

WALL ATTACHMENT DGWC The wall attachment clip acts as a spacer

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 10

COMPÄSSO™ DGC4 Compässo Standard suspension trim

CPALAC1 USG Compässo Elite CPALAC1

Compasso Elite Drywall Trim Assembly

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 11

drywall main tees

drywall cross tees

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 12

Flat Drywall Ceiling reverse view, spaced 48" O.C.

USG Sheetrock® Brand B

drywall cross tees

12 ga. hanger wires

drywall main tees

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 13

Cross tee/main tee intersection Perimeter detail – channel molding

USG Sheetrock® screw into

USG Sheetrock® screw into

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 14

A lifetime limited (30-year) warranty on the USG Drywall Suspension System is

* Not available in Canada

USG DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 15

Maximum Ceiling Membrane Load Values

Hanger Wire Spacing, in-OC 24 36 48