1.1 This specification covers all-purpose, taping and finishing joint compounds, paper joint tape and glass-mesh joint tape.

1.1.1 The joint materials used in this standard are designed to be used with gypsum board installed in accordance with Specification C 840.

1.2 This specification also covers the minimum requirements for an assembly of taping and all-purpose compound and joint tape.

1.3 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.

1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI (metric) units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each system shall be used independent of the other. Values from the two systems shall not be combined. 2 pp.

Referenced Documents

C840 Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
F1615 Specification for Cautionary Labeling for Five-Gallon Open-Head Plastic Containers
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
C474 Test Methods for Joint Treatment Materials for Gypsum Board Construction
C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
D3882 Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and Knitted Fabrics