COVER Product: Drywall Grid using

HD8906 main beams and XL834, XL7341 cross tees

Project: W Hotel, Minneapolis, MN
Architect: Graham Architects, Minneapolis, MN

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 Stucco, Plaster, EIFS
The Perfect
Finish
Pre-engineered systems
from Armstrong are

QuikStix Locking Pocket Mains

designed so you know
what the details of
finished installations will
look like long before the
installation takes place.
Include these systems in
your specification to assure
the controls are in place.

Traditional methods leave many

finishing decisions to be handled
on-site. Our pre-engineered systems
reduce the risk of on-site solutions because their

6' Tees
fit and finish is controlled and reliable.

Go Green
Our High Recycled Content (HRC) Drywall Grid
and Framing Systems can help with your green
projects. See page 10 for additional information.
For installation photography, visit
armstrong.com/suspensionsystems
and search: Construction Installation
Photo Gallery

Design Flexibility
Drywall Grid Systems: Armstrong Drywall Framing Systems also provide a faster, easier,
better way to install tight drywall ceilings, and drop soffits while
Engineered to give you design control while providing a green
guaranteeing a perfectly crafted angle every time.
installation by reducing steel up to 15%. Additionally, our DGS
products wont limit your design options. Easily incorporate Axiom Pre-Engineered Systems:
F-type Light Fixtures, access panels, and air diffusers into
Regain aesthetic control. Axiom Building Perimeters is a
your design.
pre-engineered solution that integrates multiple functions such as
Drywall Framing Systems: drapery pockets, air distribution, and ceiling elevation changes.
Axiom Transitions is a factory-finished extruded aluminum that
Simplify the design of corridors, small room configurations,
assures you get a top quality ceiling transition.
restrooms, and storage closets. However, combining StrongBack
with ShortSpan allows you to expand your design over 7'.

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Code Compliance You Can Trust
Armstrong systems provide superior performance when compared to traditional methods. Our pre-engineered systems are tested
for fit and finish and are engineered to be code compliant. When you specify Armstrong, youre assured a top quality product
that reduces risk.

ESR-1289: ICC code-compliant system 26 UL Fire Resistant Designs

Department of State Architect DSA PA105 Meets ASTM C635, C841, C842, C926, C636, C754,
City of LA RR 25348 and C1063

Miami Dade County, Florida Wind Uplift Compliant Armstrong Drywall Systems meets ASTM C645 requirement for
NOA No. 07-0119.02 03/17/2014 minimum metal thickness to .0179 for screw pullout.

Miami Dade County, Florida Hurricane and Impact Compliant

NOA No. 09-0512.02 10/07/2014

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 Design
Control
Armstrong Drywall Grid
Systems are engineered
to give you more design
options. Our drywall grid
is manufactured with
additional rout locations
to accommodate F-Type
Light Fixtures, access
panels, and air diffusers.
Additionally, the use of our 6'
drywall grid cross tees (XL8965)
can reduce the amount of steel
needed in a ceiling up to 15%. So,
its an environmental choice that doesnt
compromise performance.

Armstrong DGS vs. Traditional Systems

Less steel means a green way to design drywall installations.

Armstrong Drywall Grid System Traditional Framing System

Fast and Easy
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Perfect Curves
Armstrong offers a worry-free approach to incorporating hills,
valleys, undulating waves, vaults, and domes into your design.
Combining our faceted main with our RC2 clip allows you to:

Create custom radii to suit any design

Have ultimate control of the curve

Expand your design beyond traditional

pre-selected or pre-determined radii

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 Unlimited
Design
Armstrong Drywall Framing
Systems offer a variety of
pre-engineered solutions
for direct to deck
installations, vertical
drops, and short spans.
This makes Armstrong
Drywall Framing perfect
for use in corridors, small
room configurations, restrooms,
and storage closets.

Span the Gap

ShortSpan is engineered to span up to 7' without vertical support. However, vertically supporting ShortSpan with StrongBack
allows you to expand your design over 7' making ShortSpan the perfect product for your next hotel project.

Armstrong ShortSpan Drywall Framing System Armstrong ShortSpan Drywall Framing System with StrongBack

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Perfect Angles
The QuikStix Soffit Drywall Framing System guarantees a
Armstrong Exposed Tee
perfectly crafted 15, 30, 45, 60, or 90-degree angle every time. Hanger Wire Grid System
LAM-12
Armstrong Acoustical
Ceiling Panel
Reverse Wall Angle

Gypsum Board

Armstrong Drywall
Line Up Angle Holes QuikStix Tee
with Clearance Hole

LAM-12
Clearance
Hole Partition

LAM-12
Armstrong Drywall Gypsum Board
QuikStix Tee

sh After 0 Angle 30 Angle Gypsum Board

ting

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 Youre in
Control
The Axiom Building
Perimeter System allows
you to retain aesthetic
control of building
perimeter. This perimeter
solution accommodates
the transition between the
interior building perimeter
and the ceiling plane. Its a
pre-engineered solution that
integrates multiple functions:
drapery pockets, air distribution,
and ceiling elevation changes.

Quality Finishing
Axiom Transitions is a factory-finished extruded
aluminum which assures you consistent quality.
This pre-engineered solution also saves design
and specification time. Fully integrates with
Armstrong acoustical and drywall suspension
systems giving you the ultimate design control.

Behind the Systems

Axiom Transitions

Acoustical Grid
Drywall Grid

Drywall Grid
Acoustical Grid
2",2",4",
4",6", 8"
6", 8" AXBT
AXBT

2",
2",4",
4", 6", 8"
6", 8"

AXBT
AXBT

System View
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Axiom Building Perimeters
Stud Stud
Hanger Wires
4 O.C.
Hanger Wire
3-Sided Pocket 4' O.C. 3-Sided Pocket
with Hook Detail with Hook Detail
HVAC
Boot
T-Bar
Stud T-bar Stud Connection
Connection Clip
Clip
AX4SPLICEB
AX4SPLICEB Exposed Tee
Exposed Tee or Drywall
or Drywall Grid
Grid
Hanger Exposed Tee
Perimeter Wire Exposed Tee or or Drywall Main Beam
Extension 4' O.C. Drywall Main Beam Slotted
Diffuser
Window Face Plate
Window

Three-sided Perimeter Pocket with Three-sided Perimeter Pocket with

Perimeter Extension Plate Diffuser Face Plate
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 Recycled
Content: up to 61% armstrong.com/greengenie

Armstrong LEED Credits

Energy Waste
Mgmt
Recycled
Content
Local
Materials
Renewable
Materials
Daylight
& Views
LEED for Schools
Acoustics Low Emitting
or CHPS

Drywall Grid
Location Dependent

and Framing:
The Green Choice*
Embodied Energy Savings
Our drywall grid and framing systems are Drywall Grid and Framing vs. Traditional Drywall Ceiling and Framing Methods
not only engineered to reduce risk, theyre
Typical Hallway Embodied Energy

Embodied Energy MJ/kg

engineered to use less steel than traditional 1200

drywall ceiling framing methods. Right, youll 1050

900

see an analysis of three typical types 750

600

of installations hallway, small space, and 450

300
150
larger space. The analysis concluded that 0
Studs with 3-5/8 Studs with 2-1/2 Armstrong ShortSpan with 1-1/4
Armstrong Drywall Grid and Framing Wall Molding Wall Molding Wall Molding

Systems use less embodied energy than Material

traditional methods.
Percentage Savings

Embodied or embedded energy is an Using Armstrong ShortSpan equals an Embodied Energy Savings of: %

assessment that includes the energy vs. Studs with 3-5/8" Channel Molding 173%

required to extract raw materials from vs. Studs with 2-1/2" Channel Molding 125%

nature, plus the energy used in primary Small Room 14' x 20'
Embodied Energy MJ/kg

and secondary manufacturing activities to 3000

provide a finished product. All processed 2500

2000
products have embodied energy, whether 1500
1000
a drinking cup or a car. Buildings represent 500
a huge, relatively long-duration energy 0
Studs with 3-5/8 Armstrong ShortSpan with 1-1/4

investment in embodied energy terms. Wall Molding

Material
Wall Molding

Every building is a complex combination of

Percentage Savings
many processed materials, each contributing
Using Armstrong ShortSpan equals an Embodied Energy Savings of: %
to the building's total embodied energy. The
vs. Studs with 3-5/8" Channel Molding 181%
embodied energy for a complete structure is
comprised of the energy required to extract Large Room 50' x 100'
Embodied Energy MJ/kg

25000
and process the raw material for each
20000
individual component as well as the energy 15000

used to transport the finished product to the 10000

job site and install it. Additionally, the energy 5000

0
involved in maintaining each individual Black Iron and
Hat Channel
Armstrong DGS 4 Tees
16 OC
Armstrong DGS 6 Tees
16 OC
Armstrong DGS 6 Tees
24OC

building component, final removal, and Material

recycling/disposal at the end of its useful
Percentage Savings
life can all be part of the embodied
Using Armstrong ShortSpan equals an Embodied Energy Savings of: %
energy equation.
4' DGS Tee 16" OC vs. Black Iron and Hat Channel 10%
* Reference: NREL, U.S. Life-Cycle inventory (LCI) 6' DGS Tee 16" OC vs. Black Iron and Hat Channel 33%
database August 26, 2008 V 1.6.0 4' DGS Tee 24" OC vs. Black Iron and Hat Channel 43%

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 Stucco, Plaster, EIFS
The Perfect
Finish
Pre-engineered systems
from Armstrong are

QuikStix Locking Pocket Mains

designed so you know
what the details of
finished installations will
look like long before the
installation takes place.
Include these systems in
your specification to assure
the controls are in place.

Traditional methods leave many

finishing decisions to be handled
on-site. Our pre-engineered systems
reduce the risk of on-site solutions because their

6' Tees
fit and finish is controlled and reliable.

Go Green
Our High Recycled Content (HRC) Drywall Grid
and Framing Systems can help with your green
projects. See page 10 for additional information.
For installation photography, visit
armstrong.com/suspensionsystems
and search: Construction Installation
Photo Gallery

Design Flexibility
Drywall Grid Systems: Armstrong Drywall Framing Systems also provide a faster, easier,
better way to install tight drywall ceilings, and drop soffits while
Engineered to give you design control while providing a green
guaranteeing a perfectly crafted angle every time.
installation by reducing steel up to 15%. Additionally, our DGS
products wont limit your design options. Easily incorporate Axiom Pre-Engineered Systems:
F-type Light Fixtures, access panels, and air diffusers into
Regain aesthetic control. Axiom Building Perimeters is a
your design.
pre-engineered solution that integrates multiple functions such as
Drywall Framing Systems: drapery pockets, air distribution, and ceiling elevation changes.
Axiom Transitions is a factory-finished extruded aluminum that
Simplify the design of corridors, small room configurations,
assures you get a top quality ceiling transition.
restrooms, and storage closets. However, combining StrongBack
with ShortSpan allows you to expand your design over 7'.

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 COVER Product: Drywall Grid using
HD8906 main beams and XL834, XL7341 cross tees
Project: W Hotel, Minneapolis, MN
Architect: Graham Architects, Minneapolis, MN

armstrong.com/drywall

Learn about the latest drywall products

Technical Guides
Submittal and Data Pages
Case Studies
Installation Videos

1 877 ARMSTRONG (276-7876)

Customer Service Representatives,
7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday
TechLine Technical information
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday
FAX 1-800-572-8324 or
email: techline@armstrong.com

CEILING SYSTEMS
Between us, ideas become reality DRYWALL GRID and
FRAMING SYSTEM

LEED is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council

All other trademarks used herein are the property of AWI Licensing Company and/or its affiliates
2010 AWI Licensing Company Printed in the United States of America

TechLineSM / 1 877 ARMSTRONG

1 877 276 7876
armstrong.com/suspensionsystems
CS-4156-410