5313UB USG BORAL SHEET CEILING SYSTEMS

1. GENERAL

This section relates to the manufacture, supply and installation of USG Boral proprietary,
concealed and suspended or direct fixed ceiling systems.
It includes:
- USG Boral ScrewFix® furring channel system
- USG Boral Drywall Grid T grid system
- USG Boral Sheetrock® Ceiling Batten system
- all elements offered by the manufacturer to complete the systems.
All three systems support screw fixed sheet materials.

1.1 RELATED WORK

Refer to 5113UB USG BORAL PLASTERBOARD LININGS for ceiling lining.

1.2 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Refer to the general section 1232 INTERPRETATION & DEFINITIONS for abbreviations
and definitions used throughout the specification.

The following abbreviations apply specifically to this section:

STC Sound transmission class
IIC Impact insulation class
AWCINZ Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries of New Zealand Inc

Documents

1.3 DOCUMENTS
Refer to the general section 1233 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS. The following
documents are specifically referred to in this section:
NZS 1170.5 Structural design actions - Earthquake actions - New Zealand
AS 1397 Steel sheet and strip
AS 1530.4 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and
structures - Methods of tests on building materials, components and
structures - Fire-resistance test of elements of construction
AS/NZS 2589 Gypsum linings - Application and finishing
AS/NZS 2785 Suspended ceilings - Design and Installation
AS 2946 Suspended ceilings, recessed luminaires and air diffusers - Interface
requirements for physical compatibility
NZS 4219 Seismic performance of engineering systems in buildings
AS/NZS 4600 Cold-formed steel structures

1.4 MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER DOCUMENTS

Manufacturer's and supplier's documents relating to this part of the work:
USG Boral ScrewFix® Plasterboard Suspension System
USG Boral Sheetrock® Ceiling Batten System
USG Boral Drywall Grid Suspension System
USG Boral Warranty
USG Boral Plasterboard Installation Manual - NZ
USG Boral Sheetrock® Brand Ceiling/Wall Board 10mm
USG Boral Sheetrock® Brand Standard Board 13mm
USG Boral Firestop® Board
USG Boral Wet Area Board™
USG Boral Soundstop™ Board
USG Boral Multistop™ Board
USG Boral Fiberock® Aqua-Tough™ gypsum fibreboard
USG Boral Sheetrock® Paper Face Metal Bead and Trim

Manufacturer/supplier contact details

Company: USG Boral Building Products NZ
Web: www.usgboral.com
Email: info.nz@usgboral.com

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Requirements

1.5 NO SUBSTITUTIONS
Substitutions are not permitted to any specified USG BORAL systems, system
components, plasterboard, associated products or accessories.

1.6 SAMPLE SECTION

Provide a sample section of the suspended / direct fixed ceiling system offered. Subject
to confirmation in writing, the sample section may form part of the completed installation.
Refer to SELECTIONS for location of sample section.

1.7 SUSPENSION SYSTEM

To AS/NZS 2785, AS/NZS 4600, AS 1397 and USG Boral's requirements. Installation by
a competent installer, using the manufacturer's technical services. Installers must be
members of the AWCINZ. Provide evidence of experience, listing completed projects of
similar size and complexity.
Also to NZS 4219, where services are involved.

Performance

1.8 LOADING CODE REQUIREMENT

Comply with the requirements of NZS 1170.5, section 8.

1.9 CERTIFICATION
Provide:
- certification of compliance with NZS 1170.5, section 8 for evaluation
- certificates and other evidence that the system offered complies with the standards of
performance specified
- a Producer Statement on completion.

1.10 ACOUSTIC REQUIREMENTS

Provide evidence the specified system achieves published data and submit the results for
acceptance. Refer to SELECTIONS.

2. PRODUCTS

Materials

2.1 SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Manufactured by a member of the AWCINZ. Hot-dip galvanized steel elements to
AS/NZS 4600, AS 1397 and AS/NZS 2785 for carrying ceiling sheets, light fixtures and air
distribution elements and complying with NZS 1170.5, section 8.

2.2 DIRECT FIX SYSTEM

Manufactured by a member of the AWCINZ, wall and suspended ceiling division. Hot-dip
galvanized steel elements to AS/NZS 4600, AS 1397 and AS/NZS 2785, including furring
channels / batten, T grid and direct fix brackets for fixing to timber, steel and concrete.

2.3 PLASTERBOARD SHEET

Refer to 5113UB USG BORAL PLASTERBOARD LININGS section.

Components

2.4 FASTENERS SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Join furring channels and C channels using proprietary system clips, pop rivets or 8g-16 x
12mm (minimum) self drilling wafer head screws as per manufacturer's details.

2.5 FASTENERS DIRECT FIX

8g-16 x 25mm (minimum) self drilling wafer head screws to steel or timber, or 30mm
clouts for fixing to timber only, as per manufacturer's details.

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Conditions

3.1 CO-ORDINATE SERVICES

Co-ordinate and co-operate with electrical and mechanical work to avoid conflict between
suspension members and light fittings, diffusers, pipework and ducting to NZS 4219.
Confirm the provision of extra hangers and fixings as required:
- Surface mounted light fittings or similar point loads up to 15kg may be supported on the
ceiling battens providing batten does not span more than 900mm.
- Surface mounted light fittings or similar point loads up to 7kg may be supported on the
ceiling battens providing batten does not span more than 1200mm, and is screwed back
to back with 8g - 16 x 12mm self-drilling wafer head screws at 150mm centres, as per
manufacturer's details.
- Surface mounted point loads are to be directly fixed to ceiling batten, not to lining.
Refer to PENETRATION clause for penetration fittings.

3.2 SITE CONDITIONS

Do not begin installation until the building is closed in, fully glazed, the roof watertight,
and mechanical and electrical duct work above the ceiling completed.

3.3 COMPLY
Comply with AS 2946 for interface requirements for physical compatibility.

3.4 RESPONSIBILITY
Ensure that conditions are suitable for the ceiling installation. Arrange for the
programming of the work to suit required practice.

Installation

3.5 INSTALL
Install the system to AS/NZS 2785 minimum standards and USG Boral's requirements.
Adjust all clips by string line or laser level until they are all level.

3.6 ACCESSIBILITY
Provide access hatches where required to the ceiling system for the in-ceiling and above-
ceiling services so that maintenance and removal of any part can be carried out without
damage to the ceiling system or lining.

3.7 PENETRATIONS
Accommodate recessed light fittings, air conditioning outlets and other electrical and/or
mechanical services that are fixed to or pass through the ceiling system. Provide
independent support for these as necessary.

3.8 FLUSH CEILING - SUSPENDED

Install the selected suspension system to AS/NZS 2785 minimum standards. Screw-fix
sheets to either the furring channel sections or Drywall Grid face at the centres required
by the ceiling lining manufacturer. Stagger joints and fully support on sections, with
framing and suspension centres to suit the load and USG Boral's requirements. Refer to
5113UB USG PLASTERBOARD LININGS section.

3.9 FLUSH CEILING - DIRECT FIX

Install the direct fix system to AS/NZS 2785 minimum standards. Screw or nail direct fix
brackets to either purlins, joists or truss bottom chords. Screw-fix sheets to either batten
sections or Drywall Grid face at the centres required by the ceiling lining manufacturer.
Stagger joints and fully support on sections, with direct fix brackets at centres to suit the
load and USG Boral's requirements. Refer to 5113UB USG BORAL PLASTERBOARD
LININGS section.
Note: The direct fix clips DFS200 for the USG Boral Drywall Grid System will need to be
preloaded on to the Main Tee before attachment to the purlins or joists. Ensure there are
sufficient numbers to support the required load at the purlin / joist centres.

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3.10 BULKHEADS
Form bulkheads to USG Boral's requirements. Diagonally brace at regular intervals to
provide lateral stability.

3.11 PROTECT EXISTING WORK

Protect adjacent existing work from damage during the installation.

Completion

3.12 REPLACE
Replace damaged or marked elements.

3.13 LEAVE
Leave work to the standard required by following procedures.

3.14 REMOVE
Remove debris, unused elements and elements from the site.

3.15 CLEAN
Clean soiled or marked units.

4. SELECTIONS
For further details on selections go to www.usgboral.com.
Substitutions are not permitted to the following, unless stated otherwise.

4.1 SAMPLE SECTION

Location of sample section: ~

Performance requirements

4.2 ACOUSTIC REQUIREMENTS

STC: ~ minimum
IIC: ~ minimum

Materials

4.3 USG BORAL SUSPENSION SYSTEM - SCREW FIX

Location: ~
Brand: USG Boral
System: ScrewFix®
Furring Centres: ~

4.4 USG BORAL SUSPENSION SYSTEM - DRYWALL GRID

Location: ~
Brand: USG Boral
System: Drywall Grid
Tee centres: ~

4.5 USG BORAL DIRECT FIX SYSTEM - SHEETROCK BATTEN

Location: ~
Brand: USG Boral
System: Sheetrock® Batten
Batten centres: ~

4.6 USG BORAL PLASTERBOARD SHEET

Refer to 5113UB USG PLASTERBOARD LININGS section.

4.7 ACCESS HATCHES

Location: ~
Brand/type: ~
Material: ~
Finish/colour: ~
Size: ~mm x ~mm to suit grid

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