GypWall AUDIO

GypWall AUDIO is a system especially designed to achieve high levels of acoustic insulation in facilities such as conference centers, music rooms, theatres and cinemas, due to the achieved values of 67 - 80 (Rw dB). Although used for soundproofing, it also offers a substantial fire resistance of up to 120 minutes, providing adequate fire protection for the structural steel, and is a more lightweight solution when compared to the alternative masonry systems.

Certain consideration should be taken into account upon installation, including:

• heavy fixtures and service positions should be planned at the frame erection stage, while given special consideration to the potential differential pressures exposure of the system;
• it is advisable that the installation of partitions based on the L/125 at 200 Pa should be verified due to the greater deflection and more flex during installation and usage;
• when installing Gypframe GAB3 Acoustic Braces, they must be carefully aligned and engaged;
• in order of avoiding framework differential loading, the twin frame wall should be should be boarded from every side of the partition;
• 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;
• 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; when installing fire dampers or accompanying services, the weight and size of the damper must be taken into consideration in order of determining its support system (if the fire damper are penetrating the wall, its position should be predetermined); electrical services should be installed in accordance with BS 7671;
• when installing a new screeded or concrete floor, installing a damp-proof membrane should be taken into account;
• in order of maintaining the acoustic performance of the system, each opening requires careful and detailed planning;
• deflection heads may be required for the supporting floors and underside of the roof structures;
• lightweight fixtures can be installed directly to the partitions while medium ones may require additional fixing channels.