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TECH
MANUAL
COMMERCIAL
WARRANTY
Products and systems are manufactured and distributed
by Lafarge Plasterboard in accordance with the relevant
standards. Lafarge Plasterboard Pty Ltd will not be held
responsible for any claims resulting from the installation
of its products not in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations, manuals or relevant Australian Standards.
All installations must be carried out strictly in accordance
with Lafarge Plasterboard technical literature.
The information and systems in this manual are current at
the time of printing (MARCH 2007). For the latest system
and literature updates, refer to the technical literature
on our website: lafargeplasterboard.com.au or contact
Lafarge Technical Services on 1300 724 505.
ABOUT LAFARGE PLASTERBOARD
Who we are, our values & our commitments
LAFARGE PRODUCT RANGE
Plasterboard, Ceiling Panels, Cornice & Compounds
BUILDING WITH PLASTERBOARD
15
Plasterboard properties, performance & regulations
SYSTEMS & INSTALLATION GUIDE
33
System descriptions, installation requirements & construction details
FINISHING PLASTERBOARD
Levels of finish, back-blocking, jointing & painting
229
Building relationships that last
international
focused
The Lafarge Gypsum Division
The Australian Plasterboard Specialist
Lafarge Plasterboard Australia is part of Lafarge

Groups Gypsum Division, the worlds third largest
plasterboard manufacturer and supplier.
Lafarge Plasterboard is a plasterboard specialist

focused on providing plasterboard, compounds,
cornices and associated products to the building
industry.
Active in 36 countries, Lafarge Gypsum conducts

industrial activities on 83 sites worldwide and with
7,700 employees, Lafarge Gypsum had sales of over
1.45 billion in 2005.
We offer a comprehensive range of partition, wall lining

and ceiling solutions for both new and refurbishment
projects in the residential and commercial building
markets. Our range is complemented by our ability to
customise systems to meet our customers individual
fire, acoustic and aesthetic requirements.
Whilst we operate independently on a national basis,

being part of Lafarge Gypsum gives us access to new
technologies and worldwide advances in building
materials. With the support of our international
network, our customers benefit from the experiences
and best practices achieved in other countries.
We continually strive to meet our customers

expectations, and those of the Australian plasterboard
industry, through innovative, high-quality products and
services. As a member of Lafarge Gypsum, we have
access to the world class resources of its Technical
Development Centre (TDC) in France. The TDC supports
our aim of improving current construction methods,
product performance and the development of
innovative products that will shape future trends.
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Lafarge Plasterboard in Australia
Lafarge Plasterboard was established in 1988 as
a joint venture between Pioneer International
and Lafarge Gypsum. In 1999, Lafarge took full
ownership.
An example of our commitment to innovation is

expressed through our unique aesthetic and acoustic
perforated plasterboard, AcoustiShield.
Today, we have production facilities in Melbourne

(Altona) and Sydney (Matraville) with the capacity
to supply in excess of 35 million square metres of
plasterboard each year.
We manufacture our
plasterboard products in
accordance with quality systems
certified as complying with
AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000.
In addition, being part of
Lafarge Gypsum means we
must also conform to their
stringent international
quality standards.
As a relatively recent player in our regional market,

we have attracted over 230 employees from diverse
backgrounds with extensive experience and skills.
Our employees bring fresh and contemporary ideas
to the Australian Plasterboard industry, combined with
an ongoing commitment to improving product and
service performance.
TECHNICAL ADVICE 1300 724 505
lafargeplasterboard.com.au
involved
Our Customer Service - 1300 724 505
Our PlastaMasta Centres
Lafarge Plasterboard is committed to providing

the most reliable and responsive delivery and
sales service to our customers.
Lafarge Plasterboards unwavering customer

dedication is manifested daily through our national
distribution network of PlastaMasta Centres.
We are dedicated to maintaining product availability.

Our Customer Service Centre and Sales teams are
always on hand to assist with orders, product queries
and delivery schedules.
As distributors of our products, our PlastaMasta

Centres consider it their responsibility to be involved in
every phase of a sale, from product purchase to well
beyond project completion.
The Technical Services team works closely with

plasterboard contractors and architects to provide
professional advice. They also offer field assistance to
applicators for specification and installation of Lafarge
products and systems.
No matter what the size, scope or complexity of a

project, our PlastaMasta Centres make it their priority to
ensure our customers succeed and compete effectively.
Thanks to their friendly and reliable service, our
PlastaMasta Centres consistently meet our customers
expectations.
Our customers have online access to the latest technical

publications, product information and PlastaMasta
Centre locations via our quick and user-friendly
website... lafargeplasterboard.com.au
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Our Commitment to Safety & Environment
Lafarge Plasterboards business objectives will
never take priority over the safety of our people
or preservation of the environment.
Safety is recognised as an integral part of everything
we do. Our benchmark safety performance and
safety reporting culture demonstrate our ongoing
commitment to providing an injury-free workplace for
our employees.
Lafarge Plasterboard continues to work to minimise the
environmental impact of our operations.
Our policy covers all aspects of environmental
protection from extraction of raw materials to recycling.
We are also vigilant in seeking ways to improve natural
resource efficiencies whilst reducing production of
waste and air emissions.
A founding member of the GBMA, Lafarge Plasterboard

participates in setting safety, health and environmental policy.
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PLASTERBOARD
MastaShield
MastaShield is a standard plasterboard for internal wall linings.
MastaShield suits a wide range of standard applications for both residential
and non-residential buildings.
Light weight lining

Economical solution
WEIGHT kg/m2
THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
LENGTH (mm)
10
1200
1350
2400, 2700, 3000, 3600, 4200, 4800, 5400, 6000

3000, 3600, 4200, 4800,
6000
6.5
13
1200
1350
2400, 2700, 3000, 3600, 4200, 4800

3000, 3600,
4800
8.5
6000
SpanShield
SpanShield is a 10mm reinforced plasterboard for internal ceilings.
It is designed to span ceiling joists or furring channels up to 600mm
without sagging.
Sag resistant ceiling solution

Light weight ceiling
THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
10
1200
1350
WEIGHT kg/m2
LENGTH (mm)
3000, 3600, 4200, 4800, 5400, 6000

3000, 3600, 4200, 4800,
6000
7.2
WaterShield
WaterShield is a water resistant plasterboard suitable for use in internal
wet areas and as a substrate for tiles.
Moisture resistant solution

Protects framing members against water damage
THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
10
1200
1350
13
1200
WEIGHT kg/m2
LENGTH (mm)
2400, 2700, 3000, 3600

3600, 4800
2700, 3000
8.0
10.0
SafeShield
SafeShield is a dual-purpose plasterboard for the home, designed to resist
moisture and fire. With a high density-core SafeShield also performs well
acoustically. SafeShield is an ideal solution in kitchens, laundries and bathrooms.
Moisture resistant solution

Enhanced fire properties
Good acoustic performance
THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
10
1200
WEIGHT kg/m2
LENGTH (mm)
3000
7.9
SoundShield
SoundShield is a plasterboard with a high-density core providing excellent sound
insulation for residential and commercial applications. Used in wall and ceiling
systems, SoundShield creates superior levels of acoustic comfort.
Superior sound resistant solution

Reduces noise transfer between rooms
WEIGHT kg/m2
THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
LENGTH (mm)
10
1200
1350
3000, 4800
3000, 4800
8.4
13
1200
3000
12.3
CurveShield
CurveShield is a thin flexible plasterboard that can be used to create
very tightly contoured constructions such as curved walls and ceilings,
archways and stairways.
Design solution for concave and convex surfaces

THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
6.5
1200
WEIGHT kg/m2
LENGTH (mm)
3600
4.2
FireShield
FireShield is a fire resistant plasterboard for internal lining applications
where a Fire Resistance Level (FRL) is required.
Fire resistant solution

WEIGHT kg/m2
THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
LENGTH (mm)
13
1200
2400, 2700, 3000, 3600
10.5
16
1200
2400, 2700, 3000, 3600
12.5
MultiShield
MultiShield is a plasterboard that combines the benefits of FireShield and
WaterShield. It is suitable for use in wet areas where a Fire Resistance Level
is specified.
Moisture and fire resistant solution

THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
16
1200
WEIGHT kg/m2
LENGTH (mm)
2700, 3000
12.5
PLASTERBOARD
PLASTERBOARD
AcoustiShield
AcoustiShield is an innovative perforated plasterboard designed to provide
superior sound absorption. It controls noise and echo especially in commercial
buildings, and is also an excellent solution for the home in hallways and home
theatres. In addition, AcoustiShield allows for design creativity as it is available
in 3 distinct patterns.
Superior noise absorption solution

Reduces echo in open plan areas
Provides a modern aesthetic finish
THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
12.5
1200
WEIGHT kg/m2
LENGTH (mm)
2400
10.0
Lafarge GIB Toughline

Lafarge GIB Toughline is an impact resistant plasterboard designed to
meet the needs of high traffic areas. As it is also fire resistant, Lafarge GIB
Toughline can be substituted for 13mm FireShield in any fire rated system.
Superior impact resistance solution

Fire resistant
Economical and easy to install impact solution
THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
13
1200
WEIGHT kg/m2
LENGTH (mm)
3000
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Lafarge GIB X-Block

Lafarge GIB X-Block is a unique lead-free plasterboard designed to
provide X-Ray radiation protection in X-Ray diagnostic rooms within
medical facilities and dental clinics.
X-Ray shielding solution

Lead-free
Easy to use compared with traditional installation procedures
THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
13
1200
WEIGHT kg/m2
LENGTH (mm)
3000
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Lafarge ShaftLiner
Lafarge ShaftLiner is a 25mm fire resistant plasterboard designed for elevators
and other shafts and ducts in multi-level constructions.
Fire resistant solution

THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
25
600
WEIGHT kg/m2
LENGTH (mm)
3000
20.0
SpanGrid
SpanGrid is a laminated plasterboard used as in-fill panels in suspended ceilings.
SpanGrid is ideal in commercial applications such as offices, schools and
shopping centres. SpanGrid panels are either vinyl or paper faced.
Economical ceiling solution

Easy to install
Easy to clean
WEIGHT kg/m2
THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
LENGTH (mm)
10
1200
600
7.2
13
1200
600
8.5
SpanGrid Cleancare
SpanGrid Cleancare is an innovative ceiling panel finished with a vinyl
laminate coated with an antibacterial solution that resists mould growth.
Cleancare panels are designed for applications requiring higher levels of
hygiene control.
Hygiene control solution

Resists mould growth
Easily cleaned
THICKNESS (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
10
1200
WEIGHT kg/m2
LENGTH (mm)
600
7.2
CEILING PANELS
CORNICE
ClassicLook
ClassicLook is a paper-faced cornice used in the junction between walls
and ceilings to complete the decoration of the building.
Simple curved profile

Clean finish
Suits all decors
PROFILE (mm)
LENGTH (mm)
55, 75, 90
3000 - 5400
WaveLook
WaveLook is a paper-faced cornice used in the junction between walls
Elegant soft curved profile

Adds a smooth and relaxing style
PROFILE (mm)
LENGTH (mm)
75
4200
StepLook
StepLook is a paper-faced cornice used in the junction between walls
Contemporary 3 and 4 step profile

Adds depth, edge and dimension
PROFILE (mm)
75
100
LENGTH (mm)
StepLook3
StepLook4
4200
PacificLook
PacificLook is a paper-faced cornice used in the junction between walls
Bold curves and smooth profile

Can be retrofitted over existing 55mm cornice
PROFILE (mm)
90
LENGTH (mm)
4200
SkyLook
SkyLook is a paper-faced cornice used in the junction between walls
Sharp lines and clean profile

Can be retrofitted over existing 55mm cornice
PROFILE (mm)
90
LENGTH (mm)
4200
COMPOUNDS
CORNICE CEMENTS
MastaCove
MastaCove45 is a plaster-based cornice cement. With a setting
time of 45 minutes it is ideal for all cornicing applications.
Mixes easily to a creamy gauge

Goes off evenly
Excellent workback
BAG (kg)
20
MastaCove
MastaCove75 is a plaster-based cornice cement. With a setting time
of 75 minutes, it is suitable for large cornicing jobs.
Mixes easily to a creamy gauge

Stabilised set
Extended working time
BAG (kg)
20
MastaSmooth
MastaSmooth is a super-fine white plaster-based cornice cement.
It is perfect for installing both cornices and decorative features.
Quick initial grab

Superior bond strength
Sets to a brilliant white finish
BAG (kg)
20
COMPOUNDS
BEDDING CEMENTS
MastaBase
MastaBase is a plaster-based cement for bedding tape and second
coating all plasterboard joints. It has a setting time of 60 minutes.
High joint strength

Easy to scrape back
Quick drying
BAG (kg)
10, 20
MastaLongset
MastaLongset is a plaster-based cement for bedding tape and second coating all
plasterboard joints. It has an extended setting time of 80 minutes, making it ideal
for mechanical tools.
Free flowing
Smooth edges
Easy to retrowel
BAG (kg)
20
FINISHING COMPOUNDS
MastaFinish
MastaFinish is a premium jointing compound designed for the finishing
coat over plasterboard joints. MastaFinish is pre-mixed and ready to use.
Superior finish
Easy to trowel
Easy to sand
BUCKET (kg)
20kg
20
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JOINTING COMPOUNDS
MastaLite
MastaLite is a pre-mixed all-purpose jointing compound suitable
for bedding tape, second and final coating plasterboard joints.
Great body
Free flowing
Easy to sand
BOX (kg)
BUCKET (kg)
14.5
18kg
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MastaRapid
MastaRapid is a fast-drying pre-mixed all-purpose jointing compound
suitable for bedding tape, second and final coating plasterboard joints.
Great coverage
Quick drying
Minimal shrinkage
BOX (L)
14.7
MastaCoat
MastaCoat3 is an all-purpose jointing compound suitable for bedding tape,
second and final coating plasterboard joints. It is ideal in smaller jobs and renovations.
Pre-mixed for easy use

Easy to clean off
Minimal wastage
BUCKET (kg)
6kg
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COMPOUNDS
COMPOUNDS
SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS
MastaBlock
MastaBlock is a pink plaster-based setting cement designed specifically for
back-blocking ceiling joints in accordance with the Australian Standard 2589.1.
Strengthens joints
Minimises joint cracking
Long setting time
BAG (kg)
20
MastaFix
MastaFix20 is a versatile 3-in-1 cement with a setting time of 20 minutes.
Ideal for patching and fixing cornices, MastaFix20 also performs well as a
bedding cement.
For patching, cornicing and jointing

Sets quickly
Easy to work with
BAG (kg)
10
ADHESIVES
MastaBond
MastaBond is a yellow bonding cement for adhering plasterboard
to masonry surfaces.
Excellent grab
Easy to mix
Easy to apply
BAG (kg)
20
MastaGrip
MastaGrip is an acrylic stud adhesive for adhering plasterboard to timber and
metal frames in conjunction with screws or nails.
Sticks to treated timbers

Complies with Australian Standard 2753-1985
Fast tack
STICKS TO TREATED TIMBERS
COMPLIES WITH AUSTRALIAN
STANDARD AS 2753-1985
FAST TACK
BUCKET (kg)
1.25kg
STUD ADHESIVE
5.2kg
1.25, 5.2
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ACCESSORIES
MastaMate Paper Tape

MastaMate is a spark-perforated paper tape for bedding into the first coat
of plasterboard joints. Centre-creased for easy handling, MastaMate is the
quality choice and will result in the strongest plasterboard joint when used with
MastaBase or MastaLongset.
Spark-perforated
Centre-creased for easy application
ROLL (m)
75
MastaMate Screws
MastaMate screws are used for fixing plasterboard to timber or metal substrates.
They are yellow zinc plated for corrosion resistance, and are available both loose
in boxes and collated.
Corrosion resistant
Available loose or collated
QUANTITY PER BOX
1000
1000
TYPE
GAUGE
LENGTHS (mm)
Loose:
S-Type: Needle Point and Drill Point

Head: Bugle, Button, Embedding
6, 8
25, 30, 40, 45, 50, 60
Collated:
Fine, Coarse, Self Drilling
25, 32, 41
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ACCESSORIES

3.1
PLASTERBOARD PROPERTIES
Environmental Benefits
Dimensional Stability
Fire Resistance
Thermal Properties
Safety
3.2
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CARE & USE OF PLASTERBOARD

Storage, Delivery & Handling
Condensation & Ventilation
External Applications Balconies & Breezeways
Exposure to High Humidity
Exposure to Excessive Heat
3.3
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BUILDING REQUIREMENTS & SOLUTIONS

Using Products in Systems to Meet Building Requirements
Structure
Fire Resistance
Sound Insulation Performance
Wet Areas
Specific Requirements
Sound Absorption, Abuse Resistance, X-Ray Resistance
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3.1
4
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Plasterboard is the most commonly used building material worldwide

for internal wall and ceiling linings. It is made from a core 1 of a
naturally occurring mineral called gypsum, also known as calcium
sulphate dihydrate or CaSO4.2H2O. The core is sandwiched between
two layers of heavy duty recycled paper 2 . The face paper is suitable
for painting or wallpaper. Plasterboard has square profile cut ends 3
and long recessed edges 4 to enable easy jointing.
Plasterboard systems provide a wide variety of economical
construction solutions that are recognised for their light weight and
high performance.
Lafarge manufactures plasterboard to high internal standards
which meet or exceed the requirements of AS/NZS 2588, Gypsum
Plasterboard.
Plasterboard must be installed and finished according to the
requirements of AS/NZS 2589.1, Gypsum linings in residential and
light commercial construction - Application and finishing.
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
Plasterboard is 100% recyclable. The core is made from gypsum, a naturally occurring mineral. Lafarge
Plasterboard Australia sources its gypsum from large natural reserves within Australia. The liner paper used
to make plasterboard is biodegradable and made from 100% recycled paper such as waste newspaper
and cardboard.
The plasterboard manufacturing process operates under strict environmental guidelines. These encompass:
Efficient use of energy and water
Effective collection and monitoring of dust
Ongoing waste reduction
Minimisation of plant impact on surroundings.
Quarry
Natural Gypsum
Protection of
Forest Resources
Transport
Transport
Collecting waste
paper from
urban areas
100% recycled paper
is used for making
plasterboard liner
Transport
Paper mill
Plasterboard liner
PlastaMasta
Distribution network
Board Production
Water recycling
Transport
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DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
Plasterboard is dimensionally stable when compared to other building materials.
Two measures of dimensional stability are listed below:
Thermal coefficient of linear expansion ( ) = 16.7 (x 10-6 / C),

measured unrestrained over the temperature range 3C 32C
2 Hygrometric coefficient of expansion = 6.5 (x 10
-6
/ %RH),
measured unrestrained over the Relative Humidity (RH) range of 10% - 90%.
FIRE RESISTANCE
Plasterboard is naturally fire resistant and is classified as non-combustible according to the Building Code of
Australia (BCA) Section C1.12. The core slows down the spread of fire by releasing chemically bound water
when heated. This is a similar process to evaporation and aids cooling.
FIRE HAZARD PROPERTIES
Fire Hazard Indices have been superseded in the BCA by Fire Hazard Properties. Wall and ceiling materials are
required to be tested and classified with a Group number from 1 to 4, with Group 1 being the least hazardous.
Fire hazard properties relate to the combustibility of plasterboard, not its performance in a fire test.
The following products are classified as Group 1:
MastaShield, SpanShield, FireShield, WaterShield, MultiShield, SafeShield, SoundShield,
AcoustiShield, CurveShield, SpanGrid Ceiling Panel - Paper Faced.
The following product is classified as Group 2: SpanGrid Ceiling Panel - Vinyl Faced.
THERMAL PROPERTIES
THERMAL R VALUE
The R-value of plasterboard is a measure of its thermal insulation ability. Higher numbers indicate a better insulator.
The values for plasterboard are:
10mm plasterboard = 0.059 K m2/W
SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITY

The specific heat capacity of plasterboard is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1kg of
plasterboard by 1C. The value for plasterboard is 1090 J/(kg K).
SAFETY
Standard plasterboard is not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of National Occupational Health
and Safety Commission (NOHSC). It is non-toxic and non-flammable.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available on the Lafarge website or by calling the Lafarge
technical advice line.
Some plastering compounds have safe handling requirements.
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3.1
[REFER TO THE HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE COMPOUND PACKAGING FOR DETAILS].
3.2
CARE & USE

SYSTEMS
OF PLASTERBOARD
STORAGE, DELIVERY & HANDLING

Plasterboard must be kept dry and should be stacked clear of the floor using supports not more than
600mm apart as shown in Figure 1.
If outdoor storage is unavoidable, plasterboard and accessories should be fully protected from the weather.
Plasterboard that has been exposed to direct sunlight, or has been fixed and left standing unpainted for long
periods, may become discoloured. If this happens, it must be sealed with a stain sealer undercoat as recommended
by the paint manufacturer.
To reduce the possibility of damage, delivery to site should occur immediately before installation.
Care should also be taken not to damage recessed edges.
Exposure to excessive humidity during storage can result in plasterboard becoming damp and soft, and may appear
defective. In this case the plasterboard should be allowed to dry out, or handle with care during installation.
To help protect plasterboard from absorbing humidity:
Install soon after delivery
Avoid open sources of water such as wet floors
Install during dry weather for best results.
Wrap the plasterboard with plastic overnight
Provide ventilation
FIGURE 1
Storage of plasterboard
600mm max
CONDENSATION & VENTILATION

Condensation of water onto either the face or back of the plasterboard must be avoided. Insufficient protection from
condensation can result in joint distortion, plasterboard sagging, mould growth and fastener popping.
Many inter-related factors must be taken into account to control condensation. Good practice is to make use of wall
and ceiling insulation, vapour barriers, and especially ventilation. Ventilation must be considered for the spaces in walls,
under floors and in particular under roofs.
Plasterboard can also be affected by high humidity conditions after installation but before painting. Rain entering
unsealed buildings, water on floors or other sources of open water may cause excessive humidity. This humidity may
be absorbed by unpainted plasterboard and appear as sagging ceilings. Therefore, plasterboard must not be installed
until the building is weatherproof.
FIGURE 2
Condensation and ventilation
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To minimise the effects of condensation:

Use WaterShield or MultiShield to increase protection against moisture.
Use moisture barriers or sarking. However, it is important that the right type is selected for the
construction type and that it is installed correctly. [REFER TO THE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS]
Use foil backed insulation under metal roofs as they are susceptible to forming condensation.
Install eave and gable vents or roof ventilators in the roof cavity. [AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2]
Remove humidity from bathrooms via an exhaust fan to the outside.
In hot and humid climates where the building is air-conditioned below the dew point of the outside air,
the wall and ceiling framing members and internal linings should be fully protected by moisture barriers to
separate them from the humid external air. The moisture barriers should be thermally insulated to maintain
them at a temperature above the dew point.
Use a quality paint system to provide protection against paint peeling and condensation soaking into
plasterboard and compounds.
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS - BALCONIES & BREEZEWAYS

MINIMUM CONDITIONS TO USE PLASTERBOARD IN CEILINGS OF BALCONIES AND BREEZEWAYS
The plasterboard and compounds are not subjected to any direct water, long periods of high humidity
or damp conditions.
The plasterboard substrate is designed for the appropriate wind loading conditions.
The roof has cross ventilation above the plasterboard ceiling. [REFER TO CONDENSATION AND VENTILATION]
Sarking is used to improve temperature control, reduce wind pressure and control condensation.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS
Use SpanShield or 13mm MastaShield and for longer term durability, use either WaterShield
or MultiShield.
Fix at maximum 450mm framing centres.

Provide framing for perimeter fixing by installing additional trimmers between trusses or joists.
Install control joints in external ceilings at 6m maximum intervals.
CARE & USE OF

SYSTEMS
PLASTERBOARD
Fix the perimeter of the plasterboard using screws at 300mm maximum spacing.
Fix the ceiling sheets using the Screw Only Method. Use screws not nails in the installation.
[REFER TO SECTION 4.4 CEILING SYSTEMS FOR DETAILS]
Back-block all ceiling joints.

Set joints using two coats of MastaBase or MastaLongset and a Lafarge finish coat.
Roll or brush on a high quality sealer undercoat specifically designed for external use.
Use a premium paint system specified for external use.
Plasterboard must not be installed in eaves.
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3.2
External ceilings are subjected to harsher conditions

than internal ceilings, therefore they must be protected
from the weather as specified in this section. This extra
protection is designed to control the major causes of
external ceiling faults which are:
Water condensing on top of the plasterboard
Water condensing on framing or roofing and dripping down
onto the plasterboard
Water penetrating the paint system.
3.2
CARE & USE OF PLASTERBOARD
EXPOSURE TO HIGH HUMIDITY

Rooms such as indoor swimming pools and communal showers are subject to long periods of high relative humidity
(above 90%). The use of plasterboard in such areas is not recommended or guaranteed by Lafarge Plasterboard.
For rooms with intermittent periods of high relative humidity, WaterShield may be used. In these rooms a source of
ventilation is required to enable removal of excess moisture, such as an open window or exhaust fan.
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT

Plasterboard is an ideal building material for normal ambient temperatures. It is not suited to long periods at elevated
temperature such as near fireplace flues or chimneys. FireShield is no exception: it is designed to slow down a fire, not to
resist constant elevated temperatures.
The effect of high temperature on plasterboard is to chemically dehydrate the core. This process generally begins
at around 80C but can occur at lower temperatures under certain conditions. AS/NZS 2589.1, Gypsum linings
in residential and light commercial construction Application and finishing, states that plasterboard must not be
exposed to temperatures above 52C for prolonged periods.
Heat generating appliances have installation instructions for the correct distances between plasterboard
linings and heat sources.
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USING PRODUCTS IN SYSTEMS TO MEET BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

Lafarge Plasterboard offers systems for a large variety of building requirements:
Fire protection
Sound insulation
Noise absorption
Wet areas
Abuse resistance
X-Ray shielding
Aesthetics.
These systems are composed of plasterboard and jointing compounds, along with framing, and other specified
materials such as adhesives, sealants, screws and insulation. While the products alone do not provide performance,
using them in the complete assembled system will.
FIGURE 3
Two systems with different configurations but using
the same products
Rw = 35
Rw = 47
Both systems in Figure 3 use exactly the same products,

but have a significant difference in performance. The
system on the left has an Rw of 35, while the system on
the right has an Rw of 47. A huge difference in acoustic
performance exists between these two wall systems simply
due to the way the products were put together.
System performance relies on following the correct installation details such as stud spacing and fixing centres, as well
as using the nominated components such as plasterboard, compounds, studs and insulation. Even small details like
sealing gaps can have a large effect. Variations in construction or materials may reduce a systems fire and acoustic
rating, structural capacity or other aspects of performance.
Steel Components
Unless otherwise stated, systems in this manual were designed using steel components manufactured
by Rondo Building Services Pty. Ltd. Alternative components may only be used:
In accordance with the respective manufacturers literature, or
If their performance is equivalent or better and they comply with the relevant standard.
BUILDING
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REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEMSAND
& SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
Systems in this manual that include fibre cement were tested and evaluated using James Hardie fibre
cement products.
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Insulation
Unless otherwise stated, systems in this manual were designed using Insulco glasswool and polyester
products manufactured by Fletcher Insulation. Alternative components may only be used:
Insulation used should not be thicker than recommended for the cavity size. For example, when using
insulation in a 51mm stud wall, use 50mm insulation, not 65mm. Tightly compressing insulation into the
cavity may reduce acoustic performance.
Acousti-Therm, Polycoustic, Sisalation and ISB are trademarks of Fletcher Insulation.
3.3
BUILDING
PLASTERBOARD
REQUIREMENTS
PROPERTIES
& SOLUTIONS
STRUCTURE
STEEL FRAME DESIGN
AS 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.
INTERNAL WALLS AND CEILINGS
All internal wall systems and wall height tables published in this
manual comply with the relevant section of BCA Specification C1.8.
Height tables for non-fire rated walls have been calculated by Rondo Building Services.
Height tables for fire rated systems have been calculated from test data and fire engineering principles by BRANZ Ltd.
As a minimum, all internal wall systems published in this manual comply with the deflection under a 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 internal 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 Load
(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.
EXTERNAL WALLS AND CEILINGS

Frame design of external wall systems must consider:
Local environmental loading conditions
[REFER TO AS 1170, STRUCTURAL DESIGN ACTIONS - GENERAL PRINCIPLES]
Applied vertical load on the studs.

CONTROL JOINTS
Control 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 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.
Distance between control joints may need to be reduced to less than 12 metres due to conditions such as large
temperature or humidity variations.
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FIRE RESISTANCE
FIRE TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Fire Resistance Level
Fire systems are rated to withstand a fire under test conditions for a certain period of time. This time is known as the
Fire Resistance Level (FRL) and consists of the three criteria listed below:
60 / 60 / 60
STRUCTURAL ADEQUACY
The ability to maintain
stability and adequate
load bearing capacity
as determined
kg
by AS 1530.4
kg
kg
INTEGRITY
INSULATION
The ability to resist the

passage of flames and
hot gases as specified
by AS 1530.4
The ability to maintain a

temperature over the whole
of the unexposed surface
below that specified
by AS 1530.4
The example above shows an FRL of 60/60/60. This means that during a fire test, the system did not fail for 60
minutes for each of the criteria.
A dash in an FRL means that there is no requirement for that criterion. For example, 90// means there is no
requirement for Integrity and Insulation. Structures such as non-load bearing walls do not have an FRL requirement
for Structural Adequacy, for example /60/60.
BUILDING
REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEMSAND
& SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
Fire testing is carried out in accordance with AS 1530.4, Methods for fire tests on building materials,
components and structures. Lafarge Plasterboard employed the independent services of BRANZ Ltd to
conduct fire tests and provide fire assessments for all fire rated plasterboard systems in this manual.
BRANZ Ltd is a registered testing authority in terms of the BCA.
Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire (RISF)

Resistance to the Incipient Spread of Fire (RISF) is the ability of a ceiling to limit the temperature rise in the ceiling
cavity [SHOWN BELOW]. This requirement is aimed at preventing flashover, which is when a fire starts spontaneously
due to high temperatures. The RISF is a requirement of the BCA in specific applications.
The RISF for Lafarge fire rated ceilings are
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stated in the system tables.
3.3
BUILDING
PLASTERBOARD
REQUIREMENTS
PROPERTIES
& SOLUTIONS
ACCEPTABLE VARIATIONS TO FIRE RATED SYSTEMS

Fire rated systems must be built according to the installation instructions in Chapter 4. However, there are some
variations allowed that will not degrade the performance of the system:
Increasing cavity width
Increasing stud size or metal thickness
Adding noggings to support fixtures or services
Decreasing stud spacing
Decreasing fastener spacing
Substituting 13mm FireShield with 13mm Lafarge GIB Toughline
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 SYSTEMS
Fire rated systems are often modified by the installation of:
Fire rated inspection hatches
Fire dampers
Fire rated power points
Electrical cables
Fire rated light fittings
Metal or plastic pipes
Fire rated doors
Other fire rated penetrations.
It is the responsibility of the manufacturer of these components to ensure that the fire and acoustic properties of the
plasterboard system are maintained.
[SOME MODIFICATIONS ARE DETAILED IN CHAPTER 4].
Any modification not covered in this manual must be according to the
relevant manufacturers instructions.

SMOKE WALLS
The purpose of a smoke wall is to prevent smoke passing from one side of a wall to the other. The perimeter and all
penetrations must be sealed with fire mastic. A smoke wall must be built from non-combustible materials such as
plasterboard, compounds, glasswool insulation and fire mastic.
Doors and windows used in smoke walls must comply with requirements in the BCA Specification C2.5. Ducts
through the smoke wall must use a smoke damper, unless the duct is part of the smoke handling system and is
required to function during a fire.
Class 9a health-care buildings
Smoke walls in Class 9a buildings must extend up to:
A non-combustible roof or
A ceiling having a RISF of 60 minutes such as any ceiling system in Section 4.4 with at least two layers of FireShield.
Class 9c aged care buildings
Plasterboard used for smoke walls in Class 9c buildings must have a thickness of at least 13mm. Smoke walls in
Class 9c buildings must extend up to:
A non-combustible roof or
A jointed plasterboard ceiling with a minimum thickness of 13mm.
FireShield and MultiShield to Resist Fire

Lafarge Plasterboard recommends the installation of FireShield
or MultiShield wall and ceiling systems to control the spread of
fire. These specially formulated products contain additives that
improve the natural fire resisting properties of plasterboard.
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SOUND INSULATION PERFORMANCE

There are two types of acoustic functions: sound insulation and noise absorption.
This section explains common sound insulation terms. [NOISE ABSORPTION IS ADDRESSED LATER IN THIS SECTION.]
ACOUSTIC TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Rw Weighted Sound Reduction Index
Rw describes the airborne sound insulating power of a building element. It is a laboratory measured value. It can apply
to walls, ceiling/floors, ceiling/roofs, doors, or windows. The higher the number, the greater the sound insulating
power of the building element.
For example, an increase in the Rw of a wall by 10 points
will reduce the perceived loudness of sound passing
through the wall by about half. Table 1 shows how the
sound insulating effectiveness of walls depends on their
Rw or Rw + Ctr values.
TABLE 1
Effect of various walls on sound insulation performance
Rw
Rw + Ctr
25
22
Normal speech can be heard easily
Rw + Ctr Rw plus Spectrum Adaptation Term
30
25
Loud speech can be heard easily
Rw + Ctr is equal to Rw with the addition of a low

frequency sound correction, Ctr. The use of Rw + Ctr
has become more relevant due to the increase in low
frequency sound sources such as surround sound
systems, traffic and aircraft noise, drums and bass
guitars.
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Loud speech can be heard but not understood
42
35
Loud speech heard as murmur
45
38
Must strain to hear loud speech
48
40
Loud speech can be barely heard
53
44
Loud speech cannot be heard
Two walls can have the same Rw rating, but have

different resistance to low frequency sound, thus a
different Rw + Ctr.
63
55
Music heard faintly, bass notes thump
70
60
Loud music still heard very faintly
DnTw and DnTw + Ctr
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT VALUES OF Rw AND Rw + Ctr

ON SOUND INSULATION PERFORMANCE
Measured on-site
These values are the equivalent of Rw and Rw + Ctr, but measured on-site. Rw is the value measured in an acoustic
laboratory, while DnTw is measured on-site.
An on-site measured value of DnTw + Ctr is permitted to be 5 points lower than the Rw + Ctr value. Where the BCA
_ 45 on-site.
may call for an Rw + Ctr >
_ 50, the same requirement may be satisfied by measuring DnTw + Ctr >
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Ln,w + Ci Impact Sound Insulation Rating

Ln,w + Ci describes how easily impact sound travels through a wall or floor. Impact sound is generated by sources
such as dryers, washing machines and heeled shoes on a wooden floor.
Unlike Rw values, better performing walls or floors have lower values. Therefore when specified, Ln,w + Ci values are
_ 62.
maximums while Rw values are minimums. For example, the BCA requires some floors to have Ln,w + Ci <
Impact Sound Insulation
Walls that have Impact Sound Insulation are defined in the BCA as walls that do not have any rigid mechanical
connection between two separate leaves except at the perimeter.
Systems in this manual that satisfy this BCA requirement are staggered stud plasterboard walls with no noggins, and
walls that use resilient mounts.
Impact Sound Insulation with Discontinuous Construction
FOR A COMPLETE DEFINITION.]
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Discontinuous Construction is defined in the BCA as walls that have a gap of at least 20mm between two separate
leaves. Double stud plasterboard walls connected only at the perimeter are classed as discontinuous. [REFER TO THE BCA
3.3
ACOUSTIC REQUIREMENTS
TABLE 2
BCA Acoustic Requirements for Sole Occupancy Units (SOU)
AIRBORNE
SOUND
INSULATION
IMPACT
SOUND
INSULATION
BUILDING CLASS 1, 2 & 3 QLD & NT
Walls separating a bathroom, toilet, laundry or kitchen and a habitable room

(other than a kitchen) in adjoining SOUs
Rw >
_ 50
Walls separating SOUs in all other cases
_ 45
Rw >
Walls or ceilings separating a soil or waste pipe from a habitable room
_ 45
Rw >
Walls or ceilings separating a soil or waste pipe from a kitchen, bathroom

or other non-habitable room
Rw >
_ 30
Floors between SOUs
_ 45
Rw >
BUILDING CLASS 1 VIC, TAS, NSW, WA, ACT & SA
Walls separating a bathroom, toilet, laundry or kitchen and a habitable room

Rw+ Ctr >

_ 50
Walls separating SOUs in all other cases
Rw+ Ctr >

_ 50
Walls or ceilings separating a duct, soil, waste or water supply pipe or storm
water pipe from a habitable room
Rw+ Ctr >

_ 40
water pipe from a kitchen, bathroom or other non-habitable room
Rw+ Ctr >

_ 25
Discontinuous
BUILDING CLASS 2 & 3 VIC, TAS, NSW, WA, ACT & SA
Walls separating habitable rooms in adjoining SOUs
Rw+ Ctr >

_ 50
Walls separating kitchens, toilets, bathrooms and laundries in adjoining SOUs
Rw+ Ctr >

_ 50
Walls between a bathroom, toilet, laundry or kitchen and a habitable room

Rw+ Ctr >

_ 50
Discontinuous
Walls between a SOU and a public corridor, public lobby, stairway or the
like or parts of a different classification
Rw >
_ 50
Walls between a SOU and a plant room or lift shaft
Rw >
_ 50
water pipe from a habitable room
Rw+ Ctr >

_ 40
water pipe from a kitchen or other non-habitable room
Rw+ Ctr >

_ 40
Floors between SOUs and between a SOU and a plant room, lift shaft, stairway,
public corridor, public lobby or the like, or parts of a different classification
Rw+ Ctr >

_ 50
Discontinuous
Lnw + Ci <
_ 62
BUILDING CLASS 9C ALL AUSTRALIA
Walls separating SOUs from a kitchen or laundry
Rw >
_ 45
Walls and floors separating SOUs, and walls separating SOUs from a bathroom,
toilet, plant room or utilities room
Rw >
_ 45
Discontinuous
IMPORTANT
Table 2 lists some of the more common requirements but is not intended as a substitute for the BCA,
and does not include Building Classes other than 1, 2, 3 and 9c.
[REFER TO THE BCA FOR THE FULL DETAILS OF ACOUSTIC REQUIREMENTS]
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Performance requirements of the BCA relating to sound transmission and insulation can be satisfied by one of the
following three options:
Deemed-to-Satisfy Construction
Construct a wall or ceiling system that complies with the deemed-to-satisfy provisions of the BCA Specification
F5.2 2. This section of the BCA details generic systems that satisfy the acoustic BCA requirements. However in
general, more efficient solutions can be found in this manual.
2 Laboratory test or acoustic engineering

Construct a wall or ceiling system with an acoustic rating from this manual. The systems in this manual were either
laboratory tested according to the relevant acoustic testing standard or were given an Acoustic Opinion made by
Day Design Pty Ltd, consulting acoustical engineers of Sydney, NSW.
Acoustic testing laboratories are designed to ensure that flanking paths do not occur. Tested partition
systems are constructed with extreme care to achieve optimum performance. For these reasons, on-site
performance may be different to laboratory performance.
On-site testing
Conduct on-site acoustic testing on a wall or ceiling system. This is a verification method accepted by the BCA
to confirm the performance requirements are met. Also the effectiveness of the complete installed system can be
verified by on-site acoustic testing.
HIGHER ACOUSTIC REQUIREMENTS

Where performance is critical or noise is higher than normal, accredited acoustic engineers should be consulted. Their
role is to ensure that design and construction will meet any specific requirements.
Acoustic predictions for systems not published in Lafarge literature can often be generated by acoustic
modelling software. Contact Technical Services for an acoustic prediction based on the Lafarge product range.
The AAAC (Association of Australian Acoustical Consultants) offer detailed guidance on acceptable
acoustic performance. They have published their own star rating system. Ratings range from 2 to 6 stars
and are based on field testing by an AAAC consultant to verify that they have been achieved. More
information about AAAC Star Ratings for Apartments and Townhouses is available at www.aaac.org.au
ACOUSTIC TESTING AND ACTUAL PERFORMANCE

Attention to detail during construction is important for achieving good acoustics, as performance is governed by the
weakest link in the system. Performance of installed acoustic systems may fall short of laboratory measured results.
Acoustic measurements in a typical laboratory test represent the maximum performance that can be achieved;
meticulous care goes into laboratory installation of the system.
Actual site conditions are usually less than ideal and sound flanking paths normally exist around the perimeter of the
system. Flanking paths may be minimised by sealing the perimeter with acoustic sealant, including behind the cornice,
and by installing services using acoustically rated details.
DESIGNING FOR ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
Acoustic performance is easier and cheaper to achieve if it is considered before construction begins. Good acoustic
design includes:
Selection of appropriate systems to limit sound transmission and/or sound reverberation
Thoughtful design of the building layout
Consideration of flanking paths.
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3.3
Flanking paths are ways sound can travel around barriers, such as through windows, ceiling cavities, under doors and
along services.
3.3
The sound insulating capability of a basic wall or ceiling system can be upgraded by using a combination of:
Lafarge SoundShield
Multiple plasterboard layers
Insulation
Resilient mounts
Double stud walls
Staggered stud walls
Rondo Quiet Stud
Sealant in all gaps.
SoundShield for Superior Noise Control

Lafarge Plasterboard recommends the installation of
SoundShield wall and ceiling systems to minimise noise
from aircraft, traffic and neighbours.
SoundShield is a plasterboard with enhanced acoustic qualities. SoundShields
super high-density* core helps to resist the intrusion of noise into rooms.
*The denser the plasterboard, the better it will resist sound transfer.
WET AREAS
The BCA requires wet area construction to protect the occupants from dangerous or unhealthy conditions,
and to protect the building from damage. Acceptable construction for wet areas is detailed in the BCA and
Australian Standard AS 3740, Waterproofing of Wet Areas within Residential Buildings. The installation
instructions in Section 4.1.3 of this manual comply with AS 3740.
WaterShield and MultiShield are both water resistant plasterboards, and both are suitable for use as water
resistant substrates in the waterproofing of wet areas according to the BCA and AS 3740. MultiShield is a water
resistant plasterboard that is also fire resistant and can be substituted for 16mm FireShield in most systems.
WaterShield and MultiShield are manufactured to high internal standards that meet or exceed the requirements of
ASTM C630, Water Resistant Gypsum Backing Board and AS 2588, Gypsum Plasterboard.
WaterShield and MultiShield for Wet Areas

Lafarge Plasterboard recommends the installation of WaterShield
to resist moisture in wet areas like showers, bathrooms and
laundries. For areas that require a fire rating as well as water
resistance Lafarge Plasterboard recommends a MultiShield system.
WaterShield and MultiShield are ideal substrates for tiles as they are
dimensionally stable.
WaterShield and MultiShield are water resistant, however they are not waterproof:
Direct contact with water over time must be avoided.
Precautions against condensation listed in Section 3.2 Condensation and Ventilation must be followed.
For external use of plasterboard [REFER TO SECTION 3.2 EXTERIOR APPLICATION].
If plasterboard has been water damaged, replace it.
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SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
SOUND ABSORPTION
Hard surfaces reflect sound and can create noisy rooms or halls. Soft furnishings or noise absorbing systems
with an NRC rating control noise by reducing sound reflections.
The Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) is the term used to rate a system for its ability to absorb sound.
The larger the NRC value, the better the sound absorption of the system.
NOISE REDUCTION GUIDELINES
NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT
ROOM OR AREA
0.65
Circulation, foyers, waiting, day rooms and restaurants, shops, cafes
0.65 - 0.85
Laboratories, theatres, offices, plant rooms, audiological rooms
AcoustiShield for Aesthetics and Noise Reduction

Lafarge Plasterboard recommends the installation of AcoustiShield
to increase sound absorption in noisy areas such as in hotels and
restaurants.
AcoustiShield can be used on walls and ceilings to achieve Noise Reduction Coefficients
as high as 0.85. Available in three unique patterns, it adds a designer look.
The advantages of using AcoustiShield include:

Excellent sound absorption (controlling reflection)
A unique aesthetic appearance provided by superior quality perforations
A smooth finished surface provided by recessed edges
Prevention of dust emission and improved sound absorption due to the protective mat fixed to the back
of the plasterboard.
1.2
65
MINERAL FIBRE
60
55
0.8
50
THE HUMAN VOICE
45
0.6
AcoustiShield
Frequency
q
range where
w
human
u
voice
o
is strongest
t
t and frequencies
e
i at which
h
AcoustiShield
o
e is most effective
e
at
absorbing
s
sound
s
40
35
0.4
0.2
0
30
125
250
500
1000
2000
ABSORPTION
[ACOUSTISHIELD AND MINERAL FIBRE]
ONE THIRD OCTAVE RMS LEVEL [dBSPL]

[THE HUMAN VOICE]
4000
Source Lafarge Gypsum Division Technical Development Centre.

Mineral Fibre ceiling tile (1200x600x20mm) on ceiling grid with plenum of 25cm (NRC 0.95).
are designed to absorb sound. The higher the rate of perforation, the higher the sound absorption
performance and NRC value.
[REFER TO SECTION 4.7.2 FOR ACOUSTISHIELD SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS]
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Together with the protective mat glued to the back of the board, the perforations in AcoustiShield
3.3
ABUSE RESISTANCE
Areas subject to wear and tear need special consideration to reduce damage and maintenance costs.
High traffic and wear areas are commonly found in:
Shopping centres Educational facilities
Hotels
Airports
Correctional centres
Hospitals.
Comparative Impact Performance Indexed to Toughline
Testing of Abuse Resistant Linings
100%
Both hard and soft body impact tests were used to

measure the performance of abuse resistant linings,
the results are displayed in the graph.
80%
60%
TOUGHNESS INDEX
40%
Soft Body Cracking

Soft Body Penetration
20%
Hard Body Cracking

Hard Body Penetration
0%
STANDARD
PLASTERBOARD 13mm
FIBRE CEMENT
9mm
TOUGHLINE
13mm
Soft body tests were carried out by swinging a sand filled bag into a test wall according to ISO 7892:1998. They
simulate the kind of loads applied to a wall system by the human body. The hard body tests were carried out by
dropping two differently sized steel balls from a set height and measuring the depth of the indentation caused by
the impact. Hard body tests simulate loads such as a trolley or swinging a heavy suitcase.
Two conditions were measured for each of these tests:
Energy required for surface cracking
Energy required for complete penetration.
Surface cracking would normally require a minor repair. Complete penetration of the wall lining could require a
major repair and possible replacement of the affected panel.
Lafarge GIB Toughline for Abuse Resistance

Lafarge Plasterboard recommends the installation of Lafarge
GIB Toughline to minimise wear and tear in high traffic areas.
Lafarge GIB Toughline is an impact resistant plasterboard reinforced
with a continuous fibreglass mesh embedded in a high density core.
The benefits of Lafarge GIB Toughline include:

High resistance to marks, scores, dents and holes
Twice as tough and hard as standard 13mm plasterboard
Same installation as standard plasterboard
Easy and economical to repair.
13mm GIB Toughline can be substituted for 13mm FireShield in any system and will maintain fire and acoustic
performance.
Lafarge GIB Toughline is not intended to safeguard against damage from deliberate attack with heavy tools or in
areas where heavy moving machinery may contact the walls (eg. unprotected forklift operating areas).
Consider the following to minimise damage in High Wear Areas
Sometimes the protection is only required below the dado rail / chair rail
Make thoroughfares as wide as practical
Install doorstops on all door openings.
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Medical X-Ray diagnostic rooms require the use of protective barriers to shield operators and occupants
of adjacent areas against unacceptable levels of radiation.
The level of protection required depends on:
occupancy of adjacent areas
frequency of use of X-Ray equipment
intensity and energy of X-Rays being generated
direction of primary X-Ray beam.
Lafarge GIB X-Block for Radiation Shielding

Lafarge Plasterboard recommends the use of Lafarge GIB
X-Block systems to provide X-Ray radiation protection in medical
X-Ray diagnostic rooms within medical facilities and dental clinics.
Lafarge GIB X-Block is a lead free plasterboard system which provides an
effective radiation barrier. It eliminates the need for complex and costly installation
procedures usually associated with installing lead based lining systems.
[REFER TO LAFARGE PLASTERBOARD TECHNICAL BULLETIN 113.1 X-RAY SHIELDING SYSTEMS FOR SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION DETAILS]
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3.3
X-RAY RESISTANCE
SYSTEMS & INSTALLATION GUIDE

4.1
INTERNAL WALLS
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
Internal Steel Walls

Masonry Walls with Plasterboard
Wet Areas
4.2
EXTERNAL WALLS
4.2.1
4.2.2
External Steel Walls

External Structural Walls
4.3
SPECIALTY WALLS
4.3.1
4.3.2
Shaft Wall
Security Walls
4.4
CEILINGS
4.4.1
Ceilings (Under Floors & Under Roofs)
4.5
SPECIALTY CEILINGS
4.5.1
4.5.2
Steel Stud Ceilings

Horizontal Shaft Wall
4.6
SPECIALTY SYSTEMS
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
4.6.4
Soil & Waste Pipe

Laminated Vertical Duct
Column & Beam Protection
Fire Escape Tunnel
4.7
INTERIOR DESIGN
4.7.1
4.7.2
Curved Walls & Ceilings

Noise Absorbing Ceilings
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101
114
123
130
144
147
184
192
198
202
208
215
221
226
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INTERNAL STEEL WALLS
INTRODUCTION

SYSTEMS
Non-Fire Rated Systems
MastaShield
SoundShield
Fire Rated Systems
FireShield
FireShield with Fibre cement
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45
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INSTALLATION
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General Requirements
Framing
Maximum Wall Height Tables
Plasterboard Layout
Plasterboard Fixing
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64
67
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CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
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Internal steel walls are used in

commercial applications such as office
buildings and apartment blocks. They
are light weight, quick to install, and the
components are easy to deliver on site.
This section includes systems, installation
instructions and construction details for
general and fire rated internal steel walls.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

For walls surrounding Sole Occupancy Units (SOUs)
ACOUSTIC REQUIREMENT
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Rw >
_ 50
Rw >
_ 50 and Impact
Rw >
Sound Insulation
_ 50 and
Rw >
Discontinuous Construction
4.1.1
_ 50
Rw + Ctr >
_ 50 and
Rw + Ctr >
Discontinuous Construction
FIRE RATING
SYSTEM
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-/60/60
-/90/90
-/120/120
-/60/60
-/90/90
-/120/120
-/60/60
-/90/90
-/120/120
-/60/60
-/90/90
-/120/120
-/60/60
-/90/90
-/120/120
-/60/60
-/90/90
-/120/120
LSW60
LSW70
LSW62
LQSW70
LQSW70
LSW62
LSW260
LSW161
LSW162
LSW260
LSW270
LSW262
LSW162
LSW162
LSW162
LSW501
LSW501
LSW262
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WALL LINING:
[SIDE 1] 1 layer of 10mm MastaShield

FRAME
Steel studs at maximum 600mm centres
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.77
2.91
3.33
3.93
4.17
3.70
4.43
4.65
4.54
4.83
5.11
6.55
7.22
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
ACOUSTICS Rw (Rw + Ctr)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
71
33 (24)
37 (29)
37 (29)
84
33 (24)
39 (30)
38 (30)
96
33 (24)
39 (30)
39 (30)
39 (30)
112
33 (25)
40 (31)
40 (31)
40 (31)
170
35 (25)
43 (33)
42 (32)
43 (33)
Day Design
3094-33
LSW11
WALL LINING:

[SIDE 2] 2 layers of 10mm MastaShield
FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.77
2.91
3.33
3.93
4.17
3.70
4.43
4.65
4.54
4.83
5.11
6.55
7.22
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
81
37 (28)
42 (34)
42 (34)
94
38 (29)
43 (34)
43 (34)
106
38 (29)
44 (35)
44 (35)
44 (35)
122
38 (29)
45 (35)
45 (35)
45 (35)
180
40 (29)
48 (38)
48 (38)
48 (38)
SYSTEMS
Day Design
3094-33
LSW12
FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.77
2.91
3.33
3.93
4.17
3.70
4.43
4.65
4.54
4.83
5.11
6.55
7.22
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
91
40 (31)
47 (37)
47 (37)
104
41 (32)
48 (37)
48 (37)
116
41 (32)
49 (39)
49 (38)
49 (39)
132
42 (32)
50 (40)
50 (40)
50 (40)
190
44 (36)
53 (44)
52 (43)
53 (44)
35
Day Design
3094-33
4.1.1
WALL LINING:
SYSTEMS
LSW15
WALL LINING:

FRAME
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.20
3.32
3.72
4.22
4.43
4.13
5.02
5.22
4.94
5.50
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
77
33 (26)
41 (33)
41 (32)
90
34 (26)
42 (33)
41 (32)
102
34 (26)
43 (33)
42 (33)
43 (33)
118
35 (27)
43 (33)
43 (33)
43 (33)
176
37 (27)
45 (37)
45 (36)
45 (37)
Day Design
3094-33
LSW16
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.20
3.32
3.72
4.22
4.43
4.13
5.02
5.22
4.94
5.50
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
90
39 (31)
46 (36)
45 (36)
103
39 (31)
47 (37)
47 (37)
115
40 (31)
47 (37)
47 (37)
47 (37)
131
40 (31)
49 (39)
48 (39)
49 (39)
189
42 (32)
50 (42)
50 (42)
50 (42)
Day Design
3094-33
LSW17
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
4.1.1
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.20
3.32
3.72
4.22
4.43
4.13
5.02
5.22
4.94
5.50
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
103
42 (33)
50 (40)
50 (40)
116
43 (33)
51 (41)
51 (41)
128
44 (34)
52 (43)
52 (43)
52 (43)
144
44 (34)
53 (44)
53 (44)
53 (44)
202
47 (39)
54 (47)
54 (47)
54 (47)
36
Day Design
3094-33
LSW110
WALL LINING:

FRAME
Staggered steel studs at maximum 600mm centres

[300mm staggered]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
96
33 (25)
41 (30)
41 (30)
42 (31)
112
33 (26)
42 (31)
42 (31)
43 (32)
170
34 (26)
44 (32)
45 (33)
44 (32)
Day Design
3094-33
Use
AcoustiTherm
R2.5 95mm
glass-wool to
achieve 45 (33)
LSW111
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

[300mm staggered]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
106
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
37 (29)
46 (35)
46 (35)
47 (36)
SYSTEMS
Day Design
3094-33
122
37 (29)
47 (35)
47 (35)
48 (36)
180
38 (29)
49 (38)
49 (38)
50 (39)
LSW112
FRAME:

[300mm staggered]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
116
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
41 (33)
51 (40)
50 (40)
51 (41)
Day Design
3094-33
132
42 (33)
52 (42)
51 (42)
52 (43)
190
44 (34)
53 (45)
53 (45)
54 (46)
37
4.1.1
WALL LINING:
SYSTEMS
LSW115
WALL LINING:

FRAME

[300mm staggered]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
102
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
34 (27)
44 (33)
44 (33)
45 (34)
Day Design
3094-33
118
35 (27)
45 (33)
44 (33)
45 (34)
176
36 (28)
46 (36)
46 (36)
47 (37)
LSW116
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

[300mm staggered]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
115
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
40 (32)
49 (39)
49 (39)
50 (40)
Day Design
3094-33
131
40 (32)
50 (40)
49 (40)
50 (41)
189
42 (33)
51 (44)
51 (44)
52 (45)
LSW117
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

[300mm staggered]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
64mm in
76mm track
4.1.1
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
128
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
44 (35)
53 (44)
53 (44)
54 (45)
Day Design
3094-33
144
44 (35)
54 (46)
53 (46)
54 (47)
202
47 (37)
55 (49)
55 (48)
56 (49)
38
LSW20
WALL LINING:
[SIDE 1] 1 layer of 10mm SoundShield

FRAME
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.77
2.91
3.33
3.93
4.17
3.70
4.43
4.65
4.54
4.83
5.11
6.55
7.22
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
71
33 (26)
41 (33)
41 (33)
84
34 (26)
42 (33)
42 (33)
96
34 (26)
43 (34)
42 (34)
43 (34)
112
35 (27)
43 (34)
43 (34)
43 (34)
170
37 (27)
46 (36)
45 (36)
46 (36)
Day Design
3094-33
LSW21
WALL LINING:

[SIDE 2] 2 layers of 10mm SoundShield
FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.77
2.91
3.33
3.93
4.17
3.70
4.43
4.65
4.54
4.83
5.11
6.55
7.22
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
81
39 (31)
46 (37)
46 (36)
94
39 (31)
46 (37)
46 (37)
106
40 (31)
48 (37)
47 (37)
48 (37)
122
40 (31)
49 (39)
48 (39)
49 (39)
180
42 (32)
50 (42)
50 (42)
50 (42)
SYSTEMS
Day Design
3094-33
LSW22
FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.77
2.91
3.33
3.93
4.17
3.70
4.43
4.65
4.54
4.83
5.11
6.55
7.22
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
91
43 (33)
50 (40)
50 (40)
104
43 (33)
51 (42)
51 (42)
116
44 (34)
52 (43)
52 (43)
52 (43)
132
45 (34)
53 (44)
53 (44)
53 (44)
190
47 (39)
54 (47)
54 (47)
54 (47)
39
Day Design
3094-33
4.1.1
WALL LINING:
SYSTEMS
LSW25
WALL LINING:

FRAME
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.20
3.32
3.72
4.22
4.43
4.13
5.02
5.22
4.94
5.50
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
77
90
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
36 (29)
45 (37)
45 (36)
45 (37)
45 (37)
37 (29)
102
37 (30)
46 (37)
46 (37)
46 (37)
118
38 (30)
47 (39)
47 (39)
47 (39)
176
41 (31)
48 (42)
48 (42)
48 (42)
Day Design
3094-33
TESTED SYSTEM
LSW26
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.20
3.32
3.72
4.22
4.43
4.13
5.02
5.22
4.94
5.50
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
90
42 (34)
50 (40)
49 (40)
103
43 (34)
51 (42)
50 (42)
115
44 (34)
51 (43)
51 (43)
51 (43)
131
45 (35)
52 (44)
52 (44)
52 (44)
189
47 (37)
53 (47)
53 (47)
53 (47)
Day Design
3094-33
LSW27
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
4.1.1
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.20
3.32
3.72
4.22
4.43
4.13
5.02
5.22
4.94
5.50
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
103
46 (40)
54 (46)
54 (46)
116
47 (41)
55 (47)
55 (47)
128
48 (41)
55 (48)
55 (48)
55 (48)
144
49 (42)
55 (49)
55 (49)
55 (49)
202
51 (44)
56 (52)
56 (51)
56 (52)
40
Day Design
3094-33
LSW120
WALL LINING:

FRAME

[300mm staggered]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
96
34 (27)
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
44 (33)
44 (33)
45 (34)
Day Design
3094-33
112
35 (28)
170
37 (28)
45 (33)
46 (36)
44 (33)
45 (34)
46 (36)
47 (37)
TESTED SYSTEM
LSW121
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

[300mm staggered]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
106
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
40 (32)
49 (39)
49 (39)
50 (40)
SYSTEMS
Day Design
3094-33
122
40 (32)
50 (40)
49 (40)
50 (41)
180
42 (33)
51 (44)
51 (44)
52 (45)
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
53 (45)
53 (44)
54 (45)
LSW122
FRAME:

[300mm staggered]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
116
44 (35)
Day Design
3094-33
132
44 (35)
190
47 (37)
41
54 (46)
55 (49)
54 (46)
55 (47)
55 (49)
56 (50)
TESTED SYSTEM
4.1.1
WALL LINING:
SYSTEMS
LSW125
WALL LINING:

FRAME

[300mm staggered]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
102
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
39 (32)
47 (39)
47 (39)
48 (40)
Day Design
3094-33
118
40 (32)
48 (40)
48 (40)
49 (41)
176
42 (33)
49 (43)
49 (43)
50 (44)
LSW126
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

[300mm staggered]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
115
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
44 (35)
52 (45)
52 (44)
53 (45)
Day Design
3094-33
131
44 (36)
52 (46)
52 (46)
53 (47)
189
46 (37)
53 (48)
53 (48)
54 (49)
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
58 (50)
59 (51)
LSW127
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

[300mm staggered]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
-/-/-
64mm in
76mm track
4.1.1
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
128
48 (41)
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
58 (50)
Day Design
3094-33
144
49 (42)
58 (51)
202
51 (43)
59 (53)
42
59 (52)
59 (51)
59 (53)
TESTED SYSTEM
60 (54)
LQSW20
WALL LINING:

FRAME
Rondo QUIET STUDS at maximum 600mm centres
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Acoustic Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
36 (30)
45 (35)
45 (35)
46 (36)
FRL
3.70
-/-/-
600mm spacing
92
0.55
112
Day Design
3094-12
4.02
450mm spacing
LQSW21
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Acoustic Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
42 (36)
52 (42)
51 (42)
52 (43)
SYSTEMS
FRL
3.70
-/-/-
600mm spacing
92
0.55
122
4.02
Day Design
3094-12
450mm spacing
LQSW22
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Acoustic Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
47 (39)
56 (47)
56 (47)
57 (48)
FRL
3.70
600mm spacing
92
132
0.75
4.02
Day Design
3094-12
450mm spacing
43
4.1.1
0.55
-/-/-
SYSTEMS
LQSW25
WALL LINING:

FRAME
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Acoustic Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
42 (35)
50 (42)
50 (42)
51 (43)
FRL
4.13
-/-/-
600mm spacing
92
0.55
118
Day Design
3094-12
4.41
450mm spacing
LQSW26
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Acoustic Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
47 (40)
55 (47)
55 (47)
56 (48)
FRL
4.13
-/-/-
600mm spacing
92
0.55
131
4.41
Day Design
3094-12
450mm spacing
LQSW27
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
FRL
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Acoustic Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
52 (45)
59 (53)
59 (53)
60 (54)
4.13
-/-/-
600mm spacing
92
0.55
144
4.41
Day Design
3094-12
4.1.1
450mm spacing
44
LSW60
WALL LINING:
[SIDE 1] 1 layer of 13mm FireShield

FRAME:
[13mm FireShield can be substituted with 13mm Toughline]

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 60 / 60
rated from both sides
FRL will be reduced

to - / 30 / 30
51
64
76
BRANZ FAR2827
92
150
LSW61
WALL LINING:
FRAME:
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.20
3.32
3.60
3.88
4.43
3.98
4.41
5.08
4.59
5.09
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
77
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
36 (28)
43 (34)
43 (34)
44 (35)
Day Design
3094-33
TESTED SYSTEM
90
36 (28)
44 (35)
102
37 (28)
45 (35)
44 (35)
45 (35)
118
38 (29)
46 (36)
45 (36)
46 (36)
176
39 (29)
47 (40)
47 (40)
47 (40)
Use Insulco
Glasswool
Semi-Rigid
50mm
to achieve
45 (36)
(previously PS30)
[SIDE 2] 2 layers of 13mm FireShield
FRL
- / 90 / 90
rated from both
sides using glasswool
insulation
- / 60 / 60
using no insulation or
polyester insulation
FRL will be reduced
to - / 60 / 60
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
51
64
76
92
BRANZ FAR2827
150
LSW62
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.20
3.32
3.60
3.88
4.43
3.98
4.41
5.08
4.59
5.09
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
90
41 (33)
48 (39)
48 (39)
103
42 (33)
49 (39)
49 (39)
115
42 (33)
50 (40)
50 (40)
50 (40)
131
43 (33)
51 (42)
50 (42)
51 (42)
189
45 (35)
52 (45)
52 (45)
52 (45)
SYSTEMS
Day Design
3094-33
(previously PS60)
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 120 / 120
51
64
FRL will be reduced

to - / 90 / 90
76
BRANZ FAR2827
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.20
3.32
3.60
3.88
4.43
3.98
4.41
5.08
4.59
5.09
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
103
46 (39)
52 (43)
52 (43)
116
47 (40)
53 (45)
53 (45)
128
47 (40)
54 (46)
54 (46)
54 (46)
55 (47)
54 (47)
55 (47)
55 (50)
55 (50)
55 (50)
Day Design
3094-33
TESTED SYSTEM
144
49 (41)
202
51 (42)
45
4.1.1
STUD SIZE
(mm)
SYSTEMS
LSW64
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 120 / 120
51
64
BRANZ FAR2827
76
92
150
LSW66
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.20
3.32
3.60
3.88
4.43
3.98
4.41
5.08
4.59
5.09
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
129
50 (43)
58 (50)
58 (50)
142
51 (43)
58 (51)
58 (51)
154
52 (44)
59 (52)
59 (52)
59 (52)
170
53 (45)
59 (53)
59 (53)
59 (53)
228
56 (48)
60 (55)
60 (55)
60 (55)
Day Design
3094-33
(previously PS116)
WALL LINING:

[SIDE 2] Optional Wall Lining
FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 30 / 30
51
64
30 / 30 / 30
rated from the
sheeted side only
76
BRANZ FAR2827
92
150
LSW67
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.32
2.60
2.72
3.25
3.58
3.24
3.82
4.05
3.61
4.18
4.69
5.37
6.81
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
77
90
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
34 (30)
34 (30)
102
34 (30)
118
34 (30)
176
34 (30)
Day Design
3094-33
TESTED SYSTEM
(previously PS117)
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 90 / 90
51
64
4.1.1
90 / 90 / 90
rated from the
sheeted side only
76
BRANZ FAR2827
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.32
2.60
2.72
3.25
3.58
3.24
3.82
4.05
3.61
4.18
4.69
5.37
6.81
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
90
37 (34)
103
37 (34)
115
37 (34)
131
37 (34)
189
37 (34)
46
Day Design
3094-33
LSW70
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
[16mm FireShield can be substituted with 16mm MultiShield]
FRL
- / 90 / 90
rated from both
insulation
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
51
- / 60 / 60
64

76
FRL will be reduced

to - / 60 / 60
92
BRANZ FAR2827
LSW71
WALL LINING:
FRAME:
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.38
3.52
3.60
3.88
4.43
3.98
4.41
5.08
4.59
5.09
5.87
7.19
7.65
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
83
96
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
36 (29)
45 (37)
45 (37)
46 (37)
46 (37)
Day Design
3094-33
TESTED SYSTEM
37 (30)
108
38 (30)
47 (38)
46 (38)
47 (38)
124
38 (30)
47 (39)
47 (39)
47 (39)
182
40 (31)
49 (42)
48 (42)
49 (42)
(previously PS50)
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
51
- / 90 / 90
64
BRANZ FAR2827
76
92
150
LSW72
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.38
3.52
3.60
3.88
4.43
3.98
4.41
5.08
4.59
5.09
5.87
7.19
7.65
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
99
43 (34)
50 (41)
50 (41)
112
43 (34)
51 (42)
51 (42)
124
44 (35)
51 (44)
51 (43)
51 (44)
140
45 (35)
52 (45)
52 (45)
52 (45)
198
47 (37)
53 (48)
53 (47)
53 (48)
SYSTEMS
Day Design
3094-33
(previously PS70)
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 120 / 120
51
64
BRANZ FAR2827
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.38
3.52
3.60
3.88
4.43
3.98
4.41
5.08
4.59
5.09
5.87
7.19
7.65
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
115
47 (40)
54 (46)
54 (46)
128
48 (41)
55 (48)
55 (48)
140
49 (41)
55 (49)
55 (49)
55 (49)
56 (50)
55 (50)
56 (50)
56 (52)
56 (52)
56 (52)
Day Design
3094-33
TESTED SYSTEM
156
49 (42)
214
52 (44)
47
4.1.1
STUD SIZE
(mm)
SYSTEMS
LSW74
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 180 / 180
51
64
BRANZ FAR2827
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.38
3.52
3.60
3.88
4.43
3.98
4.41
5.08
4.59
5.09
5.87
7.19
7.65
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
147
53 (46)
59 (52)
59 (52)
160
54 (47)
59 (54)
59 (54)
172
55 (47)
60 (54)
59 (54)
60 (54)
188
56 (48)
60 (55)
60 (55)
60 (55)
246
59 (50)
60 (56)
60 (56)
60 (56)
Day Design
3094-33
LSW76
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 60 / 60
51
64
60 / 60 / 60
rated from the
sheeted side only
76
BRANZ FAR2827
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.32
2.60
2.75
3.28
3.59
3.25
3.87
4.05
3.61
4.20
4.69
5.37
6.81
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
83
35 (31)
96
35 (31)
108
35 (31)
124
35 (31)
182
35 (31)
Day Design
3094-33
LSW77
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 120 / 120
51
64
120/120/120
4.1.1
rated from the

sheeted side only
BRANZ FAR2827
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.32
2.60
2.75
3.28
3.59
3.25
3.87
4.05
3.61
4.20
4.69
5.37
6.81
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
99
38 (35)
112
38 (35)
124
38 (35)
140
38 (35)
198
38 (35)
48
Day Design
3094-33
LSW160
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 60 / 60
BRANZ FAR2827
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
102
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
37 (29)
46 (34)
46 (34)
47 (35)
Day Design
3094-33
118
38 (30)
47 (36)
46 (36)
47 (37)
176
39 (30)
48 (39)
48 (39)
49 (40)
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
LSW161
WALL LINING:
FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
FRL
- / 90 / 90
rated from both
insulation
- / 60 / 60
BRANZ FAR2827
Stud Depth
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
LSW162
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
115
42 (33)
51 (42)
50 (42)
51 (43)
131
43 (34)
51 (43)
51 (43)
52 (44)
SYSTEMS
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
189
45 (35)
52 (46)
52 (46)
53 (47)
(previously PS80)
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 120 / 120
64mm in
76mm track

BRANZ FAR2827
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
128
46 (39)
57 (48)
57 (48)
58 (49)
144
47 (40)
58 (50)
58 (49)
59 (50)
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
202
49 (41)
49
58 (52)
58 (52)
59 (53)
4.1.1
STUD SIZE
(mm)
SYSTEMS
LSW170
(previously PS85)
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
FRL
- / 90 / 90
rated from both
insulation
- / 60 / 60
BRANZ FAR2827
Stud Depth
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
108
40 (32)
47 (40)
47 (40)
48 (41)
124
40 (32)
48 (41)
48 (41)
49 (42)
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
182
42 (33)
49 (44)
49 (43)
50 (44)
LSW171
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 90 / 90
BRANZ FAR2827
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
124
44 (36)
52 (45)
52 (45)
53 (46)
140
45 (36)
52 (46)
52 (46)
53 (47)
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
198
47 (38)
53 (48)
53 (48)
54 (49)
LSW172
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 120 / 120
4.1.1
BRANZ FAR2827
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
140
48 (41)
58 (51)
58 (51)
59 (52)
156
49 (42)
58 (52)
58 (52)
59 (53)
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
214
51 (44)
50
59 (53)
59 (53)
60 (54)
LSW260
(previously PS95)
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
Double steel studs at maximum 600mm centres

with minimum 20mm air-gap

[Install insulation in one frame only]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 60 / 60
64
(148mm cavity)
BRANZ FAR2827
64
(200mm cavity)
LSW262
WALL LINING:
FRAME:
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
2.72
0.75
3.25
1.15
3.58
0.5
2.72
0.75
3.25
1.15
3.58
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
Day Design
3094-33
42 (35)
174
226
43 (36)
50 (38)
51 (41)
48 (38)
50 (39)
49 (40)
50 (41)
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
- Discontinuous
Construction
TESTED SYSTEM
(previously PS98)


STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 120 / 120
64
(148mm cavity)
BRANZ FAR2827
64
(200mm cavity)
LSW270
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
2.72
0.75
3.25
1.15
3.58
0.5
2.72
0.75
3.25
1.15
3.58
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
53 (45)
200
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
62 (50)
60 (50)
61 (51)
SYSTEMS
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
- Discontinuous
Construction
252
55 (46)
63 (52)
61 (52)
62 (53)
TESTED SYSTEM
WALL LINING:

FRAME:


FRL
- / 90 / 90
rated from both
insulation
Stud Depth
64
(148mm cavity)
- / 60 / 60
BRANZ FAR2827
64
(200mm cavity)
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
180
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
44 (37)
53 (42)
50 (41)
51 (42)
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
- Discontinuous
Construction
232
45 (38)
51
54 (44)
51 (43)
52 (44)
4.1.1
STUD SIZE
(mm)
SYSTEMS
LSW271
WALL LINING:

FRAME:


STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 90 / 90
64
(148mm cavity)
BRANZ FAR2827
64
(200mm cavity)
LSW272
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
196
248
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
50 (42)
59 (48)
56 (47)
57 (48)
52 (44)
60 (50)
57 (49)
58 (50)
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
- Discontinuous
Construction
WALL LINING:

FRAME:


STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 120 / 120
64
(148mm cavity)
BRANZ FAR2827
64
(200mm cavity)
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
212
264
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
56 (47)
65 (53)
62 (53)
63 (54)
58 (49)
66 (56)
63 (55)
64 (56)
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
- Discontinuous
Construction
LSW274
WALL LINING:

FRAME:


STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 180 / 180
64
(148mm cavity)
4.1.1
BRANZ FAR2827
64
(200mm cavity)
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
244
296
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
62 (53)
72 (61)
70 (60)
71 (61)
64 (55)
52
73 (63)
71 (62)
72 (63)
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
- Discontinuous
Construction
WALL LINING:
[SIDE 1] 1 layer of 16mm FireShield plus 1 layer of 10mm MastaShield

[SIDE 2] 1 layer of 16mm FireShield plus 1 layer of 10mm MastaShield
FRAME:


[10mm MastaShield can be substituted with 10mm WaterShield]
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 90 / 90
64
(148mm cavity)
BRANZ FAR2827
64
(200mm cavity)
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
200
50 (43)
252
52 (44)
53
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
61 (49)
62 (51)
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
58 (48)
59 (51)
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
Day Design
3094-33
59 (49)
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant Discontinuous
Construction
60 (52)
Use
Insulco
Glasswool
Acousti-Therm
R1.5 65mm in
both frames to
achieve 62 (50)
4.1.1
LSW501
SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS
LQSW60
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
41 (35)
49 (39)
48 (39)
49 (40)
FRL
- / 60 / 60
4.13
600mm spacing
BRANZ FAR2827
92
0.55
118
Day Design
3094-12
4.41
450mm spacing
LQSW61
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
FRL
- / 90 / 90
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
45 (38)
54 (45)
53 (45)
54 (46)
rated from both

insulation
4.13
600mm spacing
- / 60 / 60
92
0.55
131
Day Design
3094-12
4.41
BRANZ FAR2827
450mm spacing
LQSW62
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
50 (43)
59 (51)
58 (51)
59 (52)
FRL
- / 120 / 120
4.13
600mm spacing
BRANZ FAR2827
4.1.1
92
0.55
144
Day Design
3094-12
4.41
450mm spacing
54
LQSW70
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
FRL
- / 90 / 90
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
rated from both

insulation
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
42 (36)
50 (42)
50 (42)
51 (43)
4.30
600mm spacing
- / 60 / 60
92
0.55
124
Day Design
3094-12
4.58
BRANZ FAR2827
450mm spacing
LQSW71
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
48 (40)
56 (48)
56 (48)
57 (49)
FRL
- / 90 / 90
SYSTEMS
4.30
600mm spacing
BRANZ FAR2827
92
0.55
140
Day Design
3094-12
4.58
450mm spacing
LQSW72
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
52 (45)
60 (54)
59 (54)
60 (55)
FRL
- / 120 / 120
4.30
600mm spacing
92
0.55
156
Day Design
3094-12
4.58
450mm spacing
55
4.1.1
BRANZ FAR2827
SYSTEMS
LSW80
WALL LINING:

[SIDE 2] 1 layer of 13mm FireShield plus 1 layer of 6mm Fibre Cement
FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 60 / 60
51
64
BRANZ FAR2827
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.00
3.32
3.55
4.06
4.43
4.13
4.62
5.22
4.81
5.33
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
83
42 (32)
48 (39)
48 (39)
96
42 (32)
49 (39)
49 (39)
108
42 (32)
50 (40)
50 (40)
50 (40)
124
43 (33)
51 (42)
51 (41)
51 (42)
182
45 (34)
52 (45)
52 (45)
52 (45)
Day Design
3094-33
LSW82
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 90 / 90
51
64
BRANZ FAR2827
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.00
3.32
3.55
4.06
4.43
4.13
4.62
5.22
4.81
5.33
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
89
45 (35)
53 (42)
53 (42)
102
46 (35)
54 (44)
54 (44)
114
46 (36)
55 (46)
54 (45)
55 (46)
130
47 (36)
55 (47)
55 (47)
55 (47)
188
49 (41)
56 (50)
56 (50)
56 (50)
Day Design
3094-33
LSW87
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
FRL
- / 120 / 120
Stud Depth
rated from both

insulation
51
64
4.1.1
- / 90 / 90
76
BRANZ FAR2827
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3.00
3.32
3.55
4.06
4.43
4.13
4.62
5.22
4.81
5.33
5.75
6.99
7.54
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
95
46 (39)
54 (44)
53 (44)
108
47 (40)
55 (46)
54 (46)
120
47 (40)
55 (47)
55 (47)
55 (47)
136
48 (41)
56 (48)
55 (48)
56 (48)
194
51 (42)
56 (51)
56 (51)
56 (51)
56
Day Design
3094-33
LSW180
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

[300mm staggered]

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 60 / 60
BRANZ FAR2827
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
108
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
42 (33)
51 (42)
51 (42)
52 (43)
Day Design
3094-33
124
43 (34)
51 (43)
51 (43)
52 (44)
182
45 (35)
53 (46)
53 (46)
54 (47)
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
LSW182
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

[300mm staggered]

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 90 / 90
BRANZ FAR2827
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
114
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
46 (37)
55 (47)
55 (47)
56 (48)
SYSTEMS
Day Design
3094-33
130
47 (37)
56 (48)
56 (48)
57 (49)
188
49 (39)
57 (51)
56 (51)
57 (52)
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
LSW185
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

[300mm staggered]
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 90 / 90
BRANZ FAR2827
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
114
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
44 (35)
52 (44)
52 (44)
53 (45)
Day Design
3094-33
130
44 (35)
52 (45)
52 (45)
53 (46)
188
46 (37)
53 (48)
53 (48)
54 (49)
57
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
4.1.1
STUD SIZE
(mm)
SYSTEMS
LSW187
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

[300mm staggered]

STUD SIZE
(mm)
FRL
- / 120 / 120
rated from both
insulation
- / 90 / 90
BRANZ FAR2827
Stud Depth
64mm in
76mm track
76mm in
92mm track
92mm in
150mm track
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
2.375
2.83
3.51
2.61
3.00
3.60
2.74
3.19
3.75
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
120
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
47 (40)
58 (50)
58 (49)
59 (50)
Day Design
3094-33
136
48 (41)
59 (51)
59 (51)
60 (52)
194
50 (42)
59 (53)
59 (53)
60 (54)
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
LSW281
WALL LINING:

FRAME:


STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 90 / 90
64
(148mm cavity)
BRANZ FAR2827
64
(200mm cavity)
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
2.72
0.75
3.25
1.15
3.58
0.5
2.72
0.75
3.25
1.15
3.58
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
193
245
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
52 (44)
63 (50)
60 (49)
61 (50)
54 (45)
64 (52)
61 (52)
62 (53)
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Resistant
- Discontinuous
Construction
LSW282
WALL LINING:

FRAME:


STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 90 / 90
64
(148mm cavity)
4.1.1
BRANZ FAR2827
64
(200mm cavity)
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
2.72
0.75
3.25
1.15
3.58
0.5
2.72
0.75
3.25
1.15
3.58
No Insulation
186
52 (43)
238
53 (45)
58
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
62 (49)
63 (52)
60 (49)
61 (51)
61 (50)
62 (52)
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Construction
Use
Insulco
Glasswool
Acousti-Therm
R1.5 65mm in
both frames to
achieve 62 (50)
LSW285
WALL LINING:

FRAME:


STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 90 / 90
64
(148mm cavity)
BRANZ FAR2827
64
(200mm cavity)
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
186
50 (42)
238
51 (43)
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
59 (47)
59 (49)
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
56 (46)
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
57 (47)
57 (48)
58 (49)
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Construction
Use
Insulco
Glasswool
Acousti-Therm
R1.5 65mm in
both frames to
achieve 59 (50)
LSW286
WALL LINING:

FRAME:


STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
FRL
- / 120 / 120
64
(148mm cavity)
BRANZ FAR2827
64
(200mm cavity)
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
202
254
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
55 (47)
65 (52)
62 (52)
63 (53)
57 (48)
66 (55)
63 (54)
64 (55)
SYSTEMS
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Construction
LSW287
WALL LINING:

FRAME:


FRL
- / 120 / 120
Stud Depth
rated from both

insulation
64
- / 90 / 90
(148mm cavity)

BRANZ FAR2827
64
(200mm cavity)
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
0.5
2.75
0.75
3.28
1.15
3.59
192
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
54 (46)
64 (51)
61 (51)
62 (52)
Day Design
3094-33
Note:
Impact Sound
Construction
244
56 (47)
59
65 (54)
62 (53)
63 (54)
4.1.1
STUD SIZE
(mm)
SYSTEMS
LQSW81
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
50 (42)
59 (50)
59 (50)
60 (51)
FRL
- / 90 / 90
4.13
600mm spacing
BRANZ FAR2827
92
0.55
137
Day Design
3094-12
4.41
450mm spacing
LQSW82
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
50 (41)
59 (50)
59 (50)
60 (51)
FRL
- / 90 / 90
4.13
600mm spacing
BRANZ FAR2827
92
0.55
130
Day Design
3094-12
4.41
450mm spacing
LQSW86
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
52 (44)
60 (53)
59 (53)
60 (54)
FRL
- / 120 / 120
4.30
600mm spacing
BRANZ FAR2827
4.1.1
92
0.55
146
Day Design
3094-12
4.58
450mm spacing
60
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
FRL
- / 120 / 120
Stud Depth
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
51 (43)
60 (51)
60 (51)
60 (52)
rated from both

insulation
4.30
600mm spacing
- / 90 / 90
92
BRANZ FAR2827
0.55
136
Day Design
3094-12
4.58
450mm spacing
61
4.1.1
LQSW87
SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Install control joints in plasterboard walls:

At 12m maximum intervals
With fibre cement at 9m maximum intervals
With tiled fibre cement walls at 4.8m maximum intervals
At all control joints in the structure
At any change in the substrate material.
Only joint the face layer. As a minimum to achieve the FRL, only use paper tape and:
Two coats of MastaBase / MastaLongset, or
Three coats of MastaRapid / MastaLite
Never joint sheets with fire mastic. [REFER TO SECTION 5]
Use approved fire rated penetration details.

(Some fire penetrations may require fire collars or other devices to maintain
fire performance.)
Fill the gap between the top of the wall and the roof lining with fire resisting
mineral wool. This maintains the fire rating of the system. (Refer to mineral
wool manufacturers specifications for minimum widths required.)
Use fire mastic on all gaps and around perimeter, vermiculite plaster is
not permitted.
For acceptable modifications or variations to fire rated systems [REFER TO SECTION 3.3
TIPS:
4.1.1
FIRE RESISTANCE].
62
FRAMING
Top track
FIGURE 1
Steel frame layout
Track
Nogging
for
services
Box studs
around
openings
Nogging
Steel
stud
Bottom track
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Fix the bottom track and top track or deflection head at 600mm
maximum centres and 100mm maximum from each end.
Use a deflection head if:
Wall heights are 4800mm or greater
Ceiling, roof or floor movement is expected.
INSTALLATION
Space studs at 600mm maximum centres. Follow the table of nogging

requirements and the stud clearances in the Construction Details.
Face studs in the same direction if possible, to allow easier fastening of
plasterboard. However, installation of some services may require the studs to
be positioned in opposite directions. [REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FIGURES 79 & 80]
Push studs down completely into bottom track.
For non-load bearing walls, do not fix studs to top and bottom tracks.
[REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DETAILS]
For load bearing walls, fix studs to top and bottom tracks.
Box studs around windows and door frames.

Fix boxed studs to bottom and top tracks.
Noggings are permitted to assist the fixing of services.

Copper Chromium Arsenate (CCA) treated timber must not be used.
Plumbing and electrical services must not protrude beyond the face of the stud.
Gas services are not permitted in fire rated systems.
63
4.1.1
Use stud clips (Rondo No. 126 or 152) to hold the studs in place for
staggered stud walls. [REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DETAILS]
INSTALLATION
SINGLE AND DOUBLE STEEL STUD MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT
NON-FIRE RATED WALLS
(UDL 0.25kPa)
Stud lined with
plasterboard on
both sides
Deflection Limit:
Height/240 or 30mm
STUD WIDTH STUD BMT

(mm)
(mm)
FIRE RATED WALLS

(UDL 0.25kPa)
10mm
13mm
Stud lined with

plasterboard on
one side only
Stud lined with

plasterboard on
both sides
64
76
92
150
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2770
2910
3330
3930
4170
3700
4430
4650
4540
4830
5110
6550
7220
3200
3320
3720
4220
4430
4130
5020
5220
4940
5500
5750
6990
7540
Stud lined with

plasterboard on
one side only
Stud lined with

plasterboard on
both sides
Stud lined with

plasterboard on
one side only
16mm
10mm
13mm
16mm
13mm
16mm
13mm
16mm
13mm
16mm
13mm
16mm
3380
3520
3910
4350
4520
4300
5250
5420
5180
5710
5920
7190
7650
2320
2600
2720
3130
3530
3200
3580
4050
3610
4130
4690
5330
6810
2320
2600
2720
3250
3580
3240
3820
4050
3610
4180
4690
5370
6810
2320
2600
2750
3280
3590
3250
3870
4050
3610
4200
4690
5370
6810
*
3200
3320
3600
3880
4430
3980
4410
5080
4590
5090
5750
6990
7540
*
3380
3520
3600
3880
4430
3980
4410
5080
4590
5090
5870
7190
7650
2320
2600
2720
3250
3580
3240
3820
4050
3610
4180
4690
5370
6810
2320
2600
2750
3280
3590
3250
3870
4050
3610
4200
4690
5370
6810
2810
2920
3290
3750
3940
3650
4410
4600
4390
4840
5060
5710
5710
2870
3120
3390
3840
3990
3780
4410
4770
4590
5010
5200
6370
6890
2070
2320
2340
2800
3170
2760
3370
3620
3060
3700
4200
4830
5530
2070
2320
2340
2900
3180
2760
3410
3620
3060
3700
4200
4830
5530
3550
3710
4130
4600
4820
4580
5580
5790
5450
6120
6390
7620
8130
2520
2860
2930
3410
3870
3500
3910
4450
4050
4520
5150
6510
7400
2520
2860
2930
3530
3930
3580
4170
4450
4050
4610
5150
6510
7400
2520
2860
3020
3560
3950
3600
4220
4450
4050
4630
5150
6510
7400
3420
3570
3730
4270
4690
4380
4850
5570
5050
5600
6190
7520
8040
3550
3710
3730
4270
4820
4380
4850
5590
5050
5600
6390
7620
8130
2520
2860
2930
3530
3930
3580
4170
4450
4050
4610
5150
6510
7400
2520
2860
3020
3560
3950
3600
4220
4450
4050
4630
5150
6510
7400
3020
3150
3490
3950
4180
3900
4710
4930
4640
5200
5470
6680
7310
3150
3300
3650
4070
4270
4050
4850
5110
4840
5390
5634
6840
7400
2260
2560
2560
3140
3500
3160
3700
3980
3540
4090
4610
5160
6610
2260
2560
2540
3170
3510
3170
3740
3980
3530
4100
4610
5150
6610
3620
3750
4220
4710
4950
4700
5710
5950
5560
6280
6580
7750
8300
2630
2970
3070
3540
4020
3640
4070
4620
4210
4700
5360
6740
7650
2630
2970
3070
3660
4090
3740
4320
4620
4210
4800
5360
6740
7650
2630
2970
3140
3700
4100
3760
4380
4620
4210
4820
5360
6740
7650
3510
3680
3880
4440
4810
4530
5050
5720
5260
5830
6380
7610
8190
3620
3750
3880
4440
4950
4550
5050
5820
5260
5830
6580
7750
8300
2630
2970
3070
3660
4090
3740
4320
4620
4210
4800
5360
6740
7650
2630
2970
3140
3700
4100
3760
4380
4620
4210
4820
5360
6740
7650
3100
3250
3570
4030
4280
4010
4830
5070
4740
5350
5650
6890
7500
3280
3380
3740
4170
4390
4160
5050
5260
4950
5540
5810
7050
7590
2350
2660
2660
3260
3640
3300
3840
4140
3750
4260
4800
5350
6840
2350
2660
2640
3290
3650
3310
3890
4140
3750
4280
4800
5340
6830
3800
4020
4450
4980
5270
5010
6030
6330
5860
6690
7070
8230
8850
2890
3270
3380
3900
4430
4010
4480
5090
4630
5180
5900
7350
8290
2890
3270
3380
4010
4490
4130
4730
5090
4640
5290
5920
7350
8290
2890
3270
3460
4050
4510
4150
4790
5090
4640
5310
5930
7350
8290
3730
3940
4260
4780
5120
4830
5550
6110
5640
6420
6860
8110
8740
3800
4020
4270
4890
5270
5010
5550
6330
5790
6420
7070
8230
8850
2890
3270
3380
4010
4490
4130
4730
5090
4640
5290
5920
7350
8290
2890
3270
3460
4050
4510
4150
4790
5090
4640
5310
5930
7350
8290
3310
3490
3790
4270
4570
4290
5130
5430
5030
5720
6090
7380
7990
3380
3580
3950
4420
4690
4440
5350
5620
5220
5920
6260
7490
8070
2590
2930
2890
3580
4010
3660
4210
4560
4150
4710
5280
6540
7420
2590
2930
2880
3610
4020
3670
4260
4560
4150
4720
5280
6540
7410
STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAXIMUM CENTRES
51
FIRE RATED WALLS

(UDL 0.35kPa)
51
64
76
92
150
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3020
3200
3580
4180
4460
4020
4780
5070
4850
5270
5620
7140
7750
3420
3570
3930
4430
4690
4410
5330
5570
5210
5890
6190
7520
8040
51
64
76
92
150
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3130
3320
3690
4280
4590
4160
4930
5240
4990
5460
5840
7340
7970
3510
3680
4020
4530
4810
4530
5450
5720
5330
6050
6380
7610
8190
51
64
76
92
150
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
3390
3620
3960
4570
4930
4510
5310
5690
5340
5930
6390
7840
8570
3730
3940
4260
4780
5120
4830
5770
6110
5640
6450
6860
8110
8740
MINIMUM NUMBER OF NOGGINGS REQUIRED IN STEEL STUD WALLS

Stud lined with
plasterboard on
both sides
WALL HEIGHT (m)
4.1.1
MINIMUM NUMBER
OF NOGGINGS
Stud lined with

plasterboard on
one side only
0 - 4.4
4.4 - 8.8
0-3
3-6
6-8
8+
1 Deflection Limit is Height/240 to a maximum of 30mm at 0.25kPa or

0.35kPa, in accordance with BCA Specification C1.8 - 2005.
2 Tabulated heights are not for axial loads but do include self weight
and lateral pressures.
3 Shelf loading is not permitted on these tabulated wall heights.
4 Loadings: P ultimate = 0.375 kPa, P service = 0.25 kPa or
P ultimate = 0.525 kPa, P service = 0.35 kPa.
5 These walls are not for external applications.

6 All loadings in accordance with AS1170:2002.
7 Walls analysed in accordance with AS4600:1996.
8 Noggings in accordance with table.
9 BMT = Base Metal Thickness.
* For systems that have FireShield and Fibre Cement,
check system table for wall heights.
64
INSTALLATION
STAGGERED STEEL STUD MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT
(UDL 0.25kPa)
Wall lined with
plasterboard on
both sides
Deflection Limit:
Height/240 or 30mm
STUD WIDTH
(mm)
STUD BMT
(mm)
FIRE RATED WALLS

(UDL 0.25kPa)
10mm
Wall lined with

plasterboard on
both sides
13mm
16mm
13mm
16mm
2320
2600
2375
2830
3510
2610
3000
3600
2740
3190
3750
3660
4150
2320
2600
2375
2830
3510
2610
3000
3600
2740
3190
3750
3660
4150
2320
2600
2375
2830
3510
2610
3000
3600
2740
3190
3750
3660
4150
2320
2600
2375
2830
3510
2610
3000
3600
2740
3190
3750
3660
4150
2520
2860
2650
3270
3930
2840
3380
4080
3030
3530
4190
4000
4600
2520
2860
2700
3350
3950
2920
3450
4170
3060
3590
4260
4040
4640
2520
2860
2650
3270
3930
2840
3380
4080
3030
3530
4190
4000
4600
2520
2860
2700
3350
3950
2920
3450
4170
3060
3590
4260
4040
4640
2630
2970
2740
3390
4090
2950
3500
4230
3140
3660
4340
4130
4760
2630
2970
2800
3480
4100
3000
3570
4330
3180
3710
4420
4170
4800
2630
2970
2740
3390
4090
2950
3500
4230
3140
3660
4340
4130
4760
2630
2970
2800
3480
4100
3000
3570
4330
3180
3710
4420
4170
4800
2890
3270
2990
3700
4490
3230
3810
4660
3430
3970
4760
4460
5180
2890
3270
3060
3790
4510
3280
3890
4760
3480
4040
4840
4500
5230
2890
3270
2990
3700
4490
3230
3810
4660
3430
3970
4760
4460
5180
2890
3270
3060
3790
4510
3280
3890
4760
3480
4040
4840
4500
5230
51
64
76
92
150
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2320
2600
2375
2830
3510
2610
3000
3600
2740
3190
3750
3660
4150
51
64
76
92
150
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2520
2860
2590
3190
3870
2800
3320
4000
2990
3480
4120
3970
4550
51
64
76
92
150
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2630
2970
2690
3310
4020
2900
3440
4150
3100
3610
4270
4090
4710
51
64
76
92
150
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2890
3270
2930
3610
4430
3180
3740
4560
3390
3910
4680
4420
5130
1 Deflection Limit is Height/240 to a maximum of 30mm at 0.25kPa,

in accordance with BCA Specification C1.8 - 2005.
2 Tabulated heights are not for axial loads but do include self weight
and lateral pressures.
3 Shelf loading is not permitted on these tabulated wall heights.
4 Loadings: P ultimate = 0.375 kPa, P service = 0.25 kPa.
7 Walls analysed in accordance with AS4600:1996.

8 No noggings are used in staggered stud walls.
10 Where studs are shown in the above table spaced at
600mm centres, this means staggering the studs at every
300mm centres etc.
5 These walls are not for external applications.
65
4.1.1
6 All loadings in accordance with AS1170:2002.
4.1.1
INSTALLATION
Maximum Wall Height Tables apply to Rondo steel components. Alternative components may be used
TIPS:
if their performance is equivalent or better and they comply with the relevant standard. All components
must be installed in accordance with the manufacturers literature.
RONDO QUIET STUD MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT

(UDL 0.25kPa)
Stud lined with
plasterboard on
both sides
Deflection Limit:
Height/240 or 30mm
STUD WIDTH
(mm)
STUD BMT
(mm)
FIRE RATED WALLS

(UDL 0.25kPa)
10mm
Stud lined with

plasterboard on
both sides
13mm
16mm
13mm
16mm
4130
4300
4130
4300
4410
4580
4410
4580
92
0.55
3700
92
0.55
4020
1 Deflection Limit is Height/240 to a maximum of 30mm at 0.25kPa, in accordance with BCA Specification C1.8 - 2005.
2 Rondo Quiet Stud walls do not contain noggings.
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PLASTERBOARD LAYOUT
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Alternate from one side of the wall to the other when fixing the plasterboard sheets.
Vertical joints must be 200mm minimum from the edge of any opening such as
windows and doorways to minimise cracking at the joints.
HORIZONTAL LAYOUT
Stagger butt joints by 600mm minimum on adjoining sheets, between layers

and on opposite sides of the wall.
First layer butt joints must be backed by a stud or back-blocked.
First layer butt joints must be backed by a stud.
Stagger recessed edges by 300mm minimum between layers.
Stagger recessed edges by 300mm minimum on opposite sides of the wall

or alternatively, back by a nogging.
VERTICAL LAYOUT

First layer butt joints must be backed by a nogging or back-blocked.
First layer butt joints must be backed by a nogging.
Stagger recessed edges by 300mm minimum between layers and on opposite

sides of the wall.
INSTALLATION
Install plasterboard sheets horizontally when practical to minimise stud twisting and
reduce the effect of glancing light.
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4.1.1
Minimise butt joints by using long sheets.
INSTALLATION
PLASTERBOARD FIXING
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
SCREW AND ADHESIVE METHOD
Apply MastaGrip Stud Adhesive after the frame is clean,

dry, and free from grease, dust and other contaminants.
Apply MastaGrip daubs 200mm minimum from screws

and plasterboard edges.
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Use the Screw Only Method in tiled or fire rated areas.

Stud adhesive is not permitted.
Drive screws to just below the sheet surface. Take care not to break the paper linerboard.
Do not fix plasterboard to steel more than 2mm BMT.
Laminating screws can be used to fix butt joints in the second and third layer.
The Screw and Adhesive Method is recommended for non-fire rated applications.
MastaGrip will:
Minimise screw popping
Reduce the number of screw heads that may show in glancing light
Assist in compensating for frame irregularities.
SCREW TYPE AND MINIMUM SIZE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLASTERBOARD TO STEEL
PLASTERBOARD THICKNESS
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
6.5mm
25mm 6g Type S
25mm 6g Type S
10mm
25mm 6g Type S
40mm 6g Type S
13mm
25mm 6g Type S
40mm 6g Type S
50mm 6g Type S or
40mm 10g Laminating Screw
16mm
30mm 6g Type S
45mm 6g Type S
60mm 6g Type S or
4.1.1
For steel up to 0.8mm BMT use Type S Needle Point Screws and for steel 0.8mm to 2.0mm BMT use Type S Drill Point Screws.
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FIGURE 2
Non-fire rated 1 layer
Horizontal
Fixing
SCREW & ADHESIVE METHOD
Sheet Layout
Horizontal.
Fasteners
Perimeter screws 10-15mm from

sheet edges except at top and
bottom tracks. Plasterboard must not
be fixed to top and bottom tracks.
Field
Adhesive daubs 25mm diameter

and 15mm high, spaced at 300mm
max centres and 200mm min from
screw points and plasterboard
edges. Fix one screw at mid-height
of sheet on every second stud.
50mm
200mm min
300mm max
200mm max
stagger screws
10-15mm
Butt joints
200mm min
from openings
300mm max
Recessed
Edges
Butt Joints
Fix one screw at

mid-height of
sheet on every
second stud
200mm min
300mm max
Openings
300mm max
Fix on each stud.

Fix at 200mm max centres and
stagger screws. Stagger butt
joints by 600mm min on adjoining
sheets and on opposite sides of the
wall. 1st layer butt joints must be
backed by a stud or back-blocked.
Internal and
Fix at 300mm max centres.
External Corners
50mm
Openings
Sealant
Use sealant on all gaps and

around perimeter to maintain
acoustic integrity.
FIGURE 3
Horizontal
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
Horizontal.
Fasteners

Field
Recessed
Edges
Fix on each stud.
50mm
200mm min
300mm max
200mm max
stagger screws
Butt Joints
Butt joints
200mm min
from openings
10-15mm
300mm max
300mm max
300mm max
Openings
300mm max
50mm
INSTALLATION

backed by a stud or back-blocked.
Internal and
External Corners
Openings
Sealant

acoustic integrity.
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4.1.1
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 4
Vertical
Fixing
Sheet Layout
Vertical.
Fasteners
Perimeter screws 10-15mm

from sheet edges except at top and
Field

and 15mm high, spaced at 300mm
max centres and 200mm min from
screw points and plasterboard
edges. Fix one screw at 1200mm
max centres.
Recessed
Edges

stagger screws. Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm min on opposite
sides of the wall.
Butt Joints

sheets and on opposite sides of
the wall. 1st layer butt joints must
be backed by a nogging or backblocked.
50mm
200mm min
300mm max
200mm min
Screw at
1200mm
max centres
300mm max
300mm max
stagger screws
300mm max
Openings
300mm max
50mm
Internal and
External Corners
Openings
Sealant

acoustic integrity.
FIGURE 5
Vertical
Fixing
Sheet Layout
Vertical.
Fasteners

Field
Recessed
Edges

sides of the wall.
Butt Joints

sheets and on opposite sides of
the wall. 1st layer butt joints must
be backed by a nogging or backblocked.
50mm
200mm min
300mm max
300mm max
stagger screws
300mm max
300mm max
Openings
300mm max
50mm
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Internal and
External Corners
Openings
Sealant

acoustic integrity.
4.1.1
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FIGURE 6
Non-fire rated 2 layers
Vertical + vertical
Fixing
1ST LAYER: SCREW ONLY METHOD

2ND LAYER: SCREW & ADHESIVE METHOD
Sheet Layout
1st layer: Vertical.

2nd layer: Vertical.
Fasteners
Perimeter screws 10-15mm from sheet

edges except at top and bottom tracks.
Plasterboard must not be fixed to top
and bottom tracks.
Field
1st layer: Fix at 400mm max centres.

2nd layer: Adhesive daubs 25mm diameter
and 15mm high, spaced at 300mm max
centres and 200mm min from screw
points and plasterboard edges. Fix one
screw at 1200mm max centres.
Recessed
Edges
1st layer: Fix at 400mm max centres

and stagger screws. Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm min between layers
2nd layer: Fix at 300mm max centres
and stagger screws.
Butt Joints
1st layer: Fix at 200mm max centres and

stagger screws. Stagger butt joints by
600mm min on adjoining sheets, between
layers and on opposite sides of the wall.
1st layer butt joints must be backed by a
nogging or back-blocked. 2nd layer: Same
as first layer or laminate to first layer at
200mm max centres and stagger screws.
Internal and
External Corners

2nd layer: Fix at 300mm max centres.
Openings
Sealant
Use sealant on all gaps and around

perimeter to maintain acoustic integrity.
50mm
200mm min
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm
min between layers
2nd layer
300mm max
1st layer
400mm max
stagger screws
1st layer
400mm max
200mm min
Screw at 1200mm
max centres
300mm max
1st layer
400mm max
2nd layer 300mm

max stagger screws
2nd layer
300mm max
Openings
300mm max
50mm
FIGURE 7
Fire rated 1 layer
Horizontal
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
Horizontal.
Fasteners

Field
Recessed
Edges
Fix on each stud. Staggered

recessed edges by 300mm min on
opposite sides of the wall or back
by a nogging.
Butt Joints

backed by a stud.
INSTALLATION
50mm
200mm min
300mm max
200mm max
stagger screws
Butt joints
200mm min
from openings
10-15mm
200mm max
300mm max
200mm max
Openings
200mm max
Internal and
External Corners
Openings
Fire Mastic
Use fire mastic on all gaps and

around perimeter to maintain fire
and acoustic integrity. [REFER TO
50mm
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS]
Jointing Face
Layer
As a minimum, only use paper

tape with either two coats of
MastaBase/MastaLongset or three
coats of MastaRapid/MastaLite.
[REFER TO SECTION 5]
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4.1.1
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm
min on opposite
sides of the wall or
back by a nogging
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 8
Fire rated 1 layer
Vertical
50mm
200mm min
300mm max
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm
min on opposite
sides of the wall
200mm
max
200mm max
stagger screws
200mm max
Openings
200mm max
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
Vertical.
Fasteners
Perimeter screws 10-15mm

from sheet edges except at top and
Field
Recessed
Edges

sides of the wall. Recessed edges
must be backed by a stud.
Butt Joints

backed by a nogging.
Internal and
External Corners
Openings
Fire Mastic

50mm
Jointing Face
Layer

FIGURE 9
Fire rated 2 layers
Vertical + horizontal
50mm
200mm min
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout

2nd layer: Horizontal.
Fasteners

Field

Recessed Edges
1st layer: Fix at 200mm max

centres and stagger screws.
Stagger recessed edges by 300mm
min on opposite sides of the wall.
Recessed edges must be backed by
a stud. 2nd layer: Fix on each stud.
Butt Joints

and stagger screws. Stagger butt
sheets, between layers and on
opposite sides of the wall. 1st layer
butt joint must be backed by a
nogging. 2nd layer: Fix at 200mm
max centres and stagger screws.
Alternatively, float butt joints
and laminate to 1st layer using
laminating screws at 200mm max
Internal and
External Corners

1st layer
200mm max
1st layer
200mm max
stagger screws
1st layer
300mm max
Floating
butt joint
10-15mm
1st & 2nd layer

200mm max
Stagger recessed edges

and butt joints by 600mm
min between layers
2nd layer
300mm max
50mm
2nd layer 200mm
max stagger screws
2nd layer
200mm max
Openings
200mm max
2nd layer
200mm max
stagger
screws
Openings
Fire Mastic

4.1.1
Jointing Face
Layer

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SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout

2nd layer: Vertical.
Fasteners

sheet edges except at top and bottom
tracks. Plasterboard must not be fixed
to top and bottom tracks.
Field

Recessed
Edges

a stud. 2nd layer: Fix at 200mm max
centres and stagger screws. Recessed
edges must be backed by a stud.
Butt Joints

and stagger screws. Stagger butt joints
by 600mm min on adjoining sheets,
between layers and on opposite sides
of the wall. 1st layer butt joints must be
backed by a nogging. 2nd layer: Same
as 1st layer or laminate to 1st layer
using laminating screws at 200mm max
Internal and
External Corners

Openings
Fire Mastic
Use fire mastic on all gaps and around

perimeter to maintain fire and acoustic
integrity. [REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DETAILS]
Jointing Face
Layer
As a minimum, only use paper tape

with either two coats of MastaBase/
MastaLongset or three coats of
MastaRapid/MastaLite.
50mm
200mm min
2nd layer
300mm max
1st layer
200mm max
stagger screws
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm
min between layers
1st layer
300mm max
1st layer
200mm max
1st & 2nd layer

200mm max
2nd layer
200mm max
stagger screws
2nd layer
200mm max
Openings
200mm max
50mm
Fixing
Sheet Layout
Fasteners
FIGURE 11
Fire rated 3 layers
All vertical
50mm
3rd layer
laminate at
400mm max
3rd layer
laminate at
400mm max
Field
200mm min
200mm max
stagger screws
Recessed
Edges
2nd layer 200mm
max stagger screws
1st layer
300mm max
1st layer
200mm max
Laminate butt joints

at 200mm max
stagger screws
Butt Joints
2nd layer
300mm max
Openings
200mm max
3rd layer
400mm max
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm
min between layers
50mm
Internal and
External Corners
Openings
Fire Mastic
Jointing Face
Layer
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SCREW ONLY METHOD

1st, 2nd and 3rd layers: Vertical.
1st & 2nd layer: Perimeter screws 10-15mm
from sheet edges except at top and bottom
tracks. Plasterboard must not be fixed to
top and bottom tracks. 3rd layer: Perimeter
screws 50mm max from sheet edges.
3rd layer: Laminate to 2nd layer at
400mm max centres.
stagger screws. Stagger recessed edges
by 300mm min between layers and on
opposite sides of the wall. Recessed edges
must be backed by a stud. 2nd layer: Fix at
Recessed edges must be backed by a stud.
3rd layer: Laminate to 2nd layer at 400mm
1st layer butt joints must be backed by
a nogging. 2nd layer: Same as 1st layer
or laminate to 1st layer using laminating
screws at 200mm max centres and stagger
screws. 3rd layer: Laminate to 2nd layer at
3rd layer: Fix at 400mm max centres.
MastaRapid/MastaLite. [REFER TO SECTION 5]
4.1.1
FIGURE 10
Fire rated 2 layers
Vertical + vertical
Fixing
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 12
Fire rated 2 layers
Horizontal + horizontal
50mm
200mm min
200mm max
300mm max
200mm max
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
1st layer: Horizontal (FireShield).

2nd layer: Horizontal (Fibre Cement).
Fasteners

sheet edges except at top and bottom
tracks. Plasterboard must not be fixed
to top and bottom tracks.
Field

Recessed
Edges
1st layer: Fix on each stud. Stagger

recessed edges by 300mm min
between layers, and on opposite sides
of the wall or back by a nogging.
2nd layer: Fix on each stud.
Butt Joints

butt joints must be backed by a stud.
and stagger screws.
Internal and
External Corners

Openings

Fire Mastic

around perimeter to maintain fire and
acoustic integrity.
Jointing Face
Layer

Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
1st layer: Vertical (FireShield).

2nd layer: Vertical (Fibre Cement).
Fasteners

Field

Recessed
Edges

Recessed edges must be backed by a
stud. 2nd layer : Fix at 200mm max
Butt Joints

butt joints must be backed by a
nogging. 2nd layer: Same as 1st
layer or laminate to 1st layer using
Internal and
External Corners

Openings

Fire Mastic

Jointing Face
Layer

Openings
200mm max
10-15mm
200mm max
stagger screws
Stagger
recessed
edges by
300mm min
between
layers
Stagger butt joints

by 600mm min
between layers
10-15mm
200mm max
300mm max
200mm max
Openings
200mm max
200mm max
stagger
screws
50mm
FIGURE 13
Fire rated 2 layers
Vertical + vertical
50mm
200mm min
200mm max
stagger screws
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm
min between layers
300mm max
300mm max
200mm max
200mm max
200mm max
stagger screws
200mm max
Openings
200mm max
4.1.1
50mm
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NON-FIRE RATED
WALL HEAD AND BASE FOR SINGLE AND DOUBLE STUD WALLS - ELEVATION
5 - 10mm
clearance to stud
and plasterboard
Fill with sealant to
maintain acoustic
integrity
Fix top track to slab at

600mm max centres
and 100mm max
from ends
Fix 50mm from

sheet top. Do not
fix through track
Fix deflection head

track to slab at
600mm max centres
and 100mm max
from ends
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Do not rigidly fix

cornice to walls
where floating
studs are used
Fix 50mm from sheet

bottom. Do not fix
through track
FIGURE 15
Wall deflection head
Non-load bearing wall
Fix bottom track to

slab at 600mm max
centres and 100mm
max from ends

maintain acoustic
integrity
20mm clearance
to stud and
plasterboard
100mm max
between soffit
and nogging
Fix 50mm from

sheet top. Do not
fix through track
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
Fix nogging both
sides of stud
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
FIGURE 16
Wall base to slab
Fix stud to top and

bottom track for
loadbearing walls
Fill with sealant

to maintain
acoustic integrity
5 - 10mm
clearance to
plasterboard
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Fix 50mm from sheet

bottom. Do not fix
through track
Fix track to both

sides of stud
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
FIGURE 18
Wall head to slab
Load bearing wall
Do not rigidly fix

cornice to walls
where deflection
heads are used
FIGURE 17
Wall lined one side only deflection head

maintain acoustic
integrity

600mm max centres
and 100mm max
from ends
Do not rigidly fix

cornice to walls
where deflection
heads are used
Align service holes in

studs prior to fixing
plasterboard
FIGURE 14
Wall head to slab
Push studs down

completely into
bottom track
20mm clearance
to stud and
plasterboard
FIGURE 19
Wall lined one side only base
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4.1.1
Fix 50mm from

sheet top. Do not
fix through track
FIRE RATED
WALL HEAD AND BASE FOR SINGLE AND DOUBLE STUD WALLS - ELEVATION
15mm clearance
to top of stud
Fill with fire mastic to

maintain fire and
acoustic integrity

600mm max centres and
100mm max from ends
10mm clearance
to plasterboard
Fix 50mm from
sheet top. Do not
fix through track
Fix 50mm from
sheet top. Do not
fix through track
Fix deflection head

track to slab at 600mm
max centres and
100mm max from ends
FireShield
Align service
holes in studs
prior to fixing
plasterboard
Do not rigidly fix

cornice
torigidly
walls fix
Note:
Do not
where
floating
cornice
to walls
where
studs
are used
friction
joints
are used.
Fix 50mm from sheet

bottom. Do not fix
through track
20mm clearance
to stud and
plasterboard
Fix bottom track to

slab at 600mm max
centres and 100mm
max from ends
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
FireShield
4.1.1

maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
10mm clearance
to plasterboard
Fix 50mm from

sheet top.
FireShield
Fix 50mm from sheet

bottom. Do not fix
through track
Fix track to both

sides of stud
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
FIGURE 24
Wall head to slab
Load bearing wall
Note:
rigidly
DoDo
notnot
rigidly
fix fix
cornice
to walls
where
cornice
to walls
deflection
heads
are used.
where defl
ection
heads are used
FIGURE 23
Wall lined one side only deflection head
FIGURE 22
Wall base to slab

600mm max centres
and 100mm max
from ends
100mm max
between soffit
and nogging
Fix 50mm from

sheet top. Do not
fix through track
Fix nogging both

sides of stud
Fix stud to top and

bottom track for
loadbearing walls
Do not rigidly fix

Note:
Do not
cornice
torigidly
walls fix
cornice
to walls
where
where
deflection
deflection
heads
are used.
heads are
used
FIGURE 21
Wall deflection head
FIGURE 20
Wall head to slab
Push studs down

completely into
bottom track
20mm clearance
to stud and
plasterboard
FIGURE 25
Wall lined one side only base
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FireShield
Fibre Cement
Fill with fire mastic

to maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
FIGURE 26
FireShield and fibre cement wall base
FIRE RATED & NON-FIRE RATED

WALL HEAD AND BASE FOR STAGGERED STUD WALLS - ELEVATION
5 - 10mm clearance
to stud and
plasterboard
Fix 50mm from

sheet top. Do not
fix through track

maintain acoustic
integrity
Staggered stud clip
(Rondo No126)
Non-fire rated
Plasterboard
Fix top track to slab
at 600mm max
centres and 100mm
max from ends
Do not rigidly fix

cornice to walls
where floating
studs are used

maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
FireShield
Fix top track to slab
at 600mm max
centres and 100mm
max from ends
20mm clearance
to stud and
plasterboard
Fix deflection head

track to slab at
600mm max centres
and 100mm max
from ends
Fix bottom track to slab at

100mm max from ends
Staggered stud clip

(Rondo No126)
maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
Fix 50mm from sheet

bottom. Do not fix
through track
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
Do not rigidly fix

cornice to walls
where deflection
heads are used
FIGURE 29
Staggered stud wall deflection head
Do not rigidly fix

cornice to walls
where floating
studs are used
FIGURE 28
Staggered stud wall head to slab
Push studs down

completely into
bottom track
Deflection head
staggered stud clip
(Rondo No152)
Fix 50mm from

sheet top. Do not
fix through track
Staggered stud clip

(Rondo No126)
FIGURE 27
Staggered stud wall head to slab
Fix 50mm from

sheet top. Do not
fix through track
10mm clearance
to plasterboard
15mm clearance
to top of stud
FIGURE 30
Staggered stud wall base to slab
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4.1.1
Fix 50mm from sheet

bottom. Do not fix
through track
NON-FIRE RATED
WALL HEAD FINISHING DETAIL FOR SINGLE, DOUBLE AND STAGGERED STUD WALLS - ELEVATION
Sealant
Sealant
Cornice cement
Shadowline
casing bead
(Rondo P06/P09)
Casing bead
(Rondo P03/P05/P07/P08)
Flexible sealant
Note:Do
Donot
notrigidly
rigidlyfixfixcornice to
cornice
to where
walls where
walls
floating studs /
friction
defljoints
ection/ deflection
heads are used
heads are used.
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
FIGURE 31
Wall head to slab finishing detail
With bare finish and cornice
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
FIGURE 32
With casing bead and shadowline
Top cross rail
Additional furring channel

at wall/ceiling intersection
Top cross rail

Furring channel
Sealant
Sealant
Cornice cement
Stopping angle
(Rondo P25/P26/P27)
Fix top track to each

furring channel
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
FIGURE 33
Wall head to suspended ceiling finishing detail
With stopping angle and cornice
Shadowline casing
bead (Rondo
P06/P09)
Casing bead
(Rondo P03/P05/P07/P08)
Fix top track to furring channel

at 600mm max centres and
100mm from ends
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
FIGURE 34
Top cross rail

Top cross rail

Furring channel
Sealant
Square set corner
Non-fire rated
plasterboard

furring channel
FIGURE 35
With bare finish and square set
4.1.1
Shadowline
stopping bead
(Rondo P50/P60)
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
FIGURE 36
With shadowline
Shadowline Stopping Beads should not be used adjacent to windows, doors, and studs carrying loads greater than 0.25kPa.
78
FIRE RATED
Fire mastic
Fire mastic
Cornice cement
Casing bead
(Rondo P03/P05/P07/P08)
Stopping angle
(Rondo P25/P26/P27)
Fire mastic
Do not rigidly fix cornice to

Note: Do not rigidly fix
walls where floating studs /
cornice to walls where
deflection
heads are used
friction
joints/deflection
heads are used.
FireShield
FireShield
FIGURE 38
With casing bead and stopping angle
FIGURE 37
With bare finish and cornice
Top cross rail

at wall/ceiling intersection.
Top cross rail

Furring channel
Fire mastic behind

Shadowline
Fire mastic
Fire mastic
Cornice cement
Stopping angle
(Rondo P25/P26/P27)
Casing bead
(Rondo P03/P05/P07/P08)

furring channel
FireShield
FIGURE 39
With stopping angle and cornice
Shadowline casing
bead (Rondo
P06/P09)
Fix top track to furring channel

100mm from ends
FireShield
FIGURE 40
Top cross rail

Top cross rail

Furring channel
Fire mastic
FireShield

furring channel
FIGURE 41
With bare finish and square set
Shadowline
stopping bead
(Rondo P50/P60)
Fire mastic behind

shadowline
FireShield
FIGURE 42
With shadowline
Shadowline Stopping Beads should not be used adjacent to windows, doors, and studs carrying loads greater than 0.25kPa.
Shadowline Stopping Beads must not be used on single layer fire rated systems. Check minimum fire mastic width and depth
from the manufacturer to maintain FRL.
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4.1.1
Square set corner
4.1.1
FIRE RATED
Non-combustible
roof lining
30x5mm steel flats to purlins

at 600mm max centres.
Aluminium rivets to
join steel flats to
purlins.
Foil-backed
insulation
C Purlin
Z Purlin
Fix top track to angle at

600mm max centres. Do
not pierce roof lining
FireShield
Aluminium rivets must be used to join

the steel flats to purlins. In the event of
fire, the rivets will detach from the purlin.
FIGURE 43
Wall head to roof
Wall parallel to purlins
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NON-FIRE RATED
WALL JUNCTIONS FOR SINGLE AND DOUBLE STUD WALLS - PLAN VIEW
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
Use masonry fixings at 500mm

max centres vertically
Install additional stud

to support intersection
Non-fire rated plasterboard
100mm max
Fix screws or toggle

bolts at 600mm max
centres vertically
600mm max
Optional stopping angle (Rondo P25/P26/P27)

Set internal corner
Fill with sealant to maintain acoustic integrity
FIGURE 44
Plasterboard to masonry
intersecting wall
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Studs at 600mm max
100mm max
Set external corner bead
FIGURE 45
Intersecting wall
600mm max

Fix screws at
600mm max
centres vertically
FIGURE 46
Wall end
Set internal corner
Fix studs together at

600mm centres vertically
Set internal corner
Set external
corner bead
Note:
flanking
NoiseNoise
flanking
must
must
to be considered.
be considered
FIGURE 47
Alternate intersecting wall
100mm max
FIGURE 48
Corner
Install backing angle when wall

angle change exceeds 25o

600mm centres vertically
Set external
corner bead
Stud at change
of direction
Set internal corner

Set internal corner
FIGURE 50
Angled corner
FIGURE 49
Alternate corner
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
81
4.1.1
Use sealant in
corners to maintain
acoustic integrity
Set external
corner bead
FIRE RATED
WALL JUNCTIONS FOR SINGLE AND DOUBLE STUD WALLS - PLAN VIEW

5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
5 - 10mm clearance to plasterboard
FireShield
600mm max
600mm max
100mm max

Fill with fire mastic to maintain fire and acoustic integrity.
Check minimum sealant depth with mastic supplier
Fill with fire mastic to maintain fire and acoustic integrity
FIGURE 51
Intersecting wall
FIGURE 52
Intersecting wall

Studs at 600mm max
Fix screws or toggle bolts at

600mm max centres vertically
600mm max
100mm max
FireShield
Set internal corner
FIGURE 53
Wall end
FireShield
Fix studs together at 600mm
FireShield
FIGURE 54
Intersecting wall
Set internal corner
100mm max
Set external
corner bead
FIGURE 55
Corner
Set external
corner bead
Stud at change
of direction
Fix studs together at 600mm

Set internal corner
Use fire mastic under

corners to maintain fire
and acoustic integrity
4.1.1
Overlap
sheet edges
at corners
FireShield
FIGURE 57
Angled corner
FIGURE 56
Corner
82
FIRE RATED
WALL JUNCTIONS FOR STAGGERED STUD WALLS - PLAN VIEW
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard

Use full width stud
Use full width stud
100mm max
300mm max
Fill with fire mastic to maintain fire and acoustic integrity
300mm max
FIGURE 59
Wall end
FIGURE 58
Intersecting wall
Install additional stud to

support intersection

bolts at 600mm max
centres vertically
Continue plasterboard
through cavity and fix
to stud
FireShield
Set internal corner
Use full width stud

FireShield
FIGURE 60
Corner
Use a full width stud
FIGURE 61
Intersecting wall

Set internal corner
Set external
corner bead
Use full width studs
at change of direction
Set internal corner
Set external
corner bead
Use fire mastic

under corners to
maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
FireShield
FIGURE 63
Angled corner
83
4.1.1
FIGURE 62
Alternate corner
WALL CONTROL JOINTS FOR SINGLE, DOUBLE AND STAGGERED STUD WALLS - PLAN VIEW
15mm
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Sealant depth same as

plasterboard thickness to
maintain and acoustic integrity
15mm
Studs on both sides

of control joint
FireShield
22mm backing rod
22mm IBS backing rod
Tracks discontinuous
over control joint
22mm backing rod

maintain acoustic integrity
Optional control joint bead
FIGURE 64
Control joint
FIGURE 65
Fire rated control joint
15mm
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Fire mastic depth same as

plasterboard thickness to maintain
fire and acoustic integrity
Optional corner bead

Sealant depth same as plasterboard thickness to maintain and

acoustic integrity
15mm
FireShield
22mm backing rod
over control joint
over control joint
WaterShield
FIGURE 66
Control joint
(includes wet areas)
Waterproof sealant depth same

as plasterboard thickness to
22mm backing rod

FIGURE 67
15mm
Fibre cement
FireShield
22mm backing rod

Tiles and adhesive

10mm
FIGURE 68
Align control joint in
plasterboard wall with other
structures control joints

Waterproof sealant depth same as

acoustic integrity

maintain and acoustic integrity
5-10mm clearance to plasterboard

and do not fix to stud
150mm max
4.1.1
Fill with sealant to maintain

acoustic integrity
Control joint in
other structure
FIGURE 70
With other structure
FIGURE 69
Control joint at intersecting wall
84

DOORS FOR SINGLE, DOUBLE AND STAGGERED STUD WALLS
Fix studs to tracks

around door
Door head trimmer

from track
Box wall studs

around door frame
Timber door frame
Metal door frame
Timber door jamb
Fix studs to bottom

tracks around door
FIGURE 71
Door frame - Elevation
Timber stud
Box steel wall studs

around door frame
Timber door jamb

Metal door frame
Stopping angle (Rondo P25/P26/P27)
Architrave
FIGURE 72
Timber door jamb - Plan view
around door frame
Timber door jamb
FIGURE 73
Metal door jamb (typical) - Plan view
Metal door frame back-filled
with suitable fire resisting
material as specified by fire rated
door jamb manufacturer
FireShield
Shadowline stopping bead (Rondo P50)
FIGURE 74
With shadowline stopping bead
Timber door jamb

material as specified by fire rated
FIGURE 76
With stopping angle

around door frame
FIGURE 77
Fire rated metal door jamb
(example only) - Plan view
85
4.1.1

around door frame
FIGURE 75
Fire rated metal door jamb
(example only) - Plan view
FIRE RATED
FIRE PENETRATIONS FOR SINGLE, DOUBLE AND STAGGERED STUD WALLS
FireShield
Fire rated
switchbox
These fire rated penetration details follow the

installation requirements of Promat Fyreguard Pty Ltd
and Bullocks MFG Pty Ltd. Other materials may be
used, but installation details and product performance
must be verified by the products manufacturer
Intumescent
backing strip
Fire mastic
FIGURE 78
Fire rated switchbox - Elevation
Fix through FireShield to stud

mounting bracket
Fire mastic
Note:
Maximum
two Power-point
Maximum
of twoofPower-point
GPOs
GPOs
per FireShield
protection
per FireShield
protection
box. box.
The FireShield protection box must
The
FireShield
protection
box must
be made
of the
same thickness
andbe
made
of of
thelayers
sameof
thickness
and
number
FireShield
asnumber
the
of
layersitof
as Any
the system
it is
system
is FireShield
installed in.
gaps must
installed
in.
Any
gaps
must
be
sealed
be sealed with fire mastic
with fire mastic.
Electrical cable
Top view
Power-point GPO
Steel stud
Stud mounting
bracket
300mm max
FireShield
200mm max
Fix FireShield on top, bottom, sides and back
Support batten fixed

to steel studs
FireShield
Side view
Front view
FIGURE 79
FireShield protection box for non-fire rated power-points
Installed in single layer systems
Fix through FireShield to stud

mounting bracket
Fire mastic
Note: Maximum
two Power-point
Maximum
of twoofPower-point
GPOs
GPOs
per FireShield
protection
per
FireShield
protection
box. box.
The FireShield protection box must
Themade
FireShield
box must
be
of theprotection
same thickness
andbe
made ofof
the
sameofthickness
number
layers
FireShieldand
as the
numberit of
layers of in.
FireShield
as the
system
is installed
Any gaps
must
system
it iswith
installed
in. Any gaps must
be
sealed
fire mastic
be sealed with fire mastic.
Electrical cable
Top view
Power-point GPO
Steel stud
Stud mounting
bracket
300mm max
2 layers of
FireShield
200mm max
Fix FireShield on top, bottom, sides and back
Support batten fixed

to steel studs
4.1.1
FireShield
Side view
Front view
FIGURE 80
FireShield protection box for non-fire rated power-points
Installed in double layer systems
86
FIRE RATED
FIRE PENETRATIONS FOR SINGLE, DOUBLE AND STAGGERED STUD WALLS - ELEVATION
26 - 32mm
26 - 32mm
50mm
Maximum opening
Maximum opening
size 70mm high
size 70mm high and
and 440mm wide
440mm wide.
Cable tray
Cable
25mm
Cable/s
40mm
70mm
max
38mm
max
Promat Promaseal
fire mastic
Promat Promaseal
fire mastic
FIGURE 81
Typical cable penetration - Up to 2 hours FRL
25mm
FIGURE 82
Typical cable tray penetration - Up to 2 hours FRL
26 - 32mm
Promat Promaseal fire
mastic 1-2mm thick
Promaseal
IBS strip
50mm min
50mm
min
Cable/s
30mm max
Note: Maximum opening
size 30mm high and
110mm wide.
Maximum opening
size 30mm high
and 110mm wide
110mm max
Promaseal
IBS Strip
FireShield
Side view
Front view
FIGURE 83
IBS foam strip method for cable penetrations - Maintains FRL of wall system
26 - 32mm
Promat Promaseal fire

mastic 1-2mm thick
50mm min
Promaseal
IBS strips
Cable tray
50mm
min
Cable Tray
Cable/s
95mm max
Maximum opening
size 95mm high
and 320mm wide
Promaseal
IBS Strips
Note: Maximum
opening size 95mm
high and 320mm wide.
320mm max
Side view
Front view
FireShield
FIGURE 84
IBS foam strip and cable tray method for cable penetrations - Maintains FRL of wall system
26 - 32mm
Promaseal
IBS rod
Promat Promaseal
acrylic sealant
26 - 32mm
Promat Promaseal
acrylic sealant or
fire mastic
Metal Pipe
The maximum gap

Metal Pipe
width is determined
by the nominal IBS/
Note: The
gap
backing
rodmaximum
size
width is determined by the
nominal IBS/backing rod size.
Promaseal
Backing Rod
Plastic Pipe
30mm
Refer to fire collar
manufacturer for sizing
5mm
12mm
max
16mm
FIGURE 86
Typical fire collar - Maintains FRL of wall
20mm
FIGURE 85
Typical metal pipe penetrations - Up to 2 hours FRL
87
4.1.1
Promat Promaseal
fire mastic
4.1.1
FIRE RATED
FIRE PENETRATIONS FOR SINGLE, DOUBLE AND STAGGERED STUD WALLS - ELEVATION
Must be the same
thickness and
number of layers
of FireShield as the
system it is
installed in
Fire
mastic
Bottom track
Metal angle
Maximum
gap width is
determined
by the
nominal IBS
rod size
Fill gap with fire mastic to

a depth of 5mm.
Bullock Fire Damper
Boxed studs
Metal angle
FireShield
Fire mastic
Side view
Front view
FIGURE 87
Fire damper installation
88
MASONRY WALLS WITH PLASTERBOARD

SYSTEMS
90
INSTALLATION
Framing
Plasterboard Layout
Plasterboard Fixing
92
92
93
93
94
97
Plasterboard may be installed over masonry walls to create a

decorative finish. It removes the need for render and may also
upgrade the fire and acoustic performance of a wall. Services may
be run in the cavity between the masonry and plasterboard, thus
avoiding the need for chasing of masonry walls.
Masonry includes concrete, bricks, blocks and autoclaved aerated
concrete.
INTRODUCTION
89
4.1.2
This section contains three non-fire rated and one fire rated method
for installing plasterboard to masonry.
SYSTEMS
LMW70
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
Existing masonry wall with furring channels at maximum

600mm centres.
[This system is designed to upgrade the FRL of the Masonry Wall]

ADDITIONAL FRL TO MASONRY
MASONRY STRUCTURAL ADEQUACY +

BRANZ FAR2221
30
/ MASONRY INTEGRITY +
60
/ MASONRY INSULATION +
60
[Total Integrity and total Insulation cannot be greater than total Structural Adequacy]
LMW62
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

600mm centres.


BRANZ FAR2221
60
120
120
LMW72
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

600mm centres.

4.1.2
BRANZ FAR2464
90
180
180
90
LMW75
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

600mm centres.

FireShield on
EXPOSED
side to fire
BRANZ FAR2464
FireShield on
UNEXPOSED
side to fire
30
30
30
30
30
LMW66
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

600mm centres.

FireShield on
EXPOSED
side to fire
BRANZ FAR2464
FireShield on
UNEXPOSED
side to fire
60
60
60
60
60
LMW76
WALL LINING:

FRAME:

600mm centres.
SYSTEMS

FireShield on
EXPOSED
side to fire
FireShield on
UNEXPOSED
side to fire
90
90
90
90
90
91
4.1.2
BRANZ FAR2464
4.1.2
INSTALLATION
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Install control joints in plasterboard walls at:

12m maximum intervals
All control joints in the structure
Only joint the face layer. As a minimum to achieve FRL, only use paper tape and:
Never joint sheets with fire mastic. [REFER TO SECTION 5].
Use approved fire rated penetration details.
(Some fire penetrations may require fire collars or other devices to maintain
fire performance.)
mineral wool. This maintains the fire rating of the system. [REFER TO MINERAL WOOL
MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MINIMUM WIDTHS REQUIRED].
Use fire mastic on all gaps and around perimeter, vermiculite plaster is
not permitted.
TIPS:
FIRE RESISTANCE].
92
FRAMING
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Fix furring channel at wall perimeter and at 600mm maximum centres

horizontally or vertically. [REFER TO FIGURE 2 OR 3]
Gas services are not permitted.
Resilient mounts or direct fix clips with furring channel do not meet the requirements
of discontinuous construction for walls; they only meet the requirements of impact
sound insulation.
FURRING CHANNEL / TIMBER BATTEN ANCHOR SPACING

FRAMING MEMBER
MAXIMUM ANCHOR SPACING
13mm Recessed Furring Channel Rondo No.333
900mm
16mm Furring Channel Rondo No.308
900mm
28mm Furring Channel Rondo No.129
1200mm
Timber Battens
600mm
PLASTERBOARD LAYOUT
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Stagger butt joints by 600mm minimum on adjoining sheets and

between layers.
First layer butt joints must be backed by furring channel/timber batten.
Locate vertical joints 200mm minimum from the edge of any opening
such as windows and doorways to minimise cracking at the joints.
INSTALLATION
93
4.1.2
Install plasterboard sheets horizontally when practical to reduce the effect of glancing light.
TIPS:
INSTALLATION
PLASTERBOARD FIXING
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
MASONRY ADHESIVE METHOD
[REFER TO FIGURE 1]
SCREW AND ADHESIVE METHOD TO FURRING CHANNEL/TIMBER BATTEN
Apply MastaGrip Stud Adhesive after the frame is clean, dry, and free from
grease, dust and other contaminants.
Apply MastaGrip daubs 200mm minimum from screws and plasterboard edges.
SCREW ONLY METHOD TO FURRING CHANNEL/TIMBER BATTEN
Use the Screw only method in tiled or fire rated areas.

LAMINATING SCREW ONLY METHOD
Use 50mm 10g laminating screws for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete.
Do not use the Masonry Adhesive method for:

Walls where the surface deviation
Fire rated systems
is above 25mm
Multi-layer systems
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
Walls over three metres high
Walls that may become damp during service
Pre-cast concrete panels that have
Walls that will have tiles fixed to
a release agent on the surface reducing
plasterboard.
the effectiveness of the adhesive
MastaGrip will: Minimise screw popping

SCREW TYPE AND MINIMUM SIZE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLASTERBOARD TO STEEL FURRING CHANNEL
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
10mm
25mm 6g Type S
40mm 6g Type S
13mm
25mm 6g Type S
40mm 6g Type S
50mm 6g Type S or
16mm
30mm 6g Type S
45mm 6g Type S
60mm 6g Type S or
FASTENER TYPE AND MINIMUM SIZE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLASTERBOARD TO SOFTWOOD TIMBER BATTENS
4.1.2
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
10mm
40mm x 2.8 HDG Nail or

30mm x 2.8 Ring Shank Nail or
25mm 6g Type W

40mm 6g Type W
13mm

30mm 6g Type W

45mm 6g Type W

65mm 8g Type W or
40mm 10g Laminating screw
16mm

32mm 6g Type W

50mm 6g Type W

65mm 8g Type W or
40mm 10g Laminating screw
HDG = Hot Dip Galvanised. W = Wood type screw.

94
Horizontal over masonry
Fixing
MASONRY ADHESIVE METHOD
Sheet layout
Horizontal (or Vertical).
Masonry
adhesive
MastaBond daubs 75mm

diameter and 25mm high and
50mm max from sheet edges.
Use temporary supports to hold
sheets in place until adhesive sets.
Levelling pads
Use MastaBond masonry adhesive

with 75x50mm plasterboard
levelling pads for irregular walls
up to 25mm max deviation.
Field
Adhered at 450mm max centres.
Recessed edges
Butt joints

Stagger butt joints by 600mm
min on adjoining sheets.
75x50mm
leveling pads for
irregular walls
200mm min
600mm max
50mm
450mm max
1350mm max
50mm
Butt joints
200mm min
from openings
50mm
450mm max
Internal and
External corners
Openings

Use extra daubs around doors
and windows for support.
Sealant

acoustic integrity.
450mm max
450mm max
450mm max
Openings
450mm max
50mm
100mm max
Ventilation
Allow ventilation gap at top and

bottom of wall for external walls
and other areas where moisture
may be an issue.
Wet areas
Do not use this method in wet

areas or when wall is above 3m
in height. Furring channel must
be used.
FIGURE 2
Fixing
Sheet layout
Horizontal on furring channel / battens over masonry
Wall anchor
clips
Use direct fix clips or resilient mounts.
Fasteners
Fasteners must be within 50mm

of sheet edges at top and bottom
rows and corners. Fasteners must
be within 10-15mm of sheet edges
over recess joints and butt joints.
Field

and 15mm high, spaced at
300mm max centres and 200mm
min from screw points and
plasterboard edges. Fix one screw
at mid-height of sheet on every
second furring channel/batten.
Recessed edges
Fix on each furring channel/batten.
Butt joints

stagger screws. Stagger butt joints
by 600mm min on adjoining sheets.
MastaBond masonry
adhesive
50mm
200mm min
300mm max
600mm max
200mm max
staggered
15mm
Refer to
table for
Wall anchor
clip spacing
300mm max
Butt joints
200mm min
from openings
One screw at
mid-height of
sheet on every
second furring
channel
200mm min
300mm max
50mm
Openings
300mm
max
50mm
[REFER TO FURRING CHANNEL/TIMBER

BATTEN ANCHOR SPACING TABLE].
Internal and
External corners
Openings
Sealant

acoustic integrity.
95
4.1.2
FIGURE 1
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 3
Fire rated 2 layers
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet layout

2nd layer: Horizontal.
Wall anchor
clips
Use direct fix clips or resilient mounts.
Fasteners
Screws must be within 50mm of

sheet edges at top and bottom
rows and corners. Screws must be
within 10-15mm of sheet edges
over recess joints and butt joints.
Field

Recessed edges

and stagger screws. Recessed edges
must be backed by furring channel.
2nd layer: Fix on each furring
channel.
Butt joints

sheets and between layers.
1st layer butt joints must be backed
by furring channel.
2nd layer: Fix at 200mm max
Alternatively, float butt joints
and laminate to 1st layer using
Internal and
External corners
1st layer: Fix at 200mm max

centres. 2nd layer: Fix at 200mm
max centres.
Openings
Fire mastic

and acoustic integrity.
Vertical + horizontal on furring channel over masonry
50mm
600mm max
200mm min
1st layer
300mm max
1st & 2nd layer

200mm max
1st layer
200mm max
stagger screws
Floating
butt joint
10-15mm

min between layers
Refer to
table for
Wall anchor
clip spacing
Openings
200mm max
2nd layer
300mm max
50mm
1st & 2nd layer

200mm max
2nd layer
200mm max
stagger
screws
50mm
2nd layer 200mm
max stagger screws
[REFER TO FURRING CHANNEL/TIMBER

BATTEN ANCHOR SPACING TABLE].
Jointing face
layer

FIGURE 4
Horizontal over autoclaved aerated concrete
Fixing
LAMINATING SCREW
ONLY METHOD
Sheet layout
Fasteners
Screws must be within 10-15mm

of sheet edges and from recess
joints and butt joints.
Field
Recessed edges
Butt joints
Fix at 200mm max centres

and stagger screws. Stagger
butt joints by 600mm min on
adjoining sheets.
Internal and
External corners
Openings
Sealant

acoustic integrity.
10-15mm
200mm min
300mm max
200mm max
stagger screws
Butt joints
200mm min
from openings
10-15mm
600mm max
300mm max
300mm max
4.1.2
Fixing
Openings
300mm max
10-15mm
96

WALL HEAD AND BASE FOR MASONRY WALLS - ELEVATION

maintain acoustic
integrity
50mm max
MastaBond
masonry adhesive
Furring channel
50mm max
Furring channel
Direct fix clips or

resilient mounts
Masonry wall
Non-fire rated
Plasterboard
FireShield
FIGURE 5
Wall head to slab
FIGURE 6
Wall head to slab
Non-fire rated
Plasterboard
FireShield
Masonry wall
Direct fix clips
MastaBond
masonry adhesive
Furring channel
Optional steel
angle for floor
support

maintain acoustic
integrity

acoustic integrity
Optional steel
angle for floor
support
50mm max
50mm max
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
5 - 10mm
clearance to
plasterboard
FIGURE 7
Wall base to slab
Furring channel
FIGURE 8
Wall base to slab
97
4.1.2

acoustic integrity
5 - 10mm
clearance to
plasterboard
5 - 10mm
clearance to
plasterboard

WALL JUNCTIONS MASONRY WALLS - PLAN VIEW
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
50mm max
50mm max
FireShield

Furring channel
Direct fix clip or resilient mount
Direct fix clip or resilient mount
Furring channel
Fill with fire mastic to maintain

FIGURE 9
Intersecting wall
FIGURE 10
Intersecting wall
50mm max
Use extra MastaBond daubs

near external corners

maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
Masonry wall
FIGURE 12
Wall end
50mm max
Use furring channel and steel

angle near external corners
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
FIGURE 11
Corner
Continue FireShield through

before installing non-fire
rated plasterboard
FireShield

Sealant
4.1.2
50mm max
FIGURE 13
Intersecting wall
98
WALL CONTROL JOINTS FOR MASONRY WALLS - PLAN VIEW
50mm max
15mm
FireShield
Sealant depth same as the

50mm max
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
15mm
Use extra MastaBond

daubs near control joints
Suitable IBS backing

rod for system FRL
rod for system FRL


Steel angle. Refer to
note below
FIGURE 14
Control joint
50mm max
FireShield
FIGURE 15
Control joint
15mm

50mm max
15mm
Non-fire rated
plasterboard

rod for system FRL
rod for system FRL
FIGURE 16
Control joint
Steel angle.
Refer to note
below
Steel angle. Refer to

note below

FIGURE 17
Control joint
For Control Joint using 13mm recessed furring channel or direct fix clips and furring channel
method, galvanised steel angle must be used to provide support for backing rod and sealant.
For 13mm recessed furring channel use 25x25mm angle.
For Direct fix clip and 16mm furring channel use 25x25mm angle.
For Direct fix clip and 28mm furring channel use 35x35mm angle.
99
4.1.2
4.1.2

DOORS FOR MASONRY WALLS - PLAN VIEW
External angle
50mm max
Metal door frame
back-filled with suitable
fire resisting material as
specified by fire rated
door jamb manufacturer.
50mm max
Metal door jamb

Use metal angle to support return
FIGURE 18
Fire rated metal door jamb (example only)
50mm max
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
FIGURE 19
Metal door jamb (typical)
50mm max
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Metal door jamb

Metal door jamb
Shadowline stopping bead

(Rondo P50)
FIGURE 20
With shadowline stopping bead
FIGURE 21
With stopping angle
100
WET AREAS
SYSTEMS
102
INSTALLATION
Definitions
Wet Area Requirements
Waterproofing Requirements by Area
Framing
Plasterboard Layout
Plasterboard Fixing
105
105
105
106
108
108
108
108
110
WET AREAS
INTRODUCTION
SYSTEMS
PIC TO COME
FIGURE 1
Bath with shower installation on
concrete/compressed fibre cement floor
Australian Standard AS 3740 Waterproofing of Wet Areas within
Residential Buildings defines a wet area as an area within a building
supplied with water from a water supply system and includes bathrooms,
showers, laundries and sanitary compartments. Waterproofing of wet
areas may be achieved by systems using water resistant plasterboards such
as WaterShield or MultiShield.
This section contains:
Wall systems incorporating WaterShield
[FOR MULTISHIELD SYSTEMS, REFER TO SECTION 4.1.1, AS MULTISHIELD HAS
RESISTANCE TO BOTH WATER AND FIRE.]
Installation instructions for WaterShield and MultiShield walls

[FOR INSTALLATION OF WATERSHIELD CEILINGS, REFER TO SECTION 4.4.]
Waterproofing treatment methods for WaterShield and

MultiShield walls
Construction details for WaterShield and MultiShield.
Some elements of wet area installation will be carried out by the plasterer,
other elements will be completed by trades such as plumbers and tilers.
All waterproofing must be carried out by an approved applicator.
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4.1.3
WET AREAS
SYSTEMS
LSW34
WALL LINING:
[SIDE 1] 1 layer of 10mm WaterShield (bathroom side)

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Width
FRL
51
-/-/-
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.77
2.91
3.33
3.93
4.17
3.70
4.43
4.65
4.54
4.83
5.11
6.55
7.22
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
71
33 (26)
41 (32)
40 (32)
84
34 (26)
41 (32)
41 (32)
96
35 (27)
42 (33)
42 (33)
42 (33)
112
35 (27)
43 (33)
43 (33)
43 (33)
170
37 (27)
45 (36)
45 (36)
45 (36)
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LSW35
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Width
FRL
51
-/-/-
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.77
2.91
3.33
3.93
4.17
3.70
4.43
4.65
4.54
4.83
5.11
6.55
7.22
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
81
39 (31)
45 (36)
45 (36)
94
40 (31)
47 (37)
46 (37)
106
40 (31)
47 (37)
47 (37)
47 (37)
122
41 (32)
48 (38)
48 (38)
48 (38)
180
43 (32)
50 (42)
50 (42)
50 (42)
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LQSW34
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Width
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Acoustic Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
36 (29)
45 (34)
45 (34)
46 (35)
FRL
3.70
-/-/-
600mm spacing
4.1.3
92
0.55
112
4.02
Day Design
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450mm spacing
102
WET AREAS
SYSTEMS
LQSW35
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Width
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Acoustic Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
41 (34)
50 (40)
50 (40)
51 (41)
FRL
3.70
-/-/-
600mm spacing
92
0.55
122
4.02
Day Design
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450mm spacing
LSW44
WALL LINING:
[SIDE 1] 1 layer of 6mm Fibre Cement (bathroom side)

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Width
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.77
2.91
3.33
3.93
4.17
3.70
4.43
4.65
4.54
4.83
5.11
6.55
7.22
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
67
36 (27)
41 (32)
41 (32)
80
36 (27)
43 (34)
43 (34)
92
36 (27)
44 (34)
44 (34)
44 (34)
108
37 (27)
45 (34)
45 (34)
45 (34)
166
38 (28)
47 (38)
47 (38)
47 (38)
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LSW45
FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Width
FRL
-/-/-
51
64
76
92
150
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
Non-Load Bearing
Stud @ 600mm
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2.77
2.91
3.33
3.93
4.17
3.70
4.43
4.65
4.54
4.83
5.11
6.55
7.22
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
77
40 (31)
47 (37)
47 (37)
90
40 (31)
48 (37)
48 (37)
102
41 (31)
49 (38)
49 (38)
49 (38)
118
41 (31)
50 (40)
50 (40)
50 (40)
176
43 (32)
52 (43)
52 (43)
52 (43)
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4.1.3
WALL LINING:
WET AREAS
SYSTEMS
LQSW44
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Width
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Acoustic Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
38 (30)
47 (36)
47 (36)
48 (37)
FRL
3.70
-/-/-
600mm spacing
92
0.55
108
4.02
Day Design
3094-12
450mm spacing
LQSW45
WALL LINING:

FRAME:
STUD SIZE
(mm)
Stud Width
MAX HEIGHT
(m)
Stud BMT
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
Non-Load Bearing
No Noggings
No Insulation
Glasswool
Acoustic Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3 65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
42 (33)
52 (42)
52 (42)
53 (43)
FRL
3.70
-/-/-
600mm spacing
92
0.55
118
4.02
Day Design
3094-12
4.1.3
450mm spacing
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DEFINITIONS
Waterproof Membrane
Waterproof membranes are a layer of material impervious to water that are usually liquid applied. They must comply
with AS/NZS 4858:2004, Wet Area Membranes and be applied according to the manufacturers instructions.
Flashing
Flashing is a strip or sleeve of impervious material such as metal angle, or a liquid applied product such as a waterproof
membrane. It must provide a barrier to moisture movement.
Shower Area
Shower areas consist of enclosed and unenclosed areas:
Unenclosed shower areas extend 1500mm horizontally from the shower connection on the wall, up to a height
of 1800mm from the finished floor.
Enclosed shower areas are bounded by walls or screens up to a height of 1800mm from the finished floor.
Walls or screens include hinged or sliding doors that control the spread of water to within the enclosure.
WET AREAS
INSTALLATION
SYSTEMS
A shower fitted with a frameless glass shower screen or screen over a bath less than
1500mm long is not an enclosed shower.
WET AREA REQUIREMENTS

FIGURE 2
Basin
WaterShield or MultiShield
Waterproof membrane to
150mm high behind tiles
Flexible wet
area sealant
Different wet areas require different levels of treatment to protect them from moisture.
AREA
LEVEL OF RISK
WALLS
JUNCTIONS
PENETRATIONS+
Shower area
High
Water Resistant
Waterproof
Waterproof
Bathrooms
Medium
Waterproof^
Areas adjacent to baths and spas
Medium
Water Resistant
Waterproof
Waterproof*
Walls adjoining other vessels
Low
Water Resistant
Waterproof
Waterproof*
Laundries and WCs
Low
Waterproof^
Bathrooms and laundries requiring a floor waste
High
Waterproof^
Waterproof
+ Including mechanical fixings or fasteners. ^ Applies to wall/floor junctions only. * Horizontal surface waterproof, vertical surface water resistant.
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4.1.3
WET AREA INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
WET AREAS
SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
WATERPROOFING REQUIREMENTS BY AREA

WATER RESISTANT WALLS
Use WaterShield or MultiShield covered with tiles.

For all plasterboard joints, corners and fastener heads use MastaBase or MastaLongset and cover with
a waterproof membrane.
For long term durability, the application of a waterproof membrane over the entire area is recommended
where water resistant walls are required.
WALLS ADJOINING OTHER VESSELS
Ensure walls within 75mm of a vessel such as a sink, basin or laundry tub are water resistant to a height of
150mm minimum above the vessel.
Seal all edges where the vessel is fixed to the wall.
WATERPROOF PENETRATIONS
Use a waterproof sealant or a proprietary flange system to waterproof penetrations.
WATERPROOF VERTICAL JUNCTIONS (WHERE REQUIRED)
Use a waterproof membrane as vertical flashing that has a minimum overlap of 40mm to the wall sheeting for
each leg.
WALL/FLOOR JUNCTIONS IN SHOWER AREAS AND ADJACENT TO BATHS AND SPAS
Use a waterproof membrane on walls to:

150mm minimum above the finished shower floor level or lip of bath
And 25mm minimum above the maximum retained water level
And with the horizontal leg width a minimum of 50mm.
WALL/FLOOR JUNCTIONS OUTSIDE SHOWER AREAS
Use a waterproof membrane or metal angle as flashing with a vertical leg a minimum of 25mm above the
finished floor level with the horizontal leg width a minimum of 50mm.
4.1.3
FIGURE 3
Bath (without shower) installation on concrete/compressed fibre cement floor
106
FIGURE 4
Internal in-situ tray for unenclosed shower on concrete/compressed fibre cement floor
WET AREAS
INSTALLATION
SYSTEMS
107
4.1.3
FIGURE 5
External tray for enclosed shower on concrete/compressed fibre cement floor
WET AREAS
SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
For WaterShield [REFER TO SECTION 4.1.1 NON-FIRE RATED REQUIREMENTS].
For MultiShield [REFER TO SECTION 4.1.1 FIRE RATED REQUIREMENTS].
Waterproof all cut edges of WaterShield or MultiShield that may be affected by moisture, including all penetrations
and the bottom edge over a preformed shower base.
Only use paper tape and two coats of MastaBase or MastaLongset for jointing in tiled areas.
Recess pre-formed shower bases, baths and spas sufficiently into the wall to allow the tiles to pass down the inside
perimeter rebate of the shower base. [REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DETAILS]
After the installation of tiles, apply a waterproof sealant to all wall/floor junctions and vertical corner joints.
Attach fixtures to framing members only.
Masonry adhesive and stud adhesive are not permitted in tiled areas.
WaterShield and MultiShield are not suitable in constant high humidity areas such as indoor swimming pools.
Frame movement should be limited at junctions in high risk areas such as showers. For this purpose the
installation of a metal angle fixed to the frame in internal corners is recommended.
FRAMING
For internal steel walls [REFER TO SECTION 4.1.1].
For external steel walls [REFER TO SECTION 4.2.1].
For masonry walls with plasterboard [REFER TO SECTION 4.1.2].
Masonry walls lined with tiles on WaterShield or MultiShield must use the furring channel method.
PLASTERBOARD LAYOUT
For WaterShield [REFER TO SECTION 4.1.1 NON-FIRE RATED REQUIREMENTS].
For MultiShield [REFER TO SECTION 4.1.1 FIRE RATED REQUIREMENTS].
PLASTERBOARD FIXING
Use the Screw Only Method in tiled or fire rated areas. Masonry or stud adhesives are not permitted.
4.1.3
108
FIGURE 6
WaterShield in tiled areas 1 layer
Horizontal
50mm
200mm min
200mm max
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
Horizontal.
Fasteners

and bottom tracks.
Field
Recessed Edges
Fix on each stud.
Butt joints
Fix at 150mm max centres and stagger

screws. Stagger butt joints by 600mm
min on adjoining sheets and on opposite
sides of the wall.
150mm max
staggered
Butt joints
200mm min
from openings
15mm
Internal and
External corners
Openings
Sealant
Use wet area sealant on all

gaps and around perimeter to maintain
acoustic integrity.
Tile Weight
Tiles above 12 kg/m2 up to a maximum

of 30 kg/m2 must reduce all fastener
spacing to 100mm max centres.
Fixing
Sheet Layout
Horizontal.
Fasteners

and bottom tracks.
Field
Adhesive daubs 25mm diameter and

spaced at 300mm max centres and
200mm min from screw points and
plasterboard edges. Fix one screw at
mid-height of sheet on every second
stud.
Recessed Edges
Fix on each stud.
Butt joints

min on adjoining sheets and on opposite
sides of the wall.
150mm max
200mm max
150mm max
Openings
150mm max
WET AREAS
INSTALLATION
SYSTEMS
FIGURE 7
WaterShield in untiled areas 1 layer
Horizontal
50mm
200mm min
300mm max
200mm max
staggered
10-15mm
Butt joints
200mm min
from openings
One screw at
mid-height of
sheet on every
second stud
300mm max
200mm min
300mm max
Openings
300mm max
50mm
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Internal and
External corners
Openings
Sealant
Use wet area sealant on all gaps

and around perimeter to maintain
acoustic integrity.
4.1.3
50mm
WET AREAS
NON-FIRE RATED
WALL BASE IN WET AREAS - ELEVATION
Tile adhesive (compatible with

waterproof membrane) and
ceramic tiles
Non-fire rated
plasterboard

ceramic tiles
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
WaterShield
Waterproof membrane 1800mm

high above finished floor level
WaterShield
Additional nogging to
support shower base
Fix 50mm from

sheet bottom.
Do not fix
through track.
Fix wall lining above

external tray
Fix 50mm from
sheet bottom.
Do not fix
through track.
support shower base
Flexible wet
area sealant
Flexible wet
area sealant
Mortar bed
Mortar bed
5 - 10mm
5 - 10mm
Bond breaker rod and tape
to hold in place for Class 1
membrane
Optional flashing angle
continued through shower area
Concrete or compressed
fibre cement floor
FIGURE 8
Wall base in shower area
Internal in-situ shower tray
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
WaterShield
Fix 50mm from

sheet bottom.
Do not fix
through track.
External shower tray (installed

before wall lining) to 150mm
above shower floor substrate or
25mm min above maximum
retained water level
FIGURE 9
External shower tray

ceramic tiles
Waterproof membrane
1800mm high above
finished floor level
support shower base
Fixing to nogging
permitted
WaterShield
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Fix 50mm from

sheet bottom.
Do not fix
through track.
Mortar bed
5 - 10mm
fibre cement floor
fibre cement floor
FIGURE 10
Preformed external shower tray
4.1.3
Notch stud 20mm max and

insert top hat (Rondo No255)
Stiffening support
for stud
Mortar bed
Waterproof membrane
150mm high
Flexible wet
area sealant
Flexible wet
area sealant
5 - 10mm

ceramic tiles
FIGURE 11
Wall detail for bath recess
Bath not in shower area
110
FIRE RATED

ceramic tiles
FireShield
Waterproof membrane
1800mm high above
MultiShield
support shower base
Fix 50mm from

sheet bottom.
Do not fix
through track.

ceramic tiles
FireShield
Waterproof membrane
1800mm high above
MultiShield
support shower base
Fix 50mm from

sheet bottom.
Do not fix
through track.
Fire mastic
WET AREAS
Fire mastic
Flexible wet
area sealant
Flexible wet
area sealant
Mortar bed
Mortar bed
5 - 10mm
5 - 10mm
Bond breaker rod and

tape to hold in place
for class 1 membrane

tape to hold in place for
Class 1 membrane

FIGURE 12
Internal in-situ shower tray - Single layer
FireShield
WaterShield
FIGURE 13
Internal in-situ shower tray - Multiple layer

ceramic tiles

WaterShield

ceramic tiles
FireShield
Waterproof membrane
150mm high
Flexible wet
area sealant
support shower base
Fixing to nogging
permitted
Fix 50mm from

sheet bottom.
Do not fix
through track.
Frame for bath
Flexible wet
area sealant
MultiShield
MultiShield
Mortar bed
5 - 10mm
Mortar bed
5 - 10mm
Fire mastic
Fire mastic
fibre cement floor
fibre cement floor
FIGURE 14
Preformed external shower tray - Single layer
FIGURE 15
Wall detail for bath recess
Bath not in shower area
111
4.1.3
Fix 50mm from

sheet bottom.
Do not fix
through track.
WET AREAS
NON-FIRE RATED

ceramic tiles
WaterShield
Waterproof membrane
1800mm high above
Masonry wall
Furring channel
Steel angle for
wall support
Flexible wet
area sealant
Mortar bed
50mm max
5 - 10mm
clearance to
plasterboard

tape to hold in place for
Class 1 membrane
FIGURE 16
Wall base in shower area on masonry wall
Internal in-situ shower tray
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
WaterShield
WaterShield
Tile adhesive and ceramic

tiles to 100mm high min
Tile adhesive and ceramic

tiles to 100mm high min
Fix 50mm from

sheet bottom.
Do not fix
through track.
Fix 50mm from

sheet bottom.
Do not fix
through track.
Flexible wet
area sealant
Waterproof membrane
flashing with horizontal leg
50mm min and 25mm above
Mortar bed
5 - 10mm
5 - 10mm
fibre cement floor
Bond breaker rod and tape

to hold in place for class 1
membrane
Metal angle flashing with

horizontal leg 50mm min
and 25mm above finished
floor level
fibre cement floor
4.1.3
FIGURE 17
Wall base in wet areas
With flashing angle
Flexible wet
area sealant
FIGURE 18
Wall base in wet areas
With waterproof membrane as flashing
112
WET AREAS

WALL JUNCTIONS IN WET AREAS - PLAN VIEW
WaterShield

ceramic tiles
Waterproof membrane when required

3mm gap and flexible
wet area sealant
Optional vertical flashing

angle in shower area
FIGURE 19
Corner detail in wet areas
PLUMBING PENETRATIONS
PLAN VIEW
Tiles and tile
adhesive
10mm max
WaterShield
Waterproof sealant
Isolate copper
and brass fittings
from steel framing
Timber or steel batten
FIGURE 20
Plumbing penetrations
FireShield
10mm max
MultiShield
Waterproof sealant
FIGURE 21
Fire rated single layer systems
maintain fire and acoustic
integrity
FireShield
10mm max
MultiShield
Waterproof sealant
FIGURE 22
Fire rated multiple layer systems
FireShield baffle 300mm above and below

plumbing penetration. Same thickness and
number of layers of FireShield as outer layers
113
FireShield baffle 300mm above and below

plumbing penetration. Same thickness and
number of layers of FireShield as outer layers
4.1.3

maintain fire and acoustic
integrity
EXTERNAL STEEL WALLS
INTRODUCTION

SYSTEMS
115
INSTALLATION
Framing
Plasterboard Layout
Plasterboard Fixing
Exterior Cladding
118
118
118
119
120
121
External steel framed plasterboard walls protect the inside

from weather, noise and, when applicable, fire. They must also
comply with local energy efficiency provisions.
Fire rated systems in this section are designed to satisfy BCA
fire rating requirements for walls built close to a property
boundary. These walls are usually required to be fire rated from
the outside only.
MultiShield or FireShield form part of the outer wall and
are covered by a moisture barrier and external cladding which
provide the weather protection.
4.2.1
This section contains systems, installation instructions and

construction details for fire rated and non-fire rated external
steel framed walls.
114
LSEW1
EXTERNAL WALL CLADDING:
1 layer of minimum 6mm fibre cement
MOISTURE BARRIER:
Breathable foil
FRAME:
INTERNAL WALL LINING:
1 layer of 10mm MastaShield
INSULATION:
As per system table
[10mm MastaShield can be substituted with 10mm WaterShield or 10mm SafeShield]
FRL
-/-/91mm approximate

Glasswool
R1.5 Acousti-Therm
65mm
Glasswool
R2.0 Acousti-Therm
75mm
Polyester
R1.5 Polycoustic
75mm
41 (32)
41 (32)
40 (31)
Glasswool
R1.5 Acousti-Therm
65mm
Glasswool
R2.0 Acousti-Therm
75mm
Polyester
R1.5 Polycoustic
75mm
48 (37)
48 (37)
47 (37)
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LSEW6
1 layer of minimum 6mm fibre cement
MOISTURE BARRIER:
Breathable foil
FRAME:
2 layers of 10mm SoundShield
INSULATION:
As per system table
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
FRL
-/-/101mm approximate
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4.2.1
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS
LSEW14
1 layer of 6mm fibre cement
EXTERNAL CLADDING FRAME:
Timber or steel battens
MOISTURE BARRIER:
Breathable foil
EXTERNAL WALL LINING:
2 layers of 16mm MultiShield
FRAME:
INSULATION:
As per system table
FRL
60/60/60
WALL WIDTH
(mm)
rated from the outside only

BRANZ FAR2860
138mm approximate
Glasswool
R1.5 Acousti-Therm
65mm
Glasswool
R2.0 Acousti-Therm
75mm
Polyester
R1.5 Polycoustic
75mm
51 (41)
51 (41)
51 (40)
Glasswool
R1.5 Acousti-Therm
65mm
Glasswool
R2.0 Acousti-Therm
75mm
Polyester
R1.5 Polycoustic
75mm
53 (42)
53 (42)
53 (42)
Glasswool
R1.5 Acousti-Therm
65mm
Glasswool
R2.0 Acousti-Therm
75mm
Polyester
R1.5 Polycoustic
75mm
54 (44)
54 (44)
54 (43)
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LSEW16
MOISTURE BARRIER:
Breathable foil
3 layers of 13mm FireShield
FRAME:
INSULATION:
As per system table
FRL
90/90/90
WALL WIDTH
(mm)

BRANZ FAR2860
145mm approximate
Day Design
3094-24
LSEW18
MOISTURE BARRIER:
Breathable foil
FRAME:
INSULATION:
As per system table
4.2.1
FRL
120/120/120
WALL WIDTH
(mm)

BRANZ FAR2860
154mm approximate
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LSEW24
1 layer of 7.5mm fibre cement monolithic texture base sheet
MOISTURE BARRIER:
Breathable foil
FRAME:
INSULATION:
As per system table
FRL
60/60/60
WALL WIDTH
(mm)

BRANZ FAR2860
125mm approximate

Glasswool
R1.5 Acousti-Therm
65mm
Glasswool
R2.0 Acousti-Therm
75mm
Polyester
R1.5 Polycoustic
75mm
52 (41)
52 (41)
51 (41)
Day Design
3094-24
LSEW26
MOISTURE BARRIER:
Breathable foil
FRAME:
INSULATION:
As per system table
SYSTEMS
FRL
90/90/90
WALL WIDTH
(mm)

BRANZ FAR2860
132mm approximate

Glasswool
R1.5 Acousti-Therm
65mm
Glasswool
R2.0 Acousti-Therm
75mm
Polyester
R1.5 Polycoustic
75mm
54 (43)
54 (43)
53 (42)
Day Design
3094-24
LSEW28
MOISTURE BARRIER:
Breathable foil
FRAME:
INSULATION:
As per system table

WALL WIDTH
(mm)

BRANZ FAR2860
141mm approximate

Glasswool
R1.5 Acousti-Therm
65mm
Glasswool
R2.0 Acousti-Therm
75mm
Polyester
R1.5 Polycoustic
75mm
55 (44)
55 (44)
54 (44)
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3094-24
4.2.1
FRL
120/120/120
INSTALLATION
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Internal plasterboard
External plasterboard

Any change in the substrate material
External cladding requirements.
Use approved fire rated penetration details. (Some fire penetrations may require
fire collars or other devices to maintain fire performance.)
mineral wool. This maintains the fire rating of the system.
[REFER TO MINERAL WOOL MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MINIMUM WIDTHS REQUIRED]
Protect plasterboard from water pooling at ground level.

Use fire mastic on all gaps and around perimeter, vermiculite plaster is not
permitted.
Jointing of the MultiShield or FireShield is not required due to the overlying

breathable foil and cladding.
For acceptable modifications or variations to fire rated systems
[REFER TO SECTION 3.3 FIRE RESISTANCE]
FRAMING
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Space studs at 600mm maximum centres.

Face studs in the same direction if possible, to allow easier fastening of
plasterboard. However, installation of some services may require the studs to be
positioned in opposite directions.
4.2.1
Noggings are permitted to assist the fixing of services. Copper Chromium Arsenate (CCA)
treated timber must not be used.
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PLASTERBOARD LAYOUT
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Alternate from one side of the wall to the other when fixing the plasterboard
sheets.
Locate vertical joints 200mm minimum from the edge of any opening such as
windows and doorways to minimise cracking at the joints.
HORIZONTAL LAYOUT

First layer butt joints must be backed by a stud or back-blocked.
First layer butt joints must be backed by a stud.
Stagger recessed edges by 300mm minimum on opposite sides of the wall or

back by a nogging.
VERTICAL LAYOUT

First layer butt joints must be backed by a nogging or back-blocked.
Stagger recessed edges by 300mm minimum between layers and on opposite

sides of the wall.
INSTALLATION
Install plasterboard sheets horizontally when practical to minimise stud twisting and
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4.2.1
reduce the effect of glancing light.

INSTALLATION
PLASTERBOARD FIXING
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Drive screws to just below the sheet surface. Take care not to break the paper
linerboard.
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Use the Screw Only Method in tiled or fire rated areas. Stud adhesive is not
permitted.
Apply MastaGrip Stud Adhesive after the frame is clean, dry, and free from
grease, dust and other contaminants.
Apply MastaGrip daubs 200mm minimum from screws and plasterboard
edges.
MastaGrip will:
Minimise screw popping
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
10mm
25mm 6g Type S
40mm 6g Type S
13mm
25mm 6g Type S
40mm 6g Type S
50mm 6g Type S or
16mm
30mm 6g Type S
45mm 6g Type S
60mm 6g Type S or
4.2.1
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EXTERIOR CLADDING
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Fix cladding or cladding battens to the studs through the MultiShield or

FireShield.
Extend the external fire rated wall up to the non-combustible roof covering or
non-combustible eaves lining.
Exterior cladding and moisture barrier must provide the weatherproofing.

Use construction techniques that direct condensation and rain away from plasterboard.
When using external cladding other than 7.5mm fibre cement texture base sheet, Lafarge
recommends systems that include a drained cavity between the external cladding and the
Multishield / FireShield.
Battens between external cladding and external plasterboard may be used without
degrading the fire and acoustic performance.
FIGURE 1
Fire rated 2 layers
Vertical + vertical
50mm
200mm min
2nd layer
300mm max
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
1st layer: Vertical. 2nd layer: Vertical.
Fasteners

and bottom tracks.
Field

Recessed Edges

Butt Joints

Internal and
External Corners

Openings
Fire Mastic

integrity. [REFER TO CONSTRUCTION
1st layer
200mm max
stagger screws
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm
min between layers
1st layer
300mm max
1st layer
200mm max
1st & 2nd layer

200mm max
Fixing
2nd layer
200mm max
stagger screws
2nd layer
200mm max
Openings
200mm max
50mm
INSTALLATION
DETAILS IN SECTION 4.1.1]
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Jointing of the face layer is not required

if a moisture barrier is used over the
plasterboard.
4.2.1
Jointing Face
Layer
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 2
Fire rated 3 layers
All vertical
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
1st, 2nd and 3rd layers: Vertical.
Fasteners
1st & 2nd layer: Perimeter screws 1015mm from sheet edges except at top
and bottom tracks. Plasterboard must
not be fixed to top and bottom tracks.
3rd layer: Perimeter screws 50mm max
from sheet edges.
Field

400mm max centres.
Recessed Edges

edges must be backed by a stud. 3rd
layer: Laminate to 2nd layer at 400mm
Butt Joints

centres and stagger screws. 3rd layer:
Laminate to 2nd layer at 200mm max
Internal and
External Corners

Openings
Fire Mastic

50mm
3rd layer
laminate at
400mm max
3rd layer
laminate at
400mm max
200mm min
200mm max
staggered
2nd layer 200mm

max stagger screws
1st layer
300mm max
1st layer
200mm max

at 200mm max
stagger screws
2nd layer
300mm max
Openings
200mm max
3rd layer
400mm max
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm
min between layers
50mm
DETAILS IN SECTION 4.1.1]
4.2.1
Jointing Face
Layer
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plasterboard.
EXTERNAL STRUCTURAL WALLS

SYSTEMS
124
INSTALLATION
Framing
External Plasterboard Layout
Plasterboard Fixing
Exterior Cladding
125
125
125
126
126
127
128
INTRODUCTION
Steel framed external structural walls are used in buildings such

as car parks, factories and workshops. If these walls are built
close to property boundaries, they often require fire protection
from the outside.
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4.2.2
Systems in this section provide fire protection from the outside

for up to 120 minutes. MultiShield or FireShield form
part of the wall and are covered by a moisture barrier and
external cladding which provide the weather protection.
4.2.2
SYSTEMS
LSSEW13
Suitable external cladding
Galvanised battens fixed to Z or C girts
MOISTURE BARRIER:
Breathable foil
Plasterboard lining as specified in table
FRAME:
Z or C girts attached to structural frame
FRL
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING
MAXIMUM GIRT
SPACING (mm)
60/60/60
BRANZ FAR1612
BRANZ FAR2203
90/90/90
BRANZ FAR1612
BRANZ FAR2203
120/120/120
BRANZ FAR1612
BRANZ FAR2203
PLASTERBOARD
THICKNESS (mm)
ACOUSTICS
Rw (Rw + Ctr)
LSSEW1
600
32
35 (31)
LSSEW2
900
39
37 (34)
LSSEW3
1200
48
38 (35)
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FIRE RATED

Use approved fire rated penetration details. (Some fire penetrations may require fire collars or
other devices to maintain fire performance.)
Fill any gaps between the top of the wall and the roof lining with fire resisting mineral wool.
This maintains the fire rating of the system.
[REFER TO MINERAL WOOL MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MINIMUM WIDTHS REQUIRED]
Use fire mastic on all gaps and around perimeter, vermiculite plaster is not permitted.
Jointing of the MultiShield or FireShield is not required due to the overlying

breathable foil and cladding.
[FOR ACCEPTABLE MODIFICATIONS OR VARIATIONS TO FIRE RATED SYSTEMS REFER TO SECTION 3.3 FIRE RESISTANCE]
FRAMING
FIRE RATED
Fix 50 x 50 x 0.75mm BMT galvanised steel angle to:

Concrete at the base to act as skirting
Girts at all corners
Control joints.
INSTALLATION
Install an anti-splash board at the base of the external wall to protect the plasterboard from water
damage [REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FIGURES 35].
Use girt support rods or equivalent where required to avoid sagging of girts under the weight of
plasterboard.
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4.2.2
INSTALLATION
EXTERNAL PLASTERBOARD LAYOUT

FIRE RATED
Install plasterboard sheets vertically and perpendicular to girts.

Stagger butt joints by 600mm minimum on adjoining sheets and between layers.
First and second layer butt joints must be backed by a girt.
Butt joints on the third layer may be fixed by using laminating screws.
If a jointed finish on the inner-face is desired, face the first layer inwards.
PLASTERBOARD FIXING
FIRE RATED
Use the Screw Only Method. Stud adhesive is not permitted.

1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
13mm
25mm 6g Type S
40mm 6g Type S
50mm 6g Type S or
16mm
30mm 6g Type S
45mm 6g Type S
60mm 6g Type S or
4.2.2
126
FIRE RATED
Fix external cladding battens through plasterboard to girts.

Extend the external fire rated wall up to the non-combustible roof covering or non-combustible
eaves lining.
The exterior cladding and moisture barrier must provide the weatherproofing.
Use construction techniques that direct condensation and rain away from plasterboard.
FIGURE 1
Fire rated 3 layers
All vertical
1st & 2nd layer

200mm max
3rd layer
laminate at
400mm max
Laminate 2nd layer

recessed edges at
200mm max
3rd layer
laminate at
400mm max
1st & 2nd layer

300mm max

at 200mm max
stagger screws
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm
min between layers
1st & 2nd layer Butt

joints 200mm max
stagger screws
1st & 2nd layer

200mm max
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
1st, 2nd, and 3rd layers: Vertical.
Fasteners
1st & 2nd layer: Perimeter screws 1015mm from sheet edges.
3rd layer: Perimeter screws 50mm max
from sheet edges.
Field

400mm max centres.
Recessed
Edges
1st layer: Fix to each Girt.

Stagger recessed edges by 300mm min
between layers.
2nd layer: Fix to each Girt.
400mm max centres.
Butt Joints

and must be backed by a Girt.
Stagger butt joints by 600mm min on
adjoining sheets and between layers.
and must be backed by a Girt.
200mm max centres.
Internal and
External Corners

Openings
Fire Mastic
Use fire mastic around perimeter to

maintain fire and acoustic integrity.
Jointing Face
Layer

plasterboard.
1200mm max
girt spacing
3rd layer
400mm max
50mm
1st & 2nd layer

50mm max
1st & 2nd layer

200mm max
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4.2.2
EXTERIOR CLADDING
INSTALLATION
WALL BASE DETAILS - ELEVATION
FireShield or MultiShield
Gutter
Wall cladding
Laminating screws
Flashing
Z or C Girts
C Girt
Cladding battens
Anti-splash board.
Continued under plasterboard
as damp-proof course
Cladding batten
Moisture barrier
Laminating screws
Wall cladding
Galvanised 50x50mm Angle. Fix

to slab at 600mm max centres
and 100mm max from ends
Moisture barrier
Z or C Girts
5 - 10mm
clearance to
plasterboard
acoustic integrity
FIGURE 2
Wall head to roof
FIGURE 3
Wall base to slab
Wall cladding
Wall cladding
Laminating screws
Z or C Girts
Laminating screws
Cladding battens
Anti-splash board.
Z or C Girts
Cladding battens
Anti-splash board.
Moisture barrier
Moisture barrier
Galvanised 50x50mm angle. Fix

4.2.2

acoustic integrity
Galvanised 50x50mm angle. Fix

5 - 10mm
clearance to
plasterboard

acoustic integrity
Suitable ground
clearance
Vermin barrier
Suitable ground
clearance
Vermin barrier
FIGURE 4
Wall base around slab
FIGURE 5
Wall base on edge of slab
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WALL BASE DETAILS
Moisture
barrier
External cladding
15mm
Cladding batten
Check external cladding

batten size with the flange
size of the girt

acoustic integrity
Remove angle leg

around girt. Fix
angle to each girt
Backing tape
Z or C Girt
FIGURE 6
External cladding size detail
Elevation
FIGURE 7
Control joint detail
Plan view
External cladding
Moisture barrier
Corner flashing
Overlap sheet
edges at corners
Z or C Girt
Galvanised 50x50mm angle

for corner support. Fix angle
to each girt
Cladding batten
Moisture barrier
Galvanised 50x50mm angle

for corner support. Fix angle
to each girt
Cladding batten
Z or C Girt
External cladding
FIGURE 8
Typical external corner detail
Plan view
FIGURE 9
Typical internal corner detail
Plan view
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4.2.2
Corner flashing
SHAFT WALL
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION
SHAFT WALL
SYSTEMS
131
INSTALLATION
Framing
Plasterboard Layout
Plasterboard Fixing
132
132
133
134
135
137
Shaft Wall systems are fire rated non-load bearing walls used for lift
shafts, service ducts, stairwells and fire isolated passageways.
They are ideal when constructing a wall where access is only possible
from one side. This side is referred to as the storey side.
4.3.1
Shaft Wall has advantages compared with masonry construction:

75% lighter
Thinner typically less than 100mm
No wet trades required
Faster installation no scaffolding is required inside the shaft.
Shaft Wall systems meet the necessary performance requirements of
the BCA for lift shafts:
Fire resistance requirements
Structural requirements under Specification C1.8 for lift shafts:
Can resist positive and negative air pressure surges up to 0.7kPa
Can resist positive and negative sustained air pressures up to
0.5kPa. If the sustained air pressure exceeds 0.5kPa the air
handling should be contained within a metal duct.
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SHAFT WALL
SYSTEMS
LSHW1
WALL LINING:

[SIDE 2] 1 layer of 25mm ShaftLiner encased in CH-stud
FRAME:
Shaft Wall CH-stud at maximum 600mm centres
CH-STUD SIZE (mm)
FRL
- /60/60
CH-stud
Width
rated from
both sides
64
BRANZ FR2817
BRANZ FAR2863
102
MAX HEIGHT (m)
WALL WIDTH (mm)
CH-stud BMT
UDL 0.25 kPa
UDL 0.35 kPa
0.55
2.95
2.64
0.9
3.46
3.09
0.55
3.73
2.66
0.9
4.98
4.19
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB2
50mm
80
39 (32)
46 (39)
46 (38)
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42 (33)
48 (41)
48 (41)
Day Design
3094-18
LSHW2
WALL LINING:

[SIDE 2] 1 layer of 25mm ShaftLiner encased in CH-stud
FRAME:
CH-STUD SIZE (mm)
FRL
- /120/120
CH-stud
Width
rated from
both sides
64
BRANZ FR2817
BRANZ FAR2863
102
MAX HEIGHT (m)
WALL WIDTH (mm)
CH-stud BMT
UDL 0.25 kPa
UDL 0.35 kPa
0.55
3.73
2.66
0.9
4.38
3.89
0.55
3.73
2.66
0.9
5.51
4.19
No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB2
50mm
96
44 (36)
50 (42)
50 (42)
134
46 (37)
52 (46)
52 (46)
Day Design
3094-18
LSHW3
[SIDE 2] 1 layer of 25mm ShaftLiner encased in CH-stud and
1 layer of 16mm FireShield
FRAME:
CH-STUD SIZE (mm)
FRL
- /120/120
rated from
both sides
CH-stud
Width
64
BRANZ FR2817
BRANZ FAR2863
102
MAX HEIGHT (m)
WALL WIDTH (mm)
CH-stud BMT
UDL 0.25 kPa
UDL 0.35 kPa
0.55
2.95
2.64
0.9
3.46
3.09
0.55
3.73
2.66
0.9
4.98
4.19
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No Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB2
50mm
96
42 (35)
50 (42)
50 (42)
134
45 (36)
52 (45)
52 (45)
Day Design
3094-18
4.3.1
WALL LINING:
SHAFT WALL
INSTALLATION
FIRE RATED

Never joint sheets with fire mastic.
Mount lift operating equipment on structural members independent from the Shaft Wall system.
[REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR LIFT CALL BUTTON INDICATOR BOXES, FIGURES 38 & 39]
4.3.1
FIRE RESISTANCE]
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FRAMING
64 or 102mm
64 or 102mm
35mm
25mm
38mm
19mm
CH-Stud
0.55mm BMT and 0.9mm BMT
(Rondo No.570 or No.590)
E-Stud 0.55mm BMT

25mm
SHAFT WALL
INSTALLATION
25mm
FIGURE 1
Shaft Wall Framing Components
Shaft Wall E-stud
FIGURE 2
Shaft Wall CH-stud
64 or 102mm
Bottom J-track and End Stud J-track
0.8mm BMT (Rondo No.579 or No.598)
50mm
25mm
57mm
75mm
Deflection Head J-track and Jamb Stud

0.8mm BMT (Rondo No.579 or No.599)
64 or 102mm
FIGURE 4
Deflection head J-track and jamb stud
FIGURE 3
J-track
FIRE RATED
Fix the bottom track and top track or deflection head at 600mm maximum centres and 100mm
maximum from each end.
Use a deflection head if:
Wall heights are 4800mm or greater
Ceiling, roof or floor movement is expected.
Space CH-studs at 600mm centres maximum.
Push CH-studs down completely into bottom track.
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4.3.1
Friction fit all CH-studs. They must not be screwed to the top and bottom tracks.
SHAFT WALL
INSTALLATION
PLASTERBOARD LAYOUT
Deflection head J-track
/ top J-track
CH-stud
End stud J-track
10
11
E-stud
1
Bottom J-track
25mm ShaftLiner
Fold flange of J-track 60mm to
install last ShaftLiner
FIGURE 5
Shaft Wall Construction Sequence
Use CH-stud horizontally along butt

joint in ShaftLiner
Stagger butt joints in ShaftLiner
to upper and lower third of
wall. Stagger butt joints
between adjoining sheets
4.3.1
Only required when

ShaftLiner is shorter
than the wall height
FIGURE 6
ShaftLiner butt joint layout
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FIRE RATED
FIRESHIELD HORIZONTAL LAYOUT
First layer butt joints must be backed by a CH-stud.
FIRESHIELD VERTICAL LAYOUT
First layer butt joints must be backed by a CH-nogging.
SHAFT WALL
INSTALLATION
SHAFTLINER LAYOUT
If the wall height exceeds the length of ShaftLiner, position the ShaftLiner butt joints within
the upper and lower third of the wall [REFER TO FIGURE 6].
Stagger ShaftLiner butt joints for adjacent panels and reinforce with horizontal CH-stud cut to
fit between the vertical studs [REFER TO FIGURE 6].
Install FireShield horizontally when practical to reduce the effect of glancing light.
PLASTERBOARD FIXING
FIRE RATED
Laminating screws can be used to fix butt joints in the second layer.
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
16mm FireShield
30mm 6g Type S
45mm 6g Type S
60mm 6g Type S or
25mm ShaftLiner
45mm 6g Type S^
^ Use for securing ShaftLiner to J-track when the J-track is being used as an end stud.
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4.3.1
SHAFT WALL
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 7
Fire rated 2 layers
Vertical + horizontal
50mm
200mm min
1st layer
200mm max
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
1st layer: Vertical, 2nd layer: Horizontal.
Fasteners

and bottom tracks.
Field

Recessed Edges

sides of the wall. Recessed edges must
be backed by a stud. 2nd layer: Fix on
each stud.
Butt Joints

sheets, between layers and on opposite
sides of the wall. 1st layer butt joint
must be backed by a nogging. 2nd
layer: Fix at 200mm max centres and
stagger screws. Alternatively, float butt
joints and laminate to 1st layer using
Internal and
External Corners

Openings
Fire Mastic

1st layer
200mm max
stagger screws
1st layer
300mm max
Floating
butt joint
10-15mm
1st & 2nd layer

200mm max

min between layers
2nd layer
300mm max
2nd layer
200mm max
Openings
200mm max
2nd layer
200mm max
stagger
screws
50mm
2nd layer 200mm
max stagger screws
DETAILS]
FIGURE 8
Fire rated 2 layers
Vertical + vertical
Jointing Face
Layer

MastaRapid/MastaLite. [REFER SECTION 5]
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
1st layer: Vertical, 2nd layer: Vertical.
Fasteners

and bottom tracks.
Field

Recessed Edges

Butt Joints

Internal and
External Corners

Openings
Fire Mastic

50mm
200mm min
2nd layer
300mm max
1st layer
200mm max
stagger screws
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm
min between layers
1st layer
300mm max
1st layer
200mm max
1st & 2nd layer

200mm max
2nd layer
200mm max
stagger screws
2nd layer
200mm max
Openings
200mm max
4.3.1
50mm
DETAILS]
Jointing Face
Layer
136

MastaRapid/MastaLite. [REFER SECTION 5]
FIRE RATED
SHAFT WALL HEAD AND BASE - ELEVATION
10mm clearance
to CH-Stud and
plasterboard
25mm clearance to
ShaftLiner and pack with
fire resisting mineral wool
or Insulco glasswool
semi-rigid insulation
Fix 50mm from

sheet top. Do not
fix through track
Fix 50mm from

sheet top. Do not
fix through track
Fix J-track to slab at

100mm max from ends
Do not fix
through top
track.
FireShield
ShaftLiner
Storey Side
Shaft Side
FIGURE 9
Shaft wall head to slab
System LSHW2
Shaft Side
Fix bottom J-track to

slab at 600mm max
centres and 100mm
max from ends
Storey Side
FIGURE 10
Shaft wall head to slab
System LSHW1/3
Storey Side
Push CH-studs
down completely
into J-track
Fix 50mm from sheet

bottom. Do not fix
through J-track
Shaft Side
Fix bottom J-track to

slab at 600mm max
centres and 100mm
max from ends
Fix 65mm from sheet

bottom. Do not fix
through J-track
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
Storey Side
Push CH-studs
down completely
into J-track
Fix 50mm from sheet

bottom. Do not fix
through track
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
FIGURE 11
Shaft wall base to slab
System LSHW2
FireShield
Fix J-track to slab at

100mm max from ends
ShaftLiner
Shaft Side
10mm clearance
to CH-Stud and
plasterboard
FIGURE 12
Shaft wall base to slab
System LSHW1/3
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4.3.1
25mm clearance to
SHAFT WALL
SHAFT WALL
FIRE RATED
SHAFT WALL HEAD, BUTT JOINT, CONTROL JOINT AND JUNCTION
20mm clearance
to CH-stud and
plasterboard
20mm clearance to top

of ShaftLiner and pack
with 29mm IBS rod
FireShield
Fix 50mm from

sheet top. Do not
fix through track
Track notched and

riveted to CH-Stud
Fix deflection head J-track to

slab at 600mm max centres
FireShield
Laminating screws
ShaftLiner
Shaft Side
Storey Side
Shaft Side
FIGURE 13
Shaft wall deflection head
Elevation
Shaft Side
Storey Side
FIGURE 14
Alternate butt joint detail in FireShield
Elevation
Storey Side
FIGURE 15
Butt joint in ShaftLiner
Elevation
Backing angle
Set external
corner bead
100mm max
Backing tape
15mm
E-stud
ShaftLiner
over control joint

maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
E-stud
22mm backing rod

FireShield
4.3.1
Fire mastic depth same as the

FIGURE 16
Shaft wall control joint
Plan view
FireShield
ShaftLiner
Storey Side
Shaft Side
FIGURE 17
Shaft wall angled corner
Plan view
138
SHAFT WALL
FIRE RATED
SHAFT WALL JUNCTIONS - PLAN VIEW

max centres vertically and
100mm max from ends
Shaft side
CH-studs at
600mm centres
E-stud
CH-stud
J-track
ShaftLiner
600mm max
100mm max
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
FireShield

Storey side
FIGURE 18
Shaft wall detail
ShaftLiner
FireShield
FireShield
ShaftLiner
Shaft side
100mm max
100mm max
CH-stud
E-stud
E-stud
Set external
corner bead
Storey side
Storey side
FIGURE 19
Shaft wall external corner detail
Shaft side
FIGURE 20
Shaft wall intersecting wall detail
ShaftLiner
Shaft side
ShaftLiner
35x35mm angle
E-stud
Set internal corner
Set internal
corner
FireShield
FireShield
FIGURE 21
Shaft wall internal corner detail
FIGURE 22
Shaft wall intersecting wall detail
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4.3.1
Storey side
Storey side
E-stud
SHAFT WALL
FIRE RATED
SHAFT WALL JUNCTIONS
Storey side
E-stud
Storey side
Overlap sheet edges

at corners
FireShield
FireShield
J-track
Universal
column
Universal
column
ShaftLiner
35x35mm
angle
35x35mm
angle
Fire resistant
spray
Fire resistant
spray
Shaft side
Shaft side
FIGURE 23
Shaft wall intersecting column detail
Plan view
FIGURE 24
Shaft wall intersecting column detail
Plan view
Storey side
Storey side
FireShield
FireShield
E-Stud
Universal
column
Universal
column
CH-stud
ShaftLiner
35x35mm
angle
Fire resistant
spray
Fire resistant
spray
Shaft side
FIGURE 25
Shaft wall junction column detail
Plan view
Structural beam
Shaft side
FIGURE 26
Shaft wall junction column detail
Plan view
Structural beam
Fire resistant spray
ShaftLiner
200mm max
Fire resistant spray

50mm min
Steel plate
4.3.1
Storey side
Storey side
Shaft side
FIGURE 27
Shaft wall head to structural beam
Elevation
Shaft side
FIGURE 28
Shaft wall head to structural beam
Elevation
140
FIRE RATED
SHAFT WALL DOORS
ShaftLiner
Fix studs to tracks

around door
Door head trimmer

from J-track
FireShield
SHAFT WALL
FIGURE 29
Shaft wall door
Elevation
Fire rated metal
door frame
A
A
Fix studs to bottom
tracks around door

material as specified by fire
rated door jamb manufacturer
FireShield

material as specified by fire
rated door jamb manufacturer
ShaftLiner
FIGURE 31
Section A-A System LSHW1/3
Plan view (example only)
FIGURE 30
Section A-A System LSHW2
Laminating screws
J-track or E-stud
J-track or E-stud
150mm min
FIGURE 32
Section B-B System LSHW2
Plan view
FIGURE 33
Section B-B System LSHW1/3
Plan view
Shaft Liner
150mm min
J-track or E-stud
FIGURE 34
Section B-B Lift landing door
141
4.3.1
FireShield
SHAFT WALL
FIRE RATED
SHAFT WALL DOORS - ELEVATION
10mm clearance
to CH-stud
10mm clearance
to CH-stud
25mm clearance to top of
fire resistant mineral wool
Shaft side
Metal door frame

10mm clearance
to plasterboard
Storey side
5 - 10mm
10mm clearance
to plasterboard

fire resistant mineral wool
Shaft side
Metal door frame
FIGURE 35
Section C-C System LSHW2
(Example only)
Storey side
5 - 10mm
FIGURE 36
Section C-C System LSHW1/3
(Example only)
10mm clearance
to CH-stud
10mm clearance
to plasterboard

Storey Side
Shaft Side
Metal door frame

door jamb manufacturer.
5 - 10mm gap
FIGURE 37
Section C-C Lift landing door
(Example only)
0.55mm steel strip

150x300mm min
Laminating
screws
100mm min
100mm min
Lift button box
4.3.1
Shaft Side
Lift button box
Shaft Side
Storey Side
FIGURE 38
Lift button box detail 1
Storey Side
FIGURE 39
Lift button box detail 2
142
SHAFT WALL
FIRE RATED
SHAFT WALL FIRE PENETRATION - ELEVATION
CH-stud
25mm ShaftLiner or
2 x 16mm FireShield
J-track
ShaftLiner
Fire mastic
Metal angle
IBS rod. Maximum

gap width is
determined by the
nominal IBS rod size
Fill gap with fire mastic
to a depth of 5mm
Fire Damper
Metal rod to support

weight of fire damper
E-stud / J-track
Metal angle
Fire mastic
FireShield
Angle to support weight

of fire damper
143
4.3.1
FIGURE 40
Fire damper (example only)
SECURITY WALLS
INTRODUCTION
SECURITY WALLS
INSTALLATION
144
145
The security wall system is a solution to upgrade walls for improved

security against intruders. This solution is suitable for applications
such as separating walls in multi-residential apartments and hotels,
partitioning in shopping centres and retail outlets such as pharmacies.
The system uses a sheet metal barrier that is installed as part of the
framing construction. The construction is cost-effective as it allows
simple and quick assembly.
The security wall upgrade may be applied to any Lafarge single,
staggered or double stud wall system without reducing the fire and
acoustic performance.
INSTALLATION
[FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, FRAMING, PLASTERBOARD LAYOUT AND PLASTERBOARD FIXING REFER TO SECTION 4.1.1.]
Use metal sheeting with a low profile. This will allow easy fixing to the stud and room for insulation.
Fix metal sheets vertically.
4.3.2
Install additional studs to coincide with corrugations when required. [REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DETAILS]
Cut neat penetrations in the sheet metal panel where access to services is required.
Fix metal sheeting to the studs using screws or rivets at 500mm centres. Keep the flatter side of the sheet metal
facing towards the plasterboard.
144
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
FireShield
Metal sheeting
10mm clearance to
plasterboard and
metal sheeting
5 - 10mm clearance
to stud, plasterboard
and metal sheeting

maintain fire and
acoustic integrity

maintain acoustic
integrity
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
FireShield
Fix 50mm from sheet

bottom. Do not fix
through track

maintain acoustic
integrity
Fix 50mm from

sheet top. Do not
fix through track
Metal sheeting
Fix metal sheeting at

500mm max centres
and 100mm max
from ends
Push metal
sheeting down
completely and do
not fix to track

maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
Fix 50mm from sheet

bottom. Do not fix
through track
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
Do not rigidly fix

[ibox] Do not rigidly fix
floating studs are used.
friction joints are used.
FIGURE 2
Wall base to slab
With metal sheeting - Elevation
FIGURE 1
Wall head to slab
With metal sheeting - Elevation
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Rivet metal sheeting to

studs at 500mm max
centres.
FireShield
Screw or rivet metal

sheeting to studs at
500mm max centres
Metal sheeting
inside track
FIGURE 3
Metal sheeting inside track
Plan view
Metal sheeting between

frames. Sheeting must
not touch both frames
FireShield

500mm max centres
SECURITY WALLS
FIGURE 4
Metal sheeting double stud wall
Plan view
Metal sheeting
outside track
FIGURE 5
Metal sheeting outside track
Plan view
Do not fix plasterboard to stud

and leave 5- 10mm clear of wall
150mm max
FireShield
Metal sheeting on
both sides of wall
FIGURE 6
Metal sheeting two layers
Plan view
FIGURE 7
Control joint at masonry wall
Plan view
145
4.3.2

SECURITY WALLS
PLAN VIEW
Metal sheeting
inside track

bolts at 600mm max
centres vertically


500mm max centres
Metal sheeting
inside track
FireShield
600mm max centres
vertically
Set internal corner

100mm max
Set external
corner bead

500mm max centres
FireShield
FIGURE 8
Corner detail
FIGURE 9
Intersecting wall detail
Metal sheeting
outside track
Fix screws or toggle bolts at

600mm max centres vertically
Additional stud to
support intersection

500mm max centres
FireShield
Metal sheeting
outside track

600mm max centres
vertically
Set internal corner

Set external
corner bead
100mm max

500mm max centres
FireShield
FIGURE 10
Corner detail
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
FIGURE 11
Intersecting wall detail
15mm

15mm
FireShield

Metal sheeting
outside track
22mm backing rod
Metal sheeting
inside track

22mm backing rod
Metal sheeting
inside track
FIGURE 12
Control joint

FIGURE 13
4.3.2
Use screws or rivets at

500mm max centres
FIGURE 14
Metal sheeting overlap
146
CEILINGS (Under Floors & Under Roofs)

SYSTEMS
Ceilings Under Floors
Fire Rated Systems
Ceilings Under Sheet Metal Roofs
Fire Rated Systems
Ceilings Under Tiled Roofs
Fire Rated Systems
148
INSTALLATION
Framing
Plasterboard Layout
Plasterboard Fixing
161
161
162
165
166
172
148
150
156
157
CEILINGS
INTRODUCTION
159
160
This section contains a wide range of ceiling solutions that can

meet aesthetic, sound insulation and fire protection requirements
in commercial buildings. These ceiling solutions are for application
under floors and under roofs. They are either directly fixed to joists
or are installed to a concealed suspended steel frame.
Most fire rated ceilings called for by the BCA are rated from below
only. For ceilings fire rated from above, or fire rated from above and
below, [REFER TO SECTION 4.5].
Exterior ceiling applications have additional requirements, [REFER TO
SECTION 3.2 EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS]. Installation instructions for curved
ceilings are in Section 4.7.1.
147
4.4.1
This section includes systems, installation instructions and

construction details for general and fire rated ceilings.
CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
LF10LF19
FLOORING:
19mm min particleboard flooring or timber flooring

with either carpet, tiles, or left bare
FRAME:
Timber or steel joists (min 140mm deep)
[Carpet requires an underlay and tiles require a fibre cement underlay]

[Impact Sound Insulation values determined using insulation]
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING
ACOUSTICS
AIRBORNE SOUND INSULATION
Rw (Rw+Ctr)
IMPACT SOUND INSULATION

Ln,w (Ln,w +Ci)
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Carpet &
Underlay
Tiled or
Left Bare
LF10
1 layer of 10mm MastaShield or SpanShield
44 (37)
46 (40)
45 (39)
39 (41)
78 (76)
LF11
2 layers of 10mm MastaShield or SpanShield
47 (41)
48 (43)
47 (42)
38 (40)
76 (74)
LF14
44 (38)
46 (41)
45 (39)
38 (40)
77 (75)
LF16
1 layer of 10mm SoundShield
LF17
48 (42)
49 (44)
48 (43)
37 (39)
75 (73)
LF18
45 (40)
46 (41)
45 (40)
38 (40)
76 (74)
LF19
49 (44)
49 (45)
48 (44)
37 (39)
73 (71)
44 (38)
46 (41)
45 (40)
38 (40)
77 (75)
Day
Design
3094-26
Tested
System
LF20LF29
FLOORING:

FRAME:
Timber or steel joists (min 140mm deep) with A-clips

and furring channel

SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING
ACOUSTICS
4.4.1

Rw (Rw+Ctr)

Ln,w (Ln,w +Ci)
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Carpet &
Underlay
Tiled or
Left Bare
LF20
47 (41)
53 (46)
52 (45)
39 (41)
71 (70)
LF21
50 (44)
55 (49)
54 (48)
38 (40)
68 (68)
LF24
48 (42)
53 (46)
52 (45)
38 (40)
69 (69)
LF26
48 (42)
53 (46)
LF27
51 (46)
56 (49)
55 (48)
37 (39)
67 (67)
LF28
49 (43)
53 (47)
52 (46)
38 (40)
68 (68)
LF29
52 (47)
56 (50)
55 (49)
37 (39)
65 (65)
148
52 (45)
38 (40)
69 (69)
Day
Design
3094-26
Tested
System
CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
LF30LF39
FLOORING:

FRAME:
Timber or steel joists (min 140mm deep) with resilient

mounts and furring channel

SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING
ACOUSTICS
Rw (Rw+Ctr)

Ln,w (Ln,w +Ci)
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Carpet &
Underlay
Tiled or
Left Bare
LF30
45 (40)
50 (42)
50 (42)
28 (32)
68 (67)
LF31
49 (44)
54 (48)
54 (47)
27 (31)
66 (65)
LF34
46 (41)
51 (44)
51 (44)
27 (31)
67 (66)
LF36
46 (41)
51 (44)
51 (44)
27 (31)
67 (66)
LF37
LF38
48 (43)
53 (47)
52 (47)
27 (31)
LF39
53 (48)
57 (52)
57 (52)
26 (30)
51 (45)
56 (50)
55 (49)
26 (30)
Day
Design
3094-26
Tested
System
64 (63)
66 (65)
63 (62)
LF40LF49
FLOORING:

FRAME:
Timber or steel joists (min 140mm deep) with

suspended ceiling frame and furring channel

PLASTERBOARD LINING
ACOUSTICS
Rw (Rw+Ctr)

Ln,w (Ln,w +Ci)
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Carpet &
Underlay
Tiled or
Left Bare
LF40
45 (37)
52 (45)
51 (45)
28 (32)
67 (66)
LF41
50 (41)
55 (51)
55 (51)
27 (31)
65 (64)
LF44
47 (38)
52 (47)
52 (47)
27 (31)
66 (65)
LF46
47 (38)
52 (47)
52 (47)
27 (31)
66 (65)
LF47
51 (43)
56 (51)
LF48
48 (40)
53 (49)
53 (48)
27 (31)
65 (64)
LF49
53 (45)
57 (53)
57 (53)
26 (30)
62 (61)
149
56 (51)
26 (30)
Day
Design
3094-26
Tested
System
63 (62)
4.4.1
SYSTEM
CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
LF50LF59
FLOORING:

FRAME:

suspended ceiling frame with resilient mounts and
furring channel

SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING
ACOUSTICS
Rw (Rw+Ctr)

Ln,w (Ln,w +Ci)
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Carpet &
Underlay
Tiled or
Left Bare
LF50
46 (38)
54 (48)
53 (47)
28 (32)
67 (66)
LF51
50 (42)
58 (53)
58 (42)
27 (31)
65 (64)
LF54
47 (40)
55 (49)
54 (49)
27 (31)
66 (65)
LF56
47 (40)
55 (49)
LF57
52 (44)
59 (54)
59 (54)
26 (30)
63 (62)
LF58
50 (42)
56 (52)
56 (51)
27 (31)
65 (64)
LF59
55 (47)
60 (57)
60 (56)
26 (30)
62 (61)
27 (31)
54 (49)
Day
Design
3094-26
Tested
System
66 (65)
LF210LF218
FLOORING:
19mm min particleboard flooring or timber

flooring with either carpet, tiles, or left bare
FRAME:
Timber or steel joists (min 140mm deep)

FRL
RISF
SYSTEM
rated from below only
PLASTERBOARD
LINING
MAX FRAMING
CENTRES (mm)
ACOUSTICS

Rw (Rw+Ctr)
BRANZ FAR2879
4.4.1
30/30/30

Ln,w (Ln,w +Ci)
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Carpet &
Underlay
Tiled or
Left Bare
LF210
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
600
45 (39)
46 (41)
45 (40)
38 (40)
77 (75)
600
49 (43)
49 (45)
49 (44)
37 (39)
75 (73)
60/60/60
60
LF213
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
first) plus 1 layer of
16mm FireShield
60/60/60
60
LF214
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
600
50 (44)
51 (46)
50 (45)
37 (39)
73 (71)
90/90/90
60
LF215
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
50 (44)
51 (46)
50 (45)
37 (39)
73 (71)
90/90/90
60
LF216
3 layers of 13mm
FireShield
450
51 (46)
51 (47)
51 (46)
36 (38)
72 (70)
120/120/120
60
LF217
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
first) plus 2 layers of
16mm FireShield
450
52 (46)
52 (48)
52 (47)
36 (38)
72 (70)
120/120/120
60
LF218
3 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
52 (47)
52 (48)
52 (47)
35 (37)
72 (70)
150
Day
Design
3094-26
CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
LF220LF228
FRAME:

A-clips and furring channel

FRL
RISF
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD
LINING
MAX FRAMING
CENTRES (mm)
ACOUSTICS
Rw (Rw+Ctr)
BRANZ FAR2879
30/30/30

Ln,w (Ln,w +Ci)
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Carpet &
Underlay
Tiled or
Left Bare
LF220
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
600
47 (42)
51 (45)
51 (44)
38 (40)
69 (69)
600
53 (47)
56 (51)
56 (50)
37 (39)
66 (66)
60/60/60
60
LF223
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
(applied first) plus
1 layer of 16mm
FireShield
60/60/60
60
LF224
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
600
53 (48)
56 (51)
56 (51)
37 (39)
66 (66)
90/90/90
60
LF225
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
53 (48)
56 (51)
56 (51)
37 (39)
66 (66)
90/90/90
60
LF226
3 layers of 13mm
FireShield
450
55 (50)
59 (53)
58 (52)
36 (38)
65 (65)
450
56 (50)
59 (54)
59 (53)
36 (38)
64 (64)
450
56 (51)
59 (54)
59 (53)
36 (38)
64 (64)
120/120/120
60
LF227
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
120/120/120
60
LF228
3 layers of 16mm
FireShield
151
Day
Design
3094-26
4.4.1
FLOORING:
CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
LF230LF238
FLOORING:

FRAME:
Timber or steel joists (min 140mm deep),

or concrete slab with resilient mounts and
furring channel

FRL
RISF
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD
LINING
MAX FRAMING
CENTRES (mm)

Rw (Rw+Ctr)
BRANZ FAR2878
BRANZ FAR2879
30/30/30
4.4.1
60/60/60
ACOUSTICS
60

Ln,w (Ln,w +Ci)
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Carpet &
Underlay
51 (44)
27 (31)
65 (64)
26 (30)
62 (61)
Tiled or
Left Bare
LF230
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
600
47 (42)
51 (45)
LF233
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
1 layer of 16mm
FireShield
600
53 (48)
56 (51)
600
54 (48)
56 (51)
56 (51)
26 (30)
62 (61)
56 (50)
60/60/60
60
LF234
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
90/90/90
60
LF235
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
54 (48)
56 (51)
56 (51)
26 (30)
62 (61)
90/90/90
60
LF236
3 layers of 13mm
FireShield
450
55 (50)
59 (53)
58 (53)
26 (30)
61 (60)
450
56 (51)
59 (54)
59 (54)
26 (30)
60 (59)
450
57 (51)
59 (54)
59 (54)
26 (30)
60 (59)
120/120/120
60
LF237
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
120/120/120
60
LF238
3 layers of 16mm
FireShield
152
Day
Design
3094-26
Tested
System
CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
LF240LF248
FRAME:
Timber or steel joists (min 140mm deep), or

concrete slab with suspended ceiling frame
and furring channel

[Acoustic numbers based on timber or steel joists only]
FRL
RISF
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD
LINING
MAX FRAMING
CENTRES (mm)

Rw (Rw+Ctr)
BRANZ FAR2878
BRANZ FAR2879
30/30/30
ACOUSTICS

Ln,w (Ln,w +Ci)
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Carpet &
Underlay
Tiled or
Left Bare
LF240
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
600
48 (40)
53 (48)
53 (48)
27 (31)
65 (64)
600
53 (45)
57 (53)
57 (53)
26 (30)
62 (61)
60/60/60
60
LF243
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
60/60/60
60
LF244
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
600
54 (46)
58 (54)
58 (54)
26 (30)
62 (61)
90/90/90
60
LF245
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
54 (46)
58 (54)
58 (54)
26 (30)
62 (61)
90/90/90
60
LF246
3 layers of 13mm
FireShield
450
55 (47)
59 (55)
59 (55)
26 (30)
61 (60)
120/120/120
60
LF247
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
450
56 (48)
59 (56)
59 (56)
26 (30)
60 (59)
120/120/120
60
LF248
3 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
56 (48)
60 (56)
60 (56)
26 (30)
60 (59)
153
Day
Design
3094-26
4.4.1
FLOORING:
CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
LF250LF258
FLOORING:

FRAME:
Timber or steel joists (min 140mm deep), or

concrete slab with suspended ceiling frame
with resilient mounts and furring channel

[Acoustic numbers based on timber or steel joists only]
FRL
RISF
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD
LINING
MAX FRAMING
CENTRES (mm)

Rw (Rw+Ctr)
BRANZ FAR2878
BRANZ FAR2879
4.4.1
ACOUSTICS

Ln,w (Ln,w +Ci)
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition
Batt 50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Carpet &
Underlay
Tiled or
Left Bare
30/30/30
LF250
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
600
49 (41)
55 (51)
55 (48)
27 (31)
64 (63)
60/60/60
60
LF253
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
600
54 (46)
60 (56)
60 (56)
26 (30)
62 (61)
60/60/60
60
LF254
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
600
55 (47)
61 (57)
60 (57)
26 (30)
62 (61)
90/90/90
60
LF255
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
55 (47)
61 (57)
60 (57)
26 (30)
62 (61)
90/90/90
60
LF256
3 layers of 13mm
FireShield
450
57 (49)
62 (59)
62 (58)
26 (30)
61 (60)
450
58 (50)
63 (59)
63 (59)
26 (30)
60 (59)
450
58 (50)
63 (60)
63 (60)
26 (30)
60 (59)
120/120/120
60
LF257
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
120/120/120
60
LF258
3 layers of 16mm
FireShield
154
Day
Design
3094-26
CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
LF120LF129
FLOORING:
Concrete slab (125mm min) with either carpet,

tiles, or left bare
FRAME:
Direct fix clips and furring channel

SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING
ACOUSTICS
Rw (Rw+Ctr)

Ln,w (Ln,w +Ci)
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Carpet &
Underlay
Tiled or
Left Bare
LF120
53 (48)
54 (50)
54 (50)
33 (31)
67 (63)
LF121
55 (48)
54 (52)
54 (52)
32 (30)
64 (60)
LF124
53 (48)
54 (50)
54 (50)
32 (30)
64 (62)
LF126
53 (48)
54 (50)
54 (50)
32 (30)
LF127
56 (49)
55 (52)
55 (52)
31 (29)
63 (59)
LF128
54 (48)
54 (50)
54 (50)
32 (30)
64 (60)
LF129
56 (50)
56 (52)
56 (52)
31 (28)
63 (59)
64 (60)
Day
Design
3094-26
Tested
System
LF130LF139
FLOORING:
Concrete slab (125mm min) with either carpet,

tiles, or left bare
FRAME:
Resilient mounts and furring channel

PLASTERBOARD LINING
ACOUSTICS
Rw (Rw+Ctr)

Ln,w (Ln,w +Ci)
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Carpet &
Underlay
Tiled or
Left Bare
LF130
54 (48)
57 (52)
57 (52)
31 (29)
64 (60)
LF131
56 (49)
62 (56)
62 (56)
30 (28)
61 (59)
LF134
54 (49)
59 (54)
59 (53)
31 (29)
61 (59)
LF136
54 (49)
59 (54)
59 (53)
31 (29)
LF137
57 (50)
64 (58)
64 (58)
29 (27)
60 (58)
LF138
56 (49)
61 (56)
61 (56)
30 (28)
61 (59)
LF139
59 (52)
65 (61)
65 (61)
28 (26)
59 (58)
155
61 (59)
Day
Design
3094-26
Tested
System
4.4.1
SYSTEM
CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
LR10LR19
ROOF LINING:
Sheetmetal
INSULATION BLANKET:
55mm Permastop light duty foil
FRAME:
Timber or steel, trusses or rafters

(140mm min deep)
SYSTEM
CEILING LINING

Glasswool Batt
R2.5
Glasswool Batt
R3.0
Polyester Batt
R2.5
Polyester Batt
R3.0
LR10
42 (38)
42 (38)
42 (36)
43 (37)
LR11
44 (41)
44 (41)
44 (40)
45 (41)
LR14
44 (40)
LR16
44 (40)
LR17
45 (42)
44 (38)
45 (39)
44 (40)
44 (40)
44 (38)
45 (39)
45 (42)
45 (41)
46 (42)
LR18
44 (41)
44 (41)
44 (39)
45 (40)
LR19
47 (45)
47 (45)
48 (44)
49 (45)
Day
Design
3094-25
Tested
System
LR20LR29
ROOF LINING:
Sheetmetal
INSULATION BLANKET:
FRAME:
Timber or steel, trusses or rafters with A-clips

and furring channel
4.4.1
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING

Glasswool Batt
R2.5
Glasswool Batt
R3.0
Polyester Batt
R2.5
Polyester Batt
R3.0
LR20
52 (43)
52 (43)
51 (41)
52 (42)
LR21
54 (46)
54 (46)
53 (44)
54 (45)
LR24
54 (45)
54 (45)
53 (43)
54 (44)
LR26
54 (45)
54 (45)
LR27
55 (48)
LR28
55 (46)
LR29
58 (51)
156
53 (43)
54 (44)
55 (46)
56 (47)
55 (46)
54 (44)
55 (45)
58 (51)
58 (49)
59 (50)
55 (48)
Day
Design
3094-25
Tested
System
CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
LR40LR49
ROOF LINING:
Sheetmetal
INSULATION BLANKET:
FRAME:
Timber or steel, trusses or rafters with suspended

ceiling frame and furring channel
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING

Glasswool Batt
R2.5
Glasswool Batt
R3.0
Polyester Batt
R2.5
Polyester Batt
R3.0
LR40
52 (43)
52 (43)
51 (41)
52 (42)
LR41
54 (46)
54 (46)
53 (45)
54 (46)
LR44
54 (45)
54 (45)
53 (43)
54 (44)
LR46
54 (45)
LR47
55 (48)
LR48
55 (46)
LR49
58 (51)
54 (45)
53 (43)
54 (44)
55 (46)
56 (47)
55 (46)
54 (44)
55 (45)
58 (51)
58 (49)
59 (50)
55 (48)
Day
Design
3094-25
Tested
System
LR210LR218
Sheetmetal
INSULATION BLANKET:
FRAME:

(140mm min deep)
FRL
RISF
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD
LINING
MAX FRAMING
CENTRES (mm)
BRANZ FAR2878
BRANZ FAR2879
Glasswool
Batt R2.5
Glasswool
Batt R3.0
Polyester
Batt R2.5
Polyester
Batt R3.0
30/30/30
LR210
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
600
43 (39)
43 (39)
43 (38)
44 (39)
60/60/60
60
LR213
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
600
46 (45)
46 (45)
47 (44)
48 (45)
60/60/60
60
LR214
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
600
48 (46)
48 (46)
48 (45)
49 (46)
450
48 (46)
48 (46)
48 (45)
49 (46)
90/90/90
60
LR215
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
90/90/90
60
LR216
3 layers of 13mm
FireShield
450
49 (48)
49 (48)
50 (46)
51 (47)
450
50 (49)
50 (49)
51 (47)
52 (48)
450
51 (49)
51 (49)
51 (48)
52 (49)
120/120/120
60
LR217
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
120/120/120
60
LR218
3 layers of 16mm
FireShield
157
Day
Design
3094-25
4.4.1
ROOF LINING:
SYSTEMS
LR220LR228
ROOF LINING:
Sheetmetal
INSULATION BLANKET:
FRAME:
Timber or steel, trusses or rafters with

FRL
RISF
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD
LINING
MAX FRAMING
CENTRES (mm)
BRANZ FAR2878
BRANZ FAR2879
30/30/30
Glasswool
Batt R2.5
Glasswool
Batt R3.0
Polyester
Batt R2.5
Polyester
Batt R3.0
LR220
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
600
51 (42)
51 (42)
50 (41)
51 (42)
600
56 (49)
56 (49)
55 (47)
56 (48)
60/60/60
60
LR223
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
60/60/60
60
LR224
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
600
57 (50)
57 (50)
56 (48)
57 (49)
90/90/90
60
LR225
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
57 (50)
57 (50)
56 (48)
57 (49)
90/90/90
60
LR226
3 layers of 13mm
FireShield
450
58 (52)
58 (52)
58 (50)
59 (51)
120/120/120
60
LR227
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
450
59 (53)
59 (53)
59 (51)
60 (52)
120/120/120
60
LR228
3 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
60 (54)
60 (54)
60 (52)
61 (53)
Day
Design
3094-25
Tested
System
LR240LR248
ROOF LINING:
Sheetmetal
INSULATION BLANKET:
FRAME:

with suspended ceiling frame and
furring channel
FRL
RISF
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD
LINING
MAX FRAMING
CENTRES (mm)
BRANZ FAR2878
BRANZ FAR2879
4.4.1
30/30/30
Glasswool
Batt R2.5
Glasswool
Batt R3.0
Polyester
Batt R2.5
Polyester
Batt R3.0
LR240
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
600
50 (43)
50 (43)
49 (41)
50 (42)
600
55 (49)
55 (49)
54 (48)
55 (49)
55 (48)
56 (49)
60/60/60
60
LR243
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
60/60/60
60
LR244
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
600
56 (50)
90/90/90
60
LR245
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
56 (50)
56 (50)
55 (48)
56 (49)
90/90/90
60
LR246
3 layers of 13mm
FireShield
450
57 (52)
57 (52)
57 (50)
58 (51)
120/120/120
60
LR247
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
450
59 (53)
59 (53)
58 (51)
59 (52)
120/120/120
60
LR248
3 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
59 (54)
59 (54)
59 (52)
60 (53)
158
56 (50)
Day
Design
3094-25
Tested
System
CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
LR110LR119
ROOF LINING:
Concrete tiles or terracotta tiles
SARKING:
Sisalation 439 Anti-glare foil (optional)
FRAME:

(140mm min deep)
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING

Glasswool Batt
R2.5
Glasswool Batt
R3.0
Polyester Batt
R2.5
Polyester Batt
R3.0
LR110
50 (43)
50 (43)
50 (43)
50 (43)
LR111
51 (44)
51 (44)
51 (44)
51 (44)
LR114
51 (43)
51 (43)
51 (42)
51 (42)
LR116
51 (43)
51 (43)
51 (42)
51 (42)
LR117
51 (44)
51 (44)
51 (44)
LR118
51 (42)
51 (42)
51 (42)
51 (42)
LR119
52 (44)
52 (44)
52 (44)
52 (44)
51 (44)
Day
Design
3094-25
Tested
System
LR120LR129
SARKING:
FRAME:

SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING

Glasswool Batt
R2.5
Glasswool Batt
R3.0
Polyester Batt
R2.5
Polyester Batt
R3.0
LR120
51 (45)
51 (45)
50 (44)
50 (44)
LR121
52 (47)
52 (47)
52 (47)
52 (47)
LR124
52 (46)
52 (46)
51 (45)
51 (45)
LR126
52 (46)
52 (46)
LR127
52 (47)
LR128
52 (46)
LR129
53 (49)
159
51 (45)
51 (45)
52 (48)
52 (48)
52 (46)
52 (45)
52 (45)
53 (49)
53 (48)
53 (48)
52 (47)
Day
Design
3094-25
Tested
System
4.4.1
ROOF LINING:
SYSTEMS
LR310LR318
ROOF LINING:
SARKING:
FRAME:

(140mm min deep)
FRL
RISF
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD
LINING
MAX FRAMING
CENTRES (mm)
BRANZ FAR2879
30/30/30

Glasswool
Batt R2.5
Glasswool
Batt R3.0
Polyester
Batt R2.5
Polyester
Batt R3.0
LR310
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
600
48 (42)
48 (42)
48 (42)
48 (42)
600
50 (44)
50 (44)
50 (44)
50 (44)
51 (45)
51 (45)
51 (45)
51 (45)
51 (45)
60/60/60
60
LR313
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
60/60/60
60
LR314
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
600
51 (45)
90/90/90
60
LR315
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
51 (45)
90/90/90
60
LR316
3 layers of 13mm
FireShield
450
52 (46)
52 (46)
52 (46)
52 (46)
120/120/120
60
LR317
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
450
52 (46)
52 (46)
52 (46)
52 (46)
120/120/120
60
LR318
3 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
52 (46)
52 (46)
52 (46)
52 (46)
51 (45)
Day
Design
3094-25
Tested
System
LR320LR328
ROOF LINING:
SARKING:
FRAME:

FRL
RISF
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD
LINING
MAX FRAMING
CENTRES (mm)
BRANZ FAR2879
Glasswool
Batt R2.5
Glasswool
Batt R3.0
Polyester
Batt R2.5
Polyester
Batt R3.0
30/30/30
LR320
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield
600
51 (45)
51 (45)
51 (44)
51 (44)
60/60/60
60
LR323
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
600
53 (48)
53 (48)
53 (47)
53 (47)
60/60/60
60
LR324
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
600
54 (49)
54 (49)
54 (48)
54 (48)
90/90/90
60
LR325
2 layers of 16mm
FireShield
450
54 (49)
54 (49)
54 (48)
54 (48)
LR326
3 layers of 13mm
FireShield
450
55 (49)
55 (49)
55 (49)
55 (49)
450
55 (49)
55 (49)
55 (49)
55 (49)
450
55 (49)
55 (49)
55 (49)
55 (49)
90/90/90
4.4.1
60
120/120/120
60
LR327
1 layer of 13mm
FireShield (applied
16mm FireShield
120/120/120
60
LR328
3 layers of 16mm
FireShield
160
Day
Design
3094-25
Tested
System
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Install control joints in plasterboard ceilings at:

CEILINGS
INSTALLATION
Limit dead loads on plasterboard ceilings to 2.5kg/m2.

Attach ceiling fixtures to framing members only. Ensure the framing is designed
to carry any additional load.
Only joint the face layer. As a minimum to achieve the FRL, only use paper
tape and:
Never joint sheets with fire mastic.
Use approved fire rated penetration details. (Some fire penetrations may require
fire collars or other devices to maintain fire performance.)
Use fire mastic on all gaps and around perimeter, vermiculite plaster is not
permitted.
All ceilings in this section are non-trafficable. Do not walk on plasterboard ceilings!
Structural beams enclosed by a fire rated ceiling are given the same structural protection
rating as the ceiling. For example, a structural beam located above a ceiling rated to FRL
90/90/90 would have an FRL of 90/-/-.
Reducing the ceiling cavity height from that listed in the system table does not affect the
FRL, although it may change the acoustic rating. [REFER TO SECTION 3.3 FIRE RESISTANCE FOR
OTHER ACCEPTABLE MODIFICATIONS OR VARIATIONS TO FIRE RATED SYSTEMS]
Compensate for uneven framing by attaching a furring channel system with adjustable
direct fix clips.
Consider the corrosive effect of sea spray on steel components, select framing and
fasteners accordingly.
161
4.4.1
CEILINGS
INSTALLATION
FRAMING
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Maximum framing centres for systems are:

600mm for an FRL of 60/60/60
450mm for an FRL of 90/90/90 and 120/120/120.
Cut Top Cross Rail (TCR) and furring channel to leave 20mm expansion gaps at
each wall.
Stagger joins in TCR and furring channel by 1200mm.
Install additional framing members around openings.
Gas services and timber battens are not permitted in fire rated systems.
Steel framed ceiling systems must be designed by an engineer according to the relevant
Australian Standard.
Framing members in this section are designed using either steel or timber joists,
Lipped C Type steel studs or a furring channel system.
MAXIMUM SPAN (FRAMING CENTRES) FOR PLASTERBOARD
PLASTERBOARD TYPE
FOR GENERAL AREAS
FOR AREAS OF INTERMITTENT HIGH HUMIDITY

eg BATHROOMS AND EXTERNAL CEILINGS
MastaShield 10mm
450mm
AcoustiShield 13mm
600mm
MastaShield 13mm
600mm
450mm
SpanShield 10mm
600mm
450mm
SoundShield 10 & 13mm
600mm
450mm
WaterShield 10 & 13mm
600mm
450mm
FireShield 13 & 16mm
600mm
450mm
MultiShield 16mm
600mm
450mm
SafeShield 10mm
600mm
450mm
The Framing tables in this section apply to Rondo steel components. Alternative
components may only be used:
More ceiling framing combinations are available than those described in this section,
4.4.1
[REFER TO RONDO BUILDING SERVICES LITERATURE OR EQUIVALENT]
162
CEILINGS
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 1
Furring channel span and spacing
Floor / roof joist
Furring
channel span
Furring
channel
spacing
MAXIMUM SPAN OF FURRING CHANNEL

28mm FURRING CHANNEL RONDO NO.129
PLASTERBOARD
SINGLE SPAN (mm)
16mm FURRING CHANNEL RONDO NO.308
CONTINUOUS SPAN (mm)
SINGLE SPAN (mm)
CONTINUOUS SPAN (mm)
450mm
spacing
600mm
spacing
450mm
spacing
600mm
spacing
450mm
spacing
600mm
spacing
450mm
spacing
600mm
spacing
1 layer of 10mm
1400
1280
1740
1570
900
820
1120
1020
2 layers of 10mm
1330
1210
1650
1470
860
780
1060
970
1 layer of 13mm
1420
1300
1740
1540
990
920
1200
1040
2 layers of 13mm
1330
1210
1620
1420
920
860
1110
960
3 layers of 13mm
1170
1080
1450
1320
800
750
1010
900
1 layer of 16mm
1400
1270
1710
1480
1000
930
1160
1010
2 layers of 16mm
1220
1130
1510
1340
860
810
1040
910
3 layers of 16mm
1060
980
1310
1220
750
700
930
830
163
4.4.1
1 Decrease span at both ends of the furring channel to the Single Span distance.
2 If furring channel track is not used, the furring channel must be supported 200mm from ends.
3 W ultimate = 0.5 kPa
Strength Load Case: 1.2G + Wu
4 W service = 0.325 kPa
Service Load Cases:
a) G [Limit is L/600]
b) G + Ws [Limit is L/200]
5 Strength check of unrestrained flange in compression.
6 Connections to be independently checked.
CEILINGS
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 2
Top cross rail and furring channel span and spacing
Floor / roof joist
Top cross
rail span
Furring channel span and
Top cross rail spacing
Furring
channel spacing
SELECTED TOP CROSS RAIL (TCR) AND FURRING CHANNEL FRAMING OPTIONS NON-FIRE RATED
4.4.1
1
2
3
4
5
6
PLASTERBOARD TYPE
TCR
RONDO NO.
TCR
SPAN
TCR
SPACING
FURRING CHANNEL
RONDO NO.
125
1200
900
308
125
1200
1200
129
127
1200
1200
129
125
1200
1200
129
125
1200
1200
129
128
1200
1200
129
128
1200
1200
129
128
1200
1200
129
Furring channel spacing (450mm or 600mm) is specified in the system tables.

Stronger TCR can be used. TCR strength in order: Rondo No.128 > 127 > 125.
Connections to be independently checked.
Deflection limited to L/360.
Lining contribution has been ignored in analysis.
Ultimate limit state: 1.4G + 1.7U. Serviceability limit state: G + U.
164
FIRE RATED
SELECTED TOP CROSS RAIL (TCR) AND FURRING CHANNEL FRAMING OPTIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
PLASTERBOARD TYPE
TCR
RONDO NO.
TCR
SPAN
TCR
SPACING
FURRING CHANNEL
RONDO NO.
125
1200
1200
129
1 layer of 13mm FireShield (applied first)

plus 1 layer of 16mm FireShield
128
1200
1200
129
128
1200
1200
129
128
1200
1200
129
1 layer of 13mm FireShield (applied first)

plus 2 layers of 16mm FireShield
128
1200
1200
129
128
1200
1200
129
CEILINGS
INSTALLATION
Furring channel spacing (450mm or 600mm) is specified in the system tables.

Stronger TCR can be used. TCR strength in order: Rondo No.128 > 127 > 125.
Connections to be independently checked.
Deflection limited to L/360.
Lining contribution has been ignored in analysis.
Ultimate limit state: 1.4G + 1.7U. Serviceability limit state: G + U.
PLASTERBOARD LAYOUT
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Sheet ceilings perpendicular to the framing members.

Stagger face layer butt joints by 600mm minimum on adjoining sheets and
between layers.
First layer butt joints must be over a framing member.
Follow the back-blocking requirements and butt joint placement for the Level of
Finish selected [REFER TO SECTION 5].
Sheet ceilings parallel to the light source to reduce the effect of glancing light.
Minimise butt joints by using the longest sheets possible.
Butt joints on underlying layers (not face layer) may be made on the same framing member.
165
4.4.1
CEILINGS
INSTALLATION
PLASTERBOARD FIXING
NON-FIRE RATED
FIRE RATED
Apply MastaGrip Stud Adhesive after the frame is clean, dry, and free
from grease, dust and other contaminants.
Apply MastaGrip daubs 200mm minimum from screws and plasterboard edges.
FASTENER ONLY METHOD
Use the Fastener Only Method in tiled or fire rated areas.

4.4.1
Drive fasteners just below the sheet surface. Take care not to break the paper linerboard.
External ceilings have special requirements, [REFER TO SECTION 3.2 EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS]
The Fastener and Adhesive Method is recommended for non-fire rated applications.
MastaGrip Stud Adhesive will:
Minimise fastener popping
Reduce the number of fastener heads that may show in glancing light
All joints not made on a framing member should be back-blocked in single layer
ceiling systems.
166
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
6.5mm
25mm 6g Type S
25mm 6g Type S
10mm
25mm 6g Type S
40mm 6g Type S
13mm
25mm 6g Type S
40mm 6g Type S
50mm 6g Type S or
16mm
30mm 6g Type S
45mm 6g Type S
60mm 6g Type S or
CEILINGS
INSTALLATION
FASTENER TYPE AND MINIMUM SIZE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLASTERBOARD TO SOFTWOOD TIMBER
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
6.5mm

25mm - 6g W Screw

30mm - 6g W Screw
10mm

25mm - 6g W Screw

40mm - 6g W Screw
13mm

30mm x 2.8 Ring Shank Nail
or 30mm - 6g W Screw

45mm - 6g W Screw

65mm - 8g W Screw or
40mm - 10g Laminating screw
16mm

32mm - 6g W Screw

50mm - 6g W Screw

FASTENER TYPE AND SIZE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLASTERBOARD TO HARDWOOD TIMBER
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
6.5mm

25mm - 6g W Screw

30mm - 6g W Screw
10mm

25mm - 6g W Screw

30mm - 6g W Screw
13mm

30mm - 6g W Screw

40mm - 6g W Screw

16mm

30mm - 6g W Screw

45mm - 6g W Screw

167
4.4.1
CEILINGS
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 1
Fastener and Adhesive Method
Framing 600mm
max centres
Framing
TIMBER OR STEEL JOISTS

OR STEEL FURRING CHANNEL
Fixing
Fastener and Adhesive Method.
Fasteners
Perimeter fasteners 10-15mm from sheet

edges. Nails must not be used on metal
framing members.
Field

15mm high, spaced at 230mm max
centres and 200mm min from fastener
points and plasterboard edges.
600mm wide sheet: 2 daubs
[On 1350mm wide sheets use temporary
fasteners until adhesive sets.]
Centreline
of sheets
Screw or Double Nail at centreline of sheet

on each framing member.
Recessed Edges
Fix on each frame member.
Butt joints
on framing
members
Screws: Fix at 200mm max centres and

stagger screws. Nails: Fix at 150mm max
centres and stagger screws. Stagger butt
joints by 600mm min on adjoining sheets.
Floating butt
joints
Locate centrally between framing

members and back-block. Stagger butt
Wall Abutment
Cornice: Screw fix at 300mm max centres

or Nail fix at 200mm max centres.
Square Set: Fix at 150mm max centres.
Openings and
Control Joints
Screws: Fix at 200mm max centres.

Nails: Fix at 150mm max centres.
Sealant

Float butt joints between

framing for Level 4 or 5
Finish and back-block
Butt joints may be made on
framing members for Level 3
Finish Category A timber only
Stagger butt joints

by 600mm min on
adjoining sheets
50mm
Double Nails
10-15mm
230mm
max
200mm
min
Screws 200mm max

Nails 150mm max
stagger fasteners
Screw
Fix sheet end at wall junction
at Screw 300mm/Nail 200mm
max for cornice and 150mm
max for square set
[FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS REFER TO SECTION 3.2]
FIGURE 2
1/3 Fastener and Adhesive Method
Framing 600mm
max centres

Framing

Fixing
1/3 Fastener and Adhesive Method.
Fasteners

framing members.
Field

15mm high, and 200mm min to 230mm
max from fastener points and
plasterboard edges.
Recessed Edges
Butt joints
on framing
members

stagger screws. Nails: Fix at 150mm max
centres and stagger screws. Stagger butt
Floating butt
joints

Wall Abutment

Openings and
Control Joints

Sealant


Stagger butt joints
by 600mm min on
adjoining sheets
Adhesive
Nail or Screw
Screws 200mm max
Nails 150mm max
stagger fasteners
10-15mm
200mm min
230mm max

max for square set
4.4.1
168
FIGURE 3
Fastener Only Method
Stagger butt joints
by 600mm min on
adjoining sheets
Double Nail Method

300mm max
50mm
Screws 200mm max

Nails 150mm max
stagger fasteners
10-15mm
200mm max
300mm max
Screw Only Method
Nail Only Method

max for square set

Fixing
Fastener Only Method.
Fasteners

framing members.
Field

Double Nails: Fix at 300mm max centres.
Recessed Edges
Butt joints
on framing
members

stagger screws.
Nails: Fix at 150mm max centres and
stagger screws.
adjoining sheets.
Floating butt
joints

Wall Abutment

Openings and
Control Joints
Screws: Fix at 200mm max centres

Sealant

FIGURE 4
Non-fire rated 2 layers
Framing 600mm
max centres
Butt joints on
adjoining sheets
may be made on
the same joist on
1st layer.
Note: For 2nd Layer, float butt joints

between framing for Level 4 or 5 Finish.
For Level 3 Finish butt joints may be made
on framing member.
Stagger recessed edges by
300mm min between layers
Framing

Fixing
1st layer: Fastener Only Method.

2nd layer: Fastener and Adhesive Method.
Fasteners

framing members.
Field: 1st layer

Double Nails: Fix at 300mm max centres.
Field: 2nd layer

15mm high, spaced at 230mm max
centres and 200mm min from fastener
points and plasterboard edges.
Centreline of
sheets 2nd layer
Screw or Double Nail at centreline of sheet

on each framing member.
Recessed Edges
Butt joints
on framing
members

Nails: Fix at 150mm max centres. Stagger
butt joints by 600mm min between layers.
Floating butt
joints on 2nd
layer

members and laminate to 2nd layer at
200mm max centres. Stagger butt joints
Wall Abutment

Openings and
Control Joints

Sealant

10-15mm
1st layer
Screws 200mm max

Nails 150mm max
Screws 300mm max

Nails 200mm max
Double Nails 300mm max
Stagger butt joints

by 600mm min on
adjoining sheets
Laminate at
200mm max
230mm
max
Screw
Double Nails
50mm
200mm
min
Stagger butt joints
by 600mm min
between layers
2nd layer
Screws 200mm max
Nails 150mm max stagger fasteners

max for square set
169
4.4.1
Framing 600mm
max centres
Framing
CEILINGS
INSTALLATION
CEILINGS
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 5
Fire rated 1 layer
Framing

Fixing
Fasteners

framing members.
Field
Recessed Edges
Butt joints
on framing
members

screws.
adjoining sheets.
Wall Abutment
Cornice: Fix at 200mm max centres.

Openings and
Control Joints

Fire Mastic

integrity.
Jointing Face
Layer

Framing 600mm
max centres
Butt joints must be made
on the framing member.
Stagger butt joints

by 600mm min on
adjoining sheets
200mm max
10-15mm
100mm max
stagger screws
Fix sheet at wall junction at

200mm max for cornice and
150mm max for square set
FIGURE 6
Fire rated 2 layers

Fixing
Fasteners

framing members.
Field
Recessed Edges
Fix on each frame member. Stagger

between layers.
Butt joints
on framing
members

screws. Butt joints on 1st layer may be
made on same joist. Stagger butt joints
by 600mm min between layers.
Floating butt
joints on 2nd
layer

members and laminate to 1st layer at
Wall Abutment

Openings and
Control Joints

Fire Mastic

integrity.
Jointing Face
Layer

Butt joints must be made

on the framing member.
Check system for max

framing centres
Butt joints on
adjoining sheets
may be made on
the same joist
on 1st layer
Framing

by 300mm min
between layers
10-15mm
100mm max
stagger screws
200mm max
1st layer
Laminate at
200mm max
2nd layer
200mm max
Stagger butt joints

by 600mm min
between layers

min on adjoining sheets

4.4.1
170
FIGURE 7
Fire rated 3 layers
Butt joints on
adjoining sheets
may be made on
the same joist
on 1st and
2nd layers
Butt joints on 3rd layer may

be floated centrally
between framing members
and laminated to 2nd layer.
Framing 450mm
max centres
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm
min between layers
1st layer
Framing

Fixing
Fasteners

framing members.
Field
Recessed Edges
Fix on each frame member. Stagger

between layers.
Butt joints
on framing
members

screws. Butt joints on 1st and 2nd layers
may be made on same joist. Stagger butt
joints by 600mm min between layers.
Floating butt
joints on 3rd
layer

Wall Abutment

Openings and
Control Joints

Fire Mastic

integrity.
Jointing Face
Layer

10-15mm
100mm max
stagger screws
200mm max
100mm max
stagger screws
2nd layer
200mm max
Laminate at
200mm max
200mm max
3rd layer
Stagger butt joints
by 600mm min
between layers

min on adjoining sheets

CEILINGS
INSTALLATION
171
4.4.1
CEILINGS
NON-FIRE RATED
FLOOR CEILING TO WALL JUNCTION - ELEVATION
Floor or roof joist
Perimeter joist
Perimeter joist
Floor or roof joist
Extra joist for perimeter

sheet support or use
angle as shown below
5 - 10mm clearance to
plasterboard. Fill with
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
Cornice cement
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Wall
stud
Use flexible sealant

for floor ceilings
35x35mm angle for

perimeter sheet support.
Fix angle to wall at
100mm max from ends
Wall
stud
for floor ceilings
FIGURE 8
Joist ceiling to plasterboard wall
Floor or roof joist
Cornice cement
FIGURE 9
Floor or roof joist
Perimeter joist
35x35mm angle for

100mm max from ends
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
Perimeter joist
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
600mm max
Cornice cement
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Cornice cement
Wall
stud

for floor ceilings
Masonry
wall

for floor ceilings
MastaBond masonry adhesive
FIGURE 11
Joist ceiling to masonry wall
FIGURE 10
Floor or roof joist
Furring channel track for

Fix track to wall at
100mm max from ends
Perimeter joist
Floor or roof joist
35x35mm angle or furring

channel track for perimeter
sheet support. Fix angle to
wall at 600mm max centres
and 100 max from ends
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
A-clip and
furring channel
A-clip
600mm max
Furring channel
Wall
stud
Wall
stud
Cornice cement
Cornice cement
4.4.1
Perimeter joist
FIGURE 12
Ceiling to wall
A-clip and furring channel
FIGURE 13
Ceiling to wall
A-clip and furring channel
172
FIRE RATED AND NON-FIRE RATED

Floor joist

100mm max from ends
Perimeter joist
Floor joist
Perimeter joist

sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
Resilient mount and

furring channel
Resilient mount
600mm max
Furring channel
Wall
stud
Wall
stud
Cornice cement
Cornice cement
FIGURE 14
Ceiling to wall detail
Resilient mount and furring channel
Floor or roof joist
FIGURE 15
Ceiling to wall detail
Perimeter joist
Perimeter joist
Floor or roof joist
50x50mm angle for perimeter

CEILINGS
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard. Fill
with fire mastic to
maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
5 - 10mm clearance
with fire mastic to
maintain fire and
acoustic integrity

Check system for

max framing centres
Cornice cement
Wall
stud

for floor ceilings

for floor ceilings
FIGURE 16
Floor ceiling to wall
Floor or roof joist
Wall
stud
Cornice cement
FIGURE 17
Floor ceiling to wall
Perimeter joist
Perimeter joist
Floor or roof joist

100mm max from ends
5 - 10mm clearance
with fire mastic to
maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
A-clip and
furring channel

A-clip
Check system for
max framing centres
Furring channel
Cornice cement
Cornice cement
FIGURE 19
Floor ceiling to wall detail
FIGURE 18
Floor ceiling to wall detail
173
4.4.1
Wall
stud
Wall
stud
CEILINGS
FIRE RATED
Floor joist

100mm max from ends
Perimeter joist
Perimeter joist
Floor joist

sheet support. Fix to wall at
100mm max from ends
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
Resilient mount and

furring channel
Resilient mount and

furring channel
Check system for max

framing centres
Wall
stud
Wall
stud
Cornice cement
Cornice cement
FIGURE 21
Ceiling to wall
FIGURE 20
Ceiling to wall
Floor or roof joist
Perimeter joist
Perimeter joist
Floor or roof joist

track at 600mm max centres
Check system for
max framing centres
5 - 10mm clearance
with fire mastic to
maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
5 - 10mm clearance
with fire mastic to
maintain fire and
acoustic integrity

Cornice cement
Cornice cement
Masonry
wall
Masonry
wall
for floor ceilings

for floor ceilings
Direct fix clip and furring channel
4.4.1
FIGURE 22
Floor ceiling to masonry wall
FIGURE 23
Floor ceiling to masonry wall
174
CEILINGS
NON-FIRE RATED
SUSPENDED CEILING TO WALL JUNCTION - ELEVATION
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
35x35mm angle or furring channel

track for perimeter sheet support. Fix
angle to wall at 600mm max centres
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
Top cross rail joiner

for ceiling stability

100mm max from ends
Top cross rail

20mm
Top cross rail

Wall
stud
600mm max
Cornice cement
Cornice cement
FIGURE 24
Suspended ceiling to wall
35x35mm angle for

100mm max from ends
Top cross rail
FIGURE 25
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity

600mm max
centres
Wall
stud
Cornice cement
FIGURE 26
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
Top cross rail
Furring channel
Cornice cement
Wall
stud
Wall
stud
FIGURE 27
175
4.4.1
Furring channel
CEILINGS
FIRE RATED
SUSPENDED CEILING TO WALL JUNCTION - ELEVATION

100mm max from ends
50x50mm angle or furring channel track

for perimeter sheet support. Fix angle to
wall at 600mm max centres and 100mm
from ends
plasterboard. Fill with fire
mastic to maintain fire
Top cross rail joiner

for ceiling stability
mastic to maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
Top cross rail

20mm
Top cross rail

Furring channel
Wall
stud
Wall
stud
Check system for
max framing centres
Cornice cement
Cornice cement
FIGURE 28
FIGURE 29
sheet support. Fix to angle wall
100mm max from ends

sheet support. Fix angle to wall
100mm max from ends
acoustic integrity
Top cross rail
acoustic integrity
Top cross rail
Furring channel
Check system for

max framing centres
Wall
stud
Cornice cement
Wall
stud
Cornice cement
FIGURE 30
FIGURE 31
FIRE RATED
SUSPENDED ANGLED CEILING JUNCTION - ELEVATION

Screw each side of lock-key

to top cross rail
Backing angle
50mm min legs
Screws or rivets
Top cross rail
Screw each side of

lock-key to top
cross rail
Screws or rivets
Backing angle
50mm min legs
Top cross rail
200mm max
200mm max
200mm max
4.4.1
200mm max
FIGURE 32
Suspended angled ceiling

acoustic integrity
FIGURE 33
Suspended angled ceiling
176
CEILINGS
FIRE RATED
SUSPENDED CEILING BULKHEAD - ELEVATION
Top cross rail
suspension clip
Suspension rod
Suspension rod
Top cross rail
suspension clip
Screw top cross

rails together
Top cross rail
Notch furring
channel sides and
bottom then fold
Screw
Top cross rail
Screw each side

of lock-key to
top cross rail
Overlap
sheet
edges at
corners
Must use
minimum of
2 furring
channel on a
drop section
Angle
Remove top of
furring channel, cut
sides then fold
Drop
Screw
Drop
Furring channel
Furring channel
FIGURE 35
Suspended ceiling bulkhead
FIGURE 34
Suspended ceiling bulkhead
Furring channel track fixed at

100mm max from track ends
Slab / Floor
FURRING CHANNEL BULKHEAD

MAXIMUM BULKHEAD SPAN TABLE (mm) STEEL FURRING CHANNEL AT 600mm MAXIMUM CENTRES
Masonry
wall
Furring channel.
Check ceiling system for
max framing centres
Span
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Do not fold furring channel.

Use two separate lengths for drop
and span, and fix to 50x50 angle
Furring Channel
1 x 10mm
1 x 13mm
2 x 13mm
1 x 16mm
2 x 16mm
28mm (No.129)
1120
1170
1080
1150
1040
16mm (No.308)
880
810
890
800
Strength check: 1.2G + Wu using Wu = 0.375 kPa.

Serviceability check: G + Ws using Deflection Limit: L/360 or 12mm.
Maximum Rondo No.129 Furring Channel drop = 1200mm.
Maximum Rondo No.129 Furring Channel spacing = 600mm.
Maximum Rondo No.308 Furring Channel drop = 900mm.
Maximum Rondo No.308 Furring Channel spacing = 450mm.
No span given for Rondo No.308 Furring Channel with 1x10mm
plasterboard as Furring Channel is not adequate as dropper.
FIGURE 36
Furring channel bulkhead
177
4.4.1
Maximum Drop:
28mm furring
channel = 1200mm
16mm furring
channel = 900mm
CEILINGS

CEILING CONTROL JOINTS - ELEVATION
Screw laminate at 300mm max
centres to one side only
Furring channel
perpendicular to
control joint
Fill with fire rated mastic to

maintain fire and acoustic integrity
Screw laminate at 300mm

max centres to one side only
FireShield backing strip

same thickness as ceiling
120mm
20mm
Furring
channel track
Fill with fire rated mastic to maintain

Furring channel
parallel to control
joint
75mm


15mm
100mm max
FireShield

15mm
FIGURE 37
Furring channel
perpendicular to
control joint
FIGURE 38

20mm
120mm

15mm
100mm max

Laminate 3rd layer to

previous layers at
200mm max centres

20mm

15mm
10mm
15mm
75mm max
300mm max
Screw laminate at 300mm

max centres to one side only


previous layers at
200mm max centres

75mm
FireShield

15mm
300mm max
FIGURE 42
Fill with fire rated

previous layers at
200mm max centres
Fill with fire rated mastic to

maintain fire and acoustic integrity
10mm
FireShield
Optional stopping angle
FireShield
Optional stopping angle
FIGURE 43
Framing parallel or perpendicular to control joint
Furring channel joiner
Furring channel perpendicular

to control joint
FIGURE 44
Framing parallel or perpendicular to control joint
Furring channel
parallel to
control joint
4.4.1
FireShield
FIGURE 41
Laminate 2nd layer to
previous layer at
200mm max centres
75mm

FIGURE 40

120mm

Furring channel
parallel to control
joint
FIGURE 39
75mm max

15mm
FIGURE 45
Control joint
Low acoustic integrity,

otherwise use similar
detail to fire rated
control joints
75mm
Fill with sealant to maintain

acoustic integrity
Backing strip same thickness as
ceiling for acoustic integrity

15mm
75mm max
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
FIGURE 46
Control joint
178
CEILINGS

CEILING FINISHING DETAIL - ELEVATION
Fire mastic
Fire mastic
Ceiling frame
not shown
Cornice cement
FireShield
FireShield
Cornice cement

for floor ceilings
FIGURE 47
Cornice finishing detail
Trafficable ceiling under floor
FIGURE 48
Cornice finishing detail
Trafficable ceiling under floor
Fire mastic
Fire mastic
FireShield
Optional Rondo
P25/P26/P27
Stopping Angle
FireShield
Square set corner
FIGURE 50
Square set finishing detail
Non-trafficable ceiling
FIGURE 49
Ceiling finishing detail
Fire mastic
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
(Rondo P50/P60)
FireShield
Fire mastic behind shadowline
stopping bead (Rondo P50/P60)
Low acoustic
performance
FIGURE 51
Shadowline finishing detail
FIGURE 52
22mm backing rod
FireShield
Fire mastic
FireShield
Fire mastic

(Rondo P50/P60)
FIGURE 54
FIGURE 53
Ceiling finishing detail
Suitable masonry fastener

Fire mastic
Fire mastic
Square set corner
FIGURE 55
Square set finishing detail
Non-trafficable ceiling
FIGURE 56
Edge moulding finishing detail
179
4.4.1
Edge moulding
CEILINGS
FIRE RATED
FIRE PENETRATIONS FOR CEILINGS - ELEVATION
13mm max
Promaseal IBS strip

50x20mm. For larger
gap sizes refer to
Promat
Promaseal fyre guard. For use

around pipes when combustible
materials may come in contact
with (or < 100mm from) metal
pipes that are not insulated
22mm Promaseal IBS

rod. For larger gap
sizes refer to Promat
18mm max
Metal
pipe
Metal
pipe
Fill with Promat

Promaseal acrylic
sealant or fire mastic
Fill with Promat

Promaseal acrylic
For systems up to
3 layers of FireShield
For systems up to
FIGURE 58
Typical metal pipe penetration
Maintains FRL of ceiling
FIGURE 57
Maintains FRL of Ceiling
Ceiling frame
Fill with Promat

Promaseal acrylic
Fill with Promat

Promaseal fire mastic
Metal
pipe
10mm max
Plastic
pipe
Fire Collar. Check

sizing with supplier
For systems up to
For systems up to
FIGURE 60
Typical sprinkler penetration
FIGURE 59
Typical fire collar
Cable
Fill with Promat
Promaseal acrylic
Fyre Guard spring

retrofit installation
Fill with Promat

Promaseal acrylic
25mm
25mm
For systems up to
FRL 60/60/60
For systems up to
FRL 60/60/60
FIGURE 61
Typical fire spring
FRL 60/60/60 ceilings
Fyre Guard spring

installed as ceiling
is sheeted
Flatten spring coil

between layers
FIGURE 62
Typical fire spring
Cable
4.4.1
100mm min square
For systems up to
FRL 60/60/60
Fill with Promat

Promaseal acrylic
Two 100x100mm pieces of 16mm

FireShield adhered to ceiling with
MastaBase or MastaCove. First piece
with groove to accommodate cable
FIGURE 63
Cable penetration
180
FIRE RATED
FIRE PENETRATIONS FOR CEILINGS
0.55mm BMT plate

in furring channel
(cut from wall track)
450mm max
Screws or rivets
Notch furring
channel sides and
bottom then fold
Protection Box. 0.5mm

galvanised steel. Size to
suit light fitting
Washer under
hanging bolt
CEILINGS
28mm furring channel

Typically 100mm
Two direct fix A-clips
(Rondo No.226).
One on both sides
of furring channel
Overlap sheet
edges at corners
Protection box plate

supporting light
Light fitting trim
For systems up to
Light fitting
50mm max
FIGURE 64
Typical recessed light fitting
Maintains FRL of Ceiling - Elevation
Extra top cross rails to

support light fitting
Screw at 300mm max
Furring channel
Hanging bolts
Top cross rail suspension clip
Two Direct Fix A-Clips (Rondo No.226).

One on both sides of furring channel
Protection Box. 0.5mm galvanised

steel. Size to suit light fitting
450mm max
181
4.4.1
FIGURE 65
Maintains FRL of Ceiling - Perspective
CEILINGS
FIRE RATED
FIRE PENETRATIONS FOR CEILINGS
Timber trimmers 45x45mm

min at 200mm max spacing.
Fix trimmers to floor joists
Floor or roof joist

Flooring
Overlap sheet
edges at corners
Floor or roof joist
For systems up to
Light fitting trim
Light fitting
Timber nogging 45mm min

thick around perimeter of
recessed light
FIGURE 66
Maintains FRL of ceiling - Elevation
Extra short top cross

rail to support light
Extra short top cross

rail to support light
Furring channel
Furring channel
Top cross rail
Top cross rail
Top cross rail

suspension clip
Top cross rail

suspension clip
Surface mounted
light perpendicular
to furring channel
Surface mounted
light parallel
furring channel
4.4.1
FIGURE 67
Surface light fitting
Perspective
FIGURE 68
Surface light fitting
Perspective
182
CEILINGS
FIRE RATED
FIRE PENETRATIONS FOR CEILINGS - ELEVATION
16mm FireShield
Promaseal fire mastic

Fixing holes
51mm steel stud

frame around
perimeter
Rondo FRAP 1H. Refer to Rondo for

sizing and other FRLs
30mm heat-activated
intumescent seal
FIGURE 69
Typical FRL -/60/60 ceiling inspection hatch
Plenum box independently

fixed from the ceiling
Plenum box (0.7 swg min)

Flexible
duct
Circular
spigot
Lorient LVH-C Series intumescent fire damper.

Refer to Lorient for sizing and other FRLs
25mm screws fixed

to plenum box at 150mm
max centres
16mm FireShield
Steel or timber
stud frame
around perimeter
150mm min
150mm max
Lorient LVH44 intumescent

fire damper
Fire mastic
Opposed blade damper
Ceiling diffuser
183
4.4.1
FIGURE 70
FRL -/60/60 + RISF ceiling fire damper
STEEL STUD CEILINGS
INTRODUCTION
STEEL STUD CEILINGS

SYSTEMS
185
INSTALLATION
187
[FOR ALL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS, REFER TO SECTION 4.4]
Framing
Maximum Ceiling Span Table
187
187
188
The ceilings in this section are constructed using steel studs as

the ceiling joists. Common applications for these ceilings include
corridors, above stairwells, and under concrete floors, where
unsupported spans are required.
This section contains systems for fire rated ceilings, including
fire rated from above only, and fire rated from above and below.
Access is required to construct steel stud ceiling systems that are
fire rated from above only. If access is from below only, and the
ceiling is required to be fire rated from above, a Horizontal Shaft
Wall can be used [REFER TO SECTION 4.5.2].
For acoustic ceiling systems using steel stud framing, [REFER TO
4.5.1
SECTION 4.6.1]
184
LSC2
CEILING LINING:
[ABOVE SIDE] 2 layers of 16mm FireShield

[BELOW SIDE] 2 layers of 16mm FireShield
FRAME:
Steel studs as joists at either 300mm or 450mm spacing
[Span based on UDL 0.35kPa and maximum deflection span/360 or 10mm.

Joists are lipped C studs. Joists screw fixed to track. Non-trafficable ceiling.]
FRL
120/120/120
rated from
above only
STUD SIZE
(mm)
92
+ 60min RISF
BRANZ FAR2888
CEILING
THICKNESS (mm)
STUDS + 1 ROW NOGGINGS

Stud Depth
90/90/90
rated from
below only
SPAN
(mm)
150
BOXED STUDS
No
Insulation
50mm
Glasswool
Partition Batt
156
49 (42)
55 (49)
214
51 (44)
55 (51)
Stud BMT
300mm
Stud Spacing
450mm
Stud Spacing
300mm
Stud Spacing
450mm
Stud Spacing
0.75
3850
3550
4150
3830
1.15
4000
3710
0.75
4630
4310
5210
4800
1.15
4950
4580
Day Design
3094-23
LSC3
CEILING LINING:

[BELOW SIDE] 3 layers of 16mm FireShield
FRAME:
STEEL STUD CEILINGS
SYSTEMS

FRL
STUD SIZE
(mm)
SPAN
(mm)
CEILING
THICKNESS (mm)
120/120/120
Stud Depth
+ 60min RISF
92
BRANZ 97/1140
150
BOXED STUDS
No
Insulation
50mm
Glasswool
Partition Batt
172
52 (45)
57 (52)
230
54 (47)
57 (53)
Stud BMT
rated from above

and below
300mm
Stud Spacing
450mm
Stud Spacing
300mm
Stud Spacing
450mm
Stud Spacing
0.75
3720
3310
4020
3700
1.15
3870
3570
0.75
4490
4180
5060
4660
1.15
4810
4440
Day Design
3094-23
LSC5
CEILING LINING:

[BELOW SIDE] 1 layer of 10mm MastaShield
FRAME:

SPAN
(mm)
FRL
90/90/90
CEILING
THICKNESS (mm)

Stud Depth
rated from
above only
92
BRANZ FAR2888
150
BOXED STUDS
No
Insulation
50mm
Glasswool
Partition Batt
134
43 (33)
50 (41)
192
45 (34)
51 (44)
Stud BMT
300mm
Stud Spacing
450mm
Stud Spacing
300mm
Stud Spacing
450mm
Stud Spacing
0.75
3900
3580
4310
3920
1.15
4110
3760
0.75
4900
4510
5570
5110
1.15
5270
4850
185
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4.5.1
STUD SIZE
(mm)
STEEL STUD CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
LSC6
CEILING LINING:

[BELOW SIDE] Lining optional
FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
SPAN
(mm)
FRL
60/60/60
CEILING
THICKNESS (mm)

Stud Depth
rated from
above only
92
BRANZ FAR2888
150
BOXED STUDS
No
Insulation
Stud BMT
300mm
Stud Spacing
450mm
Stud Spacing
300mm
Stud Spacing
450mm
Stud Spacing
0.75
3600
3170
4140
3770
1.15
3890
3490
0.75
4680
4260
5460
5000
1.15
5130
4680
124
35 (32)
182
35 (32)
Day Design
3094-23
LSC7
CEILING LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
SPAN
(mm)
FRL
90/90/90
CEILING
THICKNESS (mm)

Stud Depth
rated from
above only
92
BRANZ FAR2888
150
BOXED STUDS
No
Insulation
Stud BMT
300mm
Stud Spacing
450mm
Stud Spacing
300mm
Stud Spacing
450mm
Stud Spacing
0.75
3550
3120
4110
3750
1.15
3860
3460
0.75
4650
4230
5430
4960
1.15
5090
4650
131
37 (35)
189
37 (35)
Day Design
3094-23
LSC8
CEILING LINING:

FRAME:

STUD SIZE
(mm)
SPAN
(mm)
FRL
120/120/120

Stud Depth
92
BRANZ FAR2888
150
450mm
Stud Spacing
300mm
Stud Spacing
450mm
Stud Spacing
0.75
3340
2930
3930
3580
1.15
3680
3250
0.75
4440
4030
5200
4750
1.15
4880
4440
BOXED STUDS
No
Insulation
Stud BMT
300mm
Stud Spacing
rated from
above only
4.5.1
CEILING
THICKNESS (mm)
186
140
38 (36)
198
38 (36)
Day Design
3094-23
FRAMING
MAXIMUM CEILING SPAN TABLE - SINGLE SPAN ONLY (LINED ON UNDERSIDE ONLY)
JOIST DEPTH
(mm)
JOIST BMT
(mm)
1 X 10mm
2 X 10mm
1 X 13mm
2 X 13mm
3 X 13mm
1 X 16mm
2 X 16mm
3 X 16mm
1720
1935
2010
2305
2605
2375
2645
2990
2745
3055
3460
4460
5060
1800
2020
2100
2530
2785
2580
3005
3125
2870
3290
3615
4660
5285
1665
1880
1945
2335
2575
2365
2770
2900
2660
3030
3355
4325
4915
1565
1765
1830
2190
2415
2200
2590
2730
2500
2835
3160
4075
4630
1740
1960
2095
2470
2705
2500
2945
3025
2780
3195
3495
4510
5120
1580
1780
1860
2235
2450
2235
2650
2760
2525
2875
3190
4115
4675
1465
1655
1730
2065
2265
2045
2445
2565
2350
2645
2970
3635
4355
1885
2125
2205
2530
2850
2605
2900
3275
3015
3350
3780
4880
5525
1975
2220
2305
2760
3045
2845
3265
3415
3165
3605
3975
5095
5760
1830
2060
2140
2550
2820
2615
3015
3175
2920
3330
3680
4740
5370
1720
1940
2010
2395
2650
2440
2825
2990
2745
3120
3460
4465
5065
1910
2150
2305
2690
2960
2760
3200
3310
3050
3505
3845
4935
5585
1735
1950
2080
2440
2690
2480
2895
3020
2775
3170
3495
4505
5115
1615
1820
1910
2260
2490
2280
2675
2815
2580
2930
3255
4195
4770
1960
2205
2290
2625
2960
2705
3010
3395
3130
3475
3920
5065
5720
2050
2300
2395
2855
3150
2955
3375
3540
3300
3740
4125
5285
5960
1900
2140
2220
2645
2925
2720
3120
3295
3035
3460
3825
4915
5560
1785
2015
2090
2480
2750
2540
2925
3105
2855
3245
3590
4630
5250
1985
2230
2395
2785
3065
2870
3310
3430
3185
3635
3995
5120
5785
1805
2030
2160
2530
2790
2585
2995
3135
2880
3295
3630
4675
5300
1675
1890
1980
2345
2590
2380
2770
2930
2680
3045
3375
4355
4945
2150
2415
2515
2875
3230
2965
3295
3705
3425
3800
4275
5525
6220
2250
2520
2625
3105
3430
3230
3655
3860
3635
4075
4500
5760
6475
2085
2340
2435
2880
3190
2980
3390
3600
3355
3780
4185
5370
6055
1960
2210
2295
2705
3005
2795
3185
3395
3140
3550
3940
5065
5725
2175
2440
2620
3030
3340
3145
3585
3745
3520
3970
4370
5585
6285
1980
2230
2375
2755
3045
2845
3255
3430
3175
3605
3985
5115
5775
1840
2075
2200
2560
2835
2625
3020
3195
2940
3345
3705
4770
5400
51
64
76
92
150
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
1835
2060
2145
2460
2775
2535
2820
3185
2935
3255
3680
4750
5380
51
64
76
92
150
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2010
2260
2350
2695
3035
2780
3090
3480
3210
3565
4020
5190
5860
STEEL STUD CEILINGS
INSTALLATION
51
64
76
92
150
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2090
2350
2445
2800
3145
2885
3205
3605
3335
3700
4165
5380
6065
51
64
76
92
150
0.5
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.55
0.75
1.15
0.75
1.15
2290
2570
2675
3060
3430
3160
3505
3930
3650
4040
4535
5865
6580
MINIMUM NUMBER OF NOGGINGS REQUIRED IN STEEL STUD CEILING
CEILING SPAN (m)

MINIMUM NUMBER
OF NOGGINGS
0-2
2-4
4-6
6-7
1
2
3
4
Strength check: 1.2G + Wu (Using Wu = 0.375kPa).

Serviceability check: G + Ws, Limit Span/360 or 12mm, G Limit Span/600.
Support walls and connections to be independently checked.
The live load in accordance with AS1170:2002 Clause 3.5.2 has not been applied to the
ceiling joists. Accordingly, personnel are not permitted to traffic the ceiling joists.
5 Maximum span tables assume noggings are equally spaced along studs.
6 For Continuous Spans refer to Rondo Building Services latest literature.
187
4.5.1
STUD LINED WITH PLASTERBOARD ON ONE SIDE ONLY
STEEL STUD CEILINGS

STEEL STUD CEILINGS (FRAME DETAIL) - ELEVATION
Ceiling joist friction fitted for single spans

up to 2000mm and continuous spans up to
2800mm. Refer to frame manufacturers
literature for more information
Ceiling joist fixed to track for

single spans up to 3000mm and
continuous spans up to 4000mm.
Use 2x16mm-8g tek screws.
Masonry
wall
Stud used as ceiling joist
Track fixed to wall at 600mm

max centres and 100mm max
from track ends
Track fixed to wall at 600mm

from track ends
FIGURE 1
Ceiling joist to masonry detail
Ceiling joist fixed to wall stud when

larger spans are required. Use
3x16mm-10g tek screws or equivalent
Masonry
wall
FIGURE 2
Ceiling joist fixed to bracket

when larger spans are required.
Use 2x16mm-10g tek screws
Masonry
wall
Wall
stud
60mm min
Ceiling joist bracket fixed

to wall according to
manufacturers specification
4.5.1
FIGURE 3
Ceiling Joist to steel stud detail
FIGURE 4
188

STEEL STUD CEILING TO WALL DETAIL - ELEVATION
plasterboard. Fill with sealant
to maintain acoustic integrity
Wall
stud
Cornice cement
FIGURE 5
Non-trafficable ceiling to plasterboard wall
Fix joist track to wall at

100mm max from ends
sealant to maintain
acoustic integrity
FIGURE 6
Non-trafficable ceiling to plasterboard wall
Masonry
wall
Masonry
wall
Fix ceiling joist bracket to

wall according to
manufacturers specifications
Non-fire rated
Plasterboard
Cornice cement
Direct fix clip and furring channel
FIGURE 7
Non-trafficable ceiling to masonry wall

100mm max from ends
Wall
stud
Cornice cement
STEEL STUD CEILINGS
FIGURE 8
Masonry
wall
Stud used as
ceiling joist
Fix ceiling joist bracket

manufacturers specifications
Masonry
wall

sheet support. Fix angle to joist
and wall at 600mm max centres
Stud used as
ceiling joist
5 - 10mm clearance to plasterboard.

Fill with fire mastic to maintain fire
Direct fix clip and

furring channel
Direct fix clip and

furring channel
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
189
4.5.1

4.5.1
STEEL STUD CEILINGS
FIRE RATED
STEEL STUD CEILING TO WALL DETAIL - ELEVATION
Fix track to wall at 600mm

max centres and 100mm
max from track ends
FireShield
Stud used as
ceiling joist
Masonry
wall
Masonry
wall
50x50mm angle for

Fix to joist and wall at
600mm max centres


FIGURE 11

manufacturers specification
FIGURE 12
190
STEEL STUD BULKHEAD DETAIL
Track fixed at 600mm max

centres and 100mm max
from track ends
acoustic integrity
Maximum
stud drop
= 1200mm
Slab / Floor
Masonry
wall
Steel Studs. Check

system for max
framing centres
NOGGINGS REQUIRED IN STEEL STUD BULKHEADS
Span (m)
Minimum Number of Noggings
1
2
3
4
5
Span
Set external
corner bead
0-2
2-4
4-6
Strength check: 1.2G + Wu using Wu = 0.375kPa.

Serviceability check: G + Ws using Deflection Limit: L/360 or 12mm.
1200mm max stud drop.
600mm max stud spacing.
Personnel are not permitted to traffic the ceiling joists.
STEEL STUD CEILINGS
FIGURE 13
Stud frame bulkhead
MAXIMUM BULKHEAD SPAN TABLE (mm) - STEEL STUDS AT 600mm MAXIMUM CENTRES
NO USE OF WASHERS
51
64
76
92
150
75 x 3mm WASHER USED
Stud BMT
(mm)
1 x 10mm
1 x 13mm
1 x 16mm
2 x 13mm
2 x 16mm
1 x 10mm
1 x 13mm
1 x 16mm
2 x 13mm
2 x 16mm
0.5
1835
1800
1740
1665
1195
0.75
2060
2020
1960
1880
1780
0.5
2085
1890
1545
1220
755
0.75
2460
2530
2470
2335
2235
1.15
2775
2785
2705
2575
2450
0.55
2130
1935
1585
1255
790
2535
2580
2500
2365
2200
0.75
2820
3005
2945
2770
2295
2820
3005
2945
2770
2650
1.15
3185
3125
3025
2900
2760
3185
3125
3025
2900
2760
0.55
1700
1520
1205
910
485
2935
2870
2750
2520
2200
0.75
3255
3210
2760
2335
1730
3255
3290
3195
3030
2875
1.15
3680
3615
3495
3355
3190
3680
3615
3495
3355
3190
0.75
1985
1795
1460
1140
685
4330
4040
3520
3035
2335
1.15
5155
4825
4245
3700
2915
5380
5285
5120
4915
4675
191
4.5.1
Stud Depth
(mm)
HORIZONTAL
Z
SHAFT WALL
SYSTEMS
INTRODUCTION
HORIZONTAL SHAFT WALL

SYSTEMS
193
INSTALLATION
Framing
Plasterboard Layout
Plasterboard Fixing
195
195
195
196
196
197
Horizontal Shaft Wall is constructed in a similar way to a standard

Shaft Wall and uses the same components. It is constructed using
steel CH-studs as the ceiling joists.
4.5.2
Horizontal Shaft Wall systems are ideal for constructing a ceiling

when access is only possible from below and a fire rating is
required from above.
192
LSHWC1
FRAME:
1 layer of 25mm ShaftLiner encased in CH-studs

at either 300mm or 600mm spacing
CEILING LINING:
[Span based on UDL 0.35kPa and maximum deflection Span/360 or 10mm]

[Non-trafficable ceiling. CH-studs screw fixed to perimeter tracks]
CH-STUD SIZE
(mm)
FRL
60/60/60
rated from
above only
CH-stud
Depth
64
BRANZ FAR2891
102
SPAN
(mm)
CEILING
THICKNESS (mm)
CH-stud
BMT
300mm
CH-stud
Spacing
600mm
CH-stud
Spacing
0.55
2330
1850
0.9
2730
2170
0.55
3400
1960
0.9
3880
3160
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
80
39 (32)
46 (39)
46 (38)
118
42 (33)
48 (41)
48 (41)
48 (41)
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LSHWC2
FRAME:
1 layer of 25mm ShaftLiner encased in CH-studs

CEILING LINING:

FRL
60/60/60
+60min RISF
rated from above
and below
BRANZ FR2817
BRANZ FAR2036
CH-STUD SIZE
(mm)
CH-stud
Depth
64
102
SPAN
(mm)
CEILING
THICKNESS (mm)
CH-stud
BMT
300mm
CH-stud
Spacing
600mm
CH-stud
Spacing
0.55
2740
1650
0.9
3000
2570
0.55
3290
1650
0.9
3920
3090
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
96
44 (36)
50 (42)
50 (42)
134
46 (37)
52 (46)
52 (46)
52 (46)
SYSTEMS
Day Design
3094-r17
LSHWC3
FRAME:
1 layer of 25mm ShaftLiner encased in CH-studs at

either 300mm or 600mm spacing
CEILING LINING:

90/90/90
+60min RISF
rated from above
and below
BRANZ FR2817
BRANZ FAR2036
CH-stud
Depth
64
102
SPAN
(mm)
CEILING
THICKNESS (mm)
CH-stud
BMT
300mm
CH-stud
Spacing
600mm
CH-stud
Spacing
0.55
2600
1420
0.9
2850
2440
0.55
2840
1420
0.9
3790
2660
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
112
46 (37)
53 (45)
53 (45)
150
49 (40)
55 (49)
55 (49)
55 (49)
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4.5.2
FRL
CH-STUD SIZE
(mm)
4.5.2
HORIZONTAL
Z
SHAFT WALL
SYSTEMS
LSHWC4
FRAME:
100mm wide strip of 10mm plasterboard above exposed flange of

CH-studs with 1 layer of 25mm. ShaftLiner encased in CH-studs
CEILING LINING:

FRL
120/120/120
+60min RISF
rated from above
and below
BRANZ FR2817
BRANZ FAR2036
CH-STUD SIZE
(mm)
CH-stud
Depth
64
102
SPAN
(mm)
CEILING
THICKNESS (mm)
CH-stud
BMT
300mm
CH-stud
Spacing
600mm
CH-stud
Spacing
0.55
2600
1420
2440
0.9
2850
0.55
2840
1420
0.9
3790
2660
No
Insulation
Glasswool
Partition Batt
50mm
Polyester
ISB3
65mm
Polyester
Polycoustic
Batt 75mm
122
46 (37)
53 (45)
53 (45)
160
49 (40)
55 (49)
55 (49)
55 (49)
194
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FIRE RATED
Install control joints in Horizontal Shaft Wall at:

[FOR ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS, REFER TO SECTION 4.4.1]
FRAMING
FIRE RATED
Fix the perimeter track at 600mm maximum centres and 100mm maximum from each end.
Space CH-studs according to the joist spacing specified in the system table.
Screw CH-studs to the perimeter track.
For Shaft Wall framing components and construction sequence, [REFER TO SECTION 4.3.1]
For other framing requirements, [REFER TO SECTION 4.4.1]

Check the availability of Rondo CH-stud size 102mm.
195
4.5.2
INSTALLATION
SYSTEMS
HORIZONTAL
Z
SHAFT WALL
SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
PLASTERBOARD LAYOUT
FIRE RATED
FIRESHIELD LAYOUT
Install FireShield perpendicular to the framing members.

Stagger face layer butt joints by 600mm minimum on adjoining sheets and between layers.
First layer butt joints must be backed by a framing member.
SHAFTLINER LAYOUT
If the ceiling exceeds the length of the ShaftLiner, the butt joints must be positioned
towards the edge of the ceiling, away from the centre [REFER TO SECTION 4.3.1]
Stagger ShaftLiner butt joints for adjacent panels and reinforce with horizontal CH-stud cut to
fit between the other studs [REFER TO SECTION 4.3.1]
Butt joints on underlying layers (not face layer) of FireShield may be made on the same
framing member.
PLASTERBOARD FIXING
FIRE RATED

For installation of FireShield to the CH-stud joists, [REFER TO SECTION 4.4]
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
16mm FireShield
30mm 6g Type S
45mm 6g Type S
60mm 6g Type S or
25mm ShaftLiner
45mm 6g Type S^
4.5.2
^ Use for securing ShaftLiner to J-track when the J-track is being used as an end stud.
196
FIRE RATED
HORIZONTAL SHAFT WALL JUNCTIONS - ELEVATION
CH-stud used as
the ceiling joist
CH-stud used as
nogging between
ShaftLiner sheets
J-track
Ceiling CH-stud fixed to

track. Use 2x16mm-8g
tek screws
E-stud
Masonry
wall
ShaftLiner
FireShield
Fix ShaftLiner to J-track at

200mm max centres
Use masonry fixings at 600mm max
centres and 100mm max from ends
Fix E-stud to wall at

100mm max from ends
acoustic integrity
FIGURE 1
Horizontal Shaft Wall non-trafficable ceiling to masonry wall
Use MastaBlock or cornice cement to adhere an

additional 100mm strip of any 10mm
plasterboard over exposed flange in CH-Joist.
Track notched and
riveted to CH-stud
FireShield
Laminating screws
FIGURE 2
Alternate butt joint in FireShield
197
4.5.2
FIGURE 3
Shaft Wall ceiling detail
System LSHWC4 only
SOIL & WASTE PIPE
INTRODUCTION
SOIL & WASTE PIPE

SYSTEMS
198
[FOR ALL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS, REFER TO THE RELEVANT WALL OR CEILING SECTION]
Soil and waste pipe systems provide sound insulation ratings for
hydraulic services that are usually run in a ceiling cavity, bulkhead or a
duct. These systems have been designed to comply with the different
BCA requirements for each state.
The soil and waste pipe systems cover a range of situations including
bathroom ceilings, bedroom or habitable room ceilings, as well
as ducts. Certain systems may require the pipes to be lagged, but
alternative systems exist that include boxing the pipes in plasterboard
or use a false ceiling when lagging is not practical.
This section includes only the system tables for soil and waste pipes.
For installation requirements, refer to the relevant wall or ceiling section.
LSWP2 - LSWP15
[Soil and waste pipe systems can be a ceiling, bulkhead or duct]
[Number of Downlights per 5m2 ]
[Downlights should be evenly distributed and no closer than 900mm apart]
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING

With either
50mm Glasswool Batt or
65mm Polyester ISB3
No Insulation
2 layers of 10mm MastaShield
32 (27)
LSWP3
29 (25)
32 (28)
LSWP5
1 layer of 10mm SpanShield
28 (24)
31 (27)
32 (28)
26 (25)
LSWP6
4.6.1
28 (25)
LSWP2
2 layers of 10mm SpanShield
LSWP8
33 (30)
LSWP9
30 (27)
LSWP12
2 layers of 10mm WaterShield
32 (28)
LSWP13
1 layer of 13mm WaterShield
29 (26)
LSWP15
30 (26)
with 2 downlights
with 3 downlights
25 (25)
with 4 downlights
26 (25)
with 2 downlights
26 (25)
with 3 downlights
27 (25)
with 1 downlight
28 (25)
with 1 downlight
198
35 (30)
35 (31)
36 (33)
33 (30)
35 (31)
32 (29)
33 (29)
27 (26)
with 4 downlights
26 (25)
with 3 downlights
27 (25)
with 2 downlights
27 (27)
with 4 downlights
28 (28)
with 4 downlights
25 (25)
Acoustic Opinion
Day Design
3094-22
Note:
Pipes must not
be in contact
with insulation or
plasterboard
with 4 downlights
27 (27)
with 4 downlights
26 (26)
with 3 downlights
25 (25)
with 4 downlights
LSWP21 - LSWP34
PIPE WRAPPING:
[OPTION 1] CMG Latimer AFL/4-12 (4.5kg/m2) or

[OPTION 2] Pyrotek Soundlagg 4525C (5kg/m2) or
[OPTION 3] NuWave NuWrap5 (5kg/m2).

SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING

With either
65mm Polyester ISB3
No Insulation
49 (40)
LSWP21
48 (38)
51 (41)
LSWP24
44 (35)
47 (38)
51 (42)
47 (40)
LSWP25
48 (39)
with 1 downlight
with 2 downlights
47 (40)
LSWP28
46 (38)
49 (41)
LSWP31
48 (39)
51 (42)
LSWP32
45 (37)
48 (40)
LSWP34
46 (37)
49 (40)
with 1 downlight
47 (40)
Acoustic Opinion
Day Design
3094-22
Note: Pipe
wrapping must
not be in contact
with insulation or
plasterboard
with 2 downlights
SOIL & WASTE PIPE
SYSTEMS
LSWP44 - LSWP54
INNER MOST LINING:
2 layers of 10mm SpanShield attached to concealed frame
FRAME:
64mm steel stud (minimum) fixed to concealed frame

OUTER MOST LINING

With either
65mm Polyester ISB3
No Insulation
LSWP44
37 (29)
LSWP45
40 (32)
LSWP46
37 (29)
LSWP48
39 (31)
LSWP50
38 (29)
LSWP51
40 (32)
LSWP54
38 (30)
199
29 (25)
with 4 downlights
32 (28)
with 4 downlights
29 (25)
with 4 downlights
31 (27)
with 4 downlights
30 (25)
with 4 downlights
32 (28)
with 4 downlights
30 (26)
with 4 downlights
45 (35)
49 (39)
46 (36)
47 (37)
Acoustic Opinion
Day Design
3094-22
Note:
Pipes must not
be in contact
with insulation or
plasterboard
45 (35)
49 (39)
46 (36)
4.6.1
SYSTEM
SOIL & WASTE PIPE
SYSTEMS
LSWP64 - LSWP74
PLASTERBOARD BOX ENCASING PIPE:
2 layers of any 13mm Plasterboard
[Soil and waste pipe systems can be a ceiling, bulkhead or duct with not
less not 75mm gap between inner and outer plasterboard layers]
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING
No Insulation
With either
65mm Polyester ISB3
LSWP64
45 (34)
LSWP65
51 (39)
Acoustic Opinion
Day Design
3094-22
LSWP68
50 (38)
LSWP70
45 (34)
Note:
Pipes must not be in
contact with insulation
or plasterboard
LSWP72
48 (36)
LSWP74
48 (37)
LSWP83 - LSWP95
PLASTERBOARD BOX ENCASING PIPE:

or FireShield or SoundShield
[Soil and waste pipe systems can be a ceiling, bulkhead or duct with not less not
75mm gap between inner and outer plasterboard layers]
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING
4.6.1
No Insulation
With either
65mm Polyester ISB3
LSWP83
55 (43)
LSWP85
53 (42)
LSWP88
52 (40)
LSWP91
54 (42)
LSWP95
55 (44)
200
49 (40)
with 3 downlights
49 (40)
with 2 downlights
Acoustic Opinion
Day Design
3094-22
Note:
or plasterboard
50 (40)
with 2 downlights
47 (40)
with 4 downlights
LSWP100 - LSWP114
WALL LINING:
WALL FRAME:
WALL INSULATION:
SYSTEM
[HABITABLE ROOM SIDE] 1 layer of 10mm MastaShield

[BATHROOM ROOM SIDE] 1 layer of 10mm WaterShield
64mm (minimum) steel stud
50mm Glasswool Partition Batt or 65mm Polyester ISB3
ADDITIONAL PLASTERBOARD STRIP

ON WALL ABOVE CEILING
No Insulation on
wall above ceiling
With either
65mm Polyester ISB3
on wall above ceiling
LSWP100
43 (34)
46 (36)
LSWP101
47 (37)
50 (39)
LSWP102
44 (35)
47 (37)
LSWP106
44 (35)
47 (37)
LSWP108
46 (37)
49 (39)
LSWP110
44 (35)
47 (37)
LSWP111
47 (38)
50 (40)
LSWP114
45 (36)
48 (38)
Acoustic Opinion
Day Design
3094-22
Note:
or plasterboard
SOIL & WASTE PIPE
SYSTEMS
LSWP120
PIPE WRAPPING:
[OPTION 1] CMG Latimer AFL/4-12 (4.5kg/m2)

[OPTION 2] Pyrotek Soundlagg 4525C (5kg/m2)
[OPTION 3] NuWave NuWrap5 (5kg/m2).
WALL LINING:
[HABITABLE ROOM SIDE] 1 layer of 10mm MastaShield

[BATHROOM ROOM SIDE] 1 layer of 10mm WaterShield
WALL FRAME:
64mm (minimum) steel stud
WALL INSULATION:
50mm Glasswool Partition Batt or

65mm Polyester ISB3
With either
65mm Polyester ISB3
on wall above ceiling
No Insulation on
wall above ceiling
LSWP120
57 (43)
59 (44)
201
Acoustic Opinion
Day Design
3094-22
Note:
Pipe wrapping must not
be in contact with insulation
or plasterboard
4.6.1
SYSTEM
LAMINATED VERTICAL DUCT
SYSTEMS
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION

SYSTEMS
202
INSTALLATION
Plasterboard Layout
Plasterboard Fixing
203
203
203
204
206
Laminated duct systems are fire rated laminated plasterboard

enclosures for building services. They are constructed from three
layers of 13 or 16mm FireShield and metal angle framing.
Laminated ducts are designed to provide fire and acoustic isolation
for electrical, plumbing and air-handling services.
Laminated duct systems are suitable for use with fire rated
penetrations including access panels, cable trays and power points.
They cannot be used for services containing combustible liquids
or gases.
Laminated ducts can form one up to four sides of a fire rated
enclosure. They can be easily joined to other plasterboard, masonry
or concrete walls with an equivalent or higher fire rating.
Unless otherwise stated, laminated duct systems are non-load
bearing and must not support roof, ceiling or floor loads.
LLVD1LLVD2
FRAME:
25/50x50mm x 0.75 BMT steel angles
DUCT LINING:
3 layers of FireShield laminated together
[Laminated Vertical Duct can be 1, 2, 3 or 4 sided]

[Height and Width dimensions apply to LLVD1 and LLVD2]
FRL
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING
PLASTERBOARD
THICKNESS (mm)
- /90/90
4.6.2
BRANZ FR2340
BRANZ 97/1037
BRANZ 97/1104
BRANZ 98/1341
BRANZ FAR1660
LLVD1
39
- /120/120
BRANZ FR2340
BRANZ 97/1037
BRANZ 97/1104
BRANZ 98/1341
BRANZ FAR1660
LLVD2
48
202
MAX DUCT
HEIGHT (m)
MAX DUCT
WIDTH (m)
3.0
Unlimited
3.6
3.0
4.2
2.4
4.8
1.8
5.4
1.2
ACOUSTICS
Rw (Rw + Ctr)
37 (34)
38 (35)
FIRE RATED
Never joint sheets with fire mastic [REFER TO SECTION 5].
For acceptable modifications or variations to fire rated systems [REFER TO SECTION 3.3 FIRE RESISTANCE]
PLASTERBOARD LAYOUT
FIGURE 1
Framing and plasterboard layout
25/50x50mm x 0.75mm BMT

angle frame before 1st layer
INSTALLATION
SYSTEMS
1st layer
3 layers of FireShield laminated

together to create duct walls
2nd layer
3rd layer
25/50x50mm x 0.75mm
BMT angle frame after 1st
layer and before 2nd layer
FIRE RATED
First layer butt joints must be backed by a steel angle of minimum 50mm width.
203
4.6.2
VERTICAL LAYOUT
4.6.2
SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
PLASTERBOARD FIXING
FIRE RATED
Laminating screws must be used to fix butt joints in the second and third layer
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
13mm
25mm 6g Type S
40mm 6g Type S
50mm 6g Type S or
16mm
30mm 6g Type S
45mm 6g Type S
60mm 6g Type S or
204
FIGURE 2
Steel angle frames and 1st layer
600mm max
25/50x50mm x 0.75mm BMT angle

frame before 1st layer. Fix to floor
and wall at 600mm max centres and
100mm max from ends
400mm max
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Frame 1
Steel Angle 25/50x50mm x 0.75mm BMT.

Installed before 1st layer.
Frame 2
Steel Angle 25/50x50mm x 0.75mm BMT.

Installed between 1st and 2nd layers.
Sheet Layout
1st, 2nd and 3rd layers: All Vertical.
Fasteners

edges.
Sheet Perimeter
Screw fix to steel angle at 400mm

max centres vertically and 600mm max
horizontally.
Field
2nd layer: Laminate to 1st layer at 400mm

max centres vertically and horizontally.
max centres vertically and horizontally.
Recessed Edges
1st layer: Once 2nd layer is installed,

support the recessed edge in the 1st
layer with an additional line of laminating
screws through 2nd layer at 400mm
max centres. Stagger recessed edges by
300mm min between layers.
max centres.
max centres.
Butt Joints
1st layer: Fix at 200mm max centres to

additional horizontal steel angle. Stagger
butt joints by 600mm min on adjoining
sheets and between layers.
max centres.
max centres.
Internal and
External corners
All layers: Fix to angle at 400mm max

centres vertically.
Fire Mastic

Jointing Face
Layer

with either two coats of MastaBase
/ MastaLongset or three coats of
MastaRapid / MastaLite.
1st layer
25/50x50mm x 0.75mm BMT angle frame

after 1st layer and before 2nd layer. Fix to
floor and wall at 600mm max centres and
100mm max from ends
600mm max
FIGURE 3
2nd and 3rd layers
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm min
between layers
Recessed edge in 1st layer

supported by an additional line of
laminating screws through 2nd
layer at 400mm max centres
Floating butt joints fixed to

previous layer at 200mm max
centres using laminating screws
INSTALLATION
SYSTEMS
600mm
max
400mm max
400mm max
400mm max
3rd layer
2nd layer
400mm
max
400mm
max
600mm max
205
4.6.2
10-15mm
FIRE RATED
Screws fixed
through angle
22mm IBS
Backing Rod
10mm clearance to
plasterboard

maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
25x50mm 0.75mm BMT steel

angle fixed to slab at 600mm
from angle ends
15mm clearance
to plasterboard

maintain fire and
acoustic integrity
Laminating screws 50mm

from sheet top. Do not
fix through angle
FIGURE 4
Laminated duct head to slab
Elevation
FIGURE 5
Laminated duct deflection head to slab
Elevation
Small bead of fire mastic under

angle filling any gaps
FireShield
Screws fixed
through angle
Screws fixed through angle

Small bead of fire mastic
under angle filling any gaps
Suitable masonry
fasteners
Laminating screws
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
Suitable masonry fasteners at 600mm max
centres and 100mm max from angle ends
FIGURE 6
Laminated duct base to slab
Elevation
FIGURE 7
Laminated duct to masonry wall
Plan view

angle before 1st layer
Laminating screws

angle before 1st layer and
between 1st and 2nd layers
Screws fixed
through angle
50x50mm 0.75BMT steel angle

between 1st and 2nd layers
Overlap sheet edges

at corners
Laminating screws
4.6.2
FIGURE 8
Laminated duct internal corner
Plan view
FIGURE 9
Laminated duct external corner
Plan view
206
FIRE RATED
Stagger recessed edges by

600mm min between layers
Laminate recessed edges in 1st

layer through 2nd layer at
400mm max centres
Laminate recessed edges

in 2nd and 3rd layer at
400mm max centres
FIGURE 10
Laminated duct recessed edge
in 1st layer
Plan view
FIGURE 11
Laminated duct recessed edge
in 2nd and 3rd layer
Plan view
Stagger butt joints by

600mm min on adjacent
sheets and between layers
Additional 25x50mm
0.75mm BMT angle to
support butt joint in 1st layer
Laminate butt joints in 2nd
and 3rd layer at 200mm
max centres
FIGURE 12
Laminated duct butt joint
in 2nd and 3rd layer
39 - 48mm
FIGURE 13
Laminated duct butt joint
in 1st layer
39 - 48mm
Maximum
opening
[ibox]
Maximum
opening size
size 70mm high and
70mm
high and 440mm wide
440mm wide
Cable tray
Promat Promaseal
fire mastic
25mm
30mm
Cable/s
Metal pipe
70mm max
5mm
20mm
Promat Promaseal
fire mastic
25mm
FIGURE 14
Typical cable tray penetration
Up to 2 hours FRL
FIGURE 15
Up to 2 hours FRL
39 - 48mm
Plastic pipe
FIGURE 16
Typical fire collar penetration
Up to 2 Hours FRL
207
4.6.2
Promat type FCW fire collar.

Check sizing with supplier
COLUMN & BEAM PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
INTRODUCTION

SYSTEMS
209
INSTALLATION
Plasterboard Layout
Plasterboard Fixing
210
210
210
210
213
Column and beam protection systems consist of FireShield

layers protecting structural timber or steel. This enables the
structural members to maintain their load carrying capacity in
the event of a fire.
This section details the most common methods to encase
timber or steel columns and beams to achieve a structural fire
resistance level.
4.6.3
The FRL (Fire Resistance Level) for structural protection systems

do not require the Integrity and Insulation ratings. They are
expressed with only one number and two dashes, for example
90//. [FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO SECTION 3.3 FIRE RESISTANCE]
208
LSEP1LSEP5
STRUCTURAL FRAME:
Steel Column / Beam encased in FireShield for fire

protection
PLASTERBOARD FRAME:
Furring channel track with Encasement Clips at 600mm max

centres friction fitted to structural frame flanges
FRL
PLASTERBOARD
THICKNESS (mm)
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING
LSEP1
1 layer of 13mm FireShield Plasterboard
13
LSEP2
16
LSEP3
2 layers of 16mm FireShield Plasterboard
32
LSEP4
39
LSEP5
64
30/ - / BRANZ FAR1613

BRANZ FAR2519
60/ - / BRANZ FAR1613
90/ - / BRANZ FAR1613
120/ - / BRANZ FAR1613
180/ - / BRANZ FAR1613
LTEP1LTEP5
Timber Column / Beam encased in
FireShield for fire protection
PLASTERBOARD
THICKNESS (mm)
FRL
SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING
30/ - / -
LTEP1
13
LTEP2
26
LTEP3
39
LTEP4
48
LTEP5
64
BRANZ FAR1718
60/ - / BRANZ FAR1718
90/ - / BRANZ FAR1718
120/ - / BRANZ FAR1718
180/ - / BRANZ FAR1718
209
4.6.3
STRUCTURAL FRAME:
SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
FIRE RATED
PLASTERBOARD LAYOUT
FIRE RATED
PLASTERBOARD FIXING
FIRE RATED
Use the Screw Only Method, stud adhesive is not permitted.

Laminating screws can be used to fix butt joints in the second, third and fourth layers.
4.6.3
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
13mm
25mm 6g Type S
40mm 6g Type S
50mm 6g Type S or
16mm
30mm 6g Type S
45mm 6g Type S
60mm 6g Type S or
210
FASTENER TYPE AND MINIMUM SIZE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLASTERBOARD TO SOFTWOOD TIMBER
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
13mm

30mm x 2.8 Ring Shank Nail
or 30mm - 6g W Screw

45mm - 6g W Screw

16mm

32mm - 6g W Screw

50mm - 6g W Screw

FASTENER TYPE AND SIZE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLASTERBOARD TO HARDWOOD TIMBER
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
13mm

30mm - 6g W Screw

40mm - 6g W Screw

16mm

30mm - 6g W Screw

45mm - 6g W Screw

FIGURE 1
Steel Column/Beam encased in FireShield
Universal
Column / Beam
Universal Encasement
Clips at 600mm max
centres and 100mm
max from ends.
Stagger butt joints

by 300mm min
between layers
300mm max
1st layer
300mm max
2nd layer
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Fasteners
All screws 50mm max from sheet edges.
Edges along
length
All layers: Fix at 300mm max centres.

3rd layer: Either screw to furring channel
track or use laminating screws.
4th layer: Use 40mm-10g laminating
screws.
Butt joints
Single Layer System: Install furring

channel track behind sheet joints and fix
at 200mm max centres.
Multiple Layer Systems: Laminate to
previous layer at 200mm max centres.
Stagger butt joints by 300mm min
between layers.
INSTALLATION
SYSTEMS
Furring channel track.

Rondo No.140 or No.142
Laminate joints to
previous layer at
200mm max centres
300mm max
300mm max
4th layer
211
4.6.3
3rd layer
4.6.3
SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 2
Timber Column/Beam encased in FireShield
Timber Column/Beam
Beam 100mm max

Column 200mm max
Stagger joints by
300mm min
between layers
75mm max
1st layer
Beam 100mm max

Column 200mm max
2nd layer
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Fasteners
All screws 75mm max from sheet edges.
Beam - Edges
along length

Also fix at 450mm max centres in the
centreline of the sheet for all layers.
3rd layer: Either screw to timber beam or
use laminating screws.
screws.
Column - Edges
along length

3rd layer: Either screw to timber column
or use laminating screws.
screws.
Butt joints
Either screw to column/beam or laminate

to previous layer at 200mm max centres.
Stagger butt joints by 300mm min
between layers.
Fix butt joints to

previous layer at
100mm max centres
Beam 100mm max

Column 200mm max
3rd layer
Beam 100mm max

Column 200mm max
Fix at 450mm max centres

in the centre line of the
sheet for all layers.
4th layer
212
FIRE RATED
COLUMN & BEAM PROTECTION - STEEL
Suitable masonry fasteners at
100mm max from angle ends
10mm clearance to
plasterboard and fill
with fire mastic to
maintain fire integrity
FireShield
Universal
column/beam
Furring
channel track
(Rondo No.140
or No.142)
Encasement Clips at
150mm max from ends
FireShield
50x50mm x 0.75
BMT steel angle
Universal beam
Furring
channel track
(Rondo No.140
or No.142)
Set external
corner bead
FIGURE 3
4 sided protection for I-beam/column
Elevation or plan view
FIGURE 4
3 sided protection for I-beam
Elevation
50mm max
When SHS/RHS is
below 2mm thick
Use drill-point
screws
Universal
beam
50x50mm
x 0.75 BMT
steel angle
FIGURE 5
4 sided protection for SHS/RHS
Laminating screws
for 4th layer
Furring channel track
When SHS/RHS is
above 2mm thick
FIGURE 6
3 sided protection for I-beam to ceiling
Elevation
Use suitable fixings

at 600mm max
centres and 100mm
max from ends
Overlap sheet edges

at corners
FIGURE 7
4 sided protection for SHS/RHS
213
4.6.3
Furring channel track

100mm max from each end
FIRE RATED
COLUMN & BEAM PROTECTION - TIMBER
Timber joist
Timber joist
Timber
beam
Timber
beam
50x50mm x 0.75mm
BMT steel angle
50x50mm x 0.75mm
BMT steel angle
Overlap sheet
edges at corners
Set external
corner bead
FIGURE 9
3 sided protection timber beam
Elevation
FIGURE 8
3 sided protection timber beam
Elevation
Laminating screws
for 4th layer
FireShield
Timber column/beam
Set external
corner bead
4.6.3
FIGURE 10
4 sided protection timber column/beam
214
FIRE ESCAPE TUNNEL

SYSTEMS
215
INSTALLATION
Framing
Plasterboard Layout
Plasterboard Fixing
216
216
216
217
218
220
Fire escape tunnel systems are designed to provide building

occupants with an escape route protected from fire.
They comply with the BCA requirements for Fire Isolated
Passageways and achieve fire protection from the outside up
to an FRL of 120/120/120.
This section provides systems as well as installation instructions
and construction details for the framing and external
plasterboard layers. For the installation of plasterboard to the
interior of the fire escape tunnel [REFER TO SECTION 4.1.1 AND 4.4.1].
FIRE ESCAPE TUNNEL
INTRODUCTION
SYSTEMS
LFET1LFET3
INTERNAL LINING:
[Ceiling] Optional 1 layer of SpanShield

[Wall] Optional 1 layer of MastaShield
FRAME:
Wall studs and ceiling joists at 600mm max centres.
[Use 150x0.75mm steel studs with Cleat 1]

[Use 150x1.15mm steel studs with Cleat 2]
FRL
SYSTEM
EXTERNAL PLASTERBOARD LINING
60/60/60
LFET1
LFET2
LFET3
rated from outside only
BRANZ FAR2869
90/90/90
BRANZ FAR2869
120/120/120
BRANZ FAR2869
215
4.6.4
[Maximum Height and Width apply to all systems]
FIRE ESCAPE TUNNEL
SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
FIRE RATED

other devices to maintain fire performance).
All ceilings in this section are non-trafficable. Do not walk on plasterboard ceilings!
For acceptable modifications or variations to fire rated systems
[REFER TO SECTION 3.3 FIRE RESISTANCE].
FRAMING
FIRE RATED
Fix the bottom track at 600mm maximum centres and 100mm maximum from each end.
Space studs at 600mm maximum centres.
Push studs down completely into bottom track.
Fix studs to top and bottom tracks. Fix joists to perimeter tracks
4.6.4
Noggings are permitted to assist the fixing of services. Copper Chromium Arsenate (CCA)
treated timber must not be used.
216
FIRE ESCAPE TUNNEL FRAMING

STUD SIZE (mm)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (m)
MAXIMUM WIDTH (m)
Stud width and Joist Depth
Stud BMT
150
0.75
2.4
2.0
150
1.15
3.0
2.0
Deflection Limit is Height/240 to a maximum of 30mm at 0.35kPa, in accordance with BCA Specification C1.8 for walls of shafts and fire isolated exits generally.
Tabulated heights are not for axial loads but do include self weight and lateral pressures.
Shelf loading is not permitted on these tabulated wall heights.
Loadings: Pultimate = 0.525 kPa, Pservice = 0.35 kPa.
These walls are not for external applications.
All loadings in accordance with AS1170.
Walls analysed in accordance with AS4600.
Noggings in accordance with relevant table.
PLASTERBOARD LAYOUT
FIRE RATED
WALLS
Fix all underlying plasterboard sheets vertically. The face layer may be fixed either horizontally
or vertically.
FIRE ESCAPE TUNNEL
INSTALLATION
SYSTEMS
CEILINGS
Sheets must be perpendicular to the framing members.
Stagger face layer butt joints by 600mm minimum on adjoining sheets and between layers.
First layer butt joints must be over a framing member.
Ceiling butt joints on underlying layers (not face layer) may be made on the same
framing member.
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4.6.4
4.6.4
FIRE ESCAPE TUNNEL
SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
PLASTERBOARD FIXING
FIRE RATED
Use the Screw Only Method, stud adhesive is not permitted.
1ST LAYER
2ND LAYER
3RD LAYER
13mm
25mm 6g Type S
40mm 6g Type S
50mm 6g Type S or
16mm
30mm 6g Type S
45mm 6g Type S
60mm 6g Type S or
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FIGURE 1
Fire rated 3 layers
Butt joints on adjoining
sheets may be made on
the same joist on 1st
and 2nd layers
1st layer
perpendicular
to joists
Stagger butt joints

by 600mm min on
adjacent sheets
Float butt joint on 3rd layer

and laminate to 2nd layer at
stagger screws
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm min
between layers
3rd layer
300m
m max
1st layer
200mm max
staggered
2nd layer
Stagger butt joints

by 600mm min
between layers
2nd layer
vertical
50mm
600mm max
3rd layer
vertical or
horizontal
200mm max
stagger screws
200mm max
stagger screws
300mm max
200mm max
stagger screws
1st layer
vertical
Butt joints in 1st layer
must be backed by a
nogging
Stagger butt joints

by 600mm min on
adjacent sheets
Ends 200mm
max
50mm
Stagger recessed
edges by 300mm
min between layers
Float butt joint on 2nd layer and

laminate to 1st layer at 200mm
min on adjacent and between
layers
WALLS
Float butt joint on 3rd layer

and laminate to 2nd layer at
stagger screws
CEILINGS
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Fasteners

Plasterboard must not be fixed to top and
bottom tracks.
Fasteners

framing members.
Field
Field

max centres.
Recessed Edges

Stagger recessed edges by 300mm min
between layers.
Recessed Edges
1st and 2nd layers: Fix at 200mm max

centres and stagger screws. Stagger
recessed edges by 300mm min between
Recessed edges must be backed by a stud.
3rd layer Horizontal: Fix on each stud.
3rd layer Vertical: Laminate to 2nd layer at
Butt joints
on framing
members

screws. Butt joints on 1st and 2nd layers
may be made on same joist. Stagger butt
joints by 600mm min between layers.
Floating butt
joints on 3rd
layer

Openings and
Control Joints

Butt joints must be backed by a nogging.
2nd layer: Same as 1st layer or laminate
to 1st layer using laminating screws at
Openings and
Control Joints
Fire Mastic

Jointing face
layer

Fire Mastic

Jointing face
layer

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4.6.4
Butt Joints
FIRE ESCAPE TUNNEL
INSTALLATION
SYSTEMS
FIRE ESCAPE TUNNEL
FIRE RATED
FIRE ESCAPE TUNNEL - ELEVATION
50x50mm angle for

Fix to joist and wall at
600mm max centres.

Fill with fire mastic to maintain fire and
acoustic integrity.
Masonry
wall
Masonry
wall
Stud as ceiling joist

100mm max from track ends.
acoustic integrity.

manufacturers specification.
Fix joists to track
FIGURE 3
Fire escape tunnel ceiling to
masonry wall
FIGURE 2
Fire escape tunnel ceiling to
masonry wall
Overlap sheet
edges at corners
FireShield
FireShield
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Bottom steel
studs in track
Bottom track fixed to

slab at 600mm max
centres and 100mm max
from track ends.
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Fix studs to track

Fix 50mm from sheet
bottom. Do not fix
through track.
Gusset plate
5 - 10mm clearance
to plasterboard
Wall stud
4.6.4
FIGURE 4
Fire escape tunnel base to slab
FIGURE 5
Fire escape tunnel wall to ceiling
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CURVED WALLS & CEILINGS

INSTALLATION
Framing
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222
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INTRODUCTION
Plasterboard can be curved to create imaginative architectural

effects. With careful installation and proper framing methods,
tightly curved walls and ceilings are possible. Lafarge
CurveShield is specially designed for this purpose and
will achieve the tightest curves. The whole range of Lafarge
plasterboards can also be curved.
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4.7.1
This section provides details on how to bend plasterboard,

including installation, framing geometry and bend radius
information.
INSTALLATION
Only use CurveShield for applications where the radius is less than 900mm.
Fix ceiling framing at 300mm maximum centres for installation of CurveShield.
Ensure that the radius on the convex side is not too tight for the corresponding concave side.
Stagger recessed edges and butt joints by 200mm minimum between layers.
Curve plasterboard along the short edge (widthways) for tighter radii and easier jointing.
Curve fire rated walls and ceilings to a minimum radius of 3000mm.
A Rondo Flexi-Track and stud system is recommended for framing curved walls or ceilings.
Avoid joints parallel to studs in the curved section.
Only the face layer needs to be jointed.
The minimum curve radius is determined by the concave side.
A minimum of two layers of CurveShield is recommended.
WETTING CURVED PLASTERBOARD
Hot, humid conditions are ideal for curving plasterboard. In cold, low-humidity conditions or if very tight curves are
required, prepare the plasterboard as follows:
Use a clean paint roller or sponge to apply a small amount of water to the plasterboard surface that will be in
compression. Add a small amount of detergent to the water in very dry conditions to act as a wetting agent.
Allow at least 15 minutes for the water to soak in before bending the plasterboard.
FRAMING
MAXIMUM FRAME SPACING AND MINIMUM CURVE RADIUS FOR CURVESHIELD
CURVE RADIUS (MM)
250450
450650
650900
9001000
10001500
15002000
20002500
25003000
30004000
> 4000
MAXIMUM FRAMING CENTRES (mm)
Concave CurveShield.
Curved along length.
200
200
200
250
300
350
450
550
Convex CurveShield.
Curved along length.
200
200
200
200
250
300
350
450
550
Concave CurveShield.
Curved along width.
150
150
150
200
250
300
350
450
550
Convex CurveShield.
Curved along width.
125
150
150
150
200
250
300
350
450
550
MAXIMUM FRAME SPACING AND MINIMUM CURVE RADIUS FOR OTHER PLASTERBOARD
MastaShield only
All plasterboard except AcoustiShield*
CURVE RADIUS (mm)

9001000
4.7.1
10001500
15002000
20002500
25003000
30004000
> 4000
350
400
500
MAXIMUM FRAMING CENTRES (mm)
10mm
150
200
250
300
13mm
150
200
250
300
400
500
16mm
200
250
350
*AcoustiShield has a minimum curve radius of 5000mm
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INSTALLATION
FIGURE 1
Concave wall
Horizontal (curved lengthways)
200mm max stud
spacing around curve
200mm min / 300mm
max to first stud in
straight section
200mm min / 300mm

straight section
150mm
max
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
Horizontal.
Fasteners

and bottom tracks.
Field
Fix at 150mm max centres on

straight sections. Do not fix screws
on the field of the plasterboard in the
curved section.
Recessed Edges
Fix on each stud. Stagger recessed

edges by 300mm min between layers.
Butt Joints

of the wall.
Sealant

200mm max
staggered
10-15mm
Fix on
each stud

50mm
650mm minimum radius
FIGURE 2
Concave wall
Vertical (curved widthways)
200mm min / 300mm

straight section
200mm min / 300mm

straight section
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
Vertical.
Fasteners

and bottom tracks.
Field

curved section.
Recessed Edges

screws. Stagger recessed edges by
300mm min between layers and on
opposite sides of the wall.
Butt Joints

min between layers, on adjoining sheets
and on opposite sides of the wall. 1st
layer butt joints must be backed by a
nogging or back-blocked.
Sealant

150mm
max
200mm max
staggered
10-15mm
50mm

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4.7.1
150mm max stud

INSTALLATION
FIGURE 3
Convex wall
Horizontal (curved lengthways)
50mm
200mm max
staggered
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
Horizontal.
Fasteners

and bottom tracks.
Field

curved section.
Recessed Edges
Fix on each stud. Stagger recessed

edges by 300mm min between layers.
Butt Joints

of the wall.
Sealant

Fix on
each stud
150mm
max
10-15mm

200mm min / 300mm
straight section
200mm min / 300mm

straight section
200mm max stud
FIGURE 4
Convex wall
Vertical (curved widthways)
50mm
Fixing
SCREW ONLY METHOD
Sheet Layout
Vertical.
Fasteners

and bottom tracks.
Field

curved section.
Recessed Edges

screws. Stagger recessed edges by
300mm min between layers and on
opposite sides of the wall.
Butt Joints

min between layers, on adjoining sheets
and on opposite sides of the wall. 1st
layer butt joints must be backed by a
nogging or back-blocked.
Sealant

Fix on
each stud
150mm
max
200mm max
staggered
4.7.1
10-15mm
200mm min / 300mm

straight section
200mm min / 300mm

straight section
125mm max stud

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NON-FIRE RATED
Stud spacing
Convex curve
Plasterboard
Flexible track
Concave curve
FIGURE 5
Curved wall - Plan view
1200mm max
Screw each side of

lock-key to top cross rail
Top cross rail (curved)
Refer to curve table

150mm max
FIGURE 6
Curved suspended ceiling - Elevation
1200mm max
Furring channel
(curved)
A-clip
FIGURE 7
Curved ceiling - Elevation
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4.7.1
Curved plasterboard
NOISE ABSORBING CEILINGS
SYSTEMS
INTRODUCTION

SYSTEMS
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INSTALLATION
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Aesthetic noise absorbing ceilings are used to control

reverberation of sound in commercial high traffic and public
areas like foyers, waiting rooms, restaurants, theatres, shops,
cafes, and offices.
The acoustic performance of these ceiling systems is achieved
by using AcoustiShield combined with insulation.
AcoustiShield is a perforated plasterboard providing high
acoustic performance. Together with the protective mat glued
to the back of the board, the perforations in AcoustiShield are
designed to absorb sound. The higher the rate of perforation,
the higher the sound absorption performance and NRC value.
4.7.2
In addition, AcoustiShield allows for design creativity as it

is available in three distinct patterns square, round and
rectangular perforations. AcoustiShield can also be installed to
create noise absorbing wall systems.
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LASC1
CEILING LINING:
1 layer of 13mm AcoustiShield square pattern

(C10 no.8)
FRAME:
Suspended ceiling frame with furring channel
INSULATION:
Minimum 80mm Glasswool Batt
PERFORATION
RATE OF PERFORATION
(%)
ACOUSTICS
Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC)
CSTB Laboratories
10mm x 10mm squares

in a grid of 24 x 24
16
0.85
Tested with 100mm plenum
LASC2
CEILING LINING:
1 layer of 13mm AcoustiShield rectangular pattern

(L5*80 no.8)
FRAME:
INSULATION:
PERFORATION
RATE OF PERFORATION
(%)
ACOUSTICS
SYSTEMS
CSTB Laboratories
5mm x 80mm rectangles

6 rectangles in a grid of 4 x 4
10.6
0.75
LASC3
1 layer of 13mm AcoustiShield circular pattern
(R15 no.8)
FRAME:
INSULATION:
PERFORATION
15mm diameter circles

in a grid of 15 x 15
RATE OF PERFORATION
(%)
ACOUSTICS
CSTB Laboratories
11
0.7
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4.7.2
CEILING LINING:
4.7.2
SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
Design the ceiling to suit the AcoustiShield size in order to minimise the number of joints and create
symmetrical patterns.
AcoustiShield is installed in the same manner as 13mm MastaShield.
For installation requirements, [REFER TO SECTION 4.1.1 OR 4.4.1].
Do not obstruct perforations during jointing and painting.
Use roller application for paint. Roller application applies a uniform texture over the entire surface and ensures the
paint does not contact the glass mat fixed to the back of the plasterboard.
For the best acoustic and aesthetic results:

Involve an architect or acoustic consultant when determining the quantity and
placement of AcoustiShield.
Locate lights and other penetrations in non-perforated areas of the AcoustiShield.
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5.1
LEVELS OF FINISH
Australian Standard Requirements
Level 3 Finish
Level 4 Finish
Level 5 Finish
5.2
BACK-BLOCKING
Back-Blocking Requirements
Back-Blocking Ceiling Recessed Joints
Back-Blocking Butt Joints on Ceilings and Walls
5.3
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232
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JOINTING PLASTERBOARD
Compounds
Three Coat Jointing System
Internal Corners
External Corners
5.4
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231
231
231
235
235
238
238
PAINTING PLASTERBOARD
Australian Standard Requirements
Sealer Undercoat Application
Paint Application
Inspection
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239
239
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LEVELS OF FINISH
Plasterboard is finished using compounds, sanding and finally

painting, to achieve a smooth and even appearance.
No building lining system has a surface that is perfectly flat and
totally free of imperfections. By paying attention to framing,
plasterboard sheet orientation, paint finishes and lighting conditions,
it is possible to attain the perception of flatness.
Careful workmanship is required at each stage of construction to
achieve a high quality finish. If faults are not corrected at the earliest
opportunity it may be impossible to disguise them afterwards.
In addition, there are some key design principles that should be
followed to avoid conditions known to highlight imperfections.
AUSTRALIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

The plasterboard installation standard AS 2589, Gypsum linings Application and finishing, refers to three Levels of
Finish (Levels 3, 4 and 5). The standard nominates Level 4 as the default finish unless otherwise specified. Installation
in accordance with Lafarge Plasterboard instructions will achieve a Level 4 Finish.
TABLE 1
Level of Finish Requirements for Non-Fire Rated Systems
LEVEL 3
Back-block recessed joints on ceilings with 3 or more recessed joints
Optional
Back-block recessed joints on ceilings with less than 3 recessed joints
Optional
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
Optional
#
Ceiling butt joints permitted on framing members
5.1
Wall butt joints permitted on framing members

Minimum number of coats for jointing
3 and
Skim Coat
Maximum frame deviation of 90% of area* (mm)
Maximum frame deviation of remaining area* (mm)
* Over a 1.8m straight edge the frame must not deviate by more than these values.
# Back-blocking is required on these joints. [FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO SECTION 5.2]
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FRAMING REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH LEVEL OF FINISH

AS 2589.1 defines allowable deviations in the flatness of the framing surface to achieve the required Level of Finish.
Framing members must have a minimum fixing face width of 32mm for screw fixing.
Framing should be true, plumb and level. Before installing plasterboard, the frame must be flat enough for the
required Level of Finish. Over a 1.8m straight edge the frame must not deviate more than the values listed in Table 1.
LEVEL 3 FINISH
A Level 3 Finish is recommended where no decoration is required such as walls above ceilings, concealed storage areas
and lift shafts. The requirements for a Level 3 Finish are:
1 Framing as per the requirements in Table 1

2 A bedding coat and second coat on all face layer joints and corners.
LEVEL 4 FINISH
Level 4 is the default finish and is recommended for most applications, when lighting is favourable and light tone,
flat or low sheen paints are used. The requirements for a Level 4 Finish are:
1 Framing and back-blocking as per the requirements in Table 1

2 Face layer joints finished as detailed in Section 5.3 Three Coat Jointing System
3 A quality three coat paint system as detailed in Section 5.4 Painting Plasterboard.
LEVEL 5 FINISH
A Level 5 Finish is a premium finish that can assist in minimising the effects of glancing light. The installation of the
frame and plasterboard with the correct application of paint all contribute to a Level 5 Finish. Even if applied correctly,
a Level 5 Finish may not result in all surface deviations being concealed, only minimised.
LEVELS
OF FINISH
INSTALLATION
A Level 5 Finish is recommended where gloss, semi-gloss or deep tone paints are used or in harsh or critical
lighting conditions. A Level 5 Finish requires higher standards for frame flatness, jointing and back-blocking. It
involves skim coating the entire wall or ceiling to provide an even surface texture and porosity, as well as to conceal
joints and fixing points. The skim coat would not normally exceed 1mm in thickness.
The requirements for a Level 5 Finish are:
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5.1
5.1
1 Framing as per requirements in Table 1

2 Back-blocking of all ceiling joints and wall butt joints
3 Joints finished as detailed in Section 5.3 Three Coat Jointing System
4 Application of a skim coat over the entire surface to provide uniform texture and porosity
5 A quality three coat paint system as detailed in Section 5.4 Painting Plasterboard.
INSTALLATION
BACK-BLOCKING
BACK-BLOCKING REQUIREMENTS
Back-blocking is a method for reinforcing plasterboard joints to minimise joint cracking and peaking. Back-blocked
joints use strips of plasterboard adhered to the back of the joint between the framing members. Back-blocking
adhesive must be set before commencing jointing.
Each Level of Finish has specific joint location and back-blocking requirements [REFER TO TABLE 1].
BACK-BLOCKING
REQUIRED
Butt joints not made on a framing member

Ceiling joints in balconies and breezeways
Joints using MastaLite, MastaRapid or MastaCoat3 for all three coats except those made
over a framing member
Joints using self-adhesive fibreglass tape except those made over a framing member
Joints made over a framing member
Multi-layer systems
Wall butt joints less than 400mm in length and more than 2 metres above the floor
BACK-BLOCKING CEILING RECESSED JOINTS

It is strongly recommended to back-block all ceiling recessed joints.
METHOD
Ensure the back of the plasterboard is free of dust and dirt.

Cut back-blocking strips 200mm wide and long enough to fit loosely between the framing members.
Use a notched spreader to apply MastaBlock to the back-blocking strips to form 6mm beads at right angles
to the joint.
Apply back-blocking strips firmly to the back of the joint.

Where there is no access to the back of the ceiling, fix the first ceiling sheet, apply MastaBlock to the backblocking strip and place it midway on the board, then fix the next board.
Allow MastaBlock to set before commencing any jointing.
5.2
FIGURE 1
Spreading MastaBlock on the
back of a back-blocking strip
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FIGURE 2
Placement of back-blocking strips for recessed and butt joints
Recessed edge
back-blocking strip
Back-blocking batten
(Rondo B005)
Ceiling joist
Furring channel
300mm max
400mm
500mm
500mm
400mm
200mm
200mm
Butt joint
back-blocking strip
Butt joint
back-blocking strip
Plasterboard
Recessed edge
back-blocking strip
Plasterboard
100mm min
BACK-BLOCKING BUTT JOINTS ON CEILINGS AND WALLS

Butt joints are more difficult to conceal than recessed joints so they should be minimised. If butt joints are
unavoidable, concealing them can be made easier by creating the joint mid-way between framing members, forming
a depression and back-blocking. Butt joint requirements differ for each Level of Finish [REFER TO TABLE 1].
METHOD
Create a depression by using either back-blocking battens as shown in Figure 3 or packers and timber battens/
furring channel as shown in Figure 4 and 5.
Ensure the back of the plasterboard is free of dust and dirt.

Cut back-blocking strips 400mm wide and long enough to fit loosely between the framing members.
Wall butt joints need support for the back-blocking strips as shown in Figure 5.
Use a notched spreader to apply MastaBlock to the back-blocking strips to form 6mm beads at right angles
BACK-BLOCKING
to the joint.
Apply back-blocking strips firmly to the back of the joint.

Where there is no access to the back of the ceiling, fix the first ceiling sheet. Apply MastaBlock to the
back-blocking strip and place it midway on the board, then fix the next board.
Allow MastaBlock to set before commencing any jointing.

Where possible, avoid wall butt joints over single doors and cavity sliding doors to minimise joint cracking
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5.2
from vibration.
BACK-BLOCKING
FIGURE 3
Creating a depression at butt joints using back-blocking battens
Elevation
Back-blocking batten
(Rondo B005)
Screws
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Compound
Butt joint with back-blocking batten
FIGURE 4
Creating a depression at a butt joint
Elevation
Back-blocking
plasterboard strip
Packer
MastaBlock
Batten
Butt joint with temporary batten and packer
Back-blocking
plasterboard strip
MastaBlock
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Compound
Ceiling butt joint with back-blocking plasterboard strip
FIGURE 5
Creating a depression at a wall butt joint using laminating screws
Plan view
Temporary laminating screws
Back-blocking
plasterboard strip
Packer
MastaBlock
Wall butt joint with temporary cleat and packer
Batten
Back-blocking
plasterboard strip
MastaBlock
5.2
Non-fire rated
plasterboard
Compound
Wall butt joint with back-blocking plasterboard strip
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COMPOUNDS
Plasterboard walls and ceilings are jointed by using compounds and reinforced with paper tape or corner beads.
All joints, internal and external corners, and fastener heads must be evenly finished with compounds and lightly
sanded to remove tool marks and ridges prior to decoration.
To achieve the FRL, fire rated systems require as a minimum; paper tape and two coats of MastaBase
/ MastaLongset or three coats of MastaRapid / MastaLite.
Joints in wet areas must use paper tape. Areas to be tiled must only use MastaBase or MastaLongset
Multi-layer systems only require face layer joints to be set.
External fire rated wall systems with a moisture barrier and non-combustible cladding covering
the plasterboard do not require jointing.
There are two types of products that are used for jointing plasterboard: setting cements and air-drying compounds.
SETTING CEMENTS
Setting cements are plaster-based, supplied in powder form, and when combined with water harden by chemical
reaction. They create the strongest joint.

Setting cements can be completely set but still damp. In cold and humid conditions, additional coats of setting
cement can be applied to the joints when the cement is hard but before it is completely dry.
Hot and dry conditions may dry out the cement before it sets resulting in reduced strength. Accelerating and
retarding additives must not be used as they can also reduce strength.
Setting cements must not be applied over air-drying compounds.
AIR-DRYING COMPOUNDS
Air-drying compounds are generally pre-mixed and harden by drying out. They are softer than setting cements, and
are designed for easy sanding.
Previous coats of air-drying compound or setting cement must be completely dry before applying the next coat and
before sanding.
In cold and humid conditions air-drying compounds may take longer to dry. Ventilation such as open windows or an
exhaust fan may be required. Air-drying compounds must not be used in temperatures lower than 10C.
THREE COAT JOINTING SYSTEM

The Three Coat Jointing System consists of a Bedding Coat, a Second Coat and a Finish Coat of compound. Level 4
Finish and Level 5 Finish must use the Three Coat Jointing System for all joints and external corners. Internal corners
only require a Bedding Coat and a Finish Coat.
TABLE 2
Type and usage of Compounds
COMPOUND
TYPE
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS FOR

EACH TYPE OF COMPOUND
Bedding
Second
WET AREAS
UNDER TILES
FIRE RATED
SYSTEMS
Finish
BEDDING CEMENT
MastaBase
Setting powder
MastaLongset
Setting powder
FINISHING COMPOUND
MastaFinish
Air-drying pre-mixed
MastaLite
MastaRapid
MastaCoat3
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5.3
ALL PURPOSE COMPOUND
JOINTING
CONSTRUCTION
PLASTERBOARD
DETAILS
Paper tape is strongly recommended for all joints.

Joints made using paper tape are stronger and more durable than those made with fibreglass tape.
For the strongest joint, paper tape is recommended with two coats of MastaBase or
MastaLongset and a final coat of MastaFinish.
If fibreglass tape is used, all joints must be back-blocked.
Fibreglass tape is not permitted for use in wet areas or fire rated systems.
FIGURE 6
Minimum coat widths
250mm
500mm
170mm
340mm
240mm
Bedding Coat
Bedding Coat
Second Coat
Second Coat
Finish Coat
Finish Coat
Recessed Joint
* Fill recess completely
Butt Joint
Use curved trowels for recessed joints and flat trowels for butt joints.
BEDDING COAT (FIRST COAT)
METHOD
Fill any gaps more than 4mm at the joint and allow compound to set or dry.
Using a 150mm broadknife, evenly fill the recess with compound. [REFER TO FIGURE 6 FOR MINIMUM COAT WIDTHS].
Place tape along the joint and bed it into the compound, removing excess compound and any air bubbles from
behind the tape.
Apply a skim coat of compound over the tape.
5.3
FIGURE 7
Bedding Coat
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SECOND COAT
METHOD
Allow the first coat of compound to set or dry.

Use a 200mm trowel to apply a second coat of compound [REFER TO FIGURE 6 FOR MINIMUM COAT WIDTHS].
Feather the joint edges to remove excess.
FIGURE 8
Second Coat
FINISH COAT (THIRD COAT)

METHOD
Allow the second coat to set and dry. Lightly scrape off any lumps and high spots of compound.
Use a 280mm trowel to apply a third coat of compound [REFER TO FIGURE 6 FOR MINIMUM COAT WIDTHS].
Feather the joint edges to a smooth even surface, removing any excess.
Allow the compound to dry before sanding.
FIGURE 9
Finish Coat
JOINTING
CONSTRUCTION
PLASTERBOARD
DETAILS
Cover fastener heads with

three coats of compound
in a similar way to the
joints. Apply each coat in
a different direction.
SANDING
METHOD
Lightly sand to a smooth even surface using a sanding float and 180 grit paper or 220 sanding mesh.
Do not expose or scuff the paper linerboard while sanding.
Use power sanders with care as they can easily over sand the joint.
A finished joint should have a slight crown.
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5.3
FIGURE 10
Sanding
INTERNAL CORNERS
METHOD
Use a 75mm broadknife to apply compound to the corner.

Fold paper tape in half and bed it into the compound using the broadknife or a corner taping tool.
Cover the tape with a thin coat of compound and remove any excess.
Allow to set or dry.
Apply a finish coat with a 100mm broadknife to both sides of the angle.
Feather the edges and finish the joint with an internal angle finishing tool.
Allow to dry.
Lightly sand to a smooth finish before painting.
EXTERNAL CORNERS
METHOD
Position a corner bead ensuring that it is plumb and straight [REFER TO FIGURE 11].
Fix the bead in place using fasteners or staples at 300mm centres on both sides.
Treat external corner beads with the Three Coat Jointing System as described previously.
The minimum width of the three coats on both sides of the external corner is:
First coat 200mm
Second coat 230mm
Third coat 250mm.
FIGURE 11
Corner bead on external corner
5.3
300mm
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AUSTRALIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

Painting systems and methods are detailed in Australian Standard AS/NZS 2311, Guide to the painting
of buildings.
Both the quality of the paint and how it is applied have a large effect on the finished appearance of
the plasterboard.
If painting plasterboard, a Three Coat Paint System must be applied, which consists of a sealer undercoat followed
by two top coats. Two coat paint systems are not recommended by AS/NZS 2311 as they often do not meet the
customers expectations by showing up joints through texture and sheen variations.
To achieve a good quality painted finish, the following recommendations in addition to the
Three Coat Paint System should be followed:
Apply paint according to the manufacturers recommendations.
Avoid spraying or brushing which require advanced application techniques.
Choose white or light colours and flat or low sheen paints.
Select a Level 5 Finish when using medium to high gloss paints and dark colours, especially in areas of
glancing light. These paints highlight any minor imperfections in the plasterboard and make the joints
more visible.
SEALER UNDERCOAT APPLICATION

RECOMMENDATIONS
Ensure surfaces are set and dry.

Lightly sand any minor surface defects and brush down surfaces to remove dust.
Apply a sealer undercoat suitable for plasterboard, preferably with a roller. Plasterboard that has been exposed
PAINTING
CONSTRUCTION
PLASTERBOARD
DETAILS
to sunlight and/or is discoloured will require a stain sealer undercoat.
Ensure that the sealer undercoat is applied such that the plasterboard paper fibres remain flat.
Check for any unsuitable surface imperfections and repair.
Lightly sand with fine to medium grade paper before applying top coats.
PAINT APPLICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Ensure surfaces are dry.

Lightly sand any minor surface defects and brush down surfaces to remove dust.
Cut in edges with a brush.
Apply paint to the broad areas with an appropriate 10mm nap roller. The roller nap gives a slight texture that
improves the overall evenness of finish.
Ensure each paint film is dry before applying the next coat.
recommends. While the last coat is still wet, the surface should be back rolled to leave a roller finish.
This helps to equalise the surface texture between the plasterboard and the set joints. Any minor paint
touch-ups can then be done with a roller rather than having to re-spray.
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5.4
If plasterboard is to be spray painted, the paint must not be diluted more than the manufacturer
5.4
PAINTING PLASTERBOARD
INSPECTION
The final inspection of a plasterboard wall or ceiling occurs after painting. AS/NZS 2311 recommends that visual
inspection of finished surfaces of plasterboard be carried out in natural lighting, sighting from a distance of 1.5 to
2 metres from the surface. If differences of appearance are not clearly discernable the finish is usually considered
acceptable.
For more information on glancing light, painting and other subjects affecting the appearance
of plasterboard walls and ceilings, refer to:
www.fwcianz.com (Federation of Wall and Ceiling Industries Australia & New Zealand).
www.apmf.asn.au (Australian Paint Manufacturers Association).
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MARCH 2007
LAFARGE PLASTERBOARD Pty Ltd

31 Military Road, PO Box 483, Matraville NSW Australia 2036
Customer Service 1300 724 505

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