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MASTERSPEC
11/03 (R 05/05)
PRODUCT MASTERSPEC LICENSED BY ARCOM TO BPB AMERICA INC.
This PRODUCT MASTERSPEC section is licensed by ARCOM (June, 2004) for distribution by BPB
(BPB America Inc.) Changes made to MASTERSPEC by BPB America Inc. are indicated using
underline/strikeout text. Review and accept changes according to project requirements and specifier's
practice. The underline and strikeout portions of the text in this Section are the sole responsibility of BPB
America Inc. They are not provided by, endorsed by, or representative of the opinions of ARCOM or The
American Institute of Architects. For more information contact BPB America Inc., Technical Services,
5301 West Cypress Street, Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33607-1766. Phone (866) 427-2872. Fax (813) 2863991. Website: www.bpb-na.com. Email: crc@bpb-na.com.
Wall sheathing.
Roof sheathing.
Composite nail base insulated roof sheathing.
Subflooring.
Underlayment.
Building paper.
Building wrap.
Sheathing joint-and-penetration treatment.
Flexible flashing at openings in sheathing.
SCHEDULE 2 - SUBMITTALS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Product Data: For each type of process and factory-fabricated product.
Indicate component materials and dimensions and include construction and application details.
SHEATHING
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0.4
0.5
0.6
Include data for wood-preservative treatment from chemical treatment manufacturer and
certification by treating plant that treated plywood complies with requirements. Indicate
type of preservative used and net amount of preservative retained.
Include data for fire-retardant treatment from chemical treatment manufacturer and
certification by treating plant that treated plywood complies with requirements. Include
physical properties of treated materials.
For fire-retardant treatments specified to be High-Temperature (HT) type, include
physical properties of treated plywood both before and after exposure to elevated
temperatures, based on testing by a qualified independent testing agency according to
ASTM D 5516.
For products receiving a waterborne treatment, include statement that moisture content of
treated materials was reduced to levels specified before shipment to Project site.
Include copies of warranties from chemical treatment manufacturers for each type of
treatment.
For building wrap, include data on air-/moisture-infiltration protection based on testing
according to referenced standards.
Credit EQ 4.1: Manufacturers' product data for construction adhesive, including printed
statement of VOC content.
Credit EQ 4.4: Composite wood manufacturer's product data for each composite wood
product used on the interior of building indicating that bonding agent used contains no
urea formaldehyde.
Credit MR 7: Certificates of chain-of-custody signed by manufacturers certifying that
products specified to be made from certified wood were made from wood obtained from
forests certified by an FSC-accredited certification body to comply with FSC 1.2,
"Principles and Criteria." Include evidence that mill is certified for chain-of-custody by
an FSC-accredited certification body.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Research/Evaluation Reports: For the following, showing compliance
with building code in effect for Project:
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Preservative-treated plywood.
Fire-retardant-treated plywood.
Foam-plastic sheathing.
Building wrap.
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Plywood.
Oriented strand board.
Fiberboard wall sheathing.
Particleboard underlayment.
Hardboard underlayment.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Mark plywood with appropriate classification marking of an inspection
agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Application: [Treat all plywood, unless otherwise indicated] [Treat
items indicated on Drawings][ and plywood in contact with masonry or concrete or used
with roofing, flashing, vapor barriers, and waterproofing].
SCHEDULE 2 - FIRE-RETARDANT-TREATED PLYWOOD
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - General: Comply with performance requirements in AWPA C27.
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Kiln-dry material after treatment to a maximum moisture content of 15
percent. Do not use material that is warped or does not comply with requirements for untreated
material.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Identify fire-retardant-treated plywood with appropriate classification
marking of UL, U.S. Testing, Timber Products Inspection, or another testing and inspecting
agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Application: [Treat all plywood, unless otherwise indicated.] [Treat
plywood indicated on Drawings, and the following:]
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Roof[ and wall] sheathing within 48 inches (1220 mm) of [fire] [party] walls.
Roof sheathing.
Subflooring and underlayment for raised platforms.
<Insert category of plywood items required to be treated.>
[Exposure 1, Structural I]
Span Rating: Not less than [16/0] [20/0] [24/0] [24/16] [32/16].
Nominal Thickness: Not less than [5/16 inch (7.9 mm)] [3/8 inch (9.5 mm)] [1/2 inch
(13 mm)].
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Paper-Surfaced Gypsum Wall Sheathing: ASTM C 79/C 79M or
ASTM C 1396/C 1396M, gypsum sheathing; with water-resistant-treated core and with waterrepellent paper bonded to core's face, back, and long edges.
2.1
2.2
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American Gypsum.
BPB.
LaFarge North America Inc.
G-P Gypsum Corporation.
National Gypsum Company.
Temple-Inland Forest Products Corporation.
United States Gypsum Co.
<Insert manufacturer's name.>
Type and Thickness: [Regular, 1/2 inch (13 mm)] [Type X, 5/8 inch (15.9 mm)] thick.
Edge and End Configuration: [V-shaped, tongue-and-groove long edges; square ends]
[Square].
Size: [24 by 96 inches (610 by 2438 mm) for horizontal] [48 by 96 inches (1219 by
2438 mm) for vertical] [48 by 108 inches (1219 by 2743 mm) for vertical] [600 by
2400 mm for horizontal] [1200 by 2400 mm for vertical] [1200 by 2750 mm for
vertical] installation.
3.2
The design for glass-mat gypsum wall sheathing is based on "GlasRoc Sheathing" by
BPB. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the named product or a
comparable product by the following:
A.
3.3
3.4
Type and Thickness: [Regular, 1/2 inch (13 mm)] [Type X, 5/8 inch (15.9 mm)] thick.
Size: [48 by 96 inches (1219 by 2438 mm)] [48 by 108 inches (1219 by 2743 mm)] [48
by 120 inches (1219 by 3048 mm)] [1200 by 2400 mm] [1200 by 2750 mm] [1200 by
3050 mm] for vertical installation.
Gypsum
Sheathing:
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6.3
DiversiFoam Products.
Dow Chemical Company (The).
Owens Corning.
Pactiv, Inc.
<Insert manufacturer's name.>
Thickness: [3/4 inch (19 mm)] [1 inch (25 mm)] [As indicated].
7.3
Thickness: [7/16 inch (11.1 mm)] [1/2 inch (13 mm)] [5/8 inch (15.9 mm)] [3/4 inch
(19 mm)] [1 inch (25 mm)] [As indicated].
Span Rating: Not less than [16/0] [20/0] [24/0] [32/16] [40/20] [48/24].
Nominal Thickness: Not less than [15/32 inch (11.9 mm)] [1/2 inch (13 mm)].
[Exposure 1, Structural I]
Span Rating: Not less than [16/0] [20/0] [24/0] [24/16] [32/16] [40/20] [48/24].
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Nominal Thickness: Not less than [7/16 inch (11.1 mm)] [15/32 inch (11.9 mm)] [1/2
inch (13 mm)].
0.3
0.4
Polyisocyanurate-Foam Thickness: [1 inch (25 mm)] [1-1/2 inches (38 mm)] [2 inches
(50 mm)] [2-1/2 inches (64 mm)] [3 inches (76 mm)] [3-1/2 inches (89 mm)] [4 inches
(102 mm)].
Oriented-Strand-Board Nominal Thickness: [7/16 inch (11.1 mm)] [5/8 inch (15.9
mm)].
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Polyisocyanurate-Foam Thickness: [1 inch (25 mm)] [1-1/2 inches (38 mm)] [2 inches
(50 mm)] [2-1/2 inches (64 mm)] [3 inches (76 mm)] [3-1/2 inches (89 mm)] [4 inches
(102 mm)].
Oriented-Strand-Board Nominal Thickness: [7/16 inch (11.1 mm)] [5/8 inch (15.9
mm)].
Spacers: Wood furring strips or blocks not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick and spaced
not more than [12 inches (300 mm)] [16 inches (400 mm)] [24 inches (600 mm)] o.c.
Span Rating: Not less than [16] [20] [24] [32] [48] o.c.
Nominal Thickness: Not less than [23/32 inch (18.3 mm)] [7/8 inch (22.2 mm)] [1 inch
(25 mm)].
Edge Detail: Square.
Edge Detail: Tongue and groove.
Surface Finish: Fully sanded face.
Combination
Subfloor-Underlayment:
Span Rating: Not less than [16] [20] [24] [32] [48] o.c.
Nominal Thickness: Not less than [23/32 inch (18.3 mm)] [7/8 inch (22.2 mm)] [1 inch
(25 mm)].
Edge Detail: Square.
Edge Detail: Tongue and groove.
Surface Finish: [Fully sanded] [Resin-impregnated overlay] face.
Span Rating: Not less than [16] [20] [24] [32] [48] o.c. [or] [32/16] [40/20] [48/24].
Nominal Thickness: Not less than [23/32 inch (18.3 mm)] [7/8 inch (22.2 mm)] [1 inch
(25 mm)].
[Exterior]
Subflooring:
Exposure 1[,
Structural I
Span Rating: Not less than [16] [20] [24] [32] [48] o.c. or [32/16] [40/20] [48/24]
[60/32].
Nominal Thickness: Not less than [23/32 inch (18.3 mm)] [7/8 inch (22.2 mm)] [1 inch
(25 mm)].
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AHA A135.4,
Class 4
(Service),
SCHEDULE 7 - FASTENERS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - General: Provide fasteners of size and type indicated that comply with
requirements specified in this Article for material and manufacture.
0.1
For roof[ and wall] sheathing, provide fasteners[ with hot-dip zinc coating complying
with ASTM A 153/A 153M] [of Type 304 stainless steel].
For wall and roof sheathing panels, provide screws with organic-polymer or other
corrosion-protective coating having a salt-spray resistance of more than 800 hours
according to ASTM B 117.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Screws for Fastening Gypsum Sheathing to Cold-Formed Metal
Framing: Steel drill screws, in length recommended by sheathing manufacturer for thickness of
sheathing board to be attached, with organic-polymer or other corrosion-protective coating
having a salt-spray resistance of more than 800 hours according to ASTM B 117.
5.1
5.2
SHEATHING
For steel framing less than 0.0329 inch (0.835 mm) thick, attach sheathing to comply
with ASTM C 1002.
For steel framing from 0.033 to 0.112 inch (0.84 to 2.84 mm) thick, attach sheathing to
comply with ASTM C 954.
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Building Paper: UBC Standard 14-1, Grade D (water-vapor-permeable,
kraft building paper)[.] [, except that water resistance shall be not less than 1 hour and
water-vapor transmission shall be not less than 75 g/sq. m x 24 h.]
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Building Wrap: ASTM E 1677, Type I air retarder; with flame-spread
and smoke-developed indexes of less than 25 and 450, respectively, when tested according to
ASTM E 84; UV stabilized; and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Water-Vapor Permeance: Not less than [535] [152] [125] [63] <Insert number> g
through 1 sq. m of surface in 24 hours per ASTM E 96, Desiccant Method (Procedure A).
Allowable UV Exposure Time: Not less than three months.
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Use adhesives that have a VOC content of [70] <Insert limit> g/L or less when
calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Primer for Flexible Flashing: Product recommended by manufacturer
of flexible flashing for substrate.
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Use common wire nails, unless otherwise indicated. Select fasteners of
size that will not fully penetrate members where opposite side will be exposed to view or will
receive finish materials. Make tight connections. Install fasteners without splitting wood.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Coordinate [wall] [and] [roof] sheathing installation with flashing and
joint-sealant installation so these materials are installed in sequence and manner that prevent
exterior moisture from passing through completed assembly.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Do not bridge building expansion joints; cut and space edges of panels
to match spacing of structural support elements.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Coordinate sheathing installation with installation of materials installed
over sheathing so sheathing is not exposed to precipitation or left exposed at end of the workday
when rain is forecast.
SCHEDULE 1 - WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL INSTALLATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - General: Comply with applicable recommendations in APA Form
No. E30K, "APA Design/Construction Guide: Residential & Commercial," for types of
structural-use panels and applications indicated.
0.1
Comply with "Code Plus" installation provisions in guide referenced in paragraph above.
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Combination Subfloor-Underlayment:
A.
B.
C.
1.2
Subflooring:
A.
B.
C.
1.3
1.4
Underlayment:
A.
B.
C.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Apply fasteners so heads bear tightly against face of sheathing boards
but do not cut into facing.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Horizontal Installation: Install sheathing with V-grooved edge down
and tongue edge up. Interlock tongue with groove to bring long edges in contact with edges of
adjacent boards without forcing. Abut ends of boards over centers of studs, and stagger end
joints of adjacent boards not less than one stud spacing. Attach boards at perimeter and within
field of board to each steel stud.
2.1
SHEATHING
Space fasteners approximately 8 inches (200 mm) o.c. and set back a minimum of 3/8
inch (9.5 mm) from edges and ends of boards.
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For sheathing under stucco cladding, boards may be initially tacked in place with screws
if overlying self-furring metal lath is screw-attached through sheathing to studs
immediately after sheathing is installed.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Vertical Installation: Install board vertical edges centered over studs.
Abut ends and edges of each board with those of adjacent boards. Attach boards at perimeter
and within field of board to each stud.
For shear-wall applications with "GlasRoc Sheathing", BPB recommends that perimeter fasteners be
installed approximately 4 inches (100 mm) o.c. Edit subparagraph below to suit project.
3.1
3.2
Space fasteners approximately 8 inches (200 mm) o.c. [in field of board, and 4 inches
(100 mm) o.c. along perimeter of boards,] and set back a minimum of 3/8 inch (9.5
mm) from edges and ends of boards.
For sheathing under stucco cladding, boards may be initially tacked in place with screws
if overlying self-furring metal lath is screw-attached through sheathing to studs
immediately after sheathing is installed.
with
ASTM C 846
and
with
manufacturer's
written
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Fasten fiberboard sheathing panels to intermediate supports and then at
edges and ends. Use galvanized roofing nails[ or galvanized staples]; comply with
manufacturer's recommended spacing and referenced fastening schedule. Drive fasteners flush
with surface of sheathing and locate perimeter fasteners at least 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) from edges
and ends.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Install sheathing vertically with long edges parallel to, and centered
over, studs. Install solid wood blocking where end joints do not occur over framing. Allow 1/8inch (3-mm) open space between edges and ends of adjacent units. Stagger horizontal joints if
any.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Cover sheathing as soon as practical after installation to prevent
deterioration from wetting.
SCHEDULE 4 - FOAM-PLASTIC SHEATHING INSTALLATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Foam-Plastic Wall Sheathing: Install vapor-relief strips or equivalent
for permitting escape of moisture vapor that otherwise would be trapped in stud cavity behind
sheathing.
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Fastening Method: [Glue and nail] [Nail] [Nail or staple] underlayment to subflooring.
Cut back barrier 1/2 inch (13 mm) on each side of the break in supporting members at
expansion- or control-joint locations.
Apply barrier to cover vertical flashing with a minimum 4-inch (100-mm) overlap, unless
otherwise indicated.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Building Paper: Apply horizontally with a 2-inch (50-mm) overlap and
a 6-inch (150-mm) end lap; fasten to sheathing with galvanized staples or roofing nails.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Building Wrap: Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.
2.1
2.2
SHEATHING
Apply elastomeric sealant to joints and fasteners and trowel flat. Apply sufficient
quantity of sealant to completely cover joints and fasteners after troweling. Seal other
penetrations and openings.
Apply glass-fiber sheathing tape to glass-mat gypsum sheathing board joints, and apply
and trowel silicone emulsion sealant to embed entire face of tape in sealant. Apply
sealant to exposed fasteners with a trowel so fasteners are completely covered. Seal other
penetrations and openings.
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Apply sheathing tape to joints between foam-plastic sheathing panels and at items
penetrating sheathing. Apply at upstanding flashing to overlap both flashing and
sheathing.
SCHEDULE 10 - PROTECTION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Paper-Surfaced Gypsum Sheathing: Protect sheathing by covering
exposed exterior surface of sheathing with weather-resistant sheathing paper securely fastened
to framing. Apply covering immediately after sheathing is installed.
END OF SECTION 061600
SHEATHING
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