Glasroc f firecase data sheet insulation superstore. Gyproc fireline are designated class 0 for the purposes of national building regulations. British gypsum is the uks leading manufacturer of internal dry lining systems, plasterboard and wall and ceiling products. The white book for all partitions, wall lining and ceiling systems. Gypsum plasterboard with glass fibre and additional additives to increase the fire protection characteristics with pink paper lining for easy recognition. Links to readonly versions of prior editions of ga216 specification for the application and finishing of gypsum panel products and ga600 fire resistance and sound control design manual. Fire performance includes fire resistance, fire protection and reaction to fire, which are relevant for compartmentation, structural steelwork and. We are supporting subcontractors to upskill plastering labourers, general labourers, dry lining tapers or employees working in similar roles, with the skills required.
The document has evolved in parallel with the development of drywall systems, and still stands as the most reliable source for best practice when it comes to drywall design guidance and installation advice. We address thedaytoday challenges of the research and development for creating new fire resistant walls. A limited number of smallscale experiments have been performed. White book specialist partitions secure blastwall author. Fire resistance sound insulation please refer to the appropriate white book section for information on the fire resistance and sound insulation of building elements lined with gyproc thermaline plus.
Fire resistance please refer to the appropriate white book product or systems section for information on the. Gyproc thermaline pir is designated class 0 for the purposes of the building regulations. The fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, walls and ceilings incorporating boards with all joints taped and. Plasterboard linings provide good fire protection owing to the unique behaviour of the noncombustible gypsum core when subjected to high temperatures. First published in 1972, the white book is recognised as the leading specification resource for anyone specifying partition, wall lining and ceiling systems within the construction industry. The british gypsum white book the british gypsum site book the british gypsum website. Gyproc fireline gypsum plasterboard with fire resistant additives with pink paper lining for easy recognition. Gyproc firestop is a plasterboard that is suitable for drylining internal surfaces. Looking through the various gypwall partition sections of the white book will see that. The dry materials used mean that less time is spent drying out a structure, which also allows for quicker habitation.
Consult british gypsum technical literature for recommendations. There are a number of situations where the approach to manual handling of british gypsum products should be considered. Saint gobain house, binley business park, coventry, cv3 2tt. As i write this, the 21st edition of the gypsum associations fire resistance design manualga6002015 has been on the street for only a month. The quoted performances are achieved only if british gypsum and saintgobain isover. Performance fire resistance most firerated british gypsum systems require the board joints to. White book floors and ceilings section british gypsum. Bim brochures product data sheets dops installation guides safety data sheets manual technical drawings policies video gallery pscs whitepapers case studies newsletter. Technical note drywalling part 1 brewer smith brewer group. Input your required performances into the available fields e. The extensive range of british gypsum boards and building plasters is fully supported by high grade metal system. The most recognised and leading resource for this information is the white book by british gypsum, first published in 1972. Please refer to the white book, casoline mf system section for. British gypsum produces plasterboards that are fire resistant, insulate from noise pollution.
The construction industry is evolving in response to changing regulations, greater focus on efficient and sustainable construction as well as the total cost throughout the. Internal and separating floor systems british gypsum. Our systems are nonloadbearing and constructed using modern, drylining techniques. Sign up to our newsletter and get exclusive updates. For full installation details, refer to the british gypsum site book, available to download from. Numerous published fire tests for gypsummembrane steel column protection systems existthere are over three dozen systems listed in the fireresistance design manualhowever, some contain a provision for no horizontal joints that can create an installation issue. More recently, the use of gypsum board to improve the fire resistance of engineered wood rim board products was investigatedwhite by. The additional layer of gypsum board shall be applied as described for the face layer of the tested. The plasterboard is not fire rated and a fire ie in the elec room, or a bedroom could pass through the ceiling and spread in to what should be a protected corridor or neighbouring bedroom. Yoshino gypsum total quality testing center is equipped with the fullscale furnace for fire resistance tests, with the test capability comparable to the fire test facilities in official testing organizations. The fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, but incorporating deflection heads, with all joints taped and filled, or skimmed according to british gypsum s recommendations.
Fire resistance elements of structure such as compartment walls which are required by national building regulations to be constructed of noncombustible materials or materials of limited. In the british gypsum white book such an arrangement with a 12. Gypwall extreme is fully adaptable and compatible with other british gypsum systems. British gypsum has a wide range of wall lining systems that offer a number of acoustic performances. The information herein should not be read in isolation as. British gypsum offers a full range of lightweight partition and wall systems.
Some drywall manufacturers add glass fibers to the gypsum, which increases fire resistance of drywall. British gypsum metal framed partitions and walls can be used in all types of new and existing buildings, including private and social housing, apartments, healthcare, educational. British gypsum partition systems are constructed using lightweight materials, which can give rise to significant savings in structural design compared to masonry alternatives. When gyproc plasterboards are directly fixed, defects are minimised using british gypsum drywall timber screws nail popping is eliminated through the use of gypframe rb1 resilient bar and gypframe rb2 surefix bar. Increasing the fire resistance of existing timber floors isbn0851253598 gives general guidance and simple examples on increasing fire resistance for periods of up to one hour by adding protection to the underside of ceilings, over the floor boarding and between the joists. This safety data sheet does not constitute a workplace risk assessment for coshh. The british gypsum white book system selector enables you to quickly identify. They cover all applications, from simple space division, through to high performance walls designed to meet the most demanding fire resistance, sound. For example if we consider the gypwall classic system. Gypsum systems, 18th edition ga6002006 paperback 2006. British gypsum reserves the right to revise product specification without notice. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Improvements in the acoustic environment of a building can lead to a number of occupant benefits, including enhanced student learning, improved patient recovery, optimised employee productivity and harmonious family living. The surfaces of glasroc f multiboard are designated class 0 and noncombustible for the purposes of national building regulations.
Fireresistant gypsum panels are classified for use in ul assemblies that can deliver fire ratings up to 3 hours in ceilings and as long as 4 hours in wall and column systems. While the majority of users have continued to order the traditional hardcopy version, 16 percent are taking advantage of the ebook, which allows users to search through the 300 page book by word or phrase. For a comprehensive and uptodate library of information visit the british gypsum website at. Saintgobain construction products uk limited, registered in england, company registered number 00734396. Gyproc joint filler complies with en 963 type 1b, and is manufactured under a quality system independently audited and certified as conforming with iso 9001. White book c02 technical performance british gypsum. The digital fire resistance design manual 20151001.
Of course, fire resistance includes not only the products ability to resist ignition but also to maintain structural integrity. For information about products supplied by artex limited or saintgobain isover please see their respective websites. Part of the british gypsum specsure system warranty now available in 6mm for floors 48. It is a comprehensive guide to finding solutions using british gypsum products and systems. The widest range of high quality plasterboards to meet differing performance requirements for walls, ceilings, floors, partitions and encasements for any type of building. A range of nine different acoustic ceiling tiles manufactured from stone wool. The specimens tested were gypsum board panels of two different types. Gypsum plasterboard with fire resistant additives and a high density core for enhanced sound insulation and impact resistance performance.
The famous white book is a comprehensive guide to everything british gypsum does, helping construction professionals with specifying internal partitions, wall linings, and floor and acoustic ceiling systems. Increased fire resistance is achieved without compromising partition thickness through the use of noncombustible glasroc f glassreinforced gypsum boards. A full range of solutions is available to meet specific performance specifications. A total number of 12 specimens were tested, as specified in table 2. The glass fibers are noncombustible and help maintain the integrity of the drywall as it is dehydrated.
Fire resistance of a ceiling fire prevention safelincs. Successfully tested above performance requirements of bs 52342. Fire resistance sound insulation please refer to the appropriate white booksection for information on the fire resistance and sound insulation of building elements lined with gyproc thermaline plus. Fire resistance acoustic sound insulation structural. When exposed to fire, gypsum crystals will absorb the heat and will undergo dehydration and decomposition process. British gypsum ceiling tiles are marked with a directional arrow on the reverse and should always be installed with this in alignment to ensure total consistency of pattern and shade in a production batch. This section contains steel encasement systems that provide up to 180 minutes of fire protection. Pure gypsum consists of calcium sulphate with free water and chemically combined water. Gyproc firestop consists of an aerated gypsum core with glass fibre and other additives encased in, and firmly bonded to, strong paperliners that are pink in colour. British gypsum uses cookies to deliver superior functionality and to enhance your experience of our websites. Fire resistance sound insulation please refer to the appropriate white book product or systems section for information on the fire resistance and sound insulation of building elements lined with gyproc fireline. If you can show compliance with this, the bco should accept it.
Gypwall extreme can accept heavy fixings on a single layer without the need for additional support battens. Looking through the various gypwall partition sections of the white book will see that different combinations of plasterboards and studs will provide different fire resistance durations. Gypsum plasterboard has fire resistance properties better than most of the other similar materials. They cover all applications, from simple space division, through to high performance walls designed to meet the most demanding fire resistance, sound insulation, impact and height requirements. Per icc esr38 the latest editions of these publications, namely, ga2162018 and ga6002018, are code accepted. The fire resistance design manual provides contractors, designers, specifiers, owners, and others with a convenient compilation of the latest in tested gypsumboard designed firerated protection systems as well as some tried and true older systems that have been with us for quite awhile. For instance, any 634inchwide beam that is 12 inches deep, and has the extra tension lamination, will carry 100% of. This product is to be used as fire resistant wall construction in large highrise buildings fireproof one hour and quasirefractory wall ceiling that should form the fire partitioning as defined by the building standards act. Reaction and resistance to fire the exposed surface of gyprex ceiling tiles achieves class 0 rating when tested to bs 476. Plaster skimming performance reaction to fire all gyproc finish plasters achieve a euroclass a1 reaction to fire. Gyproc fireline mr are designated class 0 for the purposes of national building regulations. Board with reinforced fire resistance by adding glass fiber etc. Class a sound absorption, a1 reaction to fire and 30 minutes fire resistance to bs47623. A new white book is now available from british gypsum.
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