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.

Wall mounted deflection bead.

Flexible gasket compresses and expands during 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. Provides protection for up to 7 16 of deflection. Rated 5 based on 1 product reviews.

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. Wall mounted deflection bead. 2 options view request samples. 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.

For more information on the effects of building movement on interior finishes check out this free course. A co extruded flexible gasket compresses and expands during deflection. 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.

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. Protects up to 7 16 of deflection.