GypWall ROBUST

GypWall ROBUST is a partition system especially applicable wherever higher level of impact resistance is required in different types of commercial buildings. It provides a durable and flexible structure, whereas the single layer offers high levels of acoustic insulation and 60 minutes of fire resistance. It is available in three different stud options allowing for the services to be accommodated within the stud cavity.

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;
• for flame or smoke closure minimum 12.5mm Gyproc plasterboard should be installed;
• 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;
• electrical services should be installed in accordance with BS 7671 whereas small services can be routed through cut-outs in the suds and switch boxes can be supported by fixing channels;
• 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;
• control joints must coincide with movement joints, if it is necessary to relieve contraction and expansion stresses;
• deflection heads may be required for the supporting floors and underside of the roof structures;
• if an access panel is necessary, it must be in compliance with the construction and partition fire rating;
• lightweight fixtures can be installed directly to the partitions while medium ones may require additional fixing channels;
• Thistle Durafinish should be used for increasing impact resistance.