USG Exterior Ceiling Applications Systems Guide 2014
Systems Guide For decades USG exterior ceiling systems have been utilized in a wide variety of exterior applications. USG exterior ceiling systems satisfy stringent performance requirements and design criteria while providing beauty and durability.
Systems Overview USG Exterior Ceiling Applications USG provides five exterior systems for use in exterior environments that are not directly exposed to the weather such as under a soffit, parking garages, covered entrance or drivethrough.
Systems Overview Performance Selector Main Tee / Carrier System Spacing Main Tee Cross Tee Compression Post Uplift Class Test Standard Maximum Load Rating¹ (w) Equivalent Wind Speed² (v) Paraline II Linear Metal Ceiling System Symmetrical Carrier 48 in N/A 24 in N/A UL1897 46 psf 134 mph 24 in N/A 24 in Class 90 UL580 90 psf 188 mph Paraline Plus Linear Metal Ceiling System Paralock Carrier 48 in 24 in 24 in Class 30 UL580 30 psf 108 mph 48 in 24 in 24 in N/A UL1897 55
System Overview USG Exterior Ceiling Applications Wind Design Notes Miles per hour (MPH) versus pounds per square foot (PSF) ASCE 7-10, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, American Society of Civil Engineers/ Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE/SEI), contains a formula that converts wind speed into static pressure.
Linear Metal Ceiling Systems Paraline II ® Paraline Plus ® Technical Data Spacing Paraline II Paraline Plus Uplift Class Test Standard Maximum Load Rating (w) Equivalent Wind Speed (v) Main Tee Cross Tee Compression Post Page 9 48 in N/A 24 in N/A UL1897 46 psf 134 mph Page 10 24 in N/A 24 in Class 90 UL580 90 psf 188 mph Page 13 48 in 24 in 24 in Class 30 UL580 30 psf 108 mph 48 in 24 in 24 in N/A UL1897 55 psf 147 mph Page 14 24 in 24 in 30 in Class 60 UL580
Paraline II and Paraline Plus Wind Resistance Paraline ceiling systems may be used for sheltered exterior applications not directly exposed to the weather. The Paraline II and Paraline Plus systems have been tested for wind load resistance. The two units of measure commonly used are miles per hour (mph) and pounds per square foot (psf), equated by the methods in ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, American Society of Civil Engineers/ Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE/SEI).
Paraline II Application Details Layout 48" 48" PARALINE pan splice staggered symmetrical carrier hanger wires compression post adapter and EMT (4' o.c.) carrier splice 48" hanger reinforcement clip PARALINE pan max. 12" from wall trim channel finished wall or soffit Symmetrical Carrier Run structure spring clip spring clip compression post std. 3/4" dia.
Paraline II Application Details Pans Perpendicular to Wall Wall Intersection compression post (3/4" EMT conduit with compression post adapter) hanger reinforcement clip PARALINE II pan Pans Parallel to Wall 12" maximum symmetrical carrier U-2-3/32 perimeter molding and hold-down clip Note: Pop rivets shall be suitable for exterior use. 8 USG Exterior Ceiling Applications compression post (3/4" EMT conduit with compression post adapter) 12 ga.
Paraline II UL 1897 46 psf Main Tees: 48 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 24 in. o.c. Hanger & Compression Post Paraline Symmetrical Carrier 24" o.c. 12" max. 48" o.c. 12" max. Paraline II Assembly 12 ga. hanger wire compression post (3/4" EMT conduit with end plug) compression post (3/4" EMT conduit with compression post adapter) 12 ga.
Paraline II UL 580 Class 90 Main Tees: 24 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 24 in. o.c. Hanger & Compression Post Paraline Symmetrical Carrier 24" o.c. 12" max. 24" o.c. 12" max. Paraline II Assembly 12 ga. hanger wire compression post (3/4" EMT conduit with end plug) 12 ga.
Paraline Plus Application Details Layout 48" 48" PARALINE PLUS pan splice staggered PARALOCK main tee hanger wires 48" PARALINE PLUS pan max. 12" from wall trim channel finished wall or soffit Paralock Carrier Run structure spring clip compression post (3/4" EMT conduit with end plug) top clip (mechanically fastened) spring clip top clip (mechanically fastened) PARALOCK main tee PARALOCK main tee Post Detail maximum 48" o.c. compression posts and hanger wires 12 ga.
Paraline Plus Application Details Pans Perpendicular to Wall Wall Intersection compression post (3/4" EMT conduit with end plug) cross tee Pans Parallel to Wall 12" maximum MAC2 clip compression post (3/4" EMT conduit with end plug) 12" maximum MAC2 clip PARALOCK main tee 12 ga.
Paraline Plus UL 580 Class 30 Main Tees: 48 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 24 in. o.c. Cross Tees: 24 in. o.c. Hanger & Compression Post Paralock Carrier ZXLA424 (48 in. Cross Tee) 24" o.c. 12" max. 48" o.c. 12" max. Paraline Plus Assembly 12 ga. hanger wire compression post (3/4" EMT conduit) 12 ga. hanger wire compression post (3/4" EMT conduit) PARALOCK main tee snap-loc insert PARALINE II pan PARALINE PLUS pan ZXLA 4ft.
Paraline Plus UL 580 Class 60 Main Tees: 24 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 30 in. o.c. Cross Tees: 24 in. o.c. Hanger & Compression Post Paralock Carrier ZXLA224 (24 in. Cross Tee) 24" o.c. 30" o.c. 12" max. 24" o.c. 12" max. Paraline Plus Assembly 12 ga. hanger wire compression post (3/4" EMT conduit) 12 ga. hanger wire compression post (3/4" EMT conduit) PARALOCK main tee snap-loc insert PARALINE PLUS pan PARALINE II pan ZXLA 2ft.
Paraline Plus UL 580, UL 1897 90 psf, 102 psf Main Tees: 24 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 24 in. o.c. Cross Tees: 24 in. o.c. Hanger & Compression Post Paralock Carrier ZXLA224 (24 in. Cross Tee) 24" o.c. 12" max. 24" o.c. 12" max. Paraline Plus Assembly 12 ga. hanger wire 12 ga. hanger wire compression post (3/4" EMT conduit) compression post (3/4" EMT conduit) PARALOCK main tee snap-loc insert PARALINE II pan PARALINE PLUS pan ZXLA 2ft.
Celebration Metal Ceiling Panels ™ Fineline® DXFEV Technical Data Spacing DXFEVH 2924 DXFEVH 2930 Uplift Class Test Standard Maximum Load Rating (w) Equivalent Wind Speed (v) Main Tee Cross Tee Compression Post Page 20 48 in 24 in 24 in Class 30 UL580 30 psf 108 mph Page 21 24 in 48 in 48 in Class 30¹ Engineering Analysis 30 psf 108 mph Page 22 24 in 24 in 24 in Class 90 UL580 90 psf 188 mph 24 in 24 in 24 in N/A UL1897 102 psf 200 mph 30 in 30 in 30 in N/A UL1
Celebration Wind Resistance Celebration ceiling systems may be used for sheltered exterior applications not directly exposed to the weather. Celebration systems have been tested for wind load resistance. The two units of measure commonly used are miles per hour (mph) and pounds per square foot (psf), equated by methods in ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE/SEI).¹.
Celebration Wind Resistance Perimeter Molding U-2-3/32 11/8" 23/32" /" 7 8 Accessories U-2-3/32 Hold Down Clip /" 3 4 23/32" / " 11 32 CA1 Arrowhead Reveal Spacer 1/4" 1/4" 19 USG Exterior Ceiling Applications
Celebration UL 580 Class 30 Main Tees: 48 in. o.c. Cross Tees: 24 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 24 in. o.c. Hanger & Compression Post DXFEVH2924 (Heavy Duty Main Tee) DXFEV429N (48 in. Cross Tee) DXFEV229 (24 in. Cross Tee) Note: Celebration panels cannot be installed across a main tee and a 4ft. cross tee. 24" o.c. 12" max. 48" o.c. 12" max. Perimeter Conditions 12" max. 12 ga.
Celebration UL 580 Class 30 Main Tees: 24 in. o.c. Cross Tees: 48 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 48 in. o.c. Hanger & Compression Post DXFEVH2924 (Heavy Duty Main Tee) DXFEV229 (24 in. Cross Tee) Note: Celebration panels cannot be installed across a main tee. 48" o.c. 12" max. 24" o.c. 12" max. Perimeter Conditions 12" max. 12 ga.
Celebration UL 580 Class 90 Main Tees: 24 in. o.c. Cross Tees: 24 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 24 in. o.c. Hanger & Compression Post DXFEVH2924 (Heavy Duty Main Tee) DXFEV229 (24 in. Cross Tee) Note: Celebration panels cannot be installed across a main tee. 24" o.c. 12" max. 24" o.c. 12" max. Perimeter Conditions 12" max. 12 ga.
Celebration UL 580 Class 60 Main Tees: 30 in. o.c. Cross Tees: 30 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 30 in. o.c. Hanger Wire & Compression Post DXFEVH2930 (Heavy Duty Main Tee) DXFEV30 (30 in. Cross Tee)1 1 Special Order Note: Celebration panels cannot be installed across a main tee. 30" o.c. 15" max. 30" o.c. 15" max. Perimeter Conditions 12" max. 12 ga.
Sheetrock Lay-In Ceiling Panel ClimaPlus ™ ™ ZXLA Technical Data Spacing ZXLA26 Uplift Class Test Standard Maximum Load Rating (w) Equivalent Wind Speed (v) Main Tee Cross Tee Compression Post Page 27 48 in 24 in 24 in N/A UL1897 26 psf 101 mph Page 28 24 in 48 in 24 in Class 30 UL580 30 psf 108 mph 24 in 48 in 24 in N/A UL1897 85 psf 182 mph 48 in 24 in 24 in N/A UL1897 21 psf 91 mph Page 29 25 USG Exterior Ceiling Applications
ZXLA with Sheetrock Lay-In Ceiling Panel ClimaPlus ™ ™ Wind Resistance ZXLA™ Suspension Systems with Sheetrock™ Lay-In Ceiling Panel ClimaPlus ™ may be used for sheltered exterior applications not directly exposed to the weather. These systems have been tested for wind load resistance.
ZXLA with Sheetrock Lay-In Ceiling Panel ClimaPlus – 28 x 48 System ™ ™ UL 1897 26 psf Main Tees: 48 in. o.c. Cross Tees: 24 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 24 in. o.c. Hanger & Compression Post ZXLA26 (Heavy Duty Main Tee) ZXLA424 (48 in. Cross Tee) Hold-Down Nail 24" o.c. 12" max. 48" o.c. 12" max. Perimeter Conditions 12" max. 12 ga.
ZXLA with Sheetrock Lay-In Ceiling Panel ClimaPlus – 28 x 48 System ™ ™ UL 580 Class 30 Main Tees: 24in. o.c. Cross Tees: 48 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 24 in. o.c. Hanger & Compression Post ZXLA26 (Heavy Duty Main Tee) ZXLA224 (24 in. Cross Tee) Hold-Down Nail 24" o.c. 12" max. 24" o.c. 12" max. Perimeter Conditions 12" max. 12 ga.
ZXLA with Sheetrock Lay-In Ceiling Panel ClimaPlus – 28 x 28 System ™ ™ UL 1897 21 psf Main Tees: 48 in. o.c. Cross Tees: 24 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 24 in. o.c. Hanger & Compression Post ZXLA26 (Heavy Duty Main Tee) ZXLA424 (48 in. Cross Tee) ZXLA224 (24 in. Cross Tee) Hold-Down Nail 24" o.c. 12" max. 48" o.c. 12" max. Perimeter Conditions 12" max. 12 ga.
ZXLA with Sheetrock Lay-In Ceiling Panel ClimaPlus – 28 x 48 System ™ ™ UL 1897 85 psf Main Tees: 24 in. o.c. Cross Tees: 48 in. o.c. Compression Posts: 24 in. o.c. Hanger & Compression Post ZXLA26 (Heavy Duty Main Tee) ZXLA224 (24 in. Cross Tee) Hold-Down Nail 48" o.c. 12" max. 24" o.c. 12" max. Perimeter Conditions 12" max. 12 ga.
USG Drywall Suspension System ™ DGLW26 Technical Data Spacing DGLW26 Uplift Class Test Standard Test Record Maximum Load Rating (w) Equivalent Wind Speed (v) Main Tee Cross Tee Compression Post Page 34 48 in 24 in 24 in Class 15 UL580 UL526 15 psf 77 mph Page 35 48 in 16 in 30 in Class 15 UL580 UL526A 15 psf 77 mph 48 in 24 in 30 in Class 15 UL580 UL526B 15 psf 77 mph Page 36 24 in 24 in 30 in Class 30 UL580 UL526C 30 psf 108 mph Page 37 24 in 24 in 42 in C
USG Drywall Suspension System Wind Uplift Resistance for Exterior Soffits USG has a selection of Drywall Suspension assemblies to accommodate the wind loads for most applications. The system has been tested using applicable industry standards for wind uplift resistance when installed in exterior soffits and canopies. For more information regarding test standards and online resources, please refer to the Systems Overview section of this catalogue.
USG Drywall Suspension System Wind Uplift Resistance for Exterior Soffitts C D hanger wire compression post main tee cross tee A B Component Spacing Max Spacing (in.) Test Record UL Class Max Uplift Load (PSF) Equivalent (A) Wind Speed, Main (MPH) Runner (B) Cross Tee (C) 12 Gauge Hanger Wire (D) Compression Post Exterior soffit Panels Plenum Height¹ (in) Max Test compression Standard post load (lbs) UL526 page 36 15 15 77 48 24 24 24 Single layer 5/89 gypsum panels 141 183.
USG Drywall Suspension System Test Record UL526 Class 15 Uplift System Components Main runners DGL26 or DGLW26 Cross Tees DGL424 or DGLW424 Perimeter Molding DGWM24 angle mold or DGCM27 channel mold. When angle mold is used, main runners and cross tees attached to molding with 1/29 type S screws. Gypsum Panels – 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide, installed with long dimension perpendicular to cross tees. End joints centered along cross tees, side joints to be centered along main runners.
USG Drywall Suspension System Test Record UL526A, B Class 15 Uplift System Components Main runners DGL26 or DGLW26 Cross Tees DGL424 or DGLW424, or DGCL4 hat shaped cross channels (record UL526B) Perimeter Molding DGWM24 angle mold or DGCM27 channel mold. When angle mold is used, main runners and cross tees attached to molding with 1/2” type S screws. Gypsum Panels – 1/2 in. thick, 4 ft wide, installed with long dimension perpendicular to cross tees.
USG Drywall Suspension System Test Record UL526C Class 30 Uplift System Components Main runners DGL26 or DGLW26 Cross Tees DGL26 or DGLW26 Perimeter Molding GWM24 angle mold or DGCM27 channel mold. D When angle mold is used, main runners and cross tees attached to molding with 1/29 type S screws. Gypsum Panels – 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide, installed with long dimension perpendicular to cross tees. End joints centered along c1/2 in.
USG Drywall Suspension System Test Record UL526D Class 60 Uplift System Components Main runners DGL26 or DGLW26 Cross Tees DGL224 or DGLW224 Perimeter Molding GWM24 angle mold or DGCM27 channel mold. D When angle mold is used, main runners and cross tees attached to molding with 1/29 type S screws. Gypsum Panels – Two layers of 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide gypsum board. Inner layer installed with long dimension perpendicular to cross tees. End joints centered along cross tees.
USG Drywall Suspension System Test Record UL526E Class 90 Uplift System Components Main runners DGL26 or DGLW26 Cross Tees DGL424 or DGLW424 Perimeter Molding GWM24 angle mold or DGCM27 channel mold. D When angle mold is used, main runners and cross tees attached to molding with 1/29 type S screws. Gypsum Panels – Two layers of 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide gypsum board. Inner layer installed with long dimension perpendicular to cross tees. End joints centered along cross tees.
USG Drywall Suspension System Test Record UL526F Class 90 Uplift System Components Main Runners DGL26 or DGLW26 Cross Tees DGL224 or DGLW224 GWM24 angle mold or DGCM27 channel mold. D When angle mold is used, main runners and cross tees attached to molding with 1/29 type S screws. Perimeter Molding Plywood – 4 ft wide by 8 ft long by nom 3/8 in. thick (11/32 in.), B-C Group 1 exterior grade.
USG Drywall Suspension System NOA No. 12-0924.03 75 psf uplift, for High Velocity Hurricane Zones System Components Main Runners DGLW26 Main Runner Splice (in required) DGSC-180, attached to main runner on each side with two no. 8, S12 screws. Hanger wire and compression post located within 69 of splice.
Other Considerations Accessories Seismic Perimeter Applications 41 USG Exterior Ceiling Applications
Accessories Compression Post The USG Donn® Brand Compression Post provides rigid support for ceiling suspension systems in exterior applications. The telescoping compression posts attach to the main tees and Paraline symmetrical carriers¹ preventing upward movement of the system. Features – Factory-engineered solution provides rigid support for ceiling suspension systems in exterior applications and offers quick installation thus reducing field labor time.
Accessories Compression Post Application1 Step 1 Fit top clip into the opening of the post. Step 2 Snap compression post onto main tee bulb next to vertical hanger wire. Step 3 Bring compression post to vertical with hanger and extend post for snug fit against structure. Step 4 Loop spring clip around vertical hanger wire and connect to holes on top of post. Step 5 Mechanically fasten end plug of post to main tee bulb.
Celebration Seismic Perimeter Applications Perimeter Conditions 1 Fixed 8" max. 12 ga. hanger wire compression post DXFEV FINELINE main or cross tee arrowhead spacer for cut perimeter panels into first reveal row Celebration perimeter panel ACM7 clip fasten one through either top hole and one through the wing into the wall M7Z molding Floating 8" max. 12 ga.
ZXLA with Sheetrock Lay-In Ceiling Panel ClimaPlus ™ ™ Seismic Perimeter Applications Fixed Perimeter Treatment Options ACM7 Seismic Clip 1 compression post 8" max. attach ACM7 clip to 12 ga.
ZXLA with Sheetrock Lay-In Ceiling Panel ClimaPlus ™ ™ Seismic Perimeter Applications Floating Perimeter Treatment Options 1 ACM7 Seismic Clip 8" max. 12 ga. hanger wire compression post attach ACM7 clip to wall through the top holes of the clip wings 3/4" AX or ZXLA main screw attach through or cross tee center of slot into bulb hold-down nail to prevent panel uplift Sheetrock™ Lay-In Ceiling Panel ClimaPlus ™ (see accompanying section detail) ACM7 clip M7A molding 29 Wall Molding 8" max.
Product Information DXFEV Data Sheet AC3304. See usg.com for the most up-to-date product information. Purpose This technical guide is intended as a resource for design professionals, to promote more uniform criteria for plan Installation review and jobsite inspection of Must be installed in compliance projects. This technical guide with ASTM C636, ASTM E580, indicates an acceptable method CISCA, and standard industry for achieving compliance with practices.
