1.1This specification covers all-purpose, taping and finishing joint compounds, paper joint tape, and glass-mesh joint tape.
1.1.1The joint materials used in this standard are designed to be used with gypsum board installed in accordance with Specification C840.
1.2This specification also covers the minimum requirements for an assembly of taping and all-purpose compound and joint tape.
1.3The 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.
1.4The 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.
1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.