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REPAIR OF FIRE-RATED

GYPSUM PANEL PRODUCT SYSTEMS


(GA-225-08)
Fire-rated gypsum panel product systems NOTE: Overlapping of joint tape can result in
may be damaged during the life cycle of build- finishing problems.
ings. To maintain the required fire-rated separa- Several alternative proprietary clip products
tion between occupancies or areas, damaged are available which provide mechanical support
systems must be repaired so that they are re- for patching. Manufacturers of these products
stored to their original fire-resistive condition. should be contacted for information.
The repair must follow procedures dictated by
the severity of the damage. If mechanically or environmentally caused
damage covers more than 100 in² (700 cm²) in
Small holes (such as those caused by a door 100 ft² (10 m²) of wall or ceiling area, all mate-
knob) can be repaired by patching. To maintain rials in the damaged area back to the original
the integrity of the surface membrane, a gypsum framing must be removed to make the repair.
panel product patch must be mechanically se- Framing in the area to be repaired should be in-
cured in the diaphragm; attachment with joint spected and replaced if necessary without in-
compound material only is not acceptable. The creasing original framing spacing. Replacement
patching material should be cut from type X or material should be cut to fill the opening and
proprietary type X gypsum panel product of a mechanically attached to the framing. Ends and
thickness equal to the original materials so that edges of the board that are not backed by fram-
the patching material is in the same geometric ing materials should be supported with metal
shape as, but slightly larger than, the damaged runner track. The repaired area should be fin-
area. The damaged area is then further enlarged ished with tape and joint treatment compound as
to match exactly the size of the patching mate- necessary.
rial. Use caution when cutting or fastening into
stud cavities to avoid electrical shock or water Multiple-layer systems typically require that
leaks. Thermal insulation, if present, must be joints be staggered between layers. Proper repair
restored. Metal runner track is secured to the of multiple-layer systems requires that face lay-
inside edges of the damaged area. The patching ers of board be removed beyond the base layer
material is screw attached to the exposed face of joint so as to retain the staggered joint feature.
the runner track with fasteners a maximum of 8 To improve the appearance of large areas that
in. (203 mm) apart. The patch should be treated are in structurally sound, but aesthetically unac-
with tape and joint compound to restore appear- ceptable condition, a new layer of regular or
ance, fire resistance qualities, and acoustical type X gypsum board may be attached to the
performance. existing surface with adhesive or mechanical
fasteners without adversely affecting the fire
resistance rating or acoustical performance.

GA-225-08 Copyright © Gypsum Association 2008. All rights reserved.


Printed in U.S.A.
Figure 1. Damaged Gypsum Board Figure 2. Square-Off Damaged Area

Figure 3. Frame Cutout Figure 4. Apply Gypsum Board Patch

Figure 5. Tape and Finish Patched Area Figure 6. Redecorate Patched Area

This document may be revised or withdrawn from circulation at any time. The status of the document should be verified by
the user prior to following any recommendations contained herein. To verify that you have the most current edition of the
document, access the Gypsum Association website at: www.gypsum.org.

GA-225-08 Copyright © Gypsum Association 2008. All rights reserved.


Printed in U.S.A.

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