CEILING SYSTEMS

TECHNICAL GUIDE

DrywallGridSystem

SYNTHETIC STUCCO
GRID SYSTEM
Hanging and Framing
EIFS/Direct Applied Ceilings

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
Installation Recommendations
Plaster/Stucco Grid Suspension Installation ..............................................................................................4
Stucco/Plaster Details
Insulated ......................................................................................................................................................5
Uninsulated ..................................................................................................................................................5
Vent Strip......................................................................................................................................................5
Control Joint ................................................................................................................................................5
Exterior Wind Loaded..................................................................................................................................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

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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

ScrewStop reverse hem prevents

screw spin off on 1-1/2 wide face

Meets ASTM C 645

Installation per ASTM C 636
Installation per ASTM C 754
ICC Evaluation Report Number
ESR-1289
Department of State Architect
DSA PA105
City of LA RR 25348

Rotary-stitched Greater torsional

strength and stability

Miami/Dade wind uplift NOA #040716.03

1-1/2" wide face main beams and

cross tees Easy installation of
screw applied gypsum wallboard

Consult local codes for specific

requirements

G40 hot dipped galvanized coating

Corrosion resistance
G90 hot dipped galvanized coating
Superior corrosion resistance for
exterior applications
Heavy-duty load rating
Minimum 16 Lbs./LF on main beams
and cross tees
Wind uplift construction available,
including Miami Dade/Broward
County, Florida

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COMPONENTS AND WIRE LOAD

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Main Beams
Item #

HD8906
HD8906G90

Face
Profile Duty Fire
Length Dimension
Height Load Rated

144

1-1/2

Heavy
1-11/16
Yes
duty

Load Test Data (Lbs./LF)

L/360
L/240
Simple Span
Simple Span
2'
3'
4'
2'
3'
4'

Routs

51 routs
starting 2-1/4
from each end
(type F fixture
compatible)

Perspective

95.5 35.8 18.76 143.0 57.3 28.14

Cross Tees
Item #

XL8947P
XL8947PG90

Length

50"

Face
Profile Fire
Dimension Height Rated

1-1/2"

1-1/2"

Load Test Data (Lbs./LF)

L/360
L/240
wires at
wires at

Routs

Yes

8 routsstarting 10"
from each end (type
F fixture compatible)

2'

50"

50"

13.0

19.5

3'

4'

2'

XL8945P
XL8945PG90

48"

1-1/2"

1-1/2"

Yes

2 routs12" from
each end
(type F fixture
compatible)

XL7936G90

36"

1-1/2"

1-1/2"

No

none

XL8925
XL8925G90

26"

1-1/2"

1-1/2"

Yes

2 routs12" from
each end (type F
fixture compatible)

98.0

117.0

XL8926
XL8926G90

24"

1-1/2"

1-1/2"

Yes

3 routscenter rout
and 10" from each
end(type F fixture
compatible)

129.0

158.0

XL7918

14"

1-1/2"

1-1/2"

Yes

none (type F
fixture compatible)

71.5

107.0

3'

15.0

Perspective

4'
22.5

33.3

50.0

Wire Load
12 Gauge Wire Breaking Strength and Technical Data
12 Gauge Wire
Diameter .105"
Galvanized Steel
375 lbs.
Breaking Point

3 Turns in 3"
Per ASTM C 636
500 lbs. Pullout
Hanger Wire Hole
Note: Per ASTM C 1063
wires must be plumb and
straight

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INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS

DrywallGridSystem

Synthetic Stucco Grid Suspension Installation

1. For wind speed less than 60 MPH, install main
beams 48" on center. For wind speed over
60 MPH, see page 6 for main beam spacing.
2. Use either track positively attached, metal angle
or main beam for isolation from wall. When
located near salt water, use 9 gauge wire.
3. Install cross tees 16" on center.
4. Install vertical brace at required locations
for wind loading on suspension system.
See chart page 6.
5. Install substrate gypsum board (water
resistant) with screw spacing 6" to 8" on
center. Cement board can also be used on
exterior. Use lower RPM (1,000-2,500)
screw gun to install cement board screws with
intermittent pressure.
6. Install finish system per manufacturers
recommendation.

7. Use plastic vented starter, stops or casing

beads with holes to allow moisture to escape
from system.
8. Install vent strips where necessary in plenum to
handle air pressure and moisture.
9. Install both control joints and expansion joints to
control movement in system.
10. Synthetic bonding agents are the responsibility of
each individual manufacturer of EIFS and is not
the responsibility of the suspension system
manufacturer.
11. The suspension system manufacturers
responsibility is to furnish a smooth and level
surface in accordance with ASTM C 636 or
C 645 and C 754 for the proper weight loading.
For further information, contact your local
representative or TechLine.

Details of Synthetic Stucco Systems

Main Beam

Hanger Wire
Hanger Wire

Finish

Substrate
Main Beam

Wafer Screw
Cross Tee
Stop

Main Beam
Space
Main Beam

Wafer Head
Screw

Wall

Track
Expansion Joint

Isolated Corner

Control Joint

3/8'' Min.
Isolation From Wall

For more information call 1 877 ARMSTRONG

SYNTHETIC STUCCO DETAILS

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Insulated

Uninsulated
Vertical Brace

Hanger Wire

Main Beam

Main Beam

Cross Tee

Substrate

Fiberglass Mesh

Vent Strip

Control Joint
Hanger Wire
Wall

Hanger Wire

Cross Tee

Main Beam

Main Beam

Main Beam

Screw

Vent
Casing
Bead
Drainage

Substrate

Vinyl "E-Z Strip" Joint

Vent Strip
Substrate

Exterior Wind Loaded

(See chart on page 6)
Hanger Wire
Main Beam

Vertical
Brace

Substrate

For more information call 1 877 ARMSTRONG

Cross Tee

WIND LOAD

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EIFS System Exterior Wind Load Ceiling Design for North America
Plenum
Height
(Ft - In)
0

6
***
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.)

Sheathing
5/8 Drywall Sheet
Densglass Gold G-P

Main Runner
Spacing
(Inch)

Cross Tee
Spacing
(Inch)

Hanger Wire
Spacing
(Feet)

Cross Tee
Length
(Feet)

Compression
Post Spacing
(Feet)

Compression
Post Load
(Lbs.)

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

5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS

5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8 G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS
5/8G.P. Densglass & 1/4-3/8 EIFS

48
48
48
36
36
36
24
24
48
48
48
36
36
36
24
24
48
48
48
36
36
36
24
24
48
48
48
36
36
36
24
24

16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
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.
3 O.C.
3 O.C.
2.5 O.C.
2.5 O.C.
2 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
3 O.C.
3 O.C.
2.5 O.C.
2.5 O.C.
2 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
3 O.C.
3 O.C.
2.5 O.C.
2.5 O.C.
2 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
4 O.C.
3 O.C.
3 O.C.
2.5 O.C.
2.5 O.C.
2 O.C.

4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2

4
4
4
3
3
2.5
2.5
2
4
4
4
3
3
2.5
2.5
2
4
4
4
3
3
2.5
2.5
2
4
4
4
3
3
2.5
2.5
2

9.3
37
83
83
187
276
251
300
9.3
37
83
83
187
276
251
300
9.3
37
83
83
187
276
251
300
9.3
37
83
83
187
276
251
300

Ceiling System = HD8906G90 Main Beam 12 ft. / XL8945PG90 Cross Tee 4 ft. / XL7936G90 Cross Tee 3 ft. / XL8926G90 Cross Tee 2 ft. / #12 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
Exterior wind loaded designs were tested and approved for the highest exposure category listed for the continental United States as shown in the IBC,
Section 1609 Wind Exposure Charts (Section 1609 Table 1609.6.2.1 and ASCE 7, Figure 6-1.
Stud Products & Properties Based on Dietrich Industries Inc.

Note: 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.

Membrane Load Values

Control Joints
Control joints minimize cracking caused by stresses in the surface
material attached to a metal suspension system. Materials have
different rates of expansion and control joints are placed 35 to 50
apart to control bucking and cracking of surface. Control joints are
also used to minimize stresses in monolithic ceiling membrane that
occur at columns, access doors, light fixtures, inside and outside
corners and other unusual penetrations in ceilings.

Component
Combination

Expansion Joints
Ceiling expansion joints are installed to separate the metal
suspension system when expansion joints occur in buildings, ceiling
span is over 100 or when metal changes direction. Expansion joints
are required to separate a system in T, H, L and U or Circle shaped
buildings to eliminate cracking from expansion. Both expansion and
control joints look similar but perform different functions.

Maximum Load
in Lbs./Ft.2 at
Hanger Wire/
Cross Tee Spacing
36"/ 16"
L/240

L/360

HD8906/XL7936G90
(mains 36" O.C.)

21.77

14.51

HD8906/XL8926
(mains 24" O.C.)

26.13

21.77

For more information call 1 877 ARMSTRONG

EXTERIOR WIND LOAD BRACING TO CONCRETE SLAB

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For maximum wind speed of 172 MPH. For other wind speed designs, see page 6.
Fastner Attachment
by Other Contractor
Positive Attachment

Concrete Slab

3/4"

2' O.C.
18 Gauge 2-1/2"
Studs 2' O.C.

10'- 3"
Vertical
Drop
Positive
Attachment

Hanger
Wire
4'O.C.

Main Beams
2' O.C.

2 Ft. Cross Tees

16" O.C.

5/8" Exterior
Water Resistant
Gypsum Board

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) #12 Hanger Wire No Knots, as Shown Above

For more information call 1 877 ARMSTRONG

EXTERIOR WIND LOAD BRACING TO METAL BAR JOISTS

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Length

Stud splice

6"

2' 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.
8

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.

For more information call 1 877 ARMSTRONG

EXTERIOR WIND LOAD BRACING TO METAL BAR JOISTS

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LENGTH

STUD SPLICE

2' O.C.

Positive
Attachment
Top and Bottom
2' O.C.
18 Gauge 2-1/2"
Studs 2' O.C.

10'- 3"
Vertical
Drop

Hanger
Wire
4'O.C.

Main Beams
2' O.C.

2 Ft. Cross Tees

16" O.C.

5/8" Exterior
Water Resistant
Gypsum Board

NOTES:
(1) Positive Attachment Top and Bottom
(2) 22 Gauge 2-1/2 Studs 2 O.C.
(3) Main Beams 2 O.C. / Cross Tees 16 O.C 2 Long
(4) #12 Hanger Wire 4 O.C.
(5) Vertical Drop 0 - 6 Minimum 22 Gauge. Not shown on
drawing. (See Chart)

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EXTERIOR WIND LOAD BRACING TO METAL BAR JOISTS

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LENGTH

STUD SPLICE

2' O.C.

Positive
Attachment
Top and Bottom

2' O.C.

Mid Span Bridging

16 Gauge U Channel

18 Gauge 2-1/2"
Studs 2' O.C.

15'
Vertical
Drop
Positive
Attachment

Hanger
Wire
4'O.C.

Main Beams
2' O.C.

2 Ft. Cross Tees

16" O.C.

5/8" Exterior
Water Resistant
Gypsum Board

NOTES:
(1) 1-1/2 #16 Gauge U Channel Bracing Required
at Mid Span for 10 15 Verticle Drop
(2) Positive Attachment Top and Bottom
(3) 18 Gauge 2-1/2 Stud 2 O.C.
(4) Main Beams 2 O.C. / Cross Tees 16 O.C 2 Long
(5) #12 Hanger Wire 4 O.C.

10

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EXTERIOR WIND LOAD BRACING TO METAL BAR JOISTS

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LENGTH

STUD SPLICE

2' O.C.

Positive
Attachment

Positive
20' Attachment
Vertical
Drop

16 Gauge U
Channel Bracing
18 Gauge 3-5/8"
Studs 2' O.C.

2' O.C.

16 Gauge U
Channel Bracing

Positive
Attachment

Hanger
Wire
4'O.C.

Main Beams
2' O.C.

2 Ft. Cross Tees

16" O.C.

5/8" Exterior
Water Resistant
Gypsum Board

NOTES:
(1) 1-1/2 #16 Gauge U Channel Bracing
Required at 1/3 Points
(2) Positive Attachment Top and Bottom
(3) 18 Gauge 3-5/8 Studs 2 O.C.
(4) Main Beams 2 O.C. / Cross Tees 16 O.C 2 Long
(5) #12 Hanger Wire 4 O.C.

For more information call 1 877 ARMSTRONG

11

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
* 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)

Template under
Main Beam

Radius

Component

Up to 15

HD8906F08

Over 15

HD8906F16

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

12

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MAKING A TEMPLATE

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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
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

For more information call 1 877 ARMSTRONG

13

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

14

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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