Buying Guide

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TAPE-ON FLEXIBLE
OUTSIDE AND INSIDE
CORNER BEAD CONT.
USG Sheetrock® Brand B1 Flexible
Metal Corner, Tape-On Outside
Flexible Corner (B1 Beaded Flex)
Proprietary style designed specifically to make straight, strong outside corner angles. Available in 3" width
and manufactured with two 3/4" galvanized steel strips laminated to paper tape with a flexible gap between
the strips. B1 Beaded Flex has a unique raised bead (nose) in the flexible gap to provide faster, easier finishing
with joint compound. For use on any wallboard thickness. Standard lengths: 8', 9', 10'. Meets ASTM C1047.
Also available in USG Beadex®
Brand (Northwest only)
Dimensions
Style A B C D
B1 Beaded Flex
51317
B1 Beaded Flex (3") 11/16" 3/4" 3/4" 11/16"
A
B
C
D
variable
45˚-180˚
METAL CORNER
BEAD
Metal corner bead provides protection and neat finished edges for corners, gypsum panels at window and door jambs,
ceiling angles and intersections where panels abut other materials.
USG Sheetrock® Brand Dur-A-Bead® Corner Bead
1/8"
1-1/4"
Durable metal bead that's manufactured with galvanized steel. Installs easily by crimping or nailing to
steel or wood framing through panels. Protects external corners, angles and panel intersections in drywall
construction, and is concealed with our joint compounds, delivering a smooth, finished corner that protects
from impact. Meets ASTM C1047.
*Limited availability on East Coast