Recommendations for the Prevention of Ceiling Cracking, PDF Download - GA-227-2017

Recommendations for the Prevention of Ceiling Cracking, PDF Download - GA-227-2017

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  • ISBN: GA-227-2017-PDF
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When two materials with significantly different coefficients of expansion, such as gypsum board and wood framing, are rigidly attached to each other stresses will build up in the materials as their moisture contents and/or temperatures change.

Learn how to minimize centerline cracks by using resilient channels to create a less rigid attachment of the gypsum board to wood framing.