GypWall STAGGERED
GypWall STAGGERED is a system providing high levels of acoustic insulation, available in both single and double board lining, widely applied to residential and commercial settings (including apartments, hotels, shops, hospitals etc) due to the different choices in framing sizes. The system is in conformity with the BS 5234 offering fire resistance of up to 90 minutes.
Certain consideration should be taken into account upon installation, including:
- heavy fixtures and service positions should be planned at the frame erection stage;
- in case the room layout includes structural steelwork, there might be a slight loss of acoustic performance through the steelwork;
- rock wool should be placed within the cavity in order of providing adequate flame and some closure;
- high acoustic performance is achieved by separating the rows of studs, however it must ensured that the services do not form a bridge between the linings;
- if dealing with an uneven floor, a 38mm timber sole plate should be installed, while when installing a new screeded or concrete floor, installing a damp-proof membrane should be taken into account;
- deflection heads may be required for the supporting floors and underside of the roof structures;
- when accommodating services, every penetration should be carefully planned and positioned in order of avoiding such penetrations to affect the system’s fire resistance and acoustic performance; electrical services should be installed in accordance with BS 7671;
- in order of maintaining the acoustic performance of the system, door and other openings must be planned in detail while heavy acoustic doorsets can include some additional support;
- lightweight fixtures can be installed directly to the partitions while medium ones may require additional fixing channels.