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CEILING SYSTEMS
T E C H N I C AL G U I D E
DrywallGridSystem
STUCCO/PLASTER
Grid Systems
Hanging and Framing
Stucco/Plaster Ceilings
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DrywallGridSystem
Features and Benefits

Performance ................................................................................................................................................2
Code Compliance........................................................................................................................................2
Components and Wire Load
Main Beams ................................................................................................................................................3
Cross Tees ..................................................................................................................................................3
Wire Load ....................................................................................................................................................3
Stucco/Plaster Installation
Stucco/Plaster Grid Suspension Installation ..............................................................................................4
Stucco/Plaster Details
Suspended Metal Lath and Stucco............................................................................................................5
Exterior Wind Loaded..................................................................................................................................5
Lighting Troffer ............................................................................................................................................5
Stucco Perimeter Stop ................................................................................................................................5
Rock Lath and Plaster ................................................................................................................................5
Security Metal Lath and Plaster..................................................................................................................5
Wind Load
Wind Load Ceiling Design ......................................................................................................................6
Exterior Wind Load Bracing to Concrete Slab ......................................................................................7
Exterior Wind Load Bracing for T-Bar Installation ..................................................................................8
Templates
Completing the Template Option 1 ....................................................................................................12
Completing the Template Option 2 ....................................................................................................13
Radius Chart..................................................................................................................................................14
For more information call 1 877 ARMSTRONG
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
DrywallGridSystem
Performance
Code Compliance
PeakForm patented profile

increases strength and stability
for improved performance during
installation
Meets ASTM C 635
SuperLock main beam clip is

engineered for a strong secure
connection and fast accurate
alignment confirmed with an audible
click; easy to remove and relocate
Meets ASTM C 842
Meets ASTM C 645

Meets ASTM C 841
Meets ASTM C 926
Installation per ASTM C 636
Installation per ASTM C 754
ScrewStop reverse hem prevents

screw spin off on 1-1/2 wide face
ICC Evaluation Report Number

ESR-1289
Rotary-stitched Greater torsional

strength and stability
Department of State Architect

DSA PA105
1-1/2" wide face main beams and

cross tees Easy installation of
screw applied gypsum wallboard
City of LA RR 25348
Miami/Dade Wind Uplift
NOA #07-0119-02 03/17/10
G90 hot dipped galvanized coating

Superior corrosion resistance for
exterior applications
Consult local codes for specific

requirements
Heavy-duty load rating Minimum

16 Lbs./LF on main beams and
cross tees
Wind load construction available,
including Miami Dade/Broward
County, Florida
Pre-engineered stucco products
space tees to match lath dimensions

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COMPONENTS AND WIRE LOAD
DrywallGridSystem
Main Beams
Item #
HD8906
HD8906G90
SP135
Length
Face
Dimension
144"
135"
Profile
Height
Duty
Load
1-1/2"
Heavy
1-11/16" duty
1-1/2"
Heavy
1-11/16" duty
Fire
Rated
Routs
Yes
51 routs
starting
2-1/4" from
each end (type
F fixture
compatible)
No
13-1/2" o.c.
starting
6-3/4" from
each end
Load Test Data (Lbs./LF)

L/360
L/240
wires at
wires at
2'
3'
4'
2'
3'
95.5
Perspective
4'
35.8 18.76 139.85 52.24 28.14
89.04 43.08 18.0
Cross Tees
Item #
Length
Face
Dimension
Profile
Height
Fire Rated
Routs
XL7936G90
36"
1-1/2"
1-1/2"
No
none
Yes
3 routscenter
rout and 10"
from each end
(type F fixture
compatible)
XL8926
XL8926G90
24"
1-1/2"
1-1/2"
Load Test Data (Lbs./LF)

L/360
L/240
wires at
wires at
2'
3'
4' 2'
3'
4'
33.3
129.0
Perspective
49.96
158.0
Wire Load
9 Gauge Wire Breaking Strength and Technical Data
645 lbs. Maximum

Safe Wire Load
450 lbs.Maximum
Safe Wire Load
NOTE:
Per ASTM C 1063 wires must
be plumb and straight.

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STUCCO/PLASTER INSTALLATION
DrywallGridSystem
Stucco/Plaster Grid Suspension Installation

1. Install the main beams with 9 gauge wires
(see page 6 for wire spacing). Space main
beams 36" on center. Hanger wire and
compression post spacing as required for
specific wind load and plenum depth.
2. Install 36" cross tee to required on center spacing.
3. Isolation at perimeters is mandatory when
installing any stucco system. Install perimeter
channel molding at wall/ceiling junctures to
support tees independent of walls. Use
main beam at cut cross tee perimeters and
galvanized track on main beam perimeters.
4. Install 3.4 Lb. 3/8" galvanized diamond mesh
lath with wafer head sharp point screw to
cross tees (use cadmium coated screws on
exterior applications). Lath options:
5. Expansion Joints Installed in accordance

with Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association
Specifications/Standards.
6. Control Joints Installed in accordance
with Metal/Lath Steel Framing Association
Specifications Standards.
7. Plaster stops, grounds, and corner pieces
are attached to system with wafer head
screws and/or 18 gauge tie wire.
8. Plaster or stucco mixture and thickness to
be in accordance with manufacturers
recommendations and applied:
ASTM C 842 For Gypsum Plaster and
ASTM C 926 For Portland Cement-based
Plaster.
9. For exterior application use steel studs for
vertical bracing (see page 6 for wind load).
a. 3/8", 3.4# flat rib diamond mesh lath

27" x 8'-0"
b. 3/8", 3.4# rib diamond mesh lath 27" x 8'-0"
c. 3/8", 3.4# high back rib diamond mesh lath
27" x 8'-0"
d. 3/8", 3.4# paper back diamond mesh lath
27" x 8'-0"
For further information, contact your local

representative or TechLine at 877 ARMSTRONG.
Details of Stucco/Plaster Systems

Main Beam
Hanger Wire
Hanger Wire
Main Beam
Wafer Screw
Cross Tee
Stucco or
Plaster
Stop
3.4 Lb Metal Lath
Main Beam
Space
Main Beam
Wafer
Head
Screw
Wall
3/8'' Min.
Track
Expansion Joint
Isolated Corner
Control Joint
Isolation From Wall

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STUCCO/PLASTER DETAILS
DrywallGridSystem
Suspended Metal Lath

and Interior Stucco
Hanger Wire
Exterior Wind Loaded Stucco

(See chart on page 6)
Main Beam
Metal Stud
Vertical Brace
Cross Tee
Hanger Wire
Main Beam
Wafer
Screw
Stucco
Metal Lath
Cross Tee
Stucco
Stucco Perimeter Stop
Lighting Troffer
Cross Tee
Adjustable
Arm
Main
Beam
Main Beam
Wall
Metal Lath
Light
Fixture
Metal Lath
Flange
Stucco
Rock Lath and Plaster
"STOP"
Screwed to
Suspension
3/8"
Min.
Security Metal Lath and Plaster

Hanger Wire
3' O.C.
Main Beam
Main Beam
Rock Lath
Sharp Point Screw
Butterfly Clips
Control Joint
Plaster

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WIND LOAD
DrywallGridSystem
Stucco System Exterior Wind Load Design for North America

Plenum
Height
(Ft - In)
6 1
10 3
10 4
15 0
15 1
20 0
Up Lift
Load
(MPH)
Up Lift
Load
(Lbs./Ft.2 )
Stud
Thickness
(Inch)
Stud
Gauge
(Ga. No.)
15
30
45
60
90
120
140
172
15
30
45
60
90
120
140
172
*15
*30
*45
*60
*90
*120
*140
*172
**15
**30
**45
**60
**90
**120
**140
**172
0.576
2.304
5.18
9.22
20.7
36.8
50.09
75
0.576
2.304
5.18
9.22
20.7
36.8
50.09
75
0.576
2.304
5.18
9.22
20.7
36.8
50.09
75
0.576
2.304
5.18
9.22
20.7
36.8
50.09
75
2 1/2 STH
2 1/2 STH
2 1/2 STH
2 1/2 STH
2 1/2 STH
2 1/2 STH
2 1/2 STH
2 1/2 STH
2 1/2 CSJ
2 1/2 CSJ
2 1/2 CSJ
2 1/2 CSJ
2 1/2 CSJ
2 1/2 CSJ
2 1/2 CSJ
2 1/2 CSJ
3 5/8 CSW
3 5/8 CSW
3 5/8 CSW
3 5/8 CSW
3 5/8 CSW
3 5/8 CSW
3 5/8 CSW
3 5/8 CSW
3 1/2 CSJ
3 1/2 CSJ
3 1/2 CSJ
3 1/2 CSJ
3 1/2 CSJ
3 1/2 CSJ
3 1/2 CSJ
3 1/2 CSJ
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
Membrane Substrate
3/8 Ribbed Sheet Lath
3.4 Lbs/SQ. YD., Per ASTM C-847
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
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3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
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Main Runner
Spacing
(Inch)
Cross Tee
Spacing
(Inch)
Hanger Wire
Spacing
(Feet)
Cross Tee
Length
(Feet)
Compression
Post Spacing
(Feet)
Compression
Post Load
(Lbs.)
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
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36
16
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16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
3 O.C.
2.5 O.C.
2. O.C.
2 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
3 O.C.
2.5 O.C.
2. O.C.
2 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
3 O.C.
2.5 O.C.
2. O.C.
2 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
3 O.C.
2.5 O.C.
2. O.C.
2 O.C.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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2
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4
3
2.5
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28
63
111
187
184
301
300
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28
63
111
187
184
301
300
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28
63
111
187
184
301
300
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28
63
111
187
184
301
300
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Ceiling System = HD8906G90 Main Beam 12 ft. / XL8945PG90 Cross Tee 4 ft. / XL7936G90 Cross Tee 3 ft. / XL8926G90 Cross Tee 2 ft. / # 9 Ga. H.D.G. Hanger Wire
* Note 1-1/2 16ga. U-Channel Bridging required at Mid Span for 10 4 up to 15 0

** Note 1-1/2 16ga. U-Channel Bridging required at 1/3rd Points for 15 1 up to 20 0
Compression Post and Ceiling system Tested at the Plenum design depth shown here for Positive and Negative Wind Speed Pressure Loads as listed.
Compression Post Assemblies at this Plenum design depth Calculated by Dietrich Design Group
For Heights over 33 feet above ground level, use ( Table 16-G ) in 1997 Uniform Building Code Exposure and Gust Factor Coefficient
IBC Section 1609 Table 1609.6.2.1 and ASCE 7 Figure 6-1. The Exterior Ceiling wind load designs we have shown were tested and approved for the
highest exposure category listed for the continental U.S. as shown in the IBC Section 1609 Wind Exposure Charts.
Stud Products & Properties Based on Dietrich Industries Inc.
Control Joints
Shall be installed to delineate areas not more than 100 sq. ft. for all horizontal applications,
that is, ceilings, curves or angle type structures. The distance between control joints shall not
exceed 18 ft. in either direction or a length-to-width ratio of 2-1/2 to 1. Control joints are also
used to minimize stresses in monolithic ceiling membrane that occurs at columns, access
doors, light fixtures, inside and outside corners and other unusual penetrations in ceilings.
Expansion Joints
Ceiling expansion joints are installed to separate the metal suspension system when
expansion joints occur in buildings, or when metal changes direction. Expansion joints
are required to separate a system in T, H, I, and U or circle shaped buildings to eliminate
cracking from expansion.
Membrane Load Values

Component
Combination
Maximum Load in Lbs./Ft.2 at

Hanger Wire/ Cross Tee Spacing
36"/ 16"
36"/13.5"
L/240
L/360
HD8906/XL7936G90
(mains 36" O.C.)
21.77
14.51
HD8906/XL8926
(mains 36" O.C.)
26.13
21.77
L/360
SP135/XL7936G90
(mains 36" O.C.)
11.68
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EXTERIOR WIND LOAD BRACING TO CONCRETE SLAB
DrywallGridSystem
For maximum wind speed of 172 MPH. For additional wind speed designs, see page 6.
Fastner Attachment
by Other Manufacturer
Positive Attachment
Structure
3/4"
Hanger
Wire
2' O.C.
18 Gauge 2-1/2"
Studs 2' O.C.
2' O.C.
10'- 3"
Vertical
Drop
Main Beams
3' O.C.
3 Ft. Cross Tees

16" O.C
3/8" Diamond Mesh
3.4 Galv. Steel Lath
NOTES:
(1) Wind Load Brace 2-1/2" 18 Gauge Steel 2' O.C
(2) From 0' to 6' 22 Gauge 2-1/2" Metal Studs Minimum
From 6' to 10'-3" 18 Gauge 2-1/2" Metal Studs Minimum
(3) From 10'- 4" to 15' 18 Gauge 2-1/2" Metal Studs
Minimum 16 Gauge CRC Mid Span
(4) From 15' to 20' 18 Gauge 2-1/2" Metal Studs Minimum
16 Gauge CRC 1/3 Points
(5) Item 3 and 4 above CRC Bracing Shown on Other
Drawings
(6) Main Beams 3' O.C. / Cross Tees 16" O.C.
(7) Positive Attachment Metal Studs Top and Bottom
(8) #9 Hanger Wire As Shown Above

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EXTERIOR WIND LOAD BRACING TO METAL BAR JOISTS
DrywallGridSystem
Length
Stud Splice
6"
3' O.C.
Maximum
6"
Bracing Clip
Stud Brace
(4) #10 - 16
Fasteners on
each side of
splice point
BRACING CLIP SIZES

2"x 3" for studs up to 4"
2"X 5" for studs up to 8"
Minimum
#10 - 16
Screws
4-1/4" 4-1/4"
1" 3/4" 3/4" 1"
12 Gauge Metal Clip
Power Actuated
Fastener
Steel Stud
SPLICE DETAIL
(Use stud piece x12" long - same size and gauge
as main studs. Center over splice point.)
BRACING CLIP DETAIL
STEEL STUD BRACING 2' O.C. ASTMC 645

Span Length
48"
54"
60"
66"
70"
72"
76"
80"
82"
86"
88"
92"
96"
120"
3-5/8
362 - CSJ
362 - CSJ
362 - CSJ
362 - CSJ
362 - CSJ
Gauge
20
20
18
16
14
Gauge
4 - SCJ
4 - CSJ
4 - CSJ
20
18
16
4 - CSJ
14
Gauge
6 - CSJ
20
6 - CSJ
18
6 - CSJ
16
6 - CSJ
14
(For 120" Length Bridging Required @ Midspan (See Note 9)
NOTES:
(1) Positive attach with #10 -16 screw - clip
to stud.
(2) Positive attach with Clip to Bar Joist with 2
.145 Dia. x 1/2 long.
(3) Screws: #10 - 16 TEKS/ 3 Buildex or equal.
(4) Power activated Fasteners: .145 Dia. x 1/2
long (X-DNI) Hilti pins.
(5) Clips: All Clips to be made of 50 KSI material.
Spans up to 70 use angle 2 x 5 x 12 gauge
x 0-4 long. Spans 72 x 120 use angle
2 x 5 x 10 gauge x 0-5 long. For studs up
to 4, use 3 flange in lieu of 5.
Gauge
8 - CSJ
18
8 - CSJ
18
8 - CSJ
8 - CSJ
8 - CSJ
16
14
16
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
All spans based on single span.

Wind load - 75 PSF
Dead load - 10 PSF
Spans of 120 require bridging on top flange
at midspan. Use 1-1/2 CRC 16 gauge
attached with (1) #10 - 16 to top flange.
(10) In some cases, angles may need to be welded
to structure.

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LENGTH
STUD SPLICE
3' O.C.
Hanger
Wire
2'O.C.
Positive
Attachment
Top and Bottom
2' O.C.
18 Gauge 2-1/2"
Studs 2' O.C.
10'- 3"
Vertical
Drop
Main Beams
3' O.C.
3 Ft. Cross Tees

16" O.C
3/8" Diamond Mesh
NOTES:
(1) 18 Gauge 2-1/2 Steel Studs, 10- 3 Vertical Drop
(2) Positive Attachment Top and Bottom
(3) Hanger Wire 2 O.C.
(4) Main Beams 3 O.C. / Cross Tees 16 O.C 3 Long

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DrywallGridSystem
LENGTH
STUD SPLICE
3' O.C.
Hanger
Wire
2'O.C.
Positive
Attachment
Top and Bottom
2' O.C.
Mid Span Bridging

16 Gauge U Channel
15'
Vertical
Drop
18 Gauge 3-5/8"
Studs 2' O.C.
Positive
Attachment
Main Beams
3' O.C.
3 Ft. Cross Tees

16" O.C
3/8" Diamond Mesh
NOTES:
(1) #16 Gauge CRC Channel Bracing Required at
Mid Span for 10 15 Vertical Drop
(3) 18 Gauge 3-5/8 Studs 2 O.C.
(5) #9 Hanger Wire

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DrywallGridSystem
LENGTH
STUD BRACE
3' O.C.
Hanger
Wire
2'O.C.
Positive
Attachment
Top and Bottom
16 Gauge U
Channel Bracing
20'
Vertical
Drop
Positive
Attachment
2' O.C.
16 Gauge 3-1/2"
Studs 2' O.C.
16 Gauge U
Channel Bracing
Main Beams
3' O.C.
3 Ft. Cross Tees

16" O.C
3/8" Diamond Mesh

NOTES:
(1) #16 Gauge CRC Channel Bracing Required at
1/3 Point @ 20 Vertical Drop
(3) 16 Gauge 3-1/2 Studs 2 O.C.

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MAKING A TEMPLATE
DrywallGridSystem
Establishing an Arc
Draw radius on template (plywood, gypsum board, etc)
1. Establish a center line
2. Mark 2 increments on line
perpendicular to center line
3. At 2 marks, identify points of arc

below perpendicular line (maintain
consistent spacing of point) See
radius charts on page 14
4. Connect points to form a smooth arc
Example: 43 arc using chart on page 14
20 20 20
5/8 2-1/4
5-1/8
Location of First Row

at Center Line
Completing the Template Option 1

1. Cut along the arc and remove section
of template
2. Cut main beam as required and
position along the cut radius on the
template (use the chart below)
3. Screw RC2 clips to faceted main beam

at all knockout locations *
4. On the template, mark a rout location
reference point to maintain consistent
rout location
Main Beam
Template under
Main Beam
* RC2 Clip placement

Vaults Cross tee placement in routs between cuts
Valleys Cross tee lock into rout on RC2 clip (tight radius installations
may require bending up of the flange at ends of cross tees)
Note: Screw RC2 to cavity side of web
Cut Main Beam(s) to Fit Template
Radius of Vault Plus Thickness of Gypsum

Board (Can Be Partial Radius of Large Spans)
Cut
Cut
Span of Vault

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MAKING A TEMPLATE
DrywallGridSystem
Completing the Template Option 2

1-1/2n x 3n Plywood or Blocks
secured by 2 screws
12b
Clamp main beam
to flex track
Main Beam
RC2 Clip
2-1/2n or 3-5/8n
flex track
Screw flex track

to plywood
Stop
Work Platform 4b x 12b
Gypsum Wall Board
or Plywood
12b
Cut Main Beam
4b
Flex Track
Radius
Screw Flex Track

to Plywood
Bracing for
span
Saw Horses
1. Draw radius on board

2. Screw flex track to board along radius line
3. Cut main beams as required and position along
the flex track on the template
4. Screw RC2* clips to faceted main beam at all
knockout locations
5. On the template, mark a rout location reference
point to maintain consistent rout location
* Screw RC2 Clip to cavity side of web
Contractors efficiency and understanding of the suspended grid system construction

provides performance benefits and cost savings.
An unlimited range of vaults and valleys can be constructed using faceted
main beams made on the job to meet design needs
Single and multiple curved ceilings can be framed quickly and easily

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RADIUS IN FEET
DrywallGridSystem
Radius Dimension
100
2
4
6
8
2 Increments from Center line
2
4
6
8
2
4
6
8
2
4
6
8
2
4
6
8
2
4
6
8
2
10
20
40
110
120
21/4
2
8 1/4
91/8
19 3/8 173/8
35 5/8 30 3/4
250
260
1
3 7/8
8 3/4
133/4
1
7/8
3 3/4
3 5/8
81/2
81/2
131/8 125/8
400
410
5/8
5/8
23/8
51/2
93/4
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
17/8
13/4
15/8
11/2
75/8
7
6 1/2
6 1/8
15 5/8 14 1/4
13
12
29 1/8 26 1/8 23 3/4 213/4
140
150
11/2
5 3/4
111/8
20
13/8
5 3/8
10 3/8
1101/2
11/4
5 1/8
113/4
191/4
11/4
4 7/8
111/8
18 1/8
11/8
4 5/8
10 1/2
17
11/8
43/8
10
161/8
11/8
4 1/4
9 5/8
15 1/4
1
4
9 1/8
141/2
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
7/8
7/8
7/8
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
5/8
5/8
31/2
77/8
12
33/8
71/2
121/2
31/4
31/8
3
71/4
71/8
67/8
111/8 10 5/8 10 1/4
3
65/8
111/2
27/8
63/8
111/2
23/4
61/4
111/8
23/4
61/8
107/8
25/8
57/8
101/2
25/8
53/4
101/4
5/8
21/2
55/8
10
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
540
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
23/8
53/8
91/2
23/8
51/4
91/4
21/4
51/8
9
21/8
5
87/8
21/8
47/8
85/8
21/8
43/4
81/2
21/8
45/8
81/4
2
41/2
81/8
2
41/2
77/8
2
43/8
73/4
17/8
41/4
75/8
17/8
41/4
71/2
13/4
41/4
73/8
1/2
13/4
4
71/8
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
13/4
4
7
13/4
37/8
67/8
13/4
37/8
63/4
13/4
33/4
65/8
15/8
33/4
65/8
15/8
35/8
61/2
15/8
35/8
63/8
15/8
31/2
61/4
11/2
31/2
61/8
11/2
33/8
6
11/2
33/8
6
11/2
31/4
57/8
11/2
31/4
53/4
11/2
31/4
53/4
3/8
13/8
31/8
55/8
700
710
720
730
740
750
760
770
780
790
800
810
820
830
840
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
13/8
31/8
51/2
13/8
31/8
51/2
13/8
3
53/8
13/8
3
51/4
13/8
3
51/4
11/4
27/8
51/8
11/4
27/8
51/8
11/4
27/8
5
11/4
23/4
5
11/4
23/4
47/8
11/4
23/4
47/8
11/4
23/4
43/4
11/4
25/8
43/4
11/4
25/8
45/8
3/8
11/8
25/8
45/8
850
860
870
880
890
900
910
920
930
940
950
960
970
980
990
3/8
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1
23/8
41/8
1
21/4
41/8
1
21/4
4
1
21/4
4
1
21/4
4
1
21/4
37/8
11/8
25/8
41/2
11/8
21/2
41/2
270
130
11/8
21/2
41/2
11/8
21/2
43/8
11/8
21/2
43/8
11/8
23/8
41/4
11/8
23/8
41/4
11/8
23/8
41/4
11/8
23/8
41/8
1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 1450 1500 1550 1600 1650 1700
2
4
6
8
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/8
1/8
1
21/4
37/8
1
21/8
33/4
2
31/2
17/8
33/8
17/8
31/4
13/4
31/8
13/4
3
15/8
27/8
15/8
23/4
11/2
23/4
11/2
25/8
13/8
21/2
13/8
23/8
13/8
23/8
7/8
7/8
7/8
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
1750 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400
2
4
6
8
5/8
1/8
1/8
1/8
1/8
1/8
1/8
1/8
1/8
1/8
1/8
11/4
21/4
11/4
21/8
11/4
21/8
11/8
2
11/8
2
11/8
2
1
17/8
1
13/4
1
15/8
7/8
7/8
11/2
5/8
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
3/8
3/8
15/8
5/8
5/8
1/8
5/8
11/4
21/4
250
1/8
5/8
5/8
3/8

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What You Need to Know
about Load and Seismic
Testing
CS-3539 Drywall Grid

Systems for
Flat Applications

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Applications
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CS-3542 Synthetic Stucco

Grid Systems

Systems for
Framing Short
Spans
CS-3950 QuikStix Wall Liner

Drywall Framing
System
Metal suspension manufacturers accept no responsibility

for water damage done to Stucco and Plaster installations
systems by water leaks, misapplication, acts of God or faulty
installation. We do accept responsibility for Metal System
performance in a plum and level surface for attachments
with screws as stated in our literature.
These drawings show typical conditions in which the
Armstrong product depicted is installed. They are not a
substitute for an architects or engineers plan and do
not reflect the unique requirements of local building codes,
laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations (Legal
Requirements) that may be applicable for a
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Armstrong does not warrant, and assumes no liability for
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Features and Benefits

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

PeakForm patented profile

Meets ASTM C 635

SuperLock main beam clip is

Meets ASTM C 842

Meets ASTM C 645

ScrewStop reverse hem prevents

ICC Evaluation Report Number

Rotary-stitched Greater torsional

Department of State Architect

1-1/2" wide face main beams and

G90 hot dipped galvanized coating

Consult local codes for specific

Heavy-duty load rating Minimum

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COMPONENTS AND WIRE LOAD

Load Test Data (Lbs./LF)

35.8 18.76 139.85 52.24 28.14

89.04 43.08 18.0

Load Test Data (Lbs./LF)

645 lbs. Maximum

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CS-3541 Stucco-Plaster_808:CS-3541 Stucco-Plaster rev

Stucco/Plaster Grid Suspension Installation

5. Expansion Joints Installed in accordance

a. 3/8", 3.4# flat rib diamond mesh lath

For further information, contact your local

Details of Stucco/Plaster Systems

3.4 Lb Metal Lath

Isolation From Wall

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Suspended Metal Lath

Exterior Wind Loaded Stucco

Stucco Perimeter Stop

Rock Lath and Plaster

Security Metal Lath and Plaster

Sharp Point Screw

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Stucco System Exterior Wind Load Design for North America

* Note 1-1/2 16ga. U-Channel Bridging required at Mid Span for 10 4 up to 15 0

Membrane Load Values

Maximum Load in Lbs./Ft.2 at

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EXTERIOR WIND LOAD BRACING TO CONCRETE SLAB

3 Ft. Cross Tees

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EXTERIOR WIND LOAD BRACING TO METAL BAR JOISTS

BRACING CLIP SIZES

12 Gauge Metal Clip

BRACING CLIP DETAIL

STEEL STUD BRACING 2' O.C. ASTMC 645

(For 120" Length Bridging Required @ Midspan (See Note 9)

All spans based on single span.

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