Wall Mounted Deflection Bead

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.

Wall mounted deflection bead. Wall mounted deflection bead prevents inside corner cracking when installed against a ceiling or concrete deck that may be subject to movement. Fill the void shown in with fire caulk or cavity materialsfigure a specifiedbythearchitect. A co extruded flexible gasket compresses and expands during deflection. 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.

Flexible gasket compresses and expands during deflection. Wall mounted deflection bead installation instructions 9220 10 21 stock length pcs box step1. Wall mounted deflection bead. 2 options view request samples.

Hangyourdrywallnomorethan fromtheceiling step 2. 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. Protects up to 7 16 of 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. For more information on the effects of building movement on interior finishes check out this free course. 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.