1. Scope
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
ASTM C475/C475M-02 Standard Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum Board
