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BGC PLASTERBOARDFIRE & ACOUSTIC GUIDE
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The BGC Plasterboard Fire and Acoustic Guide has been designed to assist architects, specifiers, designers, builders and contractors in the selection of the correct system for projects when fire and acoustic properties are required.
Each of the systems in this Guide has been given a unique system number to help with ease of identification. A quick reference guide to these numbers is noted further in the Guide.
The data contained in this Guide meets all Australian standards and is correct at the time of publication.
SAFETY In normal circumstances there are no known health hazards when using or applying plasterboard. However, BGC Plasterboard recommends that the following precautions are followed.
Avoid creating dust when handling BGC Plasterboard or plasterboard products. BGC Plasterboard suggests that P1 or P2 particulate respirator (dust mask), which comply with Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1715: Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices, and Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1716: Respiratory Protective Devices when Exposed to Dust), be used at all times.
FIRST AID
Eyes Flush with clean water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Wash with mild soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhalation Drink plenty of water. Seek medical attention.
Material Safety Data Sheets for BGC Plasterboardand BGC Fibre Cement products are available at any BGC state office or the BGC website
www.bgc.com.au/plasterboardwww.bgcinnovadesign.com.au
CERTIFICATION DETAILSAll systems in the BGC Plasterboard Fire and Acoustic Guide have been assessed to meet all requirements of Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia.
Acoustic testing has been carried out to Australian Standards.
The acoustic testing has been carried out by the following institutions:
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)• CSIRO
The fire testing has been carried out to Australian Standard AS1530 – part 4 ‘Fire and Resistance Tests of Elements of Building Construction’ and were carried out by:
• CSIRO• Exova Warringtonfire Aus Pty Ltd.
Fire and acoustic test reports and opinions can be obtained upon request. The systems detailed in this Guide and their warranties are only valid if constructed in accordance with BGC Plasterboardor BGC Fibre Cement installation methods and using only BGC Plasterboard or BGC Fibre Cement products.
BGC manufactures plasterboard and fibre cement products under the rigorous Quality Management System of the International Standard ISO 9001:2008 and is the holder of Licence Agreement numbers QEC 2955/13 and QEC 29633.
INTRODUCTION TO BGC PLASTERBOARD FIRE AND ACOUSTIC GUIDE
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PRODUCT & THICKNESS mm
PLASTERBOARD 10mm
PLASTERBOARD 13mm
CEILINGBOARD 13mm
WATER RESISTANT PLASTERBOARD 10mm
WATER RESISTANT PLASTERBOARD 13mm
FIREBOARD 13mm
FIREBOARD 16mm
CURVEBOARDTM 6.5mm
SOUNDBOARDTM 10mm
SOUNDBOARDTM 13mm
WET AREA FIREBOARD 13mm
WET AREA FIREBOARD 16mm
IMPACTBOARD13mm
BGC ENVIROBOARD COMMERCIAL
BGC ENVIROBOARD ULTIMATE
BGC PRODUCTSBGC PLASTERBOARD
WEIGHT KG/M²
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COMPOUNDSPRODUCT BUCKET/BAG SIZEStud Adhesive 1.25kgStud Adhesive 5.2kgMulti Purpose Joint Compound 6kgMulti Purpose Joint Compound 20kgWater Resistant Taping Cement 1.65kgWater Resistant Taping Cement 6.4kgLightweight All Purpose Compound 15kgTop Coat 20kgBase Coat 45 20kgBase Coat 60 5kgBase Coat 60 10kgBase Coat 60 20kgBase Coat 90 20kgCornice Cement 45 20kgCornice Cement 60 5kgCornice Cement 60 10kgCornice Cement 60 20kgCornice Cement 90 20kgMasonry Adhesive 20kgBack Blocking Cement 20kgExterior and Wet Area Base Coat 12kgExterior and Wet Area Top Coat 13kgFibreglass Tape 50mm x 20mFibreglass Tape 50mm x 90m
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DURASHEETTM 4.5mm
DURASHEETTM 6.0mm
DURAPLANKTM 7.5MM SMOOTH AND
WOODGRAINDURAPLANKTM 7.5mm
RUSTICATEDNULINETM PLUS 14.0mm
DURATEXTM 7.5mm
DURATEXTM 9.0mmDURALATTICETM 6.0mm
DURAGRIDTM 9.0mm
DURACOMTM 9.0mm
DURACOMTM 12.0mmDURASCAPETM 9.0mm
DURAGROOVETM 9.0mmCOMPRESSED 15.0mm
COMPRESSED 18.0mm
COMPRESSED 24.0mmDURALINERTM 6.0mm
DURALINERTM 9.0mm
DURALINERTM 12.0mmDURALUXTM 4.5mm
DURALUXTM 6.0mm
*DURALUXTM 9.0mmCTU 6.0mm
VCU 5.0mmSTONESHEETTM 9.0mm
* Available only in Queensland
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BGC PRODUCTSBGC FIBRE CEMENT
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SIDE 1 SIDE 2 FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- S001 271 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- S002 272 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- S003 272 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 2 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- S005 281 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- S006 281 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- S007 282 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 10mm BGC WR Plasterboard -/-/- S009 292 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- S010 291 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 S011 291 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 S012 301 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 S018 301 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 60/60/60 S019 302 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 S021 312 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 90/90/90 S023 313 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 3 x 13mm BGC Fireboard - /120/120 S025 313 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/180/180 S026 321 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- S027 321 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- S028 321 x 12mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 12mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- S029 331 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- S031 331 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- S033 331 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- S034 341 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- S035 341 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM -/60/60 S041 341 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 120/120/120 S043 352 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard -/180/180 S044 35----- 3 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard -/120/120 120/120/120 S045 36----- 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 S046 36----- 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 120/120/120 - S048 36
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDESTEEL FRAME - SINGLE STUD
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDESTEEL FRAME - STAGGERED STUD
SIDE 1 SIDE 2 FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- SS001 371 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- SS002 371 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- SS006 371 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- SS007 382 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- SS010 381 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 SS011 381 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 SS014 392 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 SS018 391 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 SS019 391 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 SS020 40 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 SS021 402 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 SS023 403 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/180/180 SS026 411 x 9mm DuralinerTM 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- SS028 412 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- SS032 411 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- SS033 421 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- SS034 421 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- SS035 421 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/-/- SS036 431 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM -/60/60 SS041 431 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 120/120/120 SS043 43
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SIDE 1 SIDE 2 FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- T001 551 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- T002 552 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 2 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- T004 552 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 2 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- T005 561 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- T006 561 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- T007 561 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 10mm BGC WR Plasterboard -/-/- T008 572 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- T010 571 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 60/60/60 T011 571 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/-/- T015 581 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 60/60/60 T019 582 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 T021 582 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 T022 592 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 T023 593 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/180/180 T026 591 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- T027 601 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM (against studs) 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- T037 601 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 T039 601 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 T042 612 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard -/180/180 T044 61----- 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 T046 61----- 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/90/90 T048 62
SIDE 1 SIDE 2 FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 120/120/120 SC001 504 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 4 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 120/120/120 SC002 50
SIDE 1 SIDE 2 FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- SD001 441 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- SD002 441 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- SD006 441 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- SD007 451 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 SD011 451 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard -/60/60 SD016 451 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 60/60/60 SD019 462 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 90/90/90 SD021 462 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 SD023 462 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 SD024 473 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 3 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 SD025 473 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/180/180 SD026 471 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- SD027 481 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- SD028 481 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/60/60 SD038 481 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 SD042 491 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 120/120/120 SD043 49
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDETIMBER FRAME - SINGLE STUD
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDESTEEL FRAME - CINEMA WALL
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDESTEEL FRAME - DOUBLE STUD
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SIDE 1 SIDE 2 FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 TD011 681 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard (against studs)1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard (against studs) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 TD013 681 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard (against studs)1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 TD017 681 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 60/60/60 TD019 692 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 TD021 692 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 TD023 693 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 TD026 701 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- TD027 701 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- TD028 701 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 TD039 711 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 60/60/60 TD040 711 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 TD042 71
SIDE 1 SIDE 2 FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- TS006 632 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- TS010 631 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/60/60 TS011 631 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/90/90 TS019 642 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 TS021 642 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/120/120 TS023 641 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- TS027 651 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- TS028 651 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- TS030 651 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- TS031 661 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 TS039 661 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM 60/60/60 TS040 661 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 TS042 67
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDETIMBER FRAME - STAGGERED STUD
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDETIMBER FRAME - DOUBLE STUD
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SIDE 1 SIDE 2 FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 60/60/60 TE001 751 x 7.5mm DuratexTM 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 90/90/90 TE002 751 x 7.5mm DuratexTM 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 60/60/60 TE003 751 x 9mm DuragridTM 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 90/90/90 TE004 761 x 9mm DuragridTM 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 60/60/60 TE005 761 x 9mm DuracomTM 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 90/90/90 TE006 761 x 9mm DuracomTM 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 60/60/60 TE007 771 x 14mm NulineTM Plus 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 90/90/90 TE008 771 x 14mm NulineTM Plus 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 60/60/60 TE009 771 x 9mm DurascapeTM 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 90/90/90 TE010 781 x 9mm DurascapeTM 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 60/60/60 TE011 781 x 9mm DuragrooveTM 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 90/90/90 TE012 781 x 9mm DuragrooveTM
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDEEXTERIOR WALL - TIMBER STUD
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDEEXTERIOR WALL - STEEL STUD
SIDE 1 SIDE 2 FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 SE001 791 x 7.5mm DuratexTM 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 SE002 791 x 7.5mm DuratexTM 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 SE003 791 x 9mm DuragridTM 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 SE004 801 x 9mm DuragridTM 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 SE005 801 x 9mm DuracomTM 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 SE006 801 x 9mm DuracomTM 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 SE007 811 x 14mm NulineTM Plus 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 SE008 811 x 14mm NulineTM Plus 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 SE009 811 x 9mm DurascapeTM 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 SE010 821 x 9mm DurascapeTM 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 SE011 821 x 9mm DuragrooveTM 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 SE012 821 x 9mm DuragrooveTM
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FLOOR / CEILING - TIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS
CEILING LINING FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- C001 852 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- C002 851 x 10mm BGC Ceilingboard -/-/- C003 852 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- C004 861 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against frame) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 C005 861 x 16mm BGC Fireboard -/-/- C0018 862 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 C006 873 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 120/120/120 C007 87
CEILING LINING FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 10mm BGC Ceilingboard -/-/- C010 881 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- C011 881 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (furring channel at 450mm max centres) -/-/- C012 881 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM -/-/- C013 892 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 C014 891 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against frame) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 C015 892 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 C016 903 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 120/120/120 C017 90
CEILING LINING FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- C020 911 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- C021 912 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- C022 911 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against frame) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 C023 922 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 C024 922 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 C025 92
CEILING LINING FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- C030 932 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- C031 931 x 13mm BGC PlasterboardTM -/-/- C032 931 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- C033 942 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 60/60/60 C037 941 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against frame) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 C034 942 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 C035 953 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 120/120/120 C036 95
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FLOOR / CEILING - TIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS WITH FURRING CHANNELS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FLOOR / CEILING - TIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS WITH FURRING CHANNELS & ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ROOF/CEILING - TIMBER TRUSSES
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CEILING LINING FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard -/-/- C040 961 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- C041 961 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- C042 961 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (furring channels at 450mm max centres) -/-/- C043 971 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against frame) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 C044 972 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 C045 973 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 120/120/120 C046 98
CEILING LINING FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- C050 992 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM -/-/- C051 991 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against frame) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 C052 992 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/90/90 C053 1003 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 120/120/120 C054 100
LINING FRL SYSTEM NUMBER PAGE NUMBER1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 30/-/- CB01 103 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 60/-/- CB02 103 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/-/- CB03 103 3 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 90/-/- CB04 103 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 120/-/- CB05 103 4 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 180/-/- CB06 103 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 30/-/- CB07 104 3 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 60/-/- CB08 104 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 90/-/- CB09 104 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 120/-/- CB10 104 4 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 180/-/- CB11 104
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDEROOF/CEILING - TIMBER TRUSSES WITH FURRING CHANNELS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ROOF/CEILING - TIMBER TRUSSES WITH FURRING CHANNELS & RESILIENT MOUNTS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDECOLUMNS & BEAMS
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STRUCTURE OF WALLS & CEILINGS
STRUCTURE
STEEL FRAME DESIGNAS 1170, Structural design actions – General principles defines the loads that steel framed walls are subjected to. Steel framed wall and ceiling systems must be designed according to the relevant standard:
• AS 4100, Steel Structures• AS/NZS 4600, Cold Formed Steel Structures• AS 3623, Domestic Metal Framing• AS/NZS 2785, Suspended Ceilings.
INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGSAll interior wall systems and wall height tables published in this Guide comply with the relevant section of BCA Specification C1.8.
• Height tables for non-fire rated walls have been calculated by Rondo Building Services.
As a minimum, all interior wall systems published in this Guide comply with the deflection under Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL) requirements from BCA Specification C1.8. That is, the allowable deflection under a static pressure of 0.25kPa must be less than either:
• Wall height ÷ 240, or• 30mm.
Some applications have additional requirements such as the walls of shafts and fire isolated exits. Unusually strong wind loading conditions such as those experienced in tall buildings may require interior walls and ceilings to be designed to higher pressures than the standard 0.25kPa. (Refer to BCA)
• Ensure fasteners used to fix top and bottom track are appropriate for the Uniform Distributed Loads (UDL) on walls.• At 600mm fastener centres and a UDL of 0.25kPa, the fasteners must withstand a shear load of 0.75kN.• At 600mm fastener centres and a UDL of 0.35kPa, the fasteners must withstand a shear load of 1.1kN.
EXTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGSFrame design of exterior wall systems must consider:
• Local environmental loading conditions (Refer to AS 1170, Structural Design Actions – General Principles)• Applied vertical load on the studs.
CONTROL JOINTSControl joints allow for any building movement resulting from influences such as moisture migration, loading, structural movement and foundation settlement. Cracks in plasterboard and plasterboard joints can be eliminated by using control joints and the correct installation techniques. Control joints must be installed in plasterboard walls and ceilings at:
• Maximum 12 metre intervals• Control joints in the structure• Any change in the substrate material.
Distance between control joints may need to be reduced to less than 12 metres due to conditions such as large temperature or humidity variations.
3.13.43.43.73.63.94.04.44.44.84.64.85.45.85.96.06.06.0
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TIMBER STUD HEIGHTS
Noggings in timber stud walls must be spaced at 1350mm max centres and must not protrude past the wall framing surface
Timber Grade
F5
F8
F11
F5
F8
F11
F5
F8
F11
SCREW FIXINGS FOR SOFT WOOD TIMBER AND LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FRAMING
Framing
Soft Wood Timber
Lightweight Steel up to 0.8mm thickLightweight Steel from 0.8mm to 1.6mm thick
Fireboard Thickness13mm16mm13mm16mm13mm16mm
Screw TypeNo.6 Type ‘W’No.6 Type ‘W’
No.6 Type ‘S’ Needle PointNo.6 Type ‘S’ Needle Point
No.6 Type ‘D’ Drill PointNo.6 Type ‘D’ Drill Point
Screw Length
Stud spacing
Max Wall Height (m)450mm
1st Layer32mm45mm25mm30mm32mm32mm
Stud Thickness 35mm45mm35mm45mm35mm45mm35mm45mm35mm45mm35mm45mm35mm45mm35mm45mm35mm45mm
2nd Layer50mm65mm45mm45mm45mm45mm
3rd Layer65mm75mm50mm65mm65mm65mm
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NON LOAD BEARING WALLS
Table 1: 0.25kPa - NON LOAD BEARING WALLS
Table 2: 0.35kPa - NON LOAD BEARING WALLS
Table 3: NOGGING REQUIREMENTS Table 4: WALL HEIGHT LIMITS BASED ON WALL LININGS
WALL FRAME AND LINING CONFIGURATION
WALL FRAME AND LINING CONFIGURATION
LINING CONFIGURATION
600mm CENTRES LINED BOTH SIDES
600mm CENTRES LINED BOTH SIDES
LINED BOTH SIDES
600mm CENTRES ONE SIDE
600mm CENTRES ONE SIDE
LINED ONE SIDE
STAGGERED STUDS
STAGGERED STUDS
STAGGERED STUDS
BOXEDSTAGGERED STUDS
BOXEDSTAGGERED STUDS
STUD SIZE
BMT
LININGS (mm)
10
13
16
(-/180/180)
10
13
16
10
10
STUD SIZE
BMT
LININGS (mm)
10
13
16
(-/180/180)
10
13
16
10
10
0 - 4400
4400 - 8800
0 - 3000
3000 - 6000
6000 - 8000
All
WALL HEIGHT
0
1
1
2
3
0
NO. OF NOGGINGS
MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT (mm)
MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT (mm)
51
51
0.5 0.75
0.5 0.75
2770 2910
3200 3320
3380 3520
2310 2620
2310 2620
2310 2620
2420 2550
2810 2920
3000 3120
2070 2340
2070 2340
2070 2340
*6600 *7230
7030 7530
7220 7650
5300 *6800
5300 6800
5290 6800
0.75 1.15
0.75 1.15
0.5 0.75 1.15
0.5 0.75 1.15
3330 3920 4160
3720 4210 4420
3910 4340 4510
2720 3130 3520
2720 3240 3570
2750 3270 3590
2230 2740 3300
2710 3360 4160
2930 3480 3700
3290 3740 3930
3450 3830 3990
2430 2800 3150
2430 2880 3170
2430 2900 3180
2020 2470 2960
2490 3040 3710
3710 4420 4650
4140 5010 5220
4300 5250 5420
3230 3590 4060
3260 3830 4060
3260 3880 4060
4550 4830 5110
4950 5500 5750
5190 5710 5930
3740 4160 4710
3740 4210 4710
3740 4220 4710
0.55 0.75 1.15
0.55 0.75 1.15
0.55 0.75 1.15
0.55 0.75 1.15
150
150
64
64
76
76
92
92
Notes to Tables: Information provided by Rondo Building Services and as such the performances detailed are limited to the Rondo range of products Deflection limited to the lesser of H/240 or 30mm, in accordance with the BCA Specification C1.8 All walls are non load bearing, except for self weight Table 1 loadings: Pultimate = 0.375kPa, Pservice = 0.25kPa Table 2 loadings: Pultimate = 0.525kPa, Pservice = 0.35kPa All loadings in accordance with AS1170:2002 Walls analysed in accordance with AS/NZS4600 Noggings are to be installed as per Table 3 Staggered stud walls have been checked based on zero noggings, and assumed 92mm tracks Tables have been prepared by Rondo Building Services Pty Ltd The design pressures are not suitable for external wall applications The wall heights assume the stud and track sections are of the same, or similar, gauge Wall heights do not consider connection capacity, which should be checked as per Table 4 *Green highlights indicate wall height may be limited by plasterboard linings
LINING CONFIGURATION
LINED BOTH SIDES
LINED ONE SIDE
STAGGERED STUDS
1 x 10mm
1 x 13mm
1 x 16mm
0.50/0.55BMT
1 x 10mm
1 x 13mm
1 x 16mm
1 x 10mm
WALL HEIGHT
5330
8000
12000
5330
5330
8000
10000
5330
3800
5710
8570
3800
3800
5710
7140
3800
MAX WALL HEIGHTS0.25kPa 0.35kPa
3260 *3880 *4090
3650 4420 4600
3790 4610 4770
2890 3210 3630
2890 3380 3630
2890 3420 3630
*4030 *4220 *4480
4400 4840 5060
4610 5010 5200
3340 3720 *4210
3340 3720 4210
3340 3720 4210
*5840 *6420
*6250 *6780
6410 6910
*4790 *6210
4790 *6210
4780 6210
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ENVIRONMENTALINFORMATION
BGC Plasterboard shares the general community concern for the environment and seeks to reduce its environmental footprint in all aspects of its operations.
Natural gypsum, the principal ingredient of BGC’s plasterboard products is mined locally at Cape Cuvier, Western Australia, which is renowned for having some of the highest purity gypsum in the world.
BGC Plasterboard has set prudent environmental targets for waste minimisation and energy and water use, and is an active participant in environmental reporting through the Energy Efficiency, Waterwise and Emissions reporting programs.
Through strict quality control systems, productionwaste is minimised and wastage is recycled back into new plasterboard.
GOOD ENVIRONMENTAL CHOICE AUSTRALIAGood Environmental Choice Australia is an environmental labelling program which aims to provide consumers with the knowledge that the product they are purchasing has met certain environmental performance standards which have been developed and assessed in line with International labelling standards.
Scientifically recognised benchmarks for environmental performance have been developed against which products and services are assessed and evaluated to determine whether the product or service should be awarded the Good Environmental Choice Label.
All BGC Plasterboard products have been certified by GECA which means that the products and their manufacturing environment have been evaluated and deemed to comply with the strict guidelines set by GECA.
GECA certification is recognised by the Green Building Council of Australia and may assist in achieving up to 3 Green Star points.
BGC-2011GECA 04-2011v2-PANEL BOARDS
PRODUCT
PLASTERBOARD
CEILINGBOARD
WATER RESISTANT BOARD
SOUNDBOARDTM
FIREBOARD
WATER RESISTANT
FIREBOARD
IMPACTBOARD
CURVEBOARDTM
APPLICATION
• Interior Wall lining system• Suitable for residential & commercial applications• Cost Effective• Ready for decoration• Quick and simple to install• Excellent acoustic performance
• Interior ceiling lining system• Suitable for residential and commercial applications• Cost effective• Quick and simple to install
• Specifically designed for wet areas• Has a low absorption core• Light blue face for ease of identification• Quick and simple to install
• Eliminates or greatly reduces unwanted noise travelling between rooms• Has a higher density core than standard plasterboard• Is ideal for upgrading the acoustic performance of existing walls or ceilings• Is lightweight and easy to install• Installation and handling is similar to that of standard board
• Higher resistance to fire than standard plasterboard• Suitable for interior walls and ceilings• Suitable for fire isolated exits and public corridors• Quick and simple to install • Has a light pink face for ease of identification
• Designed for wet areas where FRL is required• Ideal in partitioning situations• Can be used in ceilings if required• Quick and simple to install
• Specifically designed for high impact areas• Suitable for residential & commercial applications• High resistance to soft body impact• Reduced indentations from hard body impact• Equivalent acoustic performance to BGC Soundboard• Stronger than standard 13mm plasterboard• Same installation as standard plasterboard• Easy to join and finish• Easy to repair
• Provides design flexibility and freedom• Enables construction of contoured walls or ceilings• Allows bending to small radii• Has recessed edges on long edges to provide a continuous surface once flushed• Saves time and money on installation requiring curved surfaces• Lightweight and easy to install• Can be easily applied to timber or light-steel framing• Can be easily finished in a number of finishes
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BOUNDARY/EXTERIOR WALLSCertain BGC Fibre Cement products when used in conjunction with 16mm Wet Area Fireboard can achieve both 60/60/60 and 90/90/90 FRL (Fire Resistance Level) fire ratings from the outside as required by the BCA.
Where an exterior wall is required to achieve 60/60/60 FRL from the outside, 1 layer of 16mm Wet Area Fireboard installed with certain BGC Fibre Cement products over the Wet Area Fireboard will meet minimum BCA requirements.
Similarly 2 layers of 16mm Wet Area Fireboard used in conjunction with certain BGC Fibre Cement products will achieve 90/90/90 from the outside.
There are 6 BGC Fibre Cement products that can be used in conjunction with 16mm Wet Area Fireboard to achieve the fire ratings required for boundary/exterior walls. These are:
• 7.5mm DuratexTM
• 9.0mm DuragridTM
• 9.0mm DuracomTM
• 9.0mm DurascapeTM
• 9.0mm DuragrooveTM
• 14.0mm NulineTM Plus
NOTE: All exterior walls must have sarking beneath the BGC Fibre Cement products. No adhesives are to be used when installing Wet Area Fireboard and the BGC Fibre Cement products. Nails or screws must be used.
BUSHFIRE INFORMATIONAS3959:2009 sets out a series of Bushfire threat levels to buildings described as BAL (Bushfire Attack Levels) as follows:
BAL-Low, BAL-12.5, BAL-19, BAL-29, BAL-40 or BAL-FZ (Flamezone).
BGC Fibre Cement and BGC Plasterboard products are eminently suited for both bushfire and boundary wall applications in residential and multi residential buildings when used correctly.
The chart on the next pages shows the different BAL levels that different BGC Fibre Cement and BGC Plasterboard products can achieve if installed correctly.
For detailed Fire and Acoustic results as well as fixing sketches for different products, please see the Exterior Wall pages in the Fire and Acoustic Data section of this guide on pages 75-82.
EXTERIOR WALLS/BUSHFIRE INFORMATION
BAL 12.5DurasheetTM 4.5mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 4.5mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mm
DuracomTM 12.0mmDuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 4.5mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 4.5mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mm
APPLICATIONS
MATERIALS TO ENCLOSE SUBFLOOR SPACES TO BUILDINGS
EXTERIOR WALLS (PARTS LESS THAN
400MM FROM GROUND OR NEAR
HORIZONTAL SURFACE
(<18 ̊TO HORIZONTAL) AND >110MM IN
WIDTH FROM WALL
EXTERIOR WALLS (OTHER)
EAVES LINING
FASCIAS AND BARGEBOARDS
BAL 40 DuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mm
DuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 9.0mm
NulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mm
DuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 9.0mm
NulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mm
DurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mm
BUSHFIREMATRIX
BAL 29DurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mm
DurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mm
DurasheetTM 4.5mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mm
BAL FZ>10m
BGC system - T051Exposed side
7.5mm DuratexTM or 9mm DuragridTM or 9mm/12mm
DuracomTM or 9mm DurascapeTM or 9mm
DuragrooveTM or 14mm NulineTM Plus
16mm Wet Area FireboardUnexposed Side
10mm Plasterboard
BGC system - T051Exposed side
7.5mm DuratexTM or 9mm DuragridTM or 9mm/12mm
DuracomTM or 9mm DurascapeTM or 9mm
DuragrooveTM or 14mm NulineTM Plus
16mm Wet Area FireboardUnexposed Side
10mm Plasterboard
BAL 19 DurasheetTM 4.5mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 4.5mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mm
DuracomTM 12.0mmDuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 4.5mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 4.5mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mm
BAL FZ <10m
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BAL 12.5DurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheet TM 4.5mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 4.5mm
(over 400mm)DurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mm
APPLICATIONSGABLES (PARTS
LESS THAT 400MM FROM GROUND OR NEAR HORIZONTAL SURFACE (<18˚ TO HORIZONTAL) AND >110MM IN WIDTH
FROM WALL
GABLES (OTHER)
MATERIALS TO ENCLOSE
SUBFLOOR SPACES OF VERANDAS, DECKS STEPS,
RAMPS AND LANDINGS
BAL 40 DuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mm
DuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mm
DuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mm
BAL 29DurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mm
DurasheetTM 4.5mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mm
BAL FZ>10mBAL 19 DurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 4.5mmDurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mmDurasheetTM 4.5mm
(over 400mm)DurasheetTM 6.0mmDuracomTM 9.0mmDuracomTM 12.0mm
DuratexTM 7.5mmDuratexTM 9.0mm
DuraplankTM 7.5mmDurascapeTM 9.0mmDuragrooveTM 9.0mmNulineTM Plus 14.0mm
BAL FZ <10m
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SOUND INSULATIONEvery partition has a sound insulation rating.A very basic partition may have a sound insulation rating of approximately Rw30. A cinema partition on the other hand may have a rating of around Rw70.
The Rw value is the sound insulation rating, for airborne sound. STC is another sound insulation rating. However STC is no longer in common use in Australia.
A higher Rw rating means a better partition for sound insulation. Airborne sound insulation ratings can range from as low as Rw 10 -15 up to values of Rw 75 and greater. Examples of Rw ratings for different types of partitions are shown below.
Sometimes the Rw value includes a Ctr rating, Rw + Ctr. Ctr is a sound insulation rating for low-frequency noise, like trucks and stereo subwoofers.
For example, the Rw40 partition below has a Ctr rating of -10.
Here, the combined sound insulation rating is Rw + Ctr 30.
Ctr is a negative number and values typically range from about -4 to about -12. The Ctr rating depends on the mass of the partition. A heavier partition will have a smaller Ctr rating.
Choosing the right partition for the job means choosing a partition with the right sound insulation rating. If acoustics is important for your project, we recommend that you contact a qualified acoustic consultant for advice.
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BASIC WALL
S001S002
S001
Rw30 Rw70Rw40
Ctr-10
Rw + Ctr30
CINEMA WALL
EG: PARTITIONS SEPARATING:CONSTRUCTION Typical
Rw
30
40
55
65
70
RETAIL TENANCIES
PRIVATE OFFICES
BOARD ROOMS
APARTMENTS
CINEMAS
SC001
S010
SS010
SD023
SD025
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ACOUSTICS
BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA: WHO, WHAT, WHY AND HOW?
Who?The Building Code of Australia (BCA) sets acoustic ratings for residential buildings.
What?The BCA sets acoustic ratings for a range of buildings including apartments, hotels, student accommodation and aged-care buildings. The acoustic ratings are for inter-tenancy walls and floors in these buildings.
For example, a wall between two apartments should have an airborne sound insulation rating of Rw+Ctr 50.
Acoustic ratings also apply to entry doors and to services such as ducting and water, soil and waste pipes in the inter-tenancy walls, floors and riser shafts.
Why?The BCA ratings are a minimum acoustic standard for residential buildings. This means that someone living in an apartment can expect a reasonable amount of acoustic privacy from their neighbours.
The BCA ratings are a minimum standard. Apartments and buildings built to a higher quality level generally require walls and floors which exceed BCA standards.
How?Different sound insulation ratings apply to different building elements, depending on the rooms being separated. In some cases ratings include the Ctr. Some cases also include a requirement for the partition to be discontinuous (see below for further discussion).
The specific acoustic requirements from the BCA are detailed in the table below.
BCA INTER-TENANCY AIRBORNE SOUND INSULATION REQUIREMENTS Inter-tenancy partitionWall separating habitable roomssuch as living areas and bedroomsWall separating wet areassuch as bathrooms and laundriesWall separating a wet area or kitchen from a habitable roomWall separating a sole-occupancy unit from a stairway, public corridor, public lobby, etcWall separating a sole-occupancy unit from a plant room or lift shaftFloor separating sole-occupancy unitsFloor separating a sole-occupancy unit from a plant room, lift shaft, stairway, public corridor, public lobby or the likeDoor separating a sole-occupancy unit from a public corridor, public lobby, etcWall, floor or riser separating a duct, soil, waste or water supply pipe from a habitable roomWall floor or riser separating a duct, soil, waste or water supply pipe from a wet area or kitchen
Notes
Wall impact isolation not required
Wall impact isolation not required
Discontinuous construction required
Wall impact isolation not required
Discontinuous construction required
Floor impact isolation criteriaalso apply
Floor impact isolation treatment also required
Sound insulation
Rw + Ctr ≥ 50
Rw + Ctr ≥ 50
Rw + Ctr ≥ 50
Rw ≥ 50
Rw ≥ 50
Rw + Ctr ≥ 50
Rw + Ctr ≥ 50
Rw ≥ 30
Rw + Ctr ≥ 40
Rw + Ctr ≥ 25
Note: BCA Requirements in Queensland and Northern Territory differ from those stated in the table above. BGC recommends further investigation as to BCA requirements in Queensland and Northern Territory.
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The figure below shows an example of the type of acoustic performance required to inter-tenancy partitions separating two apartments.
Example of BCA performance requirements for different sections of inter-tenancy partitions
CORRIDOR
Rw + Ctr ≥ 50 discontinuousRw + Ctr ≥ 50Rw ≥ 50
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOMBEDROOM LIVINGLIVING
KITCHENKITCHEN
The acoustic performance of the wall depends on the type of room on each side of the partition. For example, where the wall separates a bedroom or living area in one apartment from a wet area such as
a kitchen or bathroom in another apartment, the partition should be of discontinuous construction.The acoustic performance of a partition between an apartment and a common corridor does not include the Ctr.
APARTMENT INTER-TENANCY WALLWhere acoustic amenity is required to exceed the BCA minimum performance requirement, BGC recommend wall system SD021 for inter-tenancy walls between apartments.
The system has been laboratory tested to Rw 65 and Rw + Ctr 58.
This wall system is classified as a discontinuous construction and exceeds the inter-tenancy partition requirements of the BCA. It will provide a good level of acoustic separation around an apartment and is recommended for all apartment types up to medium-to-high quality.
BGC RECOMMENDEDWALL TYPE
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INSULATION IN WALL, FLOOR AND ROOF CONSTRUCTIONS Acoustic ratings in this Guide are provided for two different types of polyester insulation: 50mm thick, 9kg/m3 polyester and 75mm thick, 30kg/m3.Fibreglass insulation of the same thickness and mass may be used in lieu of these two types of polyester without changing the acoustic ratings.
ON-SITE PERFORMANCEIn an acoustic laboratory, sound insulation ratings are measured using purpose built rooms which give very accurate, reproducible results. The Rw value is a laboratory result.
Things are not so simple on site. For example, the rating of a wall can be affected by the floor it is mounted on, the overhead ceiling, the side walls and any penetrations and services which run through the wall or floor above. The DnT,w value is an on site result.
The Rw and DnT,w values are similar in concept but are not the same. The difference is the DnT,w accounts for the imperfect testing conditions found on site. As a guide, the DnT,w value of a partition is typically around 5dB lower than the Rw value.
The Ctr correction can be applied to both Rw and DnT,w ratings. For example, the BCA states that walls separating adjacent apartments should have a minimum DnT,w + Ctr 45 rating, when site verificationis being used for assessment purposes.
FLANKINGFlanking transmission means sound transmission around the partition rather than through it.
Flanking transmission can occur when the floor, walls or ceiling around a separating partition have poor sound insulation, which decreases the performance of the separating partition. Flanking transmission is common on site and should be carefully assessed.
IMPACT SOUND AND DISCONTINUITYSo far, we have covered airborne sound which means sound such as voices and audio-speakers which travels through air. Impact sound means sound generated from impact on the partitions and floors of the building.
For example, if someone walks on their tiled floor, a person on the floor beneath will hear the impact sound. Another example is someone closing a kitchen cupboard. If the cupboard is connected to the wall, a person on the other side of the wall will hear the impact sound from the cupboard door. For example,double stud partitions are discontinuous and singlesteel studs partitions are not.
In the BCA some partitions need to provide wall impact isolation. For example, a partition between a kitchen or bathroom in one apartment and a living room or bedroom in another apartment should have a discontinuous construction. This means the partition should include a structural break.
There are a number of resilient acoustic mounts available in the market place. It is critical that a suitable resilient acoustic mount be selected in order for wall, floor or roof construction to achieve the acoustic rating. Good quality resilient acoustic mounts should be selected and loaded appropriately to ensure that static deflection is sufficient to achieve good acoustic performance. A suitable static deflection is typically around 5mm. Rondo and Embelton supply suitable resilient acoustic mounts.
Flanking sound transmission
Impact sound
QUALITY CONSTRUCTIONS / GENERAL DETAILINGQuality on-site construction is critical to achieve a good level of acoustic performance in any building project. Small gaps and holes can often occur in and around a wall or floor. If these are left untreated they significantly down-rate the acoustic performance. Any gaps and holes must be minimised. Gaps and holes which do occur, including those around services penetrations, should be acoustically sealed to minimise the leakage effect on acoustic performance.
ACOUSTIC RATINGSAcoustic ratings in this Guide have been prepared by Marshall Day Acoustics Pty Ltd. Acoustic ratings have been developed based upon laboratory test data for BGC wall and floor systems, other available laboratory data for comparable constructions and calculations based on theoretical models. Ratings are expected to be accurate to within ± 2.5 Rw.
DISCONTINUOUS CONSTRUCTION e.g. SD019
CONTINUOUS CONSTRUCTION e.g. S001
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GLOSSARY OFACOUSTIC TERMS
dB
NOISE
SOUND INSULATION orSOUND REDUCTION
Rw
DnT,w
Ctr
Rw+Ctr
DnT,w+Ctr
FLANKING
STRUCTURE-BORNE TRANSMISSION
Decibel. The unit of sound level.
Unwanted sound.
When sound hits a surface, some of the sound energy travels through the material. ‘Sound insulation or sound reduction’ refers to ability of a material to stop sound travelling through it.
Weighted sound reduction index. A single number rating of the sound insulation performance of a specific building element such as a wall or floor. Rw is measured in a laboratory.
Weighted standardised level difference. A single number rating of the sound level difference between two rooms. DnT,w is typically used to measure on-site sound insulation performance of building elements such as a walls or floors.
The on-site DnT,w value is typically about 5 points less than the laboratory Rw value.
Ctr is a sound insulation adjustment, commonly used with Rw and DnT,w. Ctr adjusts for low frequency noise, such as noise from trucks and subwoofers. Ctr values typically range from about -4 to about -12.
The combined value of Weighted sound reduction index Rw + Spectrum adaptation term Ctr.A single number rating of the sound insulation performance of a building element with the Ctr correction included. Rw+Ctr values are measured in the laboratory and are lower than Rw values.
The combined value of Weighted standardised level difference DnT,w + spectrum adaptation term Ctr.A single number rating of the sound level difference between two rooms with the Ctr correction included. DnT,w+Ctr is used to measure on-site sound insulation performance of building elements such as a walls or floors. DnT,w+Ctr values are lower than DnT,w values.
Transmission of sound energy through paths adjacent to the building element being considered. For example, sound may be transmitted around a wall by travelling up into the ceiling space and then down into the adjacent room.
Transmission of sound energy as vibrations inside the structure of a building.
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BGC FIRE-RESISTANT (FR)PLASTERBOARD PARTITION SYSTEMS
INTRODUCTIONBGC fire-rated systems consist of single or multiple layers of BGC Fireboard sheets, screw-fixed to steel framing and nail or screw fixed to timber stud framing.
BGC Fireboard is manufactured to the requirements of Australian Standards AS/NZS 2588:1998 - “Gypsum plasterboard” and must be installed in accordance with the Australian Standards AS/NZS 2589:2007 Gypsum linings - Application and Finishing.
BGC fire rated systems have been tested according to AS/NZS 3837: 1998 and AS/NZS 1530.4, by NATA accredited testing laboratories.
BGC Fireboard has a light-pink facing liner board and BGC Wet Area Fireboard has a blue/grey facing liner board for easy identification and is available in 13mm and 16mm thicknesses with recessed edges, ready for taping and jointing with proprietary jointing materials.
EARLY FIRE HAZARD INDICESBGC Fireboard complies with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) Material Group Number Classification and Deemed to Satisfy Provisions, as determined by AS/NZS 3837: 1998 tests.
• Material Classification: Group 1. (BCA) Specification A2.4)
• Suitability as Wall and Ceiling Lining In Fire-Isolated Exits, Public Corridors, Specified and Other Areas. (BCA Specification C1.10a Section 3(c) and Table 2: Wall and Ceiling Linings Material Groups Permitted.
• CSIRO BCE Certificate No 482
APPLICATIONBGC Fireboard systems are suitable for industrial, commercial and residential applications, both in the new construction and renovation sectors.
Load bearing, non-load bearing walls and partitions can be clad with single or multiple layers of BGC Fireboard, with or without cavity infill insulation, to achieve the required results for fire resistance: FRL and acoustic properties: RW.
NON-LOAD BEARING WALLSThe maximum wall heights for non-load bearing fire rated walls, in this Installation Guide are for laterally loaded walls of 0.25 kPa and 0.35 kPa, as set out in the Rondo Tables on page 11.
The maximum stud height is based H/240 or 30mm maximum deflection, to comply with BCA 2004 Specification 1.8 Clause 3.4.
LOAD BEARING WALLSLoad bearing walls in this Installation Guide must be designed and constructed in accordance with AS 1684 and AS 1720, for timber construction and AS/NZS 4600 and AS 3623 for light-weight Cold-Formed-Steel (CFS) construction.
Load bearing walls must be designed and constructed to take all loads without any cladding or lining.
INSTALLATIONInstallation is to be in accordance with AS/NZS 2589:2007 Gypsum linings - Application and Finishing and as set out in this manual.
All fire rated plasterboard must be mechanicallyfastener fixed to steel or timber framing. Stud adhesive must not be used.
For multiple layered systems all joints must be staggered and butt joints in the outer layer may be reinforced with laminating screws.
All perimeter gaps and penetrations must be fully sealed with an AS/NZS approved fire rated mastic sealant, to attain the required FRL and RW ratings.
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FIRE RESISTANCE LEVEL (FRL)The nominal grading period, in minutes, that is determined by subjecting a specimen to the standard time temperature curve regime as set out in AS1530.4.
This is to specify—
(a) Structural adequacy(b) Integrity(c) Insulation
These are expressed in that order. Refer to the example below
60/60/60. This indicates that it is a loadbearing system as it has a figure (60) in the first area (Structural adequacy)
-/60/60. This indicates that it is a non loadbearing system as it has no figure (-) in the first area (Structural adequacy)
The definitions as set out in the Standard are below: STRUCTURAL ADEQUACYThe ability of a load-bearing element of construction to support a load when tested in accordance with AS1530.4.
Eg: 60/60/60
INTEGRITYThe ability of an element of construction to resist the passage of flames and hot gases from one space to another, when tested in accordance with AS1530.4.
Eg: 60/60/60
INSULATIONThe ability of an element of construction to maintain a temperature on the surface that is not exposed to the furnace, below the limits specified, when tested in accordance with AS1530.4.
Eg: 60/60/60
This means that during a fire test, the system did not fail for 60 minutes for each of the criteria.
Ensure fasteners used to fix top and bottom track are appropriate for the Uniform Distributed Loads (UDL) on walls.
At 600mm fastener centres and a UDL of 0.25kPa, the fasteners must withstand a shear load of 0.75kN.
At 600mm fastener centres and a UDL of 0.35kPa, the fasteners must withstand a shear load of 1.1kN.
Below is the standard time vs temperature table which is represented in the STANDARD TIME VS TEMPERATURE CURVE.
This shows the rise in temperature vs the associated time.
As indicated, in 5 minutes the temperature in the test facility has risen to 576 degrees Celsius, in 15 minutes 738 degrees Celsius and 90 minutes over 1,000 degrees Celsius and so on.
Where a wall or ceiling is required to meet the various requirements under the BCA it is the job of the Fireboard and the framing to prevent the flames, smoke and temperature from getting through to the other side.
For example, where there is a wall required to achieve a -/120/120 system number SO21 shows 2 layers of 13mm Fireboard both sides of a metal stud. Effectively overall there is 52mm of fire rated plasterboard and framing to stop a peak of over 1,000 degrees of heat reaching through to the other side for a period of 2 hours.
Time Mins 0 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 180 240 360Temp Celsius 20 576 679 738 841 945 1006 1049 1110 1153 1213
VERTICAL - TEMP CELSIUS/ HORIZONTAL - TIME MINS
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CONTROL JOINTSA joint between or within discrete elements of construction, which allows for relative movement of the elements.
Control joints can allow for a degree of building movement which can result from such things as moisture, loads, structural movement and foundation settlement etc. Cracks in plasterboard and plasterboard joints should be eliminated by using control joints and the correct installation techniques. Control joints must be installed in plasterboard walls and ceilings at:
• Maximum 12 metre intervals• Control joints in the structure• Any change in the substrate material• Junctions of dissimilar structural products• When long runs of plasterboard meet at right angle (change of direction)
Distance between control joints may need to be minimised to less than 12 metres due to on site conditions such as humidity or temperature variations or where ever excessive structural movement is likely to occur.
ACCEPTABLE VARIATIONS TO FIRE RATED SYSTEMSFire rated systems must be built according to BGC installation instructions. However, there are some variations allowed that will not degrade the performance of the system:
• Increasing the width of the cavity (between stud walls in a double stud wall system)• Increasing the stud size or the metal thickness• Adding noggings to support fixtures or services• Decreasing stud spacing (increasing amount of studs)• Additional fasteners• Adding non-combustible layers to a system up to a weight of 20kg/m2 and no thicker than 25mm. This includes fibre cement board up to 9mm thick and plasterboard up to 25mm thick. For load bearing walls, the load per stud must include the extra lining.
MODIFICATIONS TO FIRE RATED SYSTEMSFire rated systems may be modified by the installation of the following examples but not limited to these:
• Fire rated inspection hatches• Fire rated power points• Fire rated light fittings• Fire rated doors
It is the responsibility of the manufacturer of additional components in a fire system to ensure that the fire and acoustic properties of the plasterboard system are maintained. Any modification not covered in this manual must be according to the relevant manufacturer’s instructions.
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FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
30/25 31/25 31/26 32/26 33/27
38/29 39/29 40/30 41/31 43/34
38/29 40/30 40/30 42/31 44/34
71 84 96 112 170
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
33/28 34/28 34/28 35/29 37/31
41/31 42/32 43/32 44/33 46/37
42/31 43/32 44/32 45/34 47/37
77 90 102 118 176
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
38/32 38/32 39/32 40/33 42/34
45/34 46/34 47/37 49/40 49/41
45/34 46/34 48/37 49/40 49/42
90 103 115 131 189
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- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 2 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
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WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
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30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
41/34 42/33 43/37 44/37 46/38
49/38 50/41 52/43 53/45 55/48
49/38 50/41 53/43 54/46 55/48
103 116 128 144 202
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
33/28 35/29 35/29 36/29 38/31
41/31 42/32 44/33 44/34 47/38
41/31 43/32 44/33 45/34 48/39
71 84 96 112 170
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
36/31 37/31 38/32 39/33 41/34
44/33 45/34 46/37 46/38 48/42
44/33 45/35 46/38 47/38 49/43
77 90 102 118 176
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S006
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FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / 60 / 60
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC WR Plasterboard
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
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30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
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30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
38/32 38/32 39/32 40/33 42/34
44/34 46/34 47/36 48/39 49/41
45/34 47/34 47/36 49/39 49/41
81 94 106 122 180
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
42/34 43/36 44/37 44/37 46/38
50/40 52/41 53/43 54/46 55/48
50/40 52/42 53/44 54/46 55/49
91 104 116 132 190
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
34/29 35/29 36/30 37/31 39/33
42/32 43/32 44/33 45/36 47/40
42/32 44/33 44/34 46/37 48/41
77 90 102 118 176
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STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
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WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
38/33 39/33 40/33 41/34 43/35
46/34 47/36 48/39 49/39 50/42
46/34 48/36 49/39 49/39 50/42
87 100 112 128 186
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FRL
- / 60 / 60
60 / 60 / 60
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
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WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
36/31 37/31 38/32 39/33 41/34
44/33 45/34 46/37 46/38 48/42
44/33 45/35 46/38 47/38 49/43
83 96 108 124 182
PREVIOUSLY BGC003 S019
FRL
- / 60 / 60
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
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WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
39/33 40/33 40/34 41/35 43/37
47/35 48/38 49/41 50/41 52/44
48/35 49/39 49/41 51/42 52/45
90 103 115 131 189
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STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM SINGLE STUD
FRL
- / 120 / 120
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
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WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
43/36 44/38 45/39 46/39 48/41
50/42 52/43 54/46 54/47 56/49
50/42 52/44 54/47 55/48 56/49
103 116 128 144 202
PREVIOUSLY BGC002 S021
FRL
-/120/120
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 3 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 3 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
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WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
47/41 48/41 49/42 50/43 53/45
57/49 57/50 58/51 58/52 59/54
57/49 58/51 58/52 58/53 59/55
129 142 154 170 228
FRL
- / 120 / 120
90 / 90 / 90
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
45/38 47/40 47/39 48/40 50/42
53/43 54/46 55/47 55/48 56/49
54/44 55/47 55/47 56/49 56/49
115 128 140 156 214
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FRL
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FRL
- / - / -
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
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WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
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9kg - 50mm Polyester
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WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
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WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
50/43 51/44 51/44 52/45 54/46
58/49 58/51 58/53 59/54 59/56
58/49 58/52 59/54 59/54 59/56
147 160 172 188 246
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
32/26 33/26 33/26 33/27 35/28
41/31 41/31 43/32 44/32 46/35
41/31 42/31 43/32 44/32 46/35
63 76 88 104 162
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
39/32 40/33 41/33 41/34 42/34
45/33 47/35 48/37 49/38 49/42
46/34 47/35 49/37 49/38 49/43
69 82 94 110 168
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S027
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STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM SINGLE STUD
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 12mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 12mm BGC DuralinerTM
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
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30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
40/33 40/33 41/35 43/36 44/37
48/36 49/40 49/40 52/44 54/47
48/37 49/40 49/40 53/44 54/47
75 88 100 116 174
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
34/28 35/29 35/28 36/29 38/31
41/31 42/32 44/32 44/33 46/36
42/31 43/32 44/32 45/33 47/37
67 80 92 108 166
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
34/28 35/28 35/28 36/29 38/31
41/31 42/31 43/32 44/33 46/36
41/31 42/32 44/32 45/33 47/37
70 83 95 111 169
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FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / 60 / 60
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
36/30 36/30 37/31 38/31 41/34
42/32 44/33 45/34 46/36 49/40
43/32 45/33 46/34 47/37 49/40
73 86 98 114 172
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
34/28 35/28 35/28 36/29 38/31
41/31 43/32 45/33 46/35 49/39
42/31 44/33 45/33 46/35 49/40
70 83 95 111 169
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
45/38 47/40 47/39 48/40 50/42
53/43 54/46 55/47 55/48 56/49
54/44 55/47 55/47 56/49 56/49
73 86 98 114 172
S034
S035
S041
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM SINGLE STUD
FRL
120 / 120 / 120
FRL
- / 180 / 180
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm Wet Area Fireboard Side 2 2 x 16mm Wet Area Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
45/38 47/40 47/39 48/40 50/42
53/43 54/46 55/47 55/48 56/49
54/44 55/47 55/47 56/49 56/49
73 86 98 114 172
51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
45/38 47/40 47/39 48/40 50/42
53/43 54/46 55/47 55/48 56/49
54/44 55/47 55/47 56/49 56/49
73 86 98 114 172
PREVIOUSLY BGC DL001 S043
S044
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
35
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
36
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM SINGLE STUD
FRL
- / 60 / 60
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
35/32 - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
83 96 108 124 182
FRL
- / 120 / 120
120 / 120 / 120
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 Side 2 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
38/36 - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
99 112 124 140 198
S046
FRL
- / 120 / 120
120 / 120 / 120
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 Side 2 3 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
38/36 - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
99 112 124 140 198
S045
S048
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM STAGGERED STUD
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
33/27 33/27 34/28
42/32 43/33 46/36
42/32 44/33 47/37
96 112 170
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
36/30 37/31 39/33
46/34 47/36 49/38
46/34 47/36 49/38
102 118 176
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
36/30 37/30 39/32
46/35 47/36 49/38
47/35 48/36 49/38
96 112 170
SS001
SS002
SS006
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
37
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
38B
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
2013
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM STAGGERED STUD
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
46/39 46/39 49/41
54/44 56/46 58/49
55/44 57/47 59/50
116 132 190
SS010
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
38/32 39/33 41/34
48/38 49/39 52/44
49/38 50/39 53/45
102 118 176
SS007
FRL
- / 60 / 60
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
38/32 39/33 41/35
47/36 49/38 50/42
48/36 49/38 51/42
102 118 176
SS011
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM STAGGERED STUD
FRL
- / 60 / 60
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
38/32 39/33 41/34
48/38 49/39 52/44
49/38 50/39 53/45
108 124 182
SS019
FRL
- / 60 / 60
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
41/35 43/37 45/38
52/43 53/43 55/47
53/43 54/43 57/48
115 131 189
SS018
FRL
- / 60 / 60
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
40/33 42/36 44/37
50/42 52/42 55/46
50/42 54/42 56/47
115 131 189
SS014
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
39
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
40
FRL
- / 60 / 60
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
43/36 44/38 46/39
53/42 54/45 56/48
54/43 55/45 57/49
121 137 195
SS020
FRL
- / 120 / 120
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
46/40 47/40 50/42
56/46 57/48 59/52
57/46 58/49 60/52
128 144 202
FRL
- / 120 / 120
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
47/40 48/41 51/43
57/48 58/49 61/54
58/49 59/50 61/54
140 156 214
SS021
SS023
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM STAGGERED STUD
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM STAGGERED STUD
FRL
- / 180 / 180
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
50/42 51/43 54/45
60/52 61/53 62/56
61/53 61/54 62/57
172 188 246
SS026
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM
Side 2 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
39/31 39/32 41/33
48/37 49/37 52/42
49/37 50/38 54/43
94 110 168
SS028
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
39/32 39/32 41/33
47/36 49/39 52/43
49/37 50/39 54/43
102 118 176
SS032
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
41
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
42
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
36/29 37/30 39/32
46/34 47/36 49/38
47/34 48/36 49/38
95 111 169
SS035
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
35/28 36/29 38/31
45/34 46/35 49/38
46/34 47/35 49/38
95 111 169
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
38/32 39/32 42/35
47/35 49/38 50/42
48/36 49/38 51/40
98 114 172
SS033
SS034
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM STAGGERED STUD
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM STAGGERED STUD
FRL
- / 60 / 60
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
47/39 48/40 51/43
57/47 58/49 60/52
58/48 59/50 61/53
98 114 172
FRL
120 / 120 / 120
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC FireboardSide 2 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
47/39 48/40 51/43
57/47 58/49 60/52
58/48 59/50 61/53
98 114 172
PREVIOUSLY BGC DL001
SS041
SS043
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM
Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150
Rw/Rw+Ctr
39/31 39/32 41/33
48/37 49/37 52/42
49/38 50/38 53/43
101 117 175
SS036
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
43B
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
2013
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
44B
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
2013
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM DOUBLE STUD
FRL
- / - / -
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 34/28 34/28 35/28 36/28 44/33 45/35 46/37 46/39 46/35 47/37 48/39 48/41 47/36 49/38 49/40 49/41 49/36 49/38 49/39 50/42 168 192 224 340
FRL
- / - / -
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 39/32 39/33 40/33 42/33 51/41 52/43 52/44 52/46 53/43 54/45 55/46 55/49 54/43 55/45 56/46 56/49 56/44 57/46 57/47 58/49 168 192 224 340
SD001
SD006
FRL
- / - / -
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 39/33 39/32 40/33 42/34 51/42 52/43 52/44 52/46 53/43 54/44 54/46 55/48 54/43 54/44 55/46 56/48 56/45 57/45 57/47 58/49 174 198 230 346
SD002
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM DOUBLE STUD
FRL
- / - / -
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320Rw/Rw+Ctr
42/35 42/35 43/36 46/37 54/45 55/47 55/48 56/49 56/45 57/48 57/49 58/49 57/46 57/48 58/49 59/50 59/48 60/49 60/49 61/50 174 198 230 346
FRL
- / 60 / 60
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 40/34 41/34 42/35 43/35 52/43 52/45 53/45 53/48 54/45 54/46 55/47 55/49 55/46 56/47 57/48 57/49 57/46 58/47 58/48 59/49 174 198 230 346
SD011
SD007
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 46/39 47/39 48/39 49/40 58/48 59/49 59/49 59/50 60/51 61/52 61/53 62/53 61/51 62/52 62/53 63/54 63/52 65/53 65/54 66/55 200 224 256 372
SD016
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
45
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
46
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM DOUBLE STUD
FRL
- / 60 / 60
60 / 60 / 60
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 41/34 41/34 42/35 45/36 53/45 54/46 54/47 55/49 55/46 56/45 56/49 57/51 56/46 56/47 57/49 58/51 58/48 59/49 60/50 61/52 180 204 236 352
SD019
FRL
- / 120 / 120
90 / 90 / 90
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 48/40 49/41 50/41 53/44 60/51 60/52 61/53 61/55 62/52 62/53 63/55 63/57 63/53 64/54 65/56 65/58 65/58 66/58 67/58 68/60 200 224 256 372
SD021
FRL
- / 120 / 120
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 48/40 49/41 51/42 54/44 60/52 61/53 61/54 62/56 62/53 63/54 63/55 64/58 63/53 64/54 64/56 65/58 65/58 66/58 66/58 67/60 212 236 268 384
SD023
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM DOUBLE STUD
FRL
- / 60 / 60
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 45/38 46/39 47/39 49/40 57/48 57/49 58/49 59/50 59/50 59/51 60/52 61/53 60/50 61/51 62/53 63/54 62/54 63/54 64/54 65/55 187 211 243 359
FRL
- / 120 / 120
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 3 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 3 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 54/45 55/46 56/47 59/49 67/58 67/59 68/60 68/62 68/58 68/59 69/61 69/63 69/58 69/60 70/61 71/64 71/59 71/60 72/62 73/65 226 250 282 398
SD025
SD024
FRL
- / 180 / 180
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 55/46 56/46 57/47 60/49 67/59 68/60 68/61 69/63 69/60 70/61 70/63 71/65 70/60 71/61 71/63 72/65 72/61 73/62 73/63 74/67 244 268 300 416
SD026
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
47
04 / STEEL FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
48
STEEL FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM DOUBLE STUD
FRL
- / 60 / 60
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 46/38 46/38 48/39 49/39 58/48 58/49 59/49 59/50 60/50 61/51 62/52 62/53 61/50 62/51 63/53 64/54 63/52 64/52 65/53 66/55 186 210 242 358
SD038
FRL
- / - / -
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 38/31 39/32 39/32 41/33 50/40 51/41 51/43 52/45 52/41 53/43 53/44 54/46 53/42 54/43 54/45 55/47 55/43 57/45 57/47 58/49 160 184 216 332
FRL
- / - / -
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320Rw/Rw+Ctr
42/35 43/35 44/36 46/38 54/44 55/45 55/47 56/49 56/46 57/47 57/48 58/49 57/46 58/48 58/49 59/49 59/48 60/49 60/49 62/50 166 190 222 338
SD027
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MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 48/40 49/40 50/41 51/42 60/51 60/52 61/53 61/55 62/52 62/53 63/54 63/57 63/53 64/54 65/55 65/58 65/56 66/56 66/56 67/59 192 216 248 364
SD042
FRL
120 / 120 / 120
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
148 172 204 320 Rw/Rw+Ctr 48/39 49/40 50/41 53/43 60/51 61/52 61/53 61/55 62/52 63/53 63/55 64/57 63/52 63/53 64/55 65/58 65/54 66/55 67/57 68/60 198 222 254 370
PREVIOUSLY BGC DL001 SD043
BGC CINEMA WALL SYSTEM
FRL
120 / 120 / 120
STEEL TOP HATS AT 900mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
2 x Bradford Glasswool 110 (R2.5)2 x Autex AAB32-100
2 x 30kg - 75mm PolyesterWALL THICKNESS
MIN CAVITY mmCAVITY INFILL
SC001
FRL
120 / 120 / 120
STEEL TOP HATS AT 900mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 4 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 4 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
2 x Bradford Glasswool 110 (R2.5)2 x Autex AAB32-100
2 x 30kg - 75mm PolyesterWALL THICKNESS
MIN CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
SC002
SYSTEM SET OUT
• Top hat sections (50mm x 35mm x 1.15m) fixed vertically at 900mm max centres to engineers design and supported at the head and the base with tracks• The span of the Top hats between girts shall be nominally 1.9m for single spans and 2.7m for continuous spans. To be confirmed as suitable by the engineer for internal wind pressures.• Steel columns and girts to be engineer specified• Girts to be fixed to vertical steel columns using proprietarty isolation mounts that include a through bolt
PLASTERBOARD FIXINGS
• Layer 1 to Top hat – 30mm bugle head screws at 600mm centres• Layer 2 to Top hat – 45mm bugle head screws at 300mm centres and laminating screws at 300mm centres 200mm from top and bottom• Layer 3 to layer 2 – 38mm laminating screws at 400mm x 400mm grid• Layer 4 to layer 3 – 38mm laminating screws at 400mm x 400mm grid• 2 layers glasswool or polyester insulation. Refer to insulation in system specification• Perimeters to be caulked with fire rated caulking to a depth of 30mm x 10mm wide when used with a backing rod• Vertical control joints to be caulked to a depth of 16mm backed with plaster
375Rw
75/68 75/68 74/67
471
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STEEL FRAME WITH ONE LAYER BGC FIREBOARD - VERTICAL SHEETING
STEEL FRAME WITH ONE LAYER BGC FIREBOARD - HORIZONTAL SHEETING
FASTENER SPACING300mm max. centres300mm max. centres200mm max. centres300mm max. centres
POSITIONCentre of the Board
Recessed EdgesButt Joints
Corners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS
1ST LAYER25mm30mm32mm32mm
FRAMINGLightweight Steel up to
0.8mmLightweight Steel 0.8mm
to 1.6mm
FIREBOARD THICKNESS13mm16mm13mm16mm
SCREW TYPENo 6 Type S Needle PointNo 6 Type S Needle Point
No 6 Type D Drill PointNo 6 Type D Drill Point
SCREW FIXINGS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FRAMING SCREW LENGTH
1ST LAYER25mm30mm32mm32mm
FRAMINGLightweight Steel up to
0.8mmLightweight Steel 0.8mm
to 1.6mm
FIREBOARD THICKNESS13mm16mm13mm16mm
SCREW TYPENo 6 Type S Needle PointNo 6 Type S Needle Point
No 6 Type D Drill PointNo 6 Type D Drill Point
SCREW FIXINGS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FRAMING SCREW LENGTH
FASTENER SPACING300mm max. centres
At each stud200mm max. centres300mm max. centres
POSITIONCentre of the Board
Recessed EdgesButt Joints
Corners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS
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INSTALLATION DETAILSSTEEL STUD
STEEL FRAME WITH TWO LAYERS BGC FIREBOARD - VERTICAL SHEETING
STEEL FRAME WITH TWO LAYERS BGC FIREBOARD - FIRST LAYER VERTICAL, SECOND LAYER HORIZONTAL
FASTENER SPACING600mm max. centres600mm max. centres600mm max. centres
LOCATIONCentre of the Board
Recessed EdgesCorners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONSFIRST LAYER
FASTENER SPACING600mm max. centres600mm max. centres600mm max. centres
LOCATIONCentre of the Board
Recessed EdgesCorners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONSFIRST LAYER
300mm max. centres300mm max. centres200mm max. centres300mm max. centres
Centre of the BoardRecessed Edges
Butt JointsCorners & Openings
SECOND LAYER
300mm max. centresAt Each Stud
200mm max. centres300mm max. centres
Centre of the BoardRecessed Edges
Butt JointsCorners & Openings
SECOND LAYER
FRAMINGLightweight Steel up to
0.8mmLightweight Steel 0.8mm
to 1.6mm
FIREBOARD THICKNESS13mm16mm13mm16mm
SCREW TYPENo 6 Type S Needle PointNo 6 Type S Needle Point
No 6 Type D Drill PointNo 6 Type D Drill Point
SCREW FIXINGS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FRAMING SCREW LENGTH1ST LAYER
25mm30mm32mm32mm
2ND LAYER45mm45mm45mm45mm
FRAMINGLightweight Steel up to
0.8mmLightweight Steel 0.8mm
to 1.6mm
FIREBOARD THICKNESS13mm16mm13mm16mm
SCREW TYPENo 6 Type S Needle PointNo 6 Type S Needle Point
No 6 Type D Drill PointNo 6 Type D Drill Point
SCREW FIXINGS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FRAMING SCREW LENGTH1ST LAYER
25mm30mm32mm32mm
2ND LAYER45mm45mm45mm45mm
INSTALLATION DETAILSSTEEL STUD
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STEEL FRAME WITH THREE LAYERS BGC FIREBOARD - VERTICAL SHEETING
FASTENER SPACING600mm max. centres600mm max. centres600mm max. centres
LOCATIONCentre of the Board
Recessed EdgesCorners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS THREE LAYER HORIZONTAL
FIRST LAYER
300mm max. centres600mm max. centres200mm max. centres300mm max. centres
Centre of the BoardRecessed Edges
Butt JointsCorners & Openings
SECOND LAYER
FASTENER SPACING600mm max. centres600mm max. centres600mm max. centres
LOCATIONCentre of the Board
Recessed EdgesCorners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS THREE LAYER VERTICAL(Shown)
FIRST LAYER
300mm max. centres300mm max. centres200mm max. centres300mm max. centres
Centre of the BoardRecessed Edges
Butt JointsCorners & Openings
SECOND LAYER
Laminating Screws at400mm max. grid
Centre of the BoardRecessed Edges
Butt JointsCorners & Openings
THIRD LAYER
Laminating Screws at400mm max. grid
Centre of the BoardRecessed Edges
Butt JointsCorners & Openings
THIRD LAYER
FRAMINGLightweight Steel up to
0.8mmLightweight Steel 0.8mm
to 1.6mm
FIREBOARD THICKNESS13mm16mm13mm16mm
SCREW TYPENo 6 Type S Needle PointNo 6 Type S Needle Point
No 6 Type D Drill PointNo 6 Type D Drill Point
SCREW FIXINGS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FRAMING SCREW LENGTH1ST LAYER
25mm30mm32mm32mm
2ND LAYER45mm45mm45mm45mm
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INSTALLATION DETAILSSTEEL STUD
LOAD BEARING WALL 60/60/60
FASTENER SPACING300mm max. centres
At each stud100mm max. centres300mm max. centres
POSITIONCentre of the Board
Recessed EdgesButt Joints
Corners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS
Note: Refer to page 10 for screw lengths.
1ST LAYER25mm30mm32mm32mm
FRAMINGLightweight Steel up to
0.8mmLightweight Steel 0.8mm
to 1.6mm
FIREBOARD THICKNESS13mm16mm13mm16mm
SCREW TYPENo 6 Type S Needle PointNo 6 Type S Needle Point
No 6 Type D Drill PointNo 6 Type D Drill Point
SCREW FIXINGS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FRAMING SCREW LENGTH
TIMBER FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSINGLE STUD
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FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 2 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
31/25 32/26 33/27 33/27
37/28 37/28 38/30 39/32
37/28 38/29 39/30 39/32
90 110 140 160
70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
34/28 35/30 36/30 37/31
39/32 40/32 41/35 41/35
40/32 40/32 41/35 41/35
96 116 146 166
70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
39/31 39/33 40/33 41/34
44/36 45/37 45/40 45/40
44/36 45/38 45/40 46/40
90 110 140 160
T001
T002
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FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 2 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
41/35 43/37 43/37 44/37
46/41 47/42 47/42 47/43
46/41 47/42 47/43 47/43
122 142 172 192
70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
34/29 35/29 35/29 36/30
39/31 39/32 40/35 40/34
39/31 39/32 40/35 40/35
90 110 140 160
T005
T006
FRL
- / - / -
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
36/31 37/31 38/33 38/33
40/34 40/36 40/37 40/37
40/34 41/36 41/37 41/38
96 116 146 166
T007
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FRL
- / - / -
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
43/37 44/37 44/38 45/39
47/41 48/43 48/44 48/44
47/42 48/43 48/44 48/44
110 130 160 180
FRL
- / 60 / 60
60 / 60 / 60
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
35/30 36/31 37/32 38/33
40/32 41/35 41/36 41/37
40/33 41/35 41/36 42/37
96 116 146 166
PREVIOUSLY BGC 005 T011
T010
FRL
- / - / -
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
35/29 35/29 36/30 37/30
39/31 40/31 41/35 41/34
39/31 40/32 41/35 41/35
90 110 140 160
T008
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC WR Plasterboard
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TIMBER FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSINGLE STUD
FRL
- / 60 / 60
60 / 60 / 60
FRL
- / 120 / 120
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
36/31 37/31 38/33 38/33
40/34 40/36 40/37 40/37
40/34 41/36 41/37 41/38
102 122 152 172
70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
44/39 44/39 45/40 46/40
48/43 48/44 48/45 48/45
48/43 48/44 48/45 48/45
122 142 172 192
PREVIOUSLY BGC 007 T019
FRL
- / - / -
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
37/31 37/31 39/33 39/32
41/33 42/36 43/37 43/38
42/33 42/37 43/38 43/39
106 126 156 176
T015
T021
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FRL
60 / 60 / 60
FRL
- / 120 / 120
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC FireboardSide 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
STUD DEPTH mm
70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
40/35 41/37 42/37 42/37
44/39 44/40 44/41 44/41
44/39 44/41 44/41 44/41
122 142 172 192
70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
45/40 46/40 46/41 47/42
48/45 48/45 48/45 48/45
48/45 48/45 48/45 48/45
134 154 184 204
T022
FRL
- / 180 / 180
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
134 154 184 204
T026
T023
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TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
33/26 33/26 34/27 34/27
40/30 41/31 42/34 42/34
40/30 41/31 43/34 43/34
82 102 132 152
T027
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60
TIMBER FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSINGLE STUD
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
42/36 43/37 44/38 44/38
47/41 47/43 48/43 48/44
47/41 48/43 48/44 48/44
108 128 158 178
PREVIOUSLY BGC DL003 T039
FRL
- / - / -
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM (against stud) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM (against stud) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
41/34 42/36 43/36 43/36
46/39 47/41 47/42 47/42
46/39 47/41 47/42 47/43
102 122 152 172
T037
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
BG
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FRL
90 / 90 / 90
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
44/39 45/39 46/40 46/40
48/43 48/44 48/45 48/45
48/43 48/44 48/45 48/45
114 134 164 184
PREVIOUSLY BGC DL004 T042
70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
45/40 46/40 46/41 47/42
48/45 48/45 48/45 48/45
48/45 48/45 48/45 48/45
114 134 164 184
FRL
- / 180 / 180
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm Wet Area Fireboard Side 2 2 x 16mm Wet Area Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
T044
FRL
- / 60 / 60
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
35/32 - - -
- - - -
- - - -
102 122 152 172
T046
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FRL
- / 90 / 90
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINGS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 Side 2 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
38/36 - - -
- - - -
- - - -
118 138 168 188
T048
TIMBER FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSTAGGERED STUD
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FRL
- / - / -
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
33/27 34/28 35/29
43/34 45/38 45/37
44/34 46/38 46/38
110 140 160
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
42/35 43/36 44/36
52/45 52/46 53/47
52/45 53/47 53/47
130 160 180
FRL
- / 60 / 60
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
35/29 37/31 37/32
45/37 46/38 46/40
45/37 46/39 47/40
116 146 166
TS006
TS010
TS011
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
05 / TIMB
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C FIR
E & AC
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TIMBER FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSTAGGERED STUD
FRL
- / 90 / 90
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
36/30 38/32 38/32
46/39 46/40 46/41
46/39 46/40 47/42
122 152 172
FRL
- / 120 / 120
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
42/36 43/37 44/37
52/46 53/48 53/48
53/47 53/48 53/49
142 172 192
FRL
- / 120 / 120
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
43/37 45/38 45/38
53/48 53/49 53/49
53/49 53/50 53/50
154 184 204
TS019
TS021
TS023
TIMBER FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSTAGGERED STUD
05 / TIMB
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ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
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FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
32/25 33/26 33/26
42/31 44/34 45/36
43/31 45/34 46/35
106 136 156
TS030
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
37/30 39/32 39/31
47/38 48/39 48/40
47/38 48/40 48/40
108 138 158
TS028
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
33/26 33/25 33/26
43/31 45/35 45/35
43/31 45/35 46/35
102 132 152
TS027
05 / TIMB
ER FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
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RC
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66
TIMBER FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSTAGGERED STUD
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
42/34 43/35 43/36
52/46 53/47 53/47
53/46 53/47 53/47
128 158 178
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
42/34 43/36 44/36
52/46 53/48 53/48
53/47 53/48 53/49
134 164 184
FRL
- / - / -
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
33/26 33/26 34/27
43/32 45/36 45/35
43/32 46/36 46/36
106 136 156
TS031
TS039
TS040
TIMBER FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSTAGGERED STUD
05 / TIMB
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ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
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FRL
90 / 90 / 90
STAGGERED TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES MIN 20mm CLEARANCE BETWEEN STUD AND OPPOSING WALL LINING Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140
Rw/Rw+Ctr
42/34 43/36 44/36
52/46 53/48 53/48
53/47 53/48 53/49
134 164 184
PREVIOUSLY BGC DL004 TS042
05 / TIMB
ER FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
68
TIMBER FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMDOUBLE STUD
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
FRL
- / 60 / 60
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
160 200 260 300Rw/Rw+Ctr
40/34 42/35 43/35 44/36 52/44 53/45 53/47 53/47 54/45 55/47 55/48 55/49 55/45 56/48 56/48 56/49 57/46 58/48 59/49 59/49 186 226 286 326
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard (against stud) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard (against stud) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
FRL
- / 60 / 60
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
160 200 260 300Rw/Rw+Ctr
46/37 47/38 48/38 49/39 57/48 57/49 58/49 58/51 60/50 61/52 61/53 61/53 61/50 61/52 62/54 62/55 63/52 64/54 65/55 65/55 212 252 312 352
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
TD011
TD013
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
FRL
- / 60 / 60
CAVITY WIDTH mm 160 200 260 300 Rw/Rw+Ctr 46/38 47/39 48/39 49/40 57/49 58/49 58/49 58/51 60/51 61/52 61/53 61/53 61/51 62/53 63/54 63/55 63/52 64/54 65/55 65/55 212 252 312 352
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
TD017
TIMBER FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMDOUBLE STUD
05 / TIMB
ER FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
69
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
FRL
- / 120 / 120
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
160 200 260 300 Rw/Rw+Ctr 48/39 49/41 51/42 52/43 60/52 61/54 61/55 61/56 62/54 63/55 64/57 64/57 63/54 64/56 65/57 65/58 65/54 66/57 67/58 67/59 224 264 324 364
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
FRL
- / 120 / 120
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
160 200 260 300 Rw/Rw+Ctr 48/40 50/41 51/43 52/43 60/51 60/53 61/55 61/55 62/53 63/55 63/56 63/57 63/53 64/55 64/56 64/57 65/54 65/55 66/57 66/58 212 252 312 352
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
TD021
TD023
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
FRL
- / 60 / 60
60 / 60 / 60
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
160 200 260 300 Rw/Rw+Ctr 42/35 43/36 45/37 45/37 54/46 55/48 55/49 55/49 56/48 57/49 57/49 57/50 57/48 58/49 58/49 58/51 59/48 60/49 61/50 61/51 192 232 292 332
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
TD019
05 / TIMB
ER FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
STIC
/ MA
RC
H 2013
70
TIMBER FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMDOUBLE STUD
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM
FRL
- / 120 / 120
FRL
- / - / -
CAVITY WIDTH mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm
CAVITY INFILL
CAVITY INFILL
160 200 260 300 Rw/Rw+Ctr 54/45 56/46 58/48 59/49 67/59 68/61 69/62 69/63 69/61 70/62 71/64 71/65 70/61 71/63 72/64 72/65 72/61 73/63 73/65 73/65 256 296 356 396
160 200 260 300 Rw/Rw+Ctr 42/34 43/35 44/36 45/36 55/45 55/46 56/48 56/48 56/46 57/48 58/49 58/50 58/47 58/49 58/49 58/51 59/47 60/49 61/49 61/52 178 218 278 318
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
FRL
- / - / -
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
160 200 260 300 Rw/Rw+Ctr 38/30 38/31 39/32 40/32 51/41 51/43 52/44 52/45 52/42 53/45 54/46 54/46 53/42 54/45 55/47 55/47 55/43 56/46 57/48 57/49 172 212 272 312
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
TD026
TD027
TD028
TIMBER FRAME INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMDOUBLE STUD
05 / TIMB
ER FR
AM
E INFO
RM
ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
OU
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H 2013
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MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard Side 2 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (against studs) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
CAVITY WIDTH mm
CAVITY WIDTH mm
CAVITY INFILL
CAVITY INFILL
160 200 260 300 Rw/Rw+Ctr 46/38 47/39 48/39 49/40 58/49 59/49 59/49 59/51 60/50 60/52 61/53 61/53 61/51 62/53 63/54 63/54 63/52 64/53 65/55 65/55 198 238 298 338
160 200 260 300 Rw/Rw+Ctr 48/39 49/40 51/41 52/42 60/51 61/53 61/54 61/55 62/53 63/54 63/56 63/57 63/53 64/54 64/56 64/57 65/53 65/55 66/57 66/58 204 244 304 344
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
MIN 20mm GAP BETWEEN STUD WALLS 2 ROWS OF TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard (against studs) 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
CAVITY WIDTH mmCAVITY INFILL
160 200 260 300 Rw/Rw+Ctr 48/39 49/40 51/41 52/42 60/51 61/53 61/54 61/55 62/53 63/54 63/56 63/57 63/53 64/54 64/56 64/57 65/53 65/55 66/57 66/58 204 244 304 344
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
Nil9kg – 50mm Polyester – 1 side9kg – 50mm Polyester – 2 sides30kg – 75mm Polyester – 1 side30kg – 75mm Polyester – 2 sides
WALL THICKNESS mm
PREVIOUSLY BGC DL003
PREVIOUSLY BGC DL004
TD039
TD040
TD042
05 / TIMB
ER FR
AM
E INFO
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ATION
BG
C FIR
E & AC
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INSTALLATION DETAILSTIMBER STUD
TIMBER FRAME WITH ONE LAYER BGC FIREBOARD - HORIZONTAL SHEETING
FASTENER SPACING2 Nails 50mm apart at 300mm max. centres
1 screw at 200mm max. centresAt Each Stud
Nails at 150mm max. centres Screws at
200mm max. centresNails at 150mm
max. centres Screws at 200mm max.
centres
LOCATION
Centre of the Board
Recessed Edges
Butt Joints
Corners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS
TIMBER FRAME WITH ONE LAYER BGC FIREBOARD -VERTICAL SHEETING
FASTENER SPACING2 Nails 50mm apart at 300mm max. centres
1 screw at 200mm max. centresAt Each Stud
Nails at 150mm max. centres Screws at
200mm max. centresNails at 150mm
max. centres Screws at 200mm max.
centres
LOCATION
Centre of the Board
Recessed Edges
Butt Joints
Corners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS
FRAMINGSoft Wood Timber
FIREBOARD THICKNESS13mm16mm
SCREW TYPENo 6 Type WNo 6 Type W
SCREW FIXINGS FOR SOFT WOOD TIMBER FRAMING SCREW LENGTH1ST LAYER
32mm45mm
INSTALLATION DETAILSTIMBER STUD
05 / TIMB
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C FIR
E & AC
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TIMBER FRAME WITH TWO LAYERS BGC FIREBOARD - HORIZONTAL SHEETING
FASTENER SPACINGNails or Screws
600mm max. centresNails or Screws
600mm max. centresNails or Screws
600mm max. centres in stagered pattern
2 Nails 50mm apart at 300mm max. centres
1 screw at 200mm max. centres
Nails or screws at300mm max. centresNails at 150mm max.
centres Screws at 200mm max. centres
Nails at 150mm max. centres Screws
at 300mm max.centres
LOCATION
Centre of the Board
Recessed Edges
Butt Joints
Centre of the Board
Recessed Edges
Butt Jointson noggins
Corners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONSFIRST LAYER
SECOND LAYER
FRAMINGSoft Wood Timber
FIREBOARD THICKNESS13mm16mm
SCREW TYPENo 6 Type WNo 6 Type W
SCREW FIXINGS FOR SOFT WOOD TIMBER FRAMING SCREW LENGTH1ST LAYER
32mm45mm
2ND LAYER50mm65mm
2 nails 50mm apart at300mm max. centre
1 scew at 200mm max. centres
Fasteners at each studNails 300mm max
Screws 150mm max centres
TIMBER FRAME WITH THREE LAYERS BGC FIREBOARD - VERTICAL SHEETING
2 nails 50mm apart at300mm max. centre
1 scew at 300mm max. centres
300mm max. centresLaminating Screws
200mm max. centresNail screws 150mm max
300mm max. centres
Centre of the Board
Recessed Edges
Butt Joints
Corners & Openings
Centre of the Board
Recessed Edges
Butt Joints on studs
FASTENER SPACING600mm max. centres600mm max. centres600mm max. centres
FASTENER SPACING600mm max. centres
Fasteners at each stud600mm max. centres
LOCATIONCentre of the Board
Recessed EdgesCorners & Openings
LOCATIONCentre of the Board
Recessed EdgesCorners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS THREE LAYER VERTICAL-VERTICAL SHEETING (Shown)
FIRST LAYER
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS THREE LAYER HORIZONTAL
FIRST LAYER
SECOND LAYERSECOND LAYER
Laminating Screws at400mm max. grid
Laminating Screws200mm max. centres
Laminating Screws at400mm max. grid
Laminating Screws400mm max. centres
Centre of the BoardRecessed Edges
Corners & Openings
Butt Joints
Centre of the BoardRecessed Edges
Corners & Openings
Butt Joints
THIRD LAYERTHIRD LAYER
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INSTALLATION DETAILSTIMBER STUD
FRAMINGSoft Wood Timber
FIREBOARD THICKNESS13mm16mm
SCREW TYPENo 6 Type WNo 6 Type W
SCREW FIXINGS FOR SOFT WOOD TIMBER FRAMING SCREW LENGTH1ST LAYER
32mm45mm
2ND LAYER50mm65mm
3RD LAYER50mm65mm
TIMBER FRAME EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSINGLE STUD
06 / EXTERIO
R W
ALL IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201375
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 7.5mm DuratexTM
Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD WIDTH mm
TE001
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 7.5mm DuratexTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD WIDTH mm
TE002
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DuragridTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Fire rated from outside only Timber batten can be substituted for steel batten
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD WIDTH mm
TE003
90
41/35
45/38
45/38
123.5
90
45/39
48/42
48/42
123.5
90
38/27
45/34
45/34
125
120
Rw/Rw+Ctr
42/35
46/40
46/41
123.5
120
Rw/Rw+Ctr
45/39
48/44
48/45
123.5
120
Rw/Rw+Ctr
41/31
47/37
47/37
155
140
42/36
46/41
46/41
123.5
140
46/39
48/45
49/45
123.5
140
43/34
48/39
48/39
175
06 / EXTERIO
R W
ALL IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201376
TIMBER FRAME EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSINGLE STUD
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DuragridTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Fire rated from outside only Timber batten can be substituted for stee
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD WIDTH mm
TE004
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DuracomTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD WIDTH mm
TE005
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DuracomTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD WIDTH mm
TE006
90
42/30
48/37
48/37
141
90
40/28
46/34
46/34
125
90
40/28
49/34
49/34
141
120
Rw/Rw+Ctr
45/35
50/40
50/40
171
120
Rw/Rw+Ctr
43/32
48/37
48/37
155
120
Rw/Rw+Ctr
44/32
50/37
50/37
171
140
47/37
51/41
51/41
191
140
44/34
48/38
48/38
175
140
45/34
51/39
51/39
191
TIMBER FRAME EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSINGLE STUD
06 / EXTERIO
R W
ALL IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201377
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 14mm NulineTM Plus Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD WIDTH mm
TE007
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 14mm NulineTM Plus Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD WIDTH mm
TE008
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DurascapeTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD WIDTH mm
TE009
90
41/30
46/34
46/34
130
90
42/29
48/34
48/34
146
90
42/36
46/39
46/40
125
120
Rw/Rw+Ctr
41/31
47/37
47/37
160
120
Rw/Rw+Ctr
44/31
50/37
50/37
176
120
Rw/Rw+Ctr
43/36
46/41
46/41
155
140
44/33
48/38
48/38
180
140
46/33
50/38
50/38
196
140
43/37
46/41
46/42
175
06 / EXTERIO
R W
ALL IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201378
TIMBER FRAME EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSINGLE STUD
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DurascapeTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD WIDTH mm
TE010
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DuragrooveTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD WIDTH mm
TE011
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
TIMBER STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES WITH NOGGINS AT 1350mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DuragrooveTM Side 2 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD WIDTH mm
TE012
90
45/39
48/43
48/43
141
90
42/36
46/39
46/39
128
90
45/39
48/43
48/43
141
120
Rw/Rw+Ctr
45/39
49/44
49/45
171
120
Rw/Rw+Ctr
43/36
46/41
46/41
155
120
Rw/Rw+Ctr
45/39
49/44
49/45
171
140
46/40
49/44
49/45
191
140
43/37
46/41
46/42
175
140
46/40
49/44
49/44
191
STEEL FRAME EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSINGLE STUD
06 / EXTERIO
R W
ALL IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201379
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 7.5mm DuratexTM Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
SE001
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 7.5mm DuratexTM Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
SE002
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DuragridTM Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Fire rated from outside only
Timber batten can be substituted for steel
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
SE003
64
42/36
49/41
50/41
103.5
64
48/41
56/50
57/50
135.5
64
42/30
49/37
49/37
105
76
42/35
50/43
51/43
115.5
76
48/41
57/51
57/51
147.5
76
44/33
51/40
51/40
117
92
43/36
51/44
51/44
131.5
92
49/42
57/51
57/51
163.5
92
46/36
52/42
52/42
133
150
45/37
52/47
52/47
189.5
150
52/44
57/52
57/52
221.5
150
50/42
55/46
55/46
191
Rw/Rw+Ctr
Rw/Rw+Ctr
Rw/Rw+Ctr
06 / EXTERIO
R W
ALL IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201380
STEEL FRAME EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSINGLE STUD
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DuragridTM Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Fire rated from outside only
Timber batten can be substituted for steel
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
SE004
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DuracomTM Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
SE005
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DuracomTM Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
SE006
64
50/40
57/46
57/46
137
64
44/33
49/37
50/38
105
64
51/41
57/45
57/45
137
76
51/42
58/48
58/48
149
76
45/35
52/40
52/40
117
76
53/42
58/46
58/46
149
92
52/43
59/49
59/49
165
92
47/37
53/42
53/42
133
92
54/44
59/48
59/48
165
150
54/46
60/53
60/53
223
150
52/42
56/46
56/46
191
150
56/46
59/51
59/51
223
Rw/Rw+Ctr
Rw/Rw+Ctr
Rw/Rw+Ctr
STEEL FRAME EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSINGLE STUD
06 / EXTERIO
R W
ALL IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201381
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 14mm NulineTM Plus Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
SE007
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 14mm NulineTM Plus Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
SE008
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DurascapeTM Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
SE009
64
45/35
50/38
50/38
110
64
52/40
57/44
57/44
142
64
42/36
50/42
50/42
105
76
47/36
51/40
51/40
122
76
51/39
58/45
58/44
154
76
42/36
51/44
51/44
117
92
46/36
52/41
52/41
138
92
53/41
58/46
58/46
170
92
43/36
52/44
52/45
133
150
50/40
54/45
54/45
196
150
56/45
59/50
59/50
228
150
45/38
53/47
53/48
191
Rw/Rw+Ctr
Rw/Rw+Ctr
Rw/Rw+Ctr
06 / EXTERIO
R W
ALL IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201382
STEEL FRAME EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEMSINGLE STUD
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DurascapeTM Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
SE010
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 1 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DuragrooveTM Side 2 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
SE011
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAX CENTRES Side 1 2 x 16mm BGC Wet Area Fireboard 1 x 9mm DuragrooveTM Side 2 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
Fire rated from outside only
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
WALL THICKNESS mm
STUD DEPTH mm
SE012
64
48/41
57/50
57/51
137
64
42/36
50/42
50/42
105
64
48/41
57/50
57/51
137
76
49/42
57/51
57/51
149
76
42/36
51/44
51/44
117
76
49/42
57/51
57/51
149
92
50/43
57/51
58/52
165
92
43/36
52/44
52/45
133
92
50/43
57/51
58/52
165
150
52/44
58/53
58/53
223
150
45/38
53/47
53/48
191
150
52/44
58/53
58/53
223
Rw/Rw+Ctr
Rw/Rw+Ctr
Rw/Rw+Ctr
06 / EXTERIO
R W
ALL IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201383
INSTALLATION DETAILSEXTERIOR WALLS
TIMBER FRAME WITH ONE LAYER BGC WET AREA FIREBOARD60/60/60 BOUNDARY WALL
TIMBER FRAME WITH TWO LAYERS BGC WET AREA FIREBOARD90/90/90 BOUNDARY WALL
FASTENER SPACINGNails or Screws
600mm max. centresNails or Screws
600mm max. centresNails or Screws
600mm max. centres in stagered pattern
2 Nails 50mm apart at 300mm max. centres
1 screw at 200mm max. centresAt Each Stud
Nails at 150mm max. centres Screws at
200mm max. centresNails at 150mm
max. centres Screws at 300mm max.
centres
LOCATION
Centre of the Board
Recessed Edges
Butt Joints
Centre of the Board
Recessed Edges
Butt Joints
Corners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONSFIRST LAYER
SECOND LAYER
FASTENER SPACING2 Nails at 300mm max
centres 1 screw at 200mm max centres
At each studNails at 150mm max
centres screws at 200mm max centres
Nails at 150mm max centres screws at
200mm max centres
LOCATION
Centre of the Board
Recessed Edges
Butt Joints
Corners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS
FRAMINGSoft Wood Timber
FIREBOARD THICKNESS16mm
SCREW TYPENo 6 Type W
SCREW FIXINGS FOR SOFT WOOD TIMBER FRAMING SCREW LENGTH1ST LAYER
45mm
FRAMINGSoft Wood Timber
FIREBOARD THICKNESS16mm
SCREW TYPENo 6 Type W
SCREW FIXINGS FOR SOFT WOOD TIMBER FRAMING SCREW LENGTH1ST LAYER
45mm
INSTALLATION DETAILSEXTERIOR WALLS
06 / EXTERIO
R W
ALL IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201384
STEEL FRAME WITH ONE LAYER BGC WET AREA FIREBOARD60/60/60 BOUNDARY WALL
FASTENER SPACING
300mm max. centres
At Each Stud
100mm max. centres
300mm max.centres
LOCATION
Centre of the Board
Recessed Edges
Butt Joints
Corners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS
STEEL FRAME WITH TWO LAYERS BGC WET AREA FIREBOARD 90/90/90 BOUNDARY WALL
FASTENER SPACING
600mm max. centres
600mm max. centres
600mm max. centres
300mm max. centres
At Each Stud
200mm max. centres
300mm max.centres
LOCATION
Centre of the Board
Recessed Edges
Butt Joints
Centre of the Board
Recessed Edges
Butt Joints
Corners & Openings
FIXING SPECIFICATIONSFIRST LAYER
SECOND LAYER
FRAMINGLightweight Steel up to
0.8mmLightweight Steel 0.8mm
to 1.6mm
FIREBOARD THICKNESS
16mm
16mm
SCREW TYPE
No 6 Type S Needle Point
No 6 Type D Drill Point
SCREW FIXINGS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FRAMING SCREW LENGTH1ST LAYER
30mm
32mm
FRAMINGLightweight Steel up to
0.8mmLightweight Steel 0.8mm
to 1.6mm
FIREBOARD THICKNESS
16mm
16mm
SCREW TYPE
No 6 Type S Needle Point
No 6 Type D Drill Point
SCREW FIXINGS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FRAMING SCREW LENGTH1ST LAYER
30mm
32mm
2ND LAYER
45mm
45mm
FLOOR / CEILINGTIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGMIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 190mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGMIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 190mmCeiling Lining 2 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGMIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 190mmCeiling Lining 1 x 10mm BGC Ceilingboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
39/33
40/36
40/36
Rw/Rw+Ctr
41/35
42/39
42/39
Rw/Rw+Ctr
37/31
39/35
39/35
C001
C002
C003
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201385
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201386
FLOOR / CEILINGTIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS
FRL
- / - / -
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGMIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 190mmCeiling Lining 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
41/36
42/39
42/39
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGMIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 190mmCeiling Lining 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against frame) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
43/38
44/41
44/41
C004
C005
FRL
30 / 30 / 30
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGMIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 190mmCeiling Lining 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
40/35
40/38
40/38
C018
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201387
FLOOR / CEILINGTIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
FRL
120 / 120 / 120
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGMIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 190mmCeiling Lining 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGMIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 190mmCeiling Lining 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
43/38
44/41
44/41
Rw/Rw+Ctr
45/40
46/44
46/44
C006
C007
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201388
FLOOR / CEILINGTIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS WITH FURRING CHANNELS TIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS WITH FURRING CHANNELS
Rw/Rw+Ctr
40/33
43/39
43/39
Rw/Rw+Ctr
40/34
43/39
43/39
Rw/Rw+Ctr
39/33
42/38
42/38
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 206mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 10mm BGC Ceilingboard
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 206mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 206mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM
(furring channel at 450mm max centres)
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
C010
C011
C012
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201389
FLOOR / CEILINGTIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS WITH FURRING CHANNELS
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 206mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against frame) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
44/39
47/44
47/44
FRL
- / - / -
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 206mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 9mm BGC DuralinerTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
43/37
45/41
45/41
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 206mm Ceiling Lining 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
43/38
46/43
46/43
C013
C014
C015
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201390
FLOOR / CEILINGTIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS WITH FURRING CHANNELS
Rw/Rw+Ctr
46/41
49/47
49/47
Rw/Rw+Ctr
44/39
47/44
47/44
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 206mm Ceiling Lining 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
FRL
120 / 120 / 120
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 206mm Ceiling Lining 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
C016
C017
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201391
FLOOR / CEILINGTIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS WITH FURRING CHANNELS
AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 232mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 232mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 232mm Ceiling Lining 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
42/34
49/42
50/43
Rw/Rw+Ctr
42/34
49/42
50/43
Rw/Rw+Ctr
47/38
54/48
55/49
C020
C021
C022
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201392
FLOOR / CEILINGTIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS WITH FURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 232mm Ceiling Lining 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 232mm Ceiling Lining 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
19mm TONGUE & GROOVE PARTICLEBOARD FLOORINGWITH FURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS MIN CAVITY DEPTH OF 232mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against frame) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
48/39
55/49
56/50
Rw/Rw+Ctr
48/39
55/49
56/50
Rw/Rw+Ctr
49/41
56/49
56/50
C023
C024
C025
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201393
ROOF / CEILINGTIMBER TRUSSES
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS MAX JOIST OR TRUSS SPACING AT 600mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS MAX JOIST OR TRUSS SPACING AT 600mm Ceiling Lining 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS MAX JOIST OR TRUSS SPACING AT 600mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 13mm BGC Plasterboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
41/32
42/32
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
45/36
45/37
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
41/32
42/32
C030
C031
C032
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201394
ROOF / CEILINGTIMBER TRUSSES
FRL
- / - / -
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS MAX JOIST OR TRUSS SPACING AT 600mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
42/34
43/34
C033
FRL
60 / 60 / 60
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS MAX JOIST OR TRUSS SPACING AT 600mm Ceiling Lining 2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
45/37
46/38
C037
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS MAX JOIST OR TRUSS SPACING AT 600mm Ceiling Lining 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against frame) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
46/38
47/39
C034
07 / CEILIN
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MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201395
ROOF / CEILINGTIMBER TRUSSES
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS MAX JOIST OR TRUSS SPACING AT 600mm Ceiling Lining 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
46/38
46/38
C035
FRL
120 / 120 / 120
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS MAX JOIST OR TRUSS SPACING AT 600mm Ceiling Lining 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
48/41
48/40
C036
07 / CEILIN
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NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
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CH
201396
ROOF / CEILINGFURRING CHANNELS
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS WITH FURRING CHANNELS Ceiling Lining 1 x 10mm BGC Plasterboard
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS WITH FURRING CHANNELS Ceiling Lining 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS WITH FURRING CHANNELS Ceiling Lining 1 x 13mm BGC SoundboardTM
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
40/31
40/31
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
43/34
43/34
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
44/37
44/36
C040
C041
C042
07 / CEILIN
G IN
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MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201397
ROOF / CEILINGFURRING CHANNELS
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS WITH FURRING CHANNELS Ceiling Lining 1 x 6mm BGC DuralinerTM (Furring channels at 450 max centres)
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS WITH FURRING CHANNELS Ceiling Lining 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS WITH FURRING CHANNELS Ceiling Lining 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
41/32
41/32
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
48/41
48/41
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
48/41
48/41
C043
C044
C045
07 / CEILIN
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MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201398
ROOF / CEILINGFURRING CHANNELS
FRL
120 / 120 / 120
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS WITH FURRING CHANNELS Ceiling Lining 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
50/42
51/43
C046
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
201399
ROOF / CEILINGFURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
- / - / -
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS WITH FURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS Ceiling Lining 1 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS WITH FURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS Ceiling Lining 2 x 10mm BGC SoundboardTM
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m2 SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS WITH FURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS Ceiling Lining 1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard (against frame) 1 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
44/35
45/35
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
49/38
50/39
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
50/40
51/40
C050
C051
C052
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
2013100
ROOF / CEILINGFURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS
FRL
90 / 90 / 90
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS WITH FURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS Ceiling Lining 2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
FRL
120 / 120 / 120
PITCHED TILED ROOF WITH OR WITHOUT 350g/m SARKING OR SHEETMETAL ROOF WITH MIN 50mm INSULATION OVER BATTENS WITH FURRING CHANNELS AND ACOUSTIC RESILIENT MOUNTS Ceiling Lining 3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
CAVITY INFILL
Nil
9kg - 50mm Polyester
30kg - 75mm Polyester
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
50/40
52/41
Rw/Rw+Ctr
-
53/43
54/44
C053
C054
07 / CEILIN
G IN
FOR
MATIO
NB
GC
FIRE & A
CO
US
TIC / M
AR
CH
2013101
INSTALLATION DETAILSCEILING
STEEL OR TIMBER WITH ONE OR TWO LAYERS OF BGC FIREBOARD – NAIL OR SCREW FIXING
FASTENER SPACINGEach framing member at 10 to 16mm from sheet edges and at 200mm
max centres150mm max centres150mm max centres
Cornice finish - 200mm max centres. Set finish -
150mm max centres
Framing at 450mm - 150mm max centres Framing at 600mm -
within 50mm of centre line between framing & fix to ist layer with laminating screws at 200mm max centres150mm max centres
Cornice finish - 200mm max centres. Set finish -
150mm max centres
NOTE: One layer systems to be fixed as per
2nd layer. Butt joints between framing are to be fully back blocked
and fixed with laminating screws.
LOCATION
Centre of the Board
Butt JointsOpenings
Sheet ends
Butt Joints
Openings
Sheet ends
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS ONE OR TWO LAYERS OF BGC FIREBOARD-
NAIL OR SCREW FIXINGFIRST LAYER
SECOND LAYER
Note: Refer to page 10 for screw lengths.
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INSTALLATION DETAILSCEILING
STEEL OR TIMBER WITH THREE LAYERS OF BGC FIREBOARD – NAIL OR SCREW FIXING
Each framing member at 10 to 16mm from sheet
edges and at 200mm max centres
150mm max centres150mm max centres
Cornice finish - 200mm max centres Set finish - 150mm
max centres
Each framing member at 10 to 16mm from sheet edges and at 200mm
max centresWithin 50mm of centre line between framing &
fix to previous layer with laminating screws at 200mm max centres150mm max centres
Cornice finish - 200mm max centres. Set finish -
150mm max centres
Centre of the Board
Butt JointsOpenings
Sheet ends
Centre of the Board
Butt Joints
Openings
Sheet ends
FASTENER SPACING
150mm max centres150mm max centres
Cornice finish - 200mm max centres Set finish - 150mm
max centres
LOCATIONCentre of the Board
Butt JointsOpenings
Sheet ends
FIXING SPECIFICATIONS THREE OF BGC FIREBOARD - NAIL OR SCREW FIXING
FIRST LAYER
SECOND LAYER
THIRD LAYER
Note: Refer to page 10 for screw lengths.
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COLUMN OR BEAM
STEEL OR TIMBER WITH ONE OR TWO LAYERS OF BGC FIREBOARD – NAIL OR SCREW FIXING
• Steel angle fixed to the soffit or wall junction. • Universal Encasement Clips friction fitted to the remaining column/beam flanges. • Wall Furring Track is held in the back tongue of the clip. • Noggings at each end of the column/beam and behind plasterboard butt joins in single layer systems.
30/-/-60/-/-90/-/-90/-/-
120/-/-180/-/-
CB01CB02CB03CB04CB05CB06
1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard3 x 13mm BGC Fireboard3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard4 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
FRL SYSTEM NO. LININGS
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COLUMN OR BEAM
30/-/-60/-/-90/-/-
120/-/-180/-/-
CB07CB08CB09CB10CB11
1 x 13mm BGC Fireboard2 x 13mm BGC Fireboard2 x 16mm BGC Fireboard3 x 16mm BGC Fireboard4 x 16mm BGC Fireboard
FRL SYSTEM NO. LININGS
BG
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STEEL OR TIMBER WITH ONE OR TWO LAYERS OF BGC FIREBOARD – NAIL OR SCREW FIXING
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105PENETRATIONS
TYPICAL
Special design considerations apply to Fire Rated walls in order to maintain the Fire Rating (FRL) of a system.
• Electrical penetrations must not be placed back to back or more than one penetration per stud spacing.• Proprietary Fire Rated switch boxes are to be used.• BGC Plasterboard recommends the use of min R1.5 insulation batt be included in the wall cavity to assist in maintaining acoustic integrity.• All penetrations shall be sealed with an approved AS/NZS 1530.4 Fire Rated mastic filler. See Figure 1.• Where plumbing penetrations are required - all pipework must be self supporting.
FIGURE 1Pipe Penetration Through Wall (copper)
FIGURE 2 Pipe Penetration Through Ceiling
FIGURE 3 Control Joint - Wall Frame Double Layer
FIGURE 4 Control Joint - Wall Frame Single Layer
FIGURE 5 Control Joint - Wall Frame
FIGURE 6 Electrical Penetration Through Wall (Typical)Note: Do not place switch boxes back to back.
Wire meshflame guard
Fire rated mastic filler
15mm Min
100mm Max(copper) pipe
6mm
I.B.S. Fyreguardfoam 50 x 20
Proprietery firerated switch box
installed tomanufacturers
recommendations
Fire rated masticFire rated mastic
Backing rod
Additional studrequired at control joint
Rondo P53control joint
typical
20 mm min
15 mmFire rated masticMin depth 15mm
Top andbottom track isdiscontinuous
20mm
Fire ratedmastic fillerBacking rod
(not fire rated)Pipewor
k
(152mmmax diam
)
BGC Fibre Cement sheeting
Backing rod
Additional studrequired at control joint
10 mmFire rated masticMin depth 15mm
Top andbottom track isdiscontinuous
Backing rod
15 mm min
Additional studrequired at control joint
Rondo P53control joint
typical
15 mmFire rated masticMin depth 15mm
Top andbottom track isdiscontinuous
BGCFireboard
BGC Fireboard
BGC Fireboard
BGC Fireboard
BGC Fireboard
BGC Fireboard
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PENETRATIONSTYPICAL
FIRE PENETRATIONS FOR SINGLE, DOUBLE & STAGGERED STUD WALLS - ELEVATION
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107WARRANTY
We warrant that our products are free from defects caused by faulty manufacture or materials for a period of 15 years from the date of purchase. If you acquire any defective products, we will repair or
replace them, supply equivalent replacement products or refund the purchase price within 30 days of receiving a valid claim subject to
product inspection and confirmation of the existence of a defect by BGC. We will bear the cost of any such repair, replacement or refund.
This warranty is given by:BGC Plasterboard Pty Ltd
Ground Floor, 290 Bushmead Rd, Hazelmere, WA 6055Phone: (08) 9374 2900 Fax: (08) 9374 2901
To claim under this warranty, you must provide proof of purchase as a consumer and make a written claim (including any costs of claiming)
to us at the address specified above within 30 days after the defect was reasonably apparent, or if the defect was reasonably apparent prior to installation, the claim must be made prior to installation. You may not
claim under this warranty for loss or damage caused by:• faulty or incorrect installation by non-BGC installers (BGC’s installation
procedures are at www.bgc.com.au/plasterboard); • failure to comply with the Building Code of Australia or any applicable legislation, regulations approvals and standards; • products not made or supplied by BGC; • abnormal use of the product; or • normal wear and tear.
The benefits available under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer under the law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
Australian Owned & Manufactured www.bgc.com.au/plasterboard www.bgcinnovadesign.com.au
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