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GYPSUM BOARD
CEILINGS ASTM
GYPSUM BOARD CEILING SYSTEMS
Construction details 05 - 12
General information 13
Installation steps 14
Joint treatment 16
Cladding of boards 17 - 18
Certifications 19
Greetings!
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corporate culture which has become rare. Knauf is a typical family firm in spite of its size and this is precisely the
reason for its amazing success. It is short and direct decision-making paths, the courage to tackle new ideas,
innovations, investments and the wealth of ideas contributed by all Knauf employees that characterize the company.
From its beginnings in gypsum processing, Knauf has expanded and diversified to become a corporation with
worldwide activities, Knauf UAE has been active in the Middle East for more than a decade.
Knauf shows its commitment not only in the GCC, headquarters in Dubai UAE, but also in the subcontinent.
We have offices based in Saudi, Qatar and India to support the market and dealers.
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m L - angle
0m
122
mm
Main Channel 600 Access
Perimeter Wall 600 Opening
UD - Channel mm
150
406
406
406
200
100
0m
m Hat Furring Channel
Gypsum Board
m
mm 09 m
609 rlap6 verlap
LN Screw
m m
6m
Hat Furring Channel
6m
Splicing / End to End Connection
40 40
12.5
LN Screw LN Screw
Wedge Anchor
Perimeter Wall fixing
L - angle
Hammer Fixings
Main Channel
Wedge Anchor
1000 mm 200Wall
Perimeter mm fixing
L - angle
Hammer Fixings
Main Channel
1000 mm 200 mm
Wedge Anchor
Wire Hanger
Perimeter Wall fixing Main Channel
Hammer Fixings
1220Anchor
Wedge mm c/c L-angle
Wire Hanger
Perimeter Wall fixing Main Channel
Hammer Fixings
1220 mm c/c L-angle
150 mm 406 mm
Hat Furring Channel Knauf Joint Compound
TN Screw
UD-Channel Knauf Gypsum Board
150 mm 406 mm
Hat Furring Channel Knauf Joint Compound
TN Screw
UD-Channel Knauf Gypsum Board
Construction details
Constructiondetails
details
Construction
E) Optional
E) Optional
E) Suspension
OptionalSuspension Support
SuspensionSupport
Support
Option
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Option Option
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Option
L-Angle
L-Angle
Wedge
WedgeAnchor
Anchor
Wire
WireHanger
Hanger
Main
MainChannel
Channel
TNTNScrew
Screw Hat
HatFurring
FurringChannel
Channel
LNLNScrew
Screw
Knauf
Knauf GypsumBoard
Gypsum Board
F)
F) Abutment
F) Abutmentto
Abutment towall,
to wall,parallel
wall, parallelto
parallel toprimary
to primarysupport
primary supportchannel,
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channel, doublelayer
double layer
layer
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WedgeAnchor
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bulkhead
bulkhead
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Wedge Anchor
Anchor
UD-Channel
UD-Channel
Hat
Hat Furring
Furring
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Channel LL -- Angle
Angle
Main
Main Channel
Channel
200
200 mm
mm Perimeter Wall
Perimeter Wall fixing
fixing
LN
LN Screw
Screw Hammer Fixings
Hammer Fixings
UD-Channel
UD-Channel
Hat
Hat Furring
Furring Channel
Channel UD-Channel
UD-Channel
TN
TN Screw
Screw Knauf
Knauf Gypsum
Gypsum Board
Board Fire
Fire Sealant
Sealant
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H) Movementcontrol
Movement control
control joint
joint
joint
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Knauf Approved
Approved Fixing
Fixing
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angle
LN
LN Screw
Screw
Main Channel
Main Channel
Hat
Hat Furring
Furring Channel
Channel
TN Knauf
Knauf Movement
TN Screw
Screw Movement
Control
Control Joint
Joint
Wedge Anchor
Wedge Anchor
Wedge Anchor
Wedge Anchor
L - Angle
L - Angle
50 mm 50 mm
UD-Channel
Main Channel 50 mm 50 mm
UD-Channel
LN Screw
Main Channel
LN Screw
J)J) Reinforcement
Reinforcementof
ofBoard
BoardJoints
Joints(Square edge only)
J) Reinforcement of Board Joints (Square edge only)
TN Screw
Knauf Joint Compound
TN Screw
Knauf Joint Compound Knauf Gypsum Board
Knauf Gypsum Board
Option - 1 Option - 2
Wedge Anchor
L-Angle Wire Hanger
Main Channel
Wedge Anchor
L-Angle Wire Hanger
Main Channel
L)
L) Abutment
Abutment to
to wall,
wall, parallel
parallel to
to primary
primary support
support channel
channel
Wedge Anchor
Perimeter Wall fixing L - angle
Hammer Fixings Main Channel
Wedge Anchor
Perimeter Wall LN Screw
fixing L - angle1220 mm c/c L-angle
Hammer Fixings Main Channel
LN Screw 1220 mm c/c L-angle
150 mm 406 mm
Hat Furring Channel Knauf Joint Compound
TN Screw
150 mm UD-Channel 406 mm Knauf Gypsum Board
Hat Furring Channel Knauf Joint Compound
TN Screw
UD-Channel Knauf Gypsum Board
Wedge Anchor
Perimeter Wall fixing
WedgeL Anchor
- angle
Hammer
Main LChannel Perimeter WallFixings
fixing
- angle
Hammer Fixings
Main Channel
1000 mm 200 mm
1000 mm 200 mm
Wedge Anchor
Wire
WedgeHanger
Anchor
Perimeter Wall fixing Main Channel
Hammer Wire Hanger
PerimeterFixings
Wall fixing Main Channel
Hammer Fixings 1220 mm c/c L-angle
1220 mm c/c L-angle
150 mm 406 mm
150 mm Hat Furring Channel 406 mm Knauf Joint Compound
TN Hat
Screw
Furring Channel Knauf Joint Compound
UD-Channel
TN Screw Knauf Gypsum Board
UD-Channel Knauf Gypsum Board
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Wedge Anchor
UD-Channel
Hat Furring Wedge Anchor
UD-Channel
Channel
Hat Furring L - Angle
Channel
L - Angle
Main Channel
200 mm Perimeter Wall fixing
LN Screw
Main Channel Hammer Fixings
UD-Channel
200 mm
LN Screw Perimeter Wall fixing
UD-Channel Hammer Fixings
P)P) Movement
Movementcontrol
controljoint
joint
P) Movement control joint
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Q)Junction
Q) Junctionwith
withPartition
Partition
Wedge Anchor
WedgeL Anchor
- angle Knauf UW Runner
R)
R) Reinforcement
Reinforcementof
ofBoard
BoardJoint
Joint(Square edge Only)
R) Reinforcement of Board Joint (Square edge Only)
TN Screw
Knauf Joint Compound Knauf Gypsum Board
TN Screw
Knauf Joint Compound Knauf Gypsum Board
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General Insulation
Knauf KC A001 Ceiling Systems must be installed in If insulation is required, once the primary support
accordance with Knauf 's recommendations. When and the ceiling channels have been connected and
creating an airtight space, methods for the reduction of before the boarding has started, Knauf insulation
potential “ceiling lift ’’ should be considered. as specified should be inserted above the primary
support channels. Care should be taken to ensure
Perimeter Fixing that the insulation is fitted neatly without gaps at
Mark the position of the ceiling line with a Chalk Line (1). abutments or between different rolls.
Knauf UD channels should be secured to the walls at the
required heights, at maximum 609mm centers and 50mm Movement Control Joints
from the ends of channels. The Knauf UD forming the Create movement control joints where ceiling
perimeter and the Knauf Main C Channels do not need to runs exceed 10m, coinciding where possible with
be mechanically fixed together (2). movement joints in the surrounding structure.
Suspension Boarding
Select the fixing centers suited to the ceiling loading. See All boards should be fixed to the ceiling grid
page 3 for spacing of dowels. with the decorative face of the boards outwards and
Fix Knauf approved fixing to the structural soffit with secured with Knauf Screws at maximum 203 mm
suitable fixings. Use the Knauf L Angle and fix to the centers (6).
approved fixing dowel (3). Boards should be mounted at 90° to the direction of
the ceiling channels (7).
Primary Support Channels – C Second layer should be installer with staggered joints.
Channels as shown in details (J) page 8
The centers of the primary support channels should be
aligned at the required height.
Knauf L Angle should be fixed to the Knauf Main C
Channels with two Knauf LN Wafer Head Screws (4). Board Joint Reinforcement
(Only for Fire Resistant System)
Splicing of the Main C Channels
If straight lengths of Knauf Main C Channels Where the cut end of Gypsum board end’s
need jointing, place the channels back to Reinforcement through the inclusion of additional Hat
back, with a minimum 609 mm overlap, and fix with Furring Channels should be implemented. A piece of
two Knauf LN Wafer Head Screws. Hat Furring channel should be located approx. 1 inch
back from each board edge.
Hat Furring Channels
The Knauf Hat Furring Channels should be
positioned at 406mm centers within the perimeter
channels to coincide with the abutments of the
boards, which will be fixed later. Connect the Knauf Hat
Furring Channels to the Knauf Main C Channel by means
of Knauf LN Wafer Head Screws (5).
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Mark the position of the ceiling Fix the UD channel on the Predrill the holes for the
1 line (deducting the thickness of 2 perimeter (at 609mm centers 3
the boards) with a Chalk Line. and 50mm from end of channel). the dowel (e.g. Wedge Anchor)
at the recommended spacing.
Knauf Main C Channels should Connect the Knauf Hat Furring Channels to the
4 5 Knauf Main C Channel by means of Knauf LN Wafer Head Screws
Knauf LN Wafer Head Screws
at the desired length.
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Cut the board 45 degrees Smooth the cut edge with a beveler
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n Filling and covering of joints should only take place after the boards have been allowed to
rest in the given humidity and temperature zones, and no more longitudinal
changes can be expected, i.e. expansion or contraction.
n Firstcoat of Knauf Joint filler should be applied with tools of sufficient width to extend a
minimum 50 mm beyond both sides of the center of the joint (100 mm width).
n Knauf Joint Tape should be embedded into the joint filler to reinforce the joint between two
gypsum boards.
n Once the first coat has dried, a second coat of Knauf Joint filler should be applied with 100 mm
width on both sides of the center of the joint tape (200 mm width).
n A very thin third coat of Knauf Joint filler should be applied with a minimum width no less than
150 mm beyond both sides of the center of the joint tape (300 mm width).
n Once third coat has dried, surface should be sanded and smoothed.
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2436 mm
406 406 406 406 406 406
203 203 203 203
1000
1220
1220
1220
2436
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Second
Second layer
layer cladding
cladding
Second
Second layer
layer should
should be
be installer
installer with
with staggered
staggered joints.
joints.
1000
1220
1220
1220
System’s components
35
38
23
22
22 25
12.5 35 12.5
12
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Hat Furring Channel (0.5 mm. thk.) Main "C" Channel (1.4 mm. thk.) UD Channel (0.5 mm.thk.) L-Angle (0.5 mm.thk.)
TN Screw
3.9 dia. X 25/35/45 mm Length LN Screw Hammer Fixings Wedge Anchor
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Estidama Requirements
Asbestos content
The boards produced at the Knauf factory in Ras Al Khaimah have been tested on asbetos content. No asbestos
could be traced in the boards’ composition. Complies with the requirements of EN 13964.
Formaldehyde content
The boards produced at the Knauf factory in Ras Al Khaimah have been tested on DIN EN ISO 16009 for
formaldehyde emissions. Maximum concentration levels 16µg/m3(0.016mg/m3) (complies with the requirements
of EN 13964).
Regional Materials
On a range of 500 miles from factory and quarry location, our boards can provide
points for regional materials mentioned in different evaluation criteria (LEED,
Estidama, etc.).
Certificate of Registration
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - ISO 9001:2008
The production of Metal Profiles, Plasters, Plasterboards, Ready Fix and all supporting activities
within the Middle East.
Environmental certifications
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BSI Assurance UK Limited, registered in England under number 7805321 at 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL, UK.
Environmental Performance Certificate from the Ministry of
Environment & Water.
Quality Management System ISO 9001: 2008
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nor any of tis employees or affiliates warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the completeness or usefullness of any failure in installation or constructing any structure installation or building
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