Wall Mounted Deflection Bead

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Wall mounted deflection bead.

Provides protection for up to 7 16 of deflection. 2 options view request samples. Protects up to 7 16 of deflection. Wall mounted deflection bead features a flexible gasket that expands and contracts under building movement preventing cracks from occurring in the ceiling due to deflection.

Trim tex fire bead is a fire rated wall mount deflection bead that provides 1 and 2 hour fire ratings for both dynamic and static joints according to ul 2079 5th edition for both standard walls and shaft walls and is sound tested according to astm e90. Flexible gasket compresses and expands during deflection. Deflection beads prevent inside corner ceiling cracking due to deflection in multistory structures. Snip your bead to length and dry fit to the wall creating a seal between the flexible gasket and the ceiling.

Fill the void shown in with fire caulk or cavity materialsfigure a specifiedbythearchitect. Wall mounted deflection bead installation instructions 9220 10 21 stock length pcs box step1. Wall mounted deflection bead prevents inside corner cracking when installed against a ceiling or concrete deck that may be subject to movement. The ceiling mounted deflection bead is mounted to the roof deck allowing the bead to slide up and down the wall vertically with building deflection while retaining a crack free inside corner.

Both deflection beads feature a tear off leg that acts as a guide for the taping knife as well as a protective mask for mudding. Typically caulk or a flexible gasket such as wall mounted deflection bead is installed that can compress under load sparing the less flexible materials like concrete and drywall from having to bear the burden of building movement. Hangyourdrywallnomorethan fromtheceiling step 2.