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Architectural Record--October, 1949 .. r DESTROY Something new in walls and ceilings LAMINATED SHEETROCK T M. U. S. Pol. Off the modern double-wall system I. The first layer of Sheetrock fireproof gyp sum wallboard goes up vertically. It signifies the initial step in the added fire-protection, extra strength, greater sound-resistance, and smoother beauty provided by this outstanding, new double-wall system. 4 a , ' r.. IBSSff' 1// 35 2 Ceiling boards are applied first, with long edges parallel to joists. Sidewalls fol low. After first layer is up. each face layer board is covered and combed with specially formulated USG Adhesive which pos sesses tremendous bonding strengin. 3. Face layer is then nailed up horizontally -- ceilings aeain first, with boards at right angles to first laver. When adhesive is drv < usually within a short period), the hond between the two layers is secure. Then the nails are counter sunk. and the nail holes filled . . . later finished with Perf-A-Tapb cement. 4. In the final step, the Yimous Perp-A* Tape -Joint System reinfoncH and conceals all joints, making wall and ceiling surfaces smooch and seamless and ready for any decoration. It's easy to see why new Lami nated Sheetrock wallboard produces one of the finest dry-walls you can spec-tv. Your U.S.G. representative has complete detoils on this modern double-wall | | system. Coll him. or write 300 W. Adams St., Chicago 6. United Gypsum Lime States Gypsu m For Building For Industry Steel Insulation Rooting P-: nr Bl?n?i 0392 .CJi'cdr --Alar/ 0')mfaction/ idlccsiccd.... L?..*/..?............ DO NOT DESTROY its the laminated Double Wall system that brings you Tice* 'ffia&ctciht/ 'M. kl the core of SHEETROCK Is gyp sum, the mineral that will not burn. Mint's <*iiy mm's woiiboard is fireproof. Think of the pro tection two layers provide. 6Sou*u 'fyststoKeo upstairs, downstairs--In every room--transmission of noise through walls and ceilings is substantially reduced. Extra comfort is yours. wolls and ceilings are more rigid, more resistant to normal framework movement. It also adds extra bracing strength to studs and joists. interiors of laminated SHEETROCK are wonderfully smooth. PERF - A - Tape" reinforcement end cement make the joints almost invisible. Undeniably, here's one of the finer methods for building walls and ceilings. It's Laminated Sheetrock--the modern double-wall system featuring two layers of this famous, fireproof gypsum wallboard. It offers all the outstanding ad vantages of regular Sheetrock Construction--fast erection, any decoration, early occupancy--plus the four important extras at left. Investigate Laminated Sheetrock, it's something really new, really up-todate in walls and ceilings. Your lumber and building material dealer handling Sheetrock has all the facts. Let him help you when you build or modernize. f. M. af U S Pot. OR. The Fireproof Gypsum Wallboard United States Gypsum Chicago co co CD Co >o Co Something NEW LAMINATED T >r^- L fr'1 a double wail system L(T-i that means: added fire protection Gypsum fights fire -it will not bum. Think of the protection two layers provide! added found resistance Transmission of noise between rooms is greatly reduced. Ex* Ira privacy is yours. Now two layers of this famous Sheetrock gypsum wallboard are lam inated to produce the ultimate in fine interiors.You get all the out.sianding features of regular Sheetrock -- reduced building time, any decoration, quick occupancy--plus, the added advantages at right. Investigate Laminated Sheetrock -- it's something really new, really modern in walls and ceilings. Your building material dealer han dling Sheetrock has all the facts. Let him help you when you build. added strength Walls and ceilings are more rigid, more resistant to normal framework movement. added beauty Laminated SHEETROCK interiors ore smooth, remain proctically crack-free. yZeuz!r6ttt Q/Y... T. M. Reg. U4. Ret. Off. Tho Fireproof Gyptum Wallboard United States Gypsum Chicago co 03 o ro o (a) kO cn