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METAL SYSTEMS PRODUCT APPLICATION GUIDE

Speedline Metal Systems Speedline is a high, quality, high performance brand of drywall products and accessories, available from Speedline stockists. Central to the range is a comprehensive choice of metal profiles and components which form the basis of drylining, partitioning and ceiling systems.

Quality and Standards Thanks to extensive research and development, combined with advanced manufacturing techniques, all Speedline Metal System products conform to the latest British and European standards. These systems have also been fully and independently tested with proprietary gypsum products, providing reassurance that Speedline products will meet the most stringent standards of rigidity, fire resistance and sound, thermal and hygrothermal insulation.

Nationwide Service Speedline Metal Systems are available from Speedline stockists throughout the UK. Branches carry extensive stocks of all products, plus a comprehensive choice of Speedline accessories, such as fixings, adhesives, joint compounds, tapes and sealants. Experienced staff offer a fast and efficient service whilst product specialists are on hand to assist with technical issues and complex specifications.

Contents

Stud and Track

Product Performance Charts

10-13

Acoustic Stud

19-21

Solutions for Residential Applications Solutions for Schools

Shaft Encasement System

Column & Beam Encasement

4-7 8-9

14-18 22-25 26-27

Wall Lining Systems

Wall Liner

Wall furring

Wall Lining I Stud

28-31 32-33 34

Ceilings

Fire Barrier Systems

Ceiling Lining System

MF System

36-39

Spring Tee System

44-45

Tee Section System

Concealed Systems Resilient Bar

Floating Floors

40-41 46-47 48 49

50-51

Channels & Angles

Channels Angles

52 53

Best Practice

Door Jambs

Common Details

Socket Detailing

Standards

Speedline Accessories

56 57

BSI S

TERED

British Standards Sustainability & Testing

REG

This product application guide is designed to provide product information for the entire Speedline Metal System range. Each section lists the choice of standard profiles and components available, with detailed section drawings and guides to their use and construction. Application guides provide details of the technical performance and associated test reference of the systems in various combinations, to aid selection of the correct product to meet project requirements. New solution guides offer advice on the latest regulations and product configurations designed to meet the specified performance criteria.

Partitioning Systems

About this Guide

Partitioning Systems Stud & Track

Note: electrical wires should be protected where passing through framework

Track

C Stud

Snipped and folded to form header

Light Switch

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Stud & Track

Partition Brace

An economical friction-fit system to assemble frames for strong, compact, lightweight non load-bearing partitions, Metal stud partitioning is ideal for use in domestic and commercial situations, for heights up to 12m and a wide range of partition thicknesses. When installing, ensure that electrical cables that pass through floor or ceiling are protected by grommets when installing studs. For speedy, accurate installation the use of an electrically or battery operated screw gun is recommended.

Benefits • Quick to erect, lightweight and clean • Metal Stud is dimensionally accurate and will not twist or bow • Range of stud widths – 48mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 92mm and 146mm to meet different performance requirements • Services are easy to install • Mineral wool can easily be installed to uprate sound insulation • Easy to cut to length using tin snips • Frames easily fit together • Door frames simply formed

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Track Standard Track 25

Product Description 50mm Standard Track (25mm leg) x 0.5mm 52mm Standard Track (25mm leg) x 0.5mm 62mm Standard Track (25mm leg) x 0.5mm 72mm Standard Track (25mm leg) x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000

Weight per Length Kgs 1.13 1.15 1.25 1.41

Product Description 52mm Track (32mm leg) x 0.5mm 62mm Track (32mm leg) x 0.5mm 72mm Track (32mm leg) x 0.5mm 94mm Track (32mm leg) x 0.5mm 148mm Track (32mm leg) x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000

Weight per Length Kgs 1.32 1.42 1.55 1.81 2.40

Product Description 52mm Deep Track (50mm leg) x 0.5mm 62mm Deep Track (50mm leg) x 0.5mm 72mm Deep Track (50mm leg) x 0.5mm 94mm Deep Track (50mm leg) x 0.7mm 148mm Deep Track (50mm leg) x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000

Weight per Length Kgs 1.74 1.86 1.98 3.13 2.83

Product Description 72mm Extra Deep Track (70mm leg) x 0.7mm 94mm Extra Deep Track (70mm leg) x 0.7mm 148mm Extra Deep Track (70mm leg) x 0.7mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.000 3.000 3.000

Weight per Length Kgs 3.43 3.79 4.68

Available in 50, 52, 62 or 72 wide

32mm Leg Track

Available in 52, 72, 94 or 148 wide

Deep Track 50

Available in 52, 62, 72, 94 or 148 wide

Extra Deep Track

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Available in 72, 94 or 148 wide

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Partitioning Systems Stud & Track

Service Holes

Standard C Stud

All C and I studs are manufactured with 3 service holes to allow electrical cables and pipes to run through the partition.

Product Description 48mm C Stud x 0.5mm, Flange dimensions 32/34mm 50mm C Stud x 0.5mm, Flange dimensions 32/34mm 60mm C Stud x 0.5mm, Flange dimensions 32/34mm 70mm C Stud x 0.5mm, Flange dimensions 32/34mm 92mm C Stud x 0.5mm, Flange dimensions 32/34mm 146mm C Stud x 0.5mm, Flange dimensions 32/34mm

Service hole positions are: Hole 1 - 300mm from end to centre of hole Hole 2 - 900mm from end to centre of hole Hole 3 - 1500mm from end to centre of hole All C Studs have rectangular service holes 32mm wide x 75mm long.

Standard C Stud 6.5

6.5

Available in 48, 50, 60, 70, 92 or 146 wide

Heavy Duty Câ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Stud 6.5

Product Description 70mm Heavy Duty C Stud x 0.7mm, Flange dimensions 32/34mm 146mm Heavy Duty C Stud x 0.7mm, Flange dimensions 32/34mm

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I Stud

Stock Lengths Metre 3.600 4.200 3.600 4.200

Weight per Length Kgs 2.82 3.29 4.32 5.04

Stock Lengths Metre 2.700 3.000 3.600 3.600 4.200 3.600 4.200 3.600 5.000 6.000 3.600 5.000 6.000

Weight per Length Kgs 2.01 2.24 2.69 2.82 3.30 3.56 4.15 4.59 6.37 7.65 5.65 7.86 9.43

I Stud

Available in 70 or 146 wide

Available in 50, 60, 70, 92 or 146 wide

Flat Bracing Strip

Weight per Length Kgs 1.14 1.29 1.31 1.58 1.17 1.35 1.46 1.75 1.26 1.46 1.58 1.89 1.37 1.53 1.71 2.05 2.39 2.30 2.68 3.13 3.65 4.33 5.21

Heavy Duty C Stud

6.5

Stock Lengths Metre 2.400 2.700 3.000 3.600 2.400 2.700 3.000 3.600 2.400 2.700 3.000 3.600 2.400 2.700 3.000 3.600 4.200 3.600 4.200 3.600 4.200 5.000 6.600

Product Description 50mm I Stud x 0.6mm, Flange dimensions 38mm 60mm I Stud x 0.6mm, Flange dimensions 38mm 70mm I Stud x 0.7mm, Flange dimensions 38mm 92mm I Stud x 0.9mm, Flange dimensions 38mm 146mm I Stud x 0.9mm, Flange dimensions 38mm

Bracing Strap & Partition Brace

0.6

Product Description Flat Bracing Strip 70 x 0.6mm

Stock Lengths Weight per Length Metre Kgs 2.400 0.80

2.400

Partition Brace 10 70

Partition Brace 70 x 10 x 0.7mm

1.08

Partitioning Systems Stud & Track

Spliced Studs

Overheight Partition

In order to extend them, single C Studs can be easily spliced together. Be sure to overlap the C Studs at least 600mm and fix them together with steel pop rivets, stud interlocking tool or wafer head screws on both flanges.

Partition Brace due to the unique design of this product, the lips are simply snipped out where the partition brace overlaps the stud. Slots are pierced to allow for studs to be erected at 400 or 600mm centres.

Partition Brace to provide support for horizontal board edges and fire protection* * Must be used to support fire certification C Studs with min 600mm overlap

Steel pop rivets or wafer head screws at 150mm centres on both flanges

Door Frame construction showing timber lining

Boxed Studs Track

Stud & Track

150mm minimum

Track fixed horizontally between studs End stud fixed to track

Timber sub frame Timber door frame Studs fixed to floor and ceiling tracks

Door jamb details shown on Page 54

Track

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To create greater rigidity and height and to provide support at doorways, C Studs may be boxed together. To enable this the bearing faces of the C Studs are asymmetrical - 32mm and 34mm - simply nest short and long faces alternately and snap together.

Solutions for Residential Applications Speedline ‘Space Saver’ Partitioning Systems Partitions Using Resilient Bar Resilient Bar

Resilient Bar

Product Description Resilient Bar x 0.5mm

Partitioning Systems

Resilient bars at 400mm or 600mm horizontal centres

Stud Width mm

Partition Grade BS5234

Max Height m

4.2

4.0

4.2

4.1

147

150

142

164

142

159

Fire Resistance min

120

Sound Insulation RwdB

RB001

RB002

RB003

RB004

RB005

RB006

RB007

Nom Weight kg/m

Nom Width mm

Test Reference

C Stud

Timber sole plate if required on uneven floors Track

70mm C Stud spaced at 600mm centres with Resilient Bar fixed perpendicular to the studs one side only at 600mm centres. Two layers of 12.5mm Sound Resistant plasterboard. 50mm glass mineral wool.

70mm C Stud with Resilient Bar both sides only clad with inner layer of 15mm Sound Resistant Plasterboard and outer layer of 12.5mm Impact Resistant Plasterboard infilled with 50mm Glass Mineral Wool.

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Refer to chart for plasterboard configurations.

70mm C Stud with Resilient Bar one side only clad with inner layer of 15mm Sound Resistant Plasterboard and outer layer of 12.5mm Impact Resistant Plasterboard infilled with 50mm Glass Mineral Wool.

• Part E requirements: New Build 45dB Dntw + Ctr Refurbishments 43dB Dntw + Ctr

70mm C Stud spaced at 600mm centres with Resilient Bar fixed perpendicular to the studs on both sides at 600mm centres. Two layers of 15mm Sound Resistant plasterboard. 50mm glass mineral wool.

• Pre-completion testing needed

70mm C Stud spaced at 600mm centres with Resilient Bar fixed perpendicular to the studs one side only at 600mm centres. Inner layer of 19mm plank, outer layer of 12.5mm Standard plasterboard. 50mm glass mineral wool.

• Reduced overall construction nominal width

70mm C Stud spaced at 600mm centres with Resilient Bar fixed perpendicular to the studs one side only at 600mm centres. Two layers of 15mm Fire Resistant plasterboard. 50mm glass mineral wool.

Where Speedline Resilient Bar is to be fixed to timber or metal studs, the following centres apply. For single layer boarding, fix Resilient Bar at 400mm centres. For double layer boarding, fix Resilient Bar at 600mm centres. Fix the initial Resilient Bar 50mm down from the ceiling and the last bar 50mm from the floor. Screw fix the Resilient Bars to the Studs using Wafer head Self-Tapping Screws. Screw fix the wallboard to the Resilient Bar only, ensuring the screw does not touch the metal substrate. Bars are joined by putting together on the stud.

70mm C Stud spaced at 600mm centres with Resilient Bar fixed perpendicular to the studs one side only at 600mm centres. Two layers of 15mm Sound Resistant plasterboard. 50mm glass mineral wool.

Partitions using Resilient Bar

Resilient Bar

Glass mineral wool

Stock Lengths Weight per Length Metre Kgs 3.000 1.05

All sound insulation data is based on laboratory evaluation of the building element in isolation and cannot reproduce your installed local conditions. The actual tests carried out are used to offer an order of magnitude comparison for the performance of the various systems. Sound insulation on site is a function of the partition chosen and the associated structures in which it is installed. Speedline cannot take any responsibility for overall design and would advise that specialist advice is sought at an early stage of design. All test data and system specifications are for systems constructed with materials and components as shown. The inclusion of other components without prior approval or constructed on site contrary to these documents will invalidate test certification and system performance.

Solutions for Residential Applications Partitioning Systems Separating Wall Twin Frame EWS-1 All sketches show one layer of mineral wool batts placed between the studs. It is also acceptable to place a layer of mineral wool batts or quilt on both sides of the wall.

Double board

Partition brace

This system complies with Robust Details Ltd for Part E of the Building Regulations. Pre-Completion Testing is still required for Robust Detail solutions unless the site is registered with Robust Details Ltd. All systems have a maximum 3000m height.

Track

Benefits • 60 minutes fire resistance • 45 DnT, w + Ctr dB airborne sound onsite

Wall Lining

- two or more layers of gypsumbased board minimum (total nominal mass per unit area 22 kg/m2) both sides. - all joints staggered.

Wall Width 200mm (min) between inner faces of wall linings.

Mineral wool cavity as required

Pairs of C Studs, braced at mid-height with partition brace or acoustic brackets

Timber sole plate if required on uneven floors

Absorbent Material

- one layer 50mm (min) unfaced mineral wool batts (density 33-60 kg/m3), or

• Keep wall linings at least 200mm apart

- two layers 25mm (min) unfaced mineral wool batts (density 33-60 kg/m3), or

Min 200mm

• Ensure the batts cover whole wall area and are fitted together tightly • Make sure batts are not tightly compressed by the twin frames

- two layers 25mm (min) unfaced mineral wool quilt (density min 10 kg/m3).

• Ensure that all cavity stops/closers are flexible or are fixed to one frame only

- refer to robust details specification for checklists and construction details.

• Make sure there is no connection between the two leaves except where ties are necessary for structural reasons • Stagger joints in wall linings to avoid air paths • Seal all joints in outer layer with tape or caulk with sealant

Stud & Track

- 12.5mm Sound Resistant plasterboard outer leaf and 19mm plank inner leaf (mounted horizontally). Subject to combined mass of 22 kg/m2.

Inner layer of plasterboard

Partitioning Systems

Most Common Builds: - two layers 12.5mm Sound Resistant plasterboard, subject to board having combined mass of 22 kg/m2, or

Partitioning Systems Stud & Track Product Performance Guide

Plasterboard Fixing Centres For all partitions i.e. C Studs, I Studs, Resilient Bar, Wall Liner and Wall Furring the following applies:Single Layer Installations Plasterboard must be fixed at 300mm maximum centres to the metal framework with the appropriate length screw. Plasterboard joints must be staggered from one side of the partition to the other. Double Layer Installations Inner layers can be fixed at 600mm centres but outer layers

must be fixed at 300mm centres to the metal framework with the appropriate length screw. The second layer of plasterboard should be fixed with all joints staggered in relation to the first layer. Fixing of Floor and Ceiling Tracks All tracks must be secured to the floor and ceiling in the centre of the profile at 600mm centres with suitable fixings. For 94mm and 148mm tracks, two rows of staggered fixings at 600mm centres are recommended. Partition Brace For fixing of Partition Brace or for joining stud to track (if required) the use of wafer head screws is recommended.

48mm and 50mm C Stud spaced at 600mm centres

Part Max Nominal Nominal Fire Sound Sound Single Layer Double Layer Grade Height Weight Width Resistance Insulation Insulation No Infill With Infill 12.5mm 15mm 12.5m 15mm BS 5234 m Kg/m 2 mm mins RwdB Rwdb

MD HD MD HD HD MD MD MD HD HD HD MD SD SD SD SD SD SD SD SD MD SD SD

2.5 2.8 2.5 2.5 2.8 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.7 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.7 3 3.7 3.7

19 26 22 26 25 20 22 22 26 27 26 27 37 39 43 52 41 38 43 52 20 38 38

75 80 75 75 80 75 75 75 75 80 80 80 100 100 100 110 100 100 100 110 76 101 101

30 34 S 30 39 SR 30 38 SR 30 39 IR 60 37 FR 30 40 S 30 43 FR 30 44 SR 30 44 IR 30 45** SR 60 44 FR 30 SR 60 43 S 90 45 S/FR 60 48 SR 90 48 SR 120 45 FR 60 49 S 60 54 SR 90 55 SR 30 S BOXED STUDS 60 42 S BOXED STUDS 60 48 S BOXED STUDS

Test Reference

5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5022 5010 5030 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021

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70mm C Stud spaced at 600mm centres

MD MD HD HD HD SD MD MD MD HD HD SD SD SD HD SD SD SD SD SD SD SD SD SD SD SD MD

3.6 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.9 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.9 4.7 4.9 4.9 4.1

19 22 27 25 26 28 20 22 23 21 26 29 29 29 27 37 43 41 51 38 44 42 54 51 51 55 20

95 95 95 100 100 100 95 95 95 100 100 100 100 100 100 120 120 120 130 120 120 120 130 125 130 130 96

30 36 S 30 40 SR 60 39 IR 60 39 FR 30 42 SR 60 40 PD 30 41 S 30 43 FR 30 47 SR 30 42** S 60 43 FR 60 44 PD 30 47** PD 60 45** IR 30 48 SR 60 46 S 60 52 SR 120 48 FR 90 52 SR 60 49 S 60 54 SR 120 51 FR 90 56 SR 90 53** IR(0) SR(I) 90 55 SR(I)/PD(0) 120 49 FR 30 S BOXED STUDS

Test Reference

7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7027 7006 7007 7008 7023 7025 7032 7030 7028 7011 7012 7013 7014 7015 7016 7017 7018 7019 7021 7031 7029 7020

Partitioning Systems Stud & Track Product Performance Guide

92mm C Stud spaced at 600mm centres Part Max Nominal Nominal Fire Sound Sound Single Layer Double Layer Grade Height Weight Width Resistance Insulation Insulation No Infill With Infill 12.5mm 15mm 12.5mm 15mm BS 5234 m Kg/m 2 mm mins RwdB Rwdb

MD HD HD MD MD HD HD SD SD SD SD SD SD

3.9 4.4 4.4 3.9 4.2 4.4 4.4 5.2 5.2 5.9 5.2 5.2 5.9

20 26 27 21 22 26 27 38 42 51 39 43 51

115 120 122 115 115 120 122 140 140 152 140 140 152

30 36 S 60 39 FR 30 42 SR 30 41 S 30 45 FR 60 47 FR 30 47 SR 60 46 S 120 49 FR 90 52 SR 60 49 S 120 54 FR 90 54 SR

Test Reference

9001 9004 9010 9003 9002 9005 9011 9006 9007 9012 9008 9009 9013

146mm C Stud spaced at 600mm centres

6.2

171

6.5

176

SD 7.6 38 196 60 48 S SD 7.6 43 196 60 53 SR SD 7.6 43 196 120 50 FR SD 7.9 51 206 90 53 SR SD 7.6 39 196 60 52 S SD 7.6 44 196 60 57 SR SD 7.6 44 196 120 56 FR SD 7.9 51 206 90 57 SR SD 8.2 47 206 90 53 S SD 9.2 40 197 60 48 S BOXED STUDS SD 7.0 54 209 90 60 S(19)/12.5SR SD 12.0 72 432 120 71* 2 x 15FR/12.5S BOXED STUDS & TWIN FRAME

1001

1002

1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014

All Studs spaced at 600mm centres. All studs are single unless stated as BOXED or TWIN FRAME construction Cavity infills are 25mm glass mineral wool or 30mm rock mineral wool unless otherwise stated. *Denotes – Two 100mm glass mineral wool quilts. **Denotes – 50mm glass mineral wool quilt. Plasterboard codes are:S Standard plasterboard S(19) 19mm Standard plasterboard (Plank) FR Fire Resistant plasterboard SR Sound Resistant plasterboard IR Impact Resistant plasterboard PD Pre Decorated Fire & Acoustic Wallboard With studs spaced at 400mm centres, maximum height can be increased by 0.3m for single board applications and 0.6m for double board installations.

Fixtures

Ceramic Tiling

Heavy or medium duty fixtures must be attached to the metal framework. If necessary, additional framework must be added. Partition Brace fixed horizontally between studs is particularly useful for hanging heating units, radiators, washbasins and cupboards etc.

If ceramic tiles are being fixed to the finished wall, stud centres must be reduced to prevent cracking of the tiles. For all systems the centres must be reduced to 400mm. This applies to C Studs, I Studs for Independent Wall Lining and Wall Liner.

Please note: Tiles should only be fitted to double layer installations up to a maximum height of 3.6 metres.

Heights For heights between 4.0m and 8.0m Deep Track (50mm leg) should be used at the head and base.

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Test Reference

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Part Max Nominal Nominal Fire Sound Sound Single Layer Double Layer Grade Height Weight Width Resistance Insulation Insulation No Infill With Infill 12.5mm 15mm 12.5mm 15mm BS 5234 m Kgm2 mm mins RwdB Rwdb

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Fire & Acoustic Mastic

Cloaking Angle

Firestrip Sealant

Mineral Fibre

Deep Track

Deep Track Stud

Stud

Partition Brace

Deflection head When partitions are erected to span the full height between floors, structural slabs or beams, accommodation for movement may be needed. The deflection heads shown will allow for movement up to 25mm and protect the partition from damage. These details have been both tested for fire resistance to BS 476 part 20 & 22 section 5. Fix plasterboard, allowing for a deflection at the partition head; do not screw fix the plasterboard to the studs or track above the Partition Brace. * Above 25mm please refer to local branch.

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Electrical Services Acoustic Insulation

To ensure they do not lie back to back, electrical sockets should be offset. Use Flat Strip or Partition Brace to support outlet boxes and seal around with acoustic sealant. Two layers, either side of 12.5mm standard plasterboard, will achieve 60 minutes of fire resistance.

Insulation 25mm glass mineral wool insulation or 30mm rock mineral wool insulation to be installed 300mm above and 300mm below metal socket box for full width between studs Standard Plasterboard fixed to back of Flat Strip or Partition Brace End cut and bent to fit stud centres

Putty Pads shown on page 54.

Clamping Strip Galvanised clamping strip is used

to cover joints when building partitions. A plastic or aluminium cover section clips over the clamping strip to give a good finished appearance.

Clamping Strip Product Description 20mm Clamping Strip x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Metre 2.400 2.700 3.000 3.600

Weight per Length Kgs 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.42

Partitioning Systems Stud & Track

High Performance Walls Installation Benefits I Studs at 300mm centres, staggered in track

Easy to cut to length using tin snips

Staggered I Stud system

Staggered Stud Partitions I Stud

Max

Nom

Width mm

Height m

Weight kg/m2

Nom

Fire

Sound

Test

Width Resistance Insulation Reference mm mins RwdB

60mm I Stud at 300mm centres staggered in 72mm Track Two layers of 15mm Standard wallboard 25mm 60 3.9 46 132 90 54 Glass mineral wool

SS001

Frames easily fit together

60mm I Stud at 300mm centres staggered in 72mm Track Two layers of 15mm Standard wallboard 50mm 60 3.9 47 132 90 56 Glass mineral wool

SS002

60mm I Stud at 300mm centres staggered in 72mm Track Two layers of 12.5mm sound resistant wallboard. 60 3.9 56 120 60 59 25mm Glass mineral wool

SS003

60mm I Stud at 300mm centres staggered in 72mm Track Two layers of 15mm sound resistant wallboard. 60 3.9 57 130 90 59 25mm Glass mineral wool

SS004

Twin Frame Walls

I Stud

Max

Nom

Width mm

Height m

Weight kg/m2

Door frames simply formed

Nom

Fire

Sound

Test

Width Resistance Insulation Reference mm mins RwdB

I Stud Frames (300mm overall) 50 2.7 53 300 90 69 2 layers 15mm sound resistant 60 3.9 54 300 90 69 wallboard each side. No cross 92 4.5 55 300 90 69 bracing 100mm Glass mineral wool

Note: Fire resistance and sound insulation performance figures apply laboratory test on elements imperforate partitions. Fire resistance information is based on the results of tests carried out to BS 476 : part 22 1987 or assessments based on these tests. Sound insulation is based on the results of tests carried out to BS EN ISO 140-3 : 1995. Single figure ratings (RW) have been calculated to BS EN ISO 717-1 : 1997. Some of our more recent fire tests have been conducted to European standard BS EN 1364-1 :â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;1999 which is actually more stringent than the existing British Standard BS 476.

TW001 TW002 TW003

Cut outs in studs for electrical and service requirements

Sight line in studs for lining up with plasterboard

Stud and track formed from pre-galvanised mild steel to BSâ&#x20AC;ŻEN 10143:1993

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Lightweight, quick to construct, cost-effective, compact and able to achieve high levels of fire resistance and acoustic insulation. Non-load bearing High Performance Walls, constructed from plasterboard facings on metal studs, offer considerable advantages over traditional heavy masonry construction.

Partitioning Systems for Schools Stud & Track

Section 1 of the Building Bulletin 93 (BB93) supersedes Section A of Building Bulletin 87(2) as the constructional standard for acoustics for new school buildings. In addition, Part E of the Building Regulations includes schools within its scope. All newly built or refurbished schools are required to comply with BB93.

Design Criteria All spaces should meet the performance standards defined in Tables 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 for indoor ambient noise level, airborne and impact sound insulation and reverberation time. Open-plan spaces should additionally meet the performance standard for speech intelligibility in Table 1.6.

References 1 Section 1 of Building Bulletin 93 1.1 Performance standards

The overall objective of the performance standards in Section 1.1 is to provide acoustic conditions in schools that

(a) facilitate clear communication of

speech between teacher and student, and between students, and (b) do not

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interfere with study activities.

Notes on Table 1.1 1 Research indicates that teaching can be disrupted by individual noisy events such as aircraft flyovers, even where the noise level is below the limits in Table 1.1. For rooms identified in Table 1.1. having limits of 35 dB or less the noise level should not regularly exceed 55 dB LA1,30min. 2 Acoustic considerations of open-plan areas are complex and are discussed in Section 1.1.7 and Section 4. 3 Studios require specialised acoustic environments and the noise limits for these will vary with the size, intended use and type of room. In some cases noise limits below 30 dB LAeq may be required, and separate limits for different types of noise may be appropriate; specialist advice should be sought. 4 Halls are often multi-functional spaces (especially in primary schools) used for activities such as dining, PE, drama, music, assembly, and performing plays and concerts. In such multi-functional spaces the designer should design to the lowest indoor ambient noise level for which the space is likely to be used. For large halls used for formal drama and music performance lower noise levels than those used in Table 1.1 are preferable, and levels of 25 dB LAeq,30min may be appropriate. In these cases specialist advice should be sought.

* Part E of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended by S1 2002/2871) applies to teaching and learning spaces and is not intended to cover administration and ancillary spaces (see under Scope in the introduction). For these areas the performance standards are for guidance only.

Acoustics The Education (School Premises) Regulations 1999, S1 1999 No.2 which applies to both new and existing school buildings states “Each room or other space in a school building shall have the acoustic conditions and the insulation against disturbance by noise appropriate to its normal use”. Compliance with the acoustic performance standards specified in Section 1 will satisfy both regulations for new schools. BB93 gives recommended external noise levels for classrooms which should be used by the design team when making planning decisions.

Table 1.1

Performance standards for indoor ambient noise levels – upper limits for the indoor ambient noise level, LAeq,30min Type of room

Room classification for the purpose of airborne sound insulation in Table 1.2 Activity noise Noise tolerance (Source room) (Receiving room)

Nursery school playrooms Nursery school quiet rooms Primary school: classrooms, class bases, general teaching areas, small group rooms Secondary school: classrooms, general teaching areas, seminar rooms, tutorial rooms,language laboratories Open-plan2 Teaching areas Resource areas Music Music classroom Small practice/group room Ensemble room Performance/recital room Recording studio3 Control room for recording Lecture rooms Small (fewer than 50 people) Large (more than 50 people) Classrooms designed specifically for use by hearing impaired students (including speech therapy rooms) Study room (individual study, withdrawal, remedial work, teacher preparation) Libraries Quiet study areas Resource areas Science laboratories Drama studios Design and technology * Resistant materials, CAD/CAM areas * Electronics/control, textiles, food, graphics, design/resource areas Art rooms Assembly halls4, multi-purpose halls4,(drama, PE, audio/visual presentations, assembly, occasional music) Audio-visual, video conference rooms Atria, circulation spaces used by students Indoor sports hall Dance studio Gymnasium Swimming pool Interviewing/counselling rooms, medical rooms Dining rooms Ancillary spaces: K itchens* Offices*, staff rooms* Corridors*, stairwells* Coats and changing areas* Toilets*

High Low

Low Low

Upper limit for the indoor ambient noise level LAeq,30min (dB) 351 351

Average

Low

351

Average

Low

351

Average Average

Medium Medium

401 401

Very high Very high Very high Very high Very high High

Low Low Very low Very low Very low Low

351 351 301 301 301 351

Average Average

Low Very low

351 301

Average

Very low

301

Low

351

Low Average Average High

Low Medium Medium Very low

351 40 40 301

High

Average Average

Medium Medium

40 40

High Average Average High High High High Low High High Average Average – High High Average

Low Low Medium Medium Medium Medium High Low High High Medium High High High

351 351 45 40 40 40 50 351 45 50 40 45 45 50

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Activity noise in source room (see Table 1.1)

Low

Average

High

Very high

High

Medium

Low

Very low

Noise tolerance in receiving room (see Table 1.1)

Minimum DnT(Tmf,max),w (dB)

Table 1.3

Performance standards for airborne sound insulation between circulation spaces and other spaces used by students – minimum sound reduction level Rw and minimum Dn,e,w-10LgN (laboratory measurements*) Type of space used by students Minimum Rw (dB) Wall including Doorset1 any glazing

Minimum Dn,e,w-10lgN (dB)

All spaces except music rooms

Music rooms2

453

Notes on Table 1.2 1 Each value in the table is the minimum required to comply with Building Regulations. A value of 55 dB DnT(Tmf,max),w between two music practice rooms will not mean that the music will be inaudible between the rooms: in many cases, particularly if brass or percussion instruments are played, a higher value is desirable. 2 Where values greater than 55 dB D nT(Tmf,max),w are required it is advisable to separate the rooms using acoustically less sensitive areas such as corridors and storerooms. Where this is not possible, high performance constructions are likely to be required and specialist advice should be sought. 3 It is recommended that music rooms should not be placed adjacent to design and technology spaces or art rooms. 4 These values of D nT(Tmf,max),w include the effect of glazing, doors and other weaknesses in the partition. In general, normal (nonacoustic) doors provide much less sound insulation than the surrounding walls and reduce the overall DnT(Tmf,max),w of the wall considerably, particularly for values above 35dB DnT(Tmf,max),w. Therefore doors should not generally be installed in partitions between rooms requiring values above 35dB DnT(Tmf,max),w unless acoustic doors, door lobbies, or double doors with an airspace are used. This is not normally a problem as rooms are usually accessed via corridors or circulation spaces so that there are at least two doors between noise-sensitive rooms. (See extra guidance in BB93.) Notes on Table 1.3 1 The R ratings are for the doorset alone. w Manufacturers sometimes provide doorset sound insulation data as a combined rating for the wall and doorset where Rw refers to the performance of an -10m2 high-performance wall containing the doorset. This is not appropriate as it gives higher figures than the Rw of the doorset itself. However, with knowledge of the wall and doorset areas the Rw of the doorset can be calculated from these test results. 2 Special design advice is recommended. 3 Wherever possible, ventilators should not be installed between music rooms and circulation spaces. * A laboratory measurement because of the difficulty in accurately measuring the airborne sound insulation between rooms and corridors, or rooms and stairwells in the field. Therefore it is crucial that the airborne sound insulation of the wall and/ or doorset is not compromised by flanking sound transmission, e.g. sound transmission across the junction between the ceiling and the corridor wall (See extra guidance in BB93).

Stud & Track

Performance standards for airborne sound insulation between spaces – minimum weighted BB93 standardized level difference, DnT(Tmf,max),w

Partitioning Systems

Table 1.2

Partitioning Systems for Schools Stud & Track

Table 1.4

Performance standards for impact sound insulation of floors – maximum weighted BB93 standardized impact sound pressure level LnT(Tmf,max),w

Partitioning Systems

Stud & Track

Type of room (receiving room)

Nursery school playrooms Nursery school quiet rooms Primary school: classrooms, class bases, general teaching areas, small group rooms Secondary school: classrooms, general teaching areas, seminar rooms, tutorial rooms,language laboratories Open-plan Teaching areas Resource areas Music Music classroom Small practice/group room Ensemble room Performance/recital room Recording studio Control room for recording Lecture rooms Small (fewer than 50 people) Large (more than 50 people) Classrooms designed specifically for use by hearing impaired students (including speech therapy rooms) Study room (individual study, withdrawal, remedial work, teacher preparation) Libraries Science laboratories Drama studios Design and technology * Resistant materials, CAD/CAM areas * E lectronics/control, textiles, food, graphics, design/resource areas Art rooms Assembly halls, multi-purpose halls,(drama, PE, audio/visual presentations, assembly, occasional music) Audio-visual, video conference rooms Atria, circulation spaces used by students Indoor sports hall Dance studio Gymnasium Swimming pool Interviewing/counselling rooms, medical rooms Dining rooms Ancillary spaces: Kitchens* Offices*, staff rooms* Corridors*, stairwells* Coats and changing areas* Toilets*

Maximum weighted BB93 standardized impact sound pressure level LnT(Tmf,max),w (dB) 65 60 60 60 60 60 55 55 55 55 55 55 60 55 55 60 60 65 55 65 60 60 60 60 65 65 60 65 65 60 65 65 65 65 65 65

Table 1.5

Performance standards for reverberation in teaching and study spaces – midfrequency reverberation time, Tmf in finished but unoccupied and unfurnished rooms Type of room Nursery school playrooms Nursery school quiet rooms Primary school: classrooms, class bases, general teaching areas, small group rooms Secondary school: classrooms, general teaching areas, seminar rooms, tutorial rooms,language laboratories Open-plan Teaching areas Resource areas Music Music classroom Small practice/group room Ensemble room Performance/recital room3 Recording studio Control room for recording Lecture rooms3 Small (fewer than 50 people) Large (more than 50 people) Classrooms designed specifically for use by hearing impaired students (including speech therapy rooms) Study room (individual study, withdrawal, remedial work, teacher preparation) Libraries Science laboratories Drama studios Design and technology * Resistant materials, CAD/CAM areas * Electronics/control, textiles, food, graphics, design/resource areas Art rooms Assembly halls, multi-purpose halls,(drama, PE, audio/visual presentations, assembly, occasional music)2,3 Audio-visual, video conference rooms Atria, circulation spaces used by students Indoor sports hall Dance studio Gymnasium Swimming pool Interviewing/counselling rooms, medical rooms Dining rooms Ancillary spaces: K itchens* Offices*, staff rooms* Corridors*, stairwells* Coats and changing areas* Toilets*

Tmf *(seconds) <0.6 <0.6 <0.6 <0.8 <0.8 <1.0 <1.0 <0.8 0.6 – 1.2 1.0 – 1.5 0.6 – 1.2 <0.5 <0.8 <1.0 <0.4 <0.8 <1.0 <0.8 <1.0 <0.8 <0.8 <0.8 0.8 – 1.2 <0.8 <1.5 <1.5 <1.2 <1.5 <2.0 <0.8 <1.0 <1.5 <1.0 See Section 1.1.6 <1.5 <1.5

* Part E of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended by S1 2002/2871) applies to teaching and learning spaces and is not intended to cover administration and ancillary spaces (see under Scope in the introduction). For these areas the performance standards are for guidance only.

Partitioning Systems for Schools Stud & Track

Table 1.6

Performance standard for speech intelligibility in open-plan spaces – Speech Transmission Index (STI) Room type

Speech Transmission Index (STI)

Open-plan teaching and study areas

>0.6

Fire Performance Approved Document B of the Building Regulations (Part B) provides all relevant information for the requirements for performance of all materials and structures in fire and sets minimum periods of fire resistance for Assembly and Recreation buildings i.e. Schools.

‘C’ Stud Configurations 70mm C Stud clad with 1 layer 12.5mm Impact Resistant Plasterboard. Part Grade BS5234

Max Height m

Nom Width mm

3.6

Fire Sound Sound Resistance Insulation Insulation min No Infill With Infill 60

Single Layer 12.5mm

Single Layer 15mm

Double Layer 12.5mm

Double Layer 15mm

Test Reference 7003

70mm C Stud clad with 1 layer 12.5mm Impact Resistant Plasterboard infilled with 25mm Glass Mineral Wool. Part Grade BS5234

Max Height m

Nom Width mm

3.6

Fire Sound Sound Resistance Insulation Insulation min No Infill With Infill 60

Single Layer 12.5mm

Single Layer 15mm

Double Layer 12.5mm

Double Layer 15mm

Test Reference 7009

Max Height m

Nom Width mm

4.7

125

Fire Sound Sound Resistance Insulation Insulation min No Infill With Infill 90

Single Layer 12.5mm

Single Layer 15mm

53**

Double Layer 12.5mm

Double Layer 15mm

Test Reference

IR(0)

SR(I)

7021

Double Layer 12.5mm

Double Layer 15mm

Test Reference

IR(0)

SR(I)

RB006

Double Layer 12.5mm

Double Layer 15mm

Test Reference

IR(0)

SR(I)

RB007

70mm C Stud with Resilient Bar one side only clad with inner layer of 15mm Sound Resistant Plasterboard and outer layer of 12.5mm Impact Resistant Plasterboard infilled with 50mm Glass Mineral Wool. Part Grade BS5234

Max Height m

Nom Width mm

4.1

142

Fire Sound Sound Resistance Insulation Insulation min No Infill With Infill 90

Single Layer 12.5mm

Single Layer 15mm

58**

70mm C Stud with Resilient Bar both sides clad with inner layer of 15mm Sound Resistant Plasterboard and outer layer of 12.5mm Impact Resistant Plasterboard infilled with 50mm Glass Mineral Wool. Part Grade BS5234

Max Height m

Nom Width mm

3.3

159

Fire Sound Sound Resistance Insulation Insulation min No Infill With Infill 90

60**

Single Layer 12.5mm

Single Layer 15mm

All Studs spaced at 600mm centres. All studs are single unless stated as BOXED or TWIN FRAME construction Cavity infills are 25mm glass mineral wool unless otherwise stated. **Denotes – 50mm glass mineral wool quilt. (O) Outer Layer (I) Inner Layer Plasterboard codes are:SR Sound Resistant plasterboard IR Impact Resistant plasterboard With studs spaced at 400mm centres, maximum height can be increased by 0.3m for single board applications and 0.6m for double board installations.

Partitioning Systems

Part Grade BS5234

Stud & Track

70mm C Stud clad with inner layer of 15mm Sound Resistant Plasterboard and outer layer of 12.5mm Impact Resistant Plasterboard infilled with 50mm Glass Mineral Wool.

Partitioning Systems for Schools Severe Duty Acoustic Wall System One System - Many Solutions

SpeedlineÂŽ Severe Duty Acoustic Wall System is a combination of high performance Speedline Metal Stud and Track with Fermacell panels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; resulting in a single, easy to specify solution for education, healthcare, commercial, retail, hospitality and leisure project applications.

Technical Performance Stud Insulation Max Nominal Fire Sound Sound Single Layer Double Layer Size Material Height Width Resistance Insulation Insulation (m) (mm) (minutes) No Infill With Infill 10mm 12.5mm 10mm 12.5mm (R dB) (R dB) w

75mm 0.6 gauge

N/A

4.5

100

Stud Insulation Max Nominal Fire Sound Sound Size Material Height Width Resistance Insulation Insulation (m) (mm) (minutes) No Infill With Infill (R dB) (R dB) w

Board Requirements

Reference

One side clad with 12.5mm Fermacell the opposite clad with 12.5mm + 10mm Fermacell

1S16

Stud Insulation Max Nominal Fire Sound Sound Single Layer Double Layer Size Material Height Width Resistance Insulation Insulation (m) (mm) (minutes) No Infill With Infill 10mm 12.5mm 10mm 12.5mm (R dB) (R dB)

Partitioning Systems

Severe Duty Acoustic Wall System

75mm stud 60mm 0.6 gauge Mineral Wool

4.5

100

1S15

75mm N/A 4.5 110 30 436 0.6 gauge

Reference

1S21

75mm stud 40mm 0.6 gauge Mineral Wool 4.5 100 60 45 kg/m3

1S21

Stud Insulation Max Nominal Fire Sound Sound Size Material Height Width Resistance Insulation Insulation (m) (mm) (minutes) No Infill With Infill (R dB) (R dB) w

Reference

One side clad with 12.5mm Fermacell the opposite clad with 12.5mm + 10mm Fermacell

1S29

75mm stud 70mm 0.6 gauge Mineral Wool 4.5 110 60 56 30 kg/m3

Stud Insulation Part Max Nominal Fire Size Material Grade Height Width Resistance BS5234 (m) (mm) (minutes) 75mm 0.6 gauge

Board Requirements

Sound Double Layer Insulation With Infill 10mm 12.5mm (R dB)

Reference 10mm

50mm Mineral Wool SD 50 kg/m3

120

12.5 + 10

1S31

50mm Mineral Wool SD 50 kg/m3

3.5

>200

12.5 + 10

1S32

50mm Mineral Wool SD 50 kg/m3

3.5

>200

10 + 10

1S32/2

Twin 75mm 0.6 gauge

Twin 75mm 0.6 gauge @400mm centres

All Studs spaced at 600mm centres. All studs are single unless stated as BOXED or TWIN FRAME construction

Partitioning Systems Acoustic Stud

A cost-effective way to achieve improved acoustic performance in both domestic and commercial situations Speedline Acoustic Stud has built in discontinuity which results in improved sound insulation.

Track

Acoustic Stud

Acoustic Stud is designed to offer better sound insulation in the key speech frequency bands (250 to 1000 Hz) whilst maintaining structural strength and integrity. This enables slimmer partitions to be constructed, maximising floor space but still satisfying high acoustic requirements.

Snipped and folded to form header

Benefits

Light Switch

• Extremely cost-effective

Partition Brace

• Ideal for domestic and commercial use • Reduced installation time • Slimmer partitions maximise floor space • Quieter living spaces • Greater sound insulating performance • Reduces the transfer of common noise

Partitions built using Acoustic Stud are constructed in exactly the same way as our standard C Stud partitions. All existing track sections can be utilised with Acoustic Studs. Plasterboard fixing centres are also the same.

Product Description 43mm Acoustic Stud x 0.5mm Flange Dimensions 50/48mm

Stock Lengths Metre 2.4 2.7

Weight per Length Kgs 1.40 1.57

70mm Acoustic Stud x 0.5mm Flange Dimensions 33.8/36.2mm

2.7 3.0 3.6 4.2

1.66 1.85 2.22 2.59

3.6 4.2

2.56 3.00

92mm Acoustic Stud x 0.5mm Flange Dimensions 33.8/36.2mm

Acoustic Stud 6

36.2

33.8

Available in 70 or 92 wide 43

Partitioning Systems

Acoustic Stud

Partitioning Systems Acoustic Stud

Acoustic Stud Configurations

Partitioning Systems

Acoustic Stud

Acoustic Studs can be used in a wide range of partition designs, depending on specification requirements. An example of some system configuration is detailed below:

Part Grade BS5234

Maximum Nominal Fire Sound height thickness Resistance insulation m mm minutes R dB

Test Reference

Studs: 43mm Acoustic Stud (AS43) Facings: one layer 15mm Sound Resistant plasterboard both sides

2.7

Studs: 70mm Acoustic Stud (AS70) Facings: one layer 15mm Fire Resistant wallboard both sides plasterboard

3.8

100

A7001

Studs: 70mm Acoustic Stud (AS70) Facings: one layer 12.5mm Sound Resistant plasterboard MD 3.6 95 30

A7002

Studs: 70mm Acoustic Stud (AS70) HD 3.8 100 Facings: one layer 15mm Pre decorated plasterboard Insulation: 70mm rock mineral wool

A7003

Studs: 70mm Acoustic Stud (AS70) SD 4.6 120 Facings: two layers 12.5mm Sound Resistant plasterboard Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool

A7004

Studs: 70mm Acoustic Stud (AS70) SD 4.9 130 Facings: two layers 15mm Sound Resistant plasterboard Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool

A7005

Studs: 70mm Acoustic Stud (AS70) Facings: two layers 12.5mm Fire Resistant plasterboard SD 4.6 120

120

A7006

Studs: 70mm Acoustic Stud (AS70) SD 4.6 120 Facings: two layers 12.5mm Fire Resistant plasterboard Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool

120

A7007

Studs: 70mm Acoustic Stud (AS70) HD 3.6 95 Facings: one layer 12.5mm Impact Resistant plasterboard

A7008

Studs: 70mm Acoustic Stud (AS70) SD 3.8 100 Facings: one layer 15mm Pre decorated plasterboard

A7009

Studs: 70mm Acoustic Stud (AS70) Facings: Inner layer 15mm Sound Resistant plasterboard SD 4.9 130 Outer layer 15mm Pre decorated plasterboard Insulation: 50mm glass mineral wool

A7010

Studs: 92mm Acoustic Stud (AS92) Facings: one layer of 15mm Sound Resistant plasterboard both sides SD 4.2 122 60 52 Insulation: 75mm glass mineral wool

A9208

Flanking Noise

Flanking Transmission occurs when sound travels along elements shared by adjacent structures.

Sound does not always travel straight through the building element. If the wall, floor or partition concerned has good sound-reducing capabilities, the sound will travel from A to B by the easiest route, often around the sides or over the top!

A43001/2

Acoustic Mastic

Track

It should be borne in mind that flanking transmission can exceed direct transmission and damage the overall capabilities of the construction if flanking constructions are not correctly specified and constructed. To overcome this problem of flanking, any gaps in the installation must be filled with acoustic sealant on all edges and on both sides of the partition.

Acoustic Stud

Partitioning Systems Acoustic Stud

Construction

Installation Benefits

Partitions built using Acoustic Stud are constructed in exactly the same way as those built using standard C Studs. All existing track sections can be utilised with Acoustic Studs and plasterboard-fixing centres will be exactly the same.

Acoustic Studs use same plasterboard fixing centres

Attention to detail is essential. Care must be taken in construction to ensure a soundproof structure performs to its maximum capability. As sound - like water, light or air â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will find the smallest crack and expose it as a weak point, your structure should be built as if it needs to be waterproofed.

Are as simple to partition with C Studs

Existing track sections can be utilised

For example, a single 25mm hole in an otherwise acoustically sound partition can reduce performance by up to an incredible 15 dB. Although a 25mm hole should be visible a crack 1mm x 1m will not always be obvious and, if not treated with an acoustic sealant, will be detrimental to the structure.

Explanation of Terms Acoustic Stud 70 & 92mm slot details 4

An acoustic construction is only as good as its weakest point!

Building Element

Every time an amendment to the Building Regulations is introduced a new list of terms and abbreviations follows. This comprehensive list will help to decipher some of the terms and abbreviations found in literature relating to acoustics and Part E.

Walls, floors and roofs, etc.

C The correction to a sound insulation quality to take into account low frequency noise. D The measurement used to measure the airborne sound insulation between two rooms (on site). nTw

D +C See above, but with the low frequency correction factor included. nTw

Flanking Transmission Sound transmitted between two rooms using an indirect path e.g the top or bottom of a separating wall (see further details below). Frequency The number of pressure variations per second that gives a sound its distinctive tone. Hertz (Hz)

The unit of the frequency of the sound.

Impact Sound

Sound resulting from direct impact on a building element.

Internal Floor Any floor that is not a separating floor. Internal Wall Any wall that does not have a separation function. L The measurement used to measure the impact sound insulation of floors (on site). Lnw = laboratory testing. ntw

Noise Unwanted sound. Pre-Completion Testing (PCT) A new requirement to Part E where structures not conforming to the RSD will be tested prior to completion to check they reach the required standards. Robust Standard Detail (RSD) A collection of pre-approved constructions that, if used, negate the need for PCT R The measurement used to relate the sound insulation of a material or building element in a laboratory. w

Separating Floor Floor that separates flats or rooms for residential purposes. Separating Wall Wall that separates adjoining dwellings, houses, flats or rooms. Sound Reduction Index (SRI) A quantity measured in a laboratory that characterises the sound insulation properties of a material or building element in a stated frequency band.

Partitioning Systems

Decibel (dB) The most commonly used unit to measure sound.

Acoustic Stud

Partitioning Systems Shaft Encasement System

A high performance fire protection system to enclose shafts in high rise buildings. The Shaft Encasement System allows installation to take place from the landing side only. This system is non load bearing and designed to fit between structural floors.

Benefits • Fast and simple to erect • Cost effective • Good Impact resistance and stiffness • Lighter in weight than masonry • High level of Fire Protection • Allows any thickness of coreboard to be used

Construction

Partitioning Systems

Shaft Encasement System

The Shaft Encasement System is installed from the non shaft side using I Stud framing.

Fix Extra Deep (70mm leg) track to ceiling with suitable fixings spaced at 600mm maximum centres. Fix either standard or 32mm leg track along the floor with suitable fixings spaced at 600mm maximum centres. For 94mm and 148mm tracks we recommend two rows of staggered fixings at 600mm maximum centres. Coreboard nominally 595mm wide by either 19mm or 25mm thick is cut to length 25mm less than the overall height for standard track and 32mm for 32mm leg track. The Coreboard is located between the I Studs and secured using shaft encasement brackets spaced at 600mm maximum centres. The 25mm or 32mm gap is left at the top of the partition. Fire Resistant plasterboard packers 100mm deep are screw fixed to the coreboard at the head of the partition. It is important that the

packers are tight against the head track and that the packers fill the full width of the track.

Single Layer Installations

Intumescent acoustic sealant must be used :-

Fire Resistant plasterboard must be fixed at 300mm maximum centres to the metal framework with the appropriate length screw.

• On all metal to structure surfaces

Double Layer Installations

• On all metal to Coreboard surfaces

Inner layer of Fire Resistant plasterboard can be fixed at 600mm maximum centres but outer layer must be fixed at 300mm maximum centres to the metal framework with the appropriate screw. The second layer of Fire Resistant plasterboard should be fixed with all joints staggered in relation to the inner layer.

• Between plasterboard packers and coreboard at the head detail. Corner and Junction information is detailed separately. Fire Resistant plasterboard is fixed to the outside of the framework on the non shaft side of the partition.

Partitioning Systems Shaft Encasement System

I Stud

Available in 50, 60, 70, 92 or 146 wide

Product Description 60mm I Stud x 0.6mm, Flange dimensions 38mm 70mm I Stud x 0.7mm, Flange dimensions 38mm 92mm I Stud x 0.9mm, Flange dimensions 38mm 146mm I Stud x 0.9mm, Flange dimensions 38mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.600 4.200 3.600 4.200 3.600 5.000 6.000 3.600 5.000 6.000

Weight per Length Kgs 2.82 3.30 3.56 4.15 4.59 6.37 7.65 5.65 7.86 9.43

Product Description 72mm Track (25mm leg) x 0.5mm 72mm Track (25mm leg) x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.000 3.000

Weight per Length Kgs 1.25 1.41

Product Description 62mm Track (32mm leg) x 0.5mm 72mm Track (32mm leg) x 0.5mm 94mm Track (32mm leg) x 0.5mm 148mm Track (32mm leg) x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000

Weight per Length Kgs 1.42 1.55 1.81 2.40

Product Description 62mm Deep Track (50mm leg) x 0.5mm 72mm Deep Track (50mm leg) x 0.5mm 94mm Deep Track (50mm leg) x 0.7mm 148mm Deep Track (50mm leg) x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000

Weight per Length Kgs 1.86 1.98 3.13 2.83

Product Description 72mm Extra Deep Track (70mm leg) x 0.7mm 94mm Extra Deep Track (70mm leg) x 0.7mm 148mm Extra Deep Track (70mm leg) x 0.7mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.000 3.000 3.000

Weight per Length Kgs 3.43 3.79 4.68

Quality Per Box 1000

Weight per Box Kgs 17.6

Track

Standard Track 25

Available in 50, 52 or 72 wide

32mm Leg Track 32

Available in 52, 62, 72, 94 or 148 wide

Extra Deep Track

Accessories 70

Available in 72, 94 or 148 wide

Product Description Shaft Encasement Fixing Bracket

Partitioning Systems

Deep Track

Shaft Encasement System

Available in 52, 72, 94 or 148 wide

Partitioning Systems Shaft Encasement System

Coreboard nominally 595mm wide by either 19mm or 25mm thick is located between studs and secured using shaft encasement brackets spaced at 600mm maximum centres. Linings to the non shaft side of the partition as shown below.

60mm I Stud Part Max Nominal Nominal Fire Diagram Grade Height Weight Width Resistance Reference BS 5234 m Kg/m 2 mm mins

Sound Insulation No Infill RwdB

Sound Single Layer Double Layer Insulation With Infill 12.5mm 15mm 12.5mm 15mm Rwdb

4.2

4.4

4.5

120

4.2

4.4

4.5

120

Test Reference

SE001

SE002

SE003

SE004

SE005

SE006

70mm I Stud Part Max Nominal Nominal Fire Diagram Grade Height Weight Width Resistance Reference BS 5234 m Kg/m 2 mm mins

Sound Insulation No Infill RwdB

Sound Single Layer Double Layer Insulation With Infill 12.5mm 15mm 12.5mm 15mm Rwdb

4.2

4.4

4.5

100

120

4.2

4.4

4.5

100

120

Test Reference

SE007

SE008

SE009

SE010

SE011

SE012

92mm I Stud Part Max Nominal Nominal Fire Diagram Grade Height Weight Width Resistance Reference BS 5234 m Kg/m 2 mm mins

Sound Insulation No Infill RwdB

Sound Single Layer Double Layer Insulation With Infill 12.5mm 15mm 12.5mm 15mm Rwdb

107

6.4

117

6.7

122

120

107

6.4

117

6.7

122

120

Shaft Encasement System

6.8

161

Partitioning Systems

7.5

171

7.9

176

120

6.8

161

7.5

171

7.9

176

120

Test Reference

SE013

SE014

SE015

SE016

SE017

SE018

146mm I Stud Part Max Nominal Nominal Fire Diagram Grade Height Weight Width Resistance Reference BS 5234 m Kg/m 2 mm mins

Sound Insulation No Infill RwdB

Sound Single Layer Double Layer Insulation With Infill 12.5mm 15mm 12.5mm 15mm Rwdb

Test Reference

SE019

SE020

SE021

SE022

SE023

SE024

Partitioning Systems Shaft Encasement System

Inside corner

··

Coreboard

Wall junction, room side

Coreboard fixed to outside track

··

I Stud

Tracks fixed together to support corner

Coreboard Track

I Stud Wallboards

Wallboards

Outside corner

Wall junction, shaft side Coreboard

· ·

Coreboard

Tracks fixed together to support corner

Track

Wallboards

···

I Stud

··

· Track

Bracket Intumescent Acoustic Sealant

I Stud

Coreboard

End wall detail

Last Coreboard and I Track being inserted

·· Floor Track leg snipped and bent flat to allow board to be inserted

•

Denotes 5mm Speedline Intumescent Acoustic Sealant

Partitioning Systems

Start wall detail

Shaft Encasement System

Track Floor

Wallboard

Partitioning Systems Column & Beam Encasement

A high performance fire protection system to enclose structural I type columns and beams. This column and beam encasement system provides fire protection of up to 120 minutes

Spaced at 600mm centres

Flat Strap

Stagger plasterboard joints between layers by 300mm

Benefits • Fast & simple method to clad structural beams and columns • Provides protection for 3 or 4 sided applications

Partitioning Systems

Column & Beam Encasement

• High level of fire protection

• No special installation techniques required • Cost effective

CONSTRUCTION 4 Sided Column & Beam Encasement Steel Framing clips are friction fitted to the column or beam flanges at maximum 800mm centres. Wall/Ceiling Liner is located over the clips to encase the column or beam. Fire Resistant plasterboard is fixed to the outside of the metal framework.

3 Sided Column & Beam Encasement Steel angle 25mm x 25mm x 90mm degree is located to both sides of the wall/soffit flange and secured at 600mm centres using suitable fixings. Steel Framing clips are friction fitted to the other 2 column of beam flanges at maximum 800mm centres. Wall/Ceiling Liner is located over the

clips to encase the column or beam. Fire Resistant plasterboard is fixed to the outside of the metal framework.

Board Installation All layers of fire resistant plasterboard must be fixed at 300mm maximum centres to the framework using the appropriate length of screw with board joints staggered between layers. Partition Brace or Flat strip must be used behind any horizontal join in the plasterboard. Where the column or beam web flange dimensions exceed 600mm addition support will be required for the plasterboard.

Board Installation This system has been tested for up to 120minutes fire protection to the steel column or beam. Advice can be provided on the combination of fire resistant plasterboard needed to achieve the required fire protection. To determine the fire protection required the width, depth and weight of the column or beam will be required along with the type of construction being built ie.... 3 sided or 4 sided.

Partitioning Systems Column & Beam Encasement

Ceiling Liner System

Wall/Ceiling Liner 6.0

6.0

Product Description Wall/Ceiling Liner x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Metre 2.400 2.700 3.000 3.600

Weight per Length Kgs 0.83 0.94 1.04 1.24

Angle 25mm leg x 25mm leg x 90 deg. x 0.8mm

3.000 3.600

0.74 1.03

Product Description Wall/Ceiling Liner Connector

Qty Per box 100

Weight per Box Kgs 1.35

100

6.90

Angle

Accessories

Steel Framing Clip

Stock Lengths Weight per Length Metre Kgs 2.400 0.80

2.400

0.6 Partition Brace 70 x 6 x 0.7mm

1.08

Partition Brace 6 70

Column & Beam Encasement

4 sided showing double layer of fire resistant plasterboard

3 sided showing single layer of fire resistant plasterboard

Concrete (wall or soffit)

25mm x 25mm x 90Ë&#x161; Angle fixed to soffit

Steel Framing Clip Wall/Ceiling Liner

Partitioning Systems

Flat Bracing Strip

Product Description Flat Bracing Strip 70 x 0.6mm

Column & Beam Encasement

Bracing Strap & Partition Brace

Wall Lining Systems Wall Liner

Perimeter Track

Wall Liner

Fixing Bracket

Wall Lining Systems

Wall Liner

Wall Board

Quick, simple and cost-effective to use, Wall liner is suitable for internal use in all commercial and domestic applications. It can be used to dry line masonry backgrounds, uneven walls, walls with surface-fixed services and for concealing services. It can create a cavity width between the wall and the back of the plasterboard lining ranges from 25 to 130mm.

Benefits • A completely dry system using secure mechanical fixings • Surface-mounted services can easily be accommodated • Mineral wool can be incorporated within the cavity for thermal or acoustic insulation • Suitable for fixing all types of plasterboard • Before installation, walls must be treated for any damp • Secure fixing into existing background is essential when installing this system

Wall Lining Systems Wall Liner

Wall Liner System

Wall/Ceiling Liner 6.0

6.0

Product Description Wall/Ceiling Liner x 0.5mm Perimeter Track x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Metre 2.400 2.700 3.000 3.600 3.000

Weight per Length Kgs 0.83 0.94 1.04 1.24 0.74

Perimeter Track

Accessories - Wall Liner System 28

Product Description Fixing Bracket - 75mm leg

Weight per Box Kgs 3.70

Fixing Bracket - 125mm leg

5.60

Wall/Ceiling Liner Connector

1.35

Wall Lining Systems

Wall Liner

Wall Lining Systems Wall Liner

Wall Liner System By replacing the wet trade alternative, the Wall Liner system offers practical, cost-effective lining to meet the needs of fast-track building methods. It also has a low thermal capacity with a crack-resistant surface so paint or ceramic tiles can be applied directly. Compatible with all Speedline partition and suspended ceiling systems, Wall Liner can be used with a range of gypsum plasterboards and thermal laminates to line brick, block and concrete walls that are dry and protected within the building envelope.

Wall

Fixing Bracket

Plasterboard

Wall Liner

Track

Wall Lining Systems

Wall Liner

Fixing Bracket

Benefits Suitable for fixing all types of plasterboard, the Wall Liner system is easily cut to length, fits easily together and creates a seamless surface that will receive most decorative finishes. It creates a void above the ceiling for services. Mineral wool can be incorporated for thermal or acoustic insulation. It is also an excellent system for levelling poor concrete and wooden floors.

Fixing Bracket 75mm legs

Fixing Bracket 125mm legs

Wall Lining Systems Wall Liner

Construction Establish the depth of the cavity and fix wall liner track at 600mm centres to the floor and ceiling with the shallow leg towards the wall. At max 800mm centre,fix brackets to the wall. Only one bracket is required for heights up to 2.4 metres, though brackets must not exceed 1200mm centres on walls more than 2.4 meters high. Cut Wall Liner Section to length and slot it into the top and bottom track. Adjust brackets to suit board tolerances before final tightening, then fix with self-drilling screws to the side of the Wall Liner Section. If a bracket protrudes beyond the

face, simply bend the overhang over. Wall Liner is spaced at 600mm centres for 1200mm wide plasterboard or 450mm centres for 900mm wide plasterboard.

Fixtures

Heavy or medium to heavy fixtures - such as heating units, radiators, cupboards and washbasins - must be fixed with proprietary anchors which are long enough to pass through the cavity and penetrate the masonry background to a suitable depth. Additional framing may be required to support heavy weight items.

Installation Benefits Easy to cut to length using tin snips

Door frames simply formed

Frames easily fit together

Ceiling Fixing Bracket

Plasterboard

Fixing Bracket

Track

Wall Lining Systems

Wall Liner

Insulation if required

Wall Lining Systems Wall Lining I Stud Tracks

Independent Wall Lining

Independent wall using I Stud

Independent wall lining systems combine the features of other metal systems to give high strength and rapid construction dry linings. They are designed to be independent of a variety of existing backgrounds. It can be used to dryline reinforced concrete walls, steel framed walls and renovation work where existing walls may form an unsuitable substrate for other systems. Walls must be treated for any damp before installation.

Wall Lining Systems

Wall Lining I Stud Tracks

I Stud

Wall board

Insulation if required

Benefits Track

• Systems allow space for services, and also for high levels of thermal and acoustic insulation • Systems offer a range of I stud widths of 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 92mm & 146mm to accommodate a wide range of height requirements and can achieve a maximum height without bracing of 5.4m • Suitable for fixing all types of plasterboard • Free-standing from masonry to allow for services • I stud holds insulation well – ready made holder

Service holes for cables or pipes

• Sight line for easy installation of board panels • Robust system for creating an independent wall lining

Wall Lining Systems Wall Lining I Stud Tracks

I Stud Applications - studs spaced at 600mm centres Upgrade to existing masonry walls

I Stud Width mm

Max Height m

Nom Weight kg/m 2

Nom Width mm

Fire Resistance mins

Sound Insulation RwdB

Test Reference

100mm brickwork and I Studs One layer of 12.5mm standard wallboard 25mm Glass mineral wool

50 60 70 92

2.4* 3.0* 3.6* 4.5*

10 11 11 12

190 200 240** 60 210 230

I001 I002 I003 I004

100mm brickwork and I Studs Two layers of 12.5mm standard wallboard 25mm Glass mineral wool

50 60 70 92

2.7* 3.9* 4.5* 5.4*

19 20 20 21

203 213 240** 65 223 243

I005 I006 I007 I008

* Denotes - Unbraced to background **Denotes - Depends on masonry wall

Installation Benefits

Extra Deep Track

I Stud

Free standing from masonry to allow for services

Available in 50, 60, 70, 92 or 146 wide

0.6

Deep Track

70 50

Partition Brace

I Stud design permits friction fit of insulation

10 Available in 52, 62, 72, 94 or 148 wide 70

Joining of I Studs To join lengths of I Studs together use a short length of Deep Track approximately 300mm long.

I Stud

Deep Leg Track

Sight line for easy installation of board panels

Wall Lining Systems

Flat Bracing Strip

Wall Lining I Stud Tracks

Available in 72, 94 or 148 wide

Wall Lining Systems Wall Furring

General purpose adhesive

Speedline Wall Furring section offers a practical, cost-effective lining solution that meets the needs of fast-track building methods by replacing the wet trade alternative. The sections can be used in combination with a range of gypsum plasterboards and thermal laminates to line dry and protected brick, block and concrete backgrounds.

Wall Furring Section

Benefits • Site line to line boards • Lining new masonry walls for domestic or commercial use • Lining old masonry walls which have an even background • Quick and cost effective to install • No mechanical fixing is needed with standard wallboard • Suitable for fixing all types of plasterboard • Easy to fit • Quick installation to cover problem walling

Wall Furring System

Wall Furring Section

Wall Lining Systems

Wall Furring

Product Description Wall Furring Section x 0.5mm

38.89

Stock Lengths Metre 2.100 2.800

Weight per Length Kgs 0.59 0.78

9.5

This system is a low thermal capacity lining, which has a crack-resistant surface suitable for either direct decoration or ceramic tiles and is compatible with Speedline partition and suspended ceiling systems. This system should not be used to isolate dampness or in persistently humid environments.

Construction

Fixtures

The Speedline Wall Furring Section is fixed into place using dabs of bonding compound approximately 200mm long at 450mm centres.

Heavy or medium to heavy fixtures such as heating units, radiators, cupboards and wash basins must be fixed with proprietary anchors long enough to pass through the cavity and penetrate the masonry background to a satisfactory depth. Additional framing may be required to support heavyweight items.

Wall Furring must be fitted horizontally at the floor and ceiling. The vertical lengths of sections must be fitted at 600mm centres. If ceramic tiles are being installed the centres must be reduced to 400mm.

Ceilings

Fire Barrier Angle & Flat Strip System

Flat Strip

Speedline Fire Barrier System is designed to restrict the passage of flames and smoke between suspended ceilings, floors or roofs. The system uses fire barrier quilt stitched with wire and faced on one side with 25mm galvanised wire mesh.

Angle

Flat Strip

1000mm wide

Angle

Fire Barrier System 60

Flat Strip

Product Description 60mm x 40mm x 1.5mm Angle, Pierced

Stock Lengths Weight per Length Metre Kgs 3.000 3.38

3.000

40mm x 1.5mm Flat Strip Pierced

1.41

Fire tests have been carried out at Warrington Fire Research Centre using Lancaster Fireshield and at the Building Research Establishment and the Building Test Centre using Rockwool Fire Barrier.

Ceilings

Ceilings MF System

Soffit cleat

Minimum 150mm overlap

Perimeter Channel fixed at 600mm centres

Connecting Clips

Primary Channels Rigid angle hangers at 1200mm centres along Primary Channels Hanger Strap 25mm may be used on ceiling drops up to 1metre deep

Ceilings

MF System

Ceiling Furring channels at 400 or 450mm centres, secured by preformed clips along Primary Channels

The Speedline MF Suspended System is ideal for commercial and domestic applications, where services are to be accommodated and when upgrading and protecting existing structures. Ceiling height may be varied to accommodate services or ducting, etc. providing a high performance ceiling with sound insulation and fire protection.

The system is compatible with Speedline partitioning systems and is suitable for direct decoration or textured finish. Always suspend heavy loads, such as air ducting, lighting units, etc. directly from structural soffit to avoid loading of the suspension framing and always alienate connecting clips on primary channels.

Benefits • Easy to cut to length using tin strips • Mineral wool can be incorporated for thermal or acoustic insulation • Creates a seamless surface suitable to receive most decorative finishes • Fits easily together • Suitable for fixing all types of plasterboard • Creates void above the ceiling for services • Improved acoustic performances can be achieved by using Acoustic Hangers

Ceilings MF System

Metal Furring System

50mm Ceiling Furring 80.6

Product Description 50mm Ceiling Furring x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Weight per Length Metre Kgs 3.600 1.73

Perimeter Channel x 0.5mm

3.600

1.13

Primary Channel x 0.7mm

3.600

1.58

Qty per Box 200

Weight per Box Kgs 2.00

25.9

51.5

Perimeter Channel

28 19

Metal Furring System Accessories Product Description Pre-formed Clips

Primary Channel

Metal Furring System Accessories Quick Reference per 100 sq metres Description

Ceiling Furring spaced at centres of: 400mm 600mm

Ceiling Furring

76 @ 3.6m 67 @ 3.6m

Perimeter Channel

Varies

Primary Channel @ 1200m crs

24 @ 3.6m 24 @ 3.6m

Angle Hangers

Varies

Pre-formed Clips

220 no

194 no

Varies

Please note: These figures are for guideline purposes only.

Weight per Box Kgs 3.75

Angle

3.000 3.600

0.86 1.03

Angle Fixing Bracket

1000

9.00

Acoustic Hanger 35mm

100

6.00

Acoustic Hanger 70mm

100

7.00

Imposed Loads The Speedline metal furring support system can support the following imposed loads â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including the weight of the membrane Maximum load Suspension Primary including point centres Channel centres weight of board mm mm Up to kg/m2 1200 1200 30 1200 900 40 1200 600 60

Ceilings

Product Description Coil Length Hanger Strap 25m

MF System

Ceilings MF System

Screw-fix cut ends of boards at 150mm centres

Screw-fix boards to Ceiling Channel at 230mm centres

Ceilings

MF System

Single Layer Boarding

When using single layer plasterboard, be sure to fix the bound edges at right angles to the ceiling furring sections and lightly butt adjoining edges. Staggered by half a board length, end joints must occur at the centre of the ceiling furring channel, leaving a gap of up to 3mm between ends of boards. The plasterboard is screw-fixed to the ceiling furring sections of the appropriate length. When using dual layer plasterboard, the first layer is fixed as shown. The second layer should be fixed with all joints staggered in relation to the first layer and screwed to the ceiling furring and edge channels, avoiding the screws used to fix the first layer.

Boarding Screw-fix boards to Edge Channel at 150mm centres

Ceiling Perimeter

Edge Channel

Primary Channel

Ceiling Channel

Metal Angle

Connecting Clip

Ceilings MF System

MF Ceiling Installations

Sound Insulation

Ceiling Lift

Speedline MF Ceiling System offers excellent acoustic performance for airborne sound (Rw) and impact (Lnw) and will improve the sound insulation of both timber and concrete floors. Results are variable and mainly dependent on the depth of the ceiling void and the type of structure to which the system is fixed.

MF Ceiling Installations are becoming increasingly common in the domestic market, primarily in houses and apartments. When they are installed in small rooms with low ceiling voids - particularly where rooms have been well sealed and are airtight - in a minority of cases, movement of the metal components in the ceiling has caused unacceptable noise, typically when doors are opened and closed. To overcome this problem, in all domestic situations we recommend that the Pre-formed Clip is not used and that the Ceiling Furring Section is attached to the Primary Channel using two self-drilling dry wall pan head screws per connection.

To join primary channels with nuts and bolts the minimum overlap is 150mm

Acoustic Hangers The important factors in maximising the improvements are cavity depth, insulation and acoustic hangers. Considerable sound improvement can be achieved by suspending a Speedline MF System using acoustic hangers which de-couple the floor from the ceiling.

Fire Resistance

Please contact your nearest sales office for specific details. A further test has also been conducted to EN 136-2:2000 under a loaded timber floor using 2 layers of 12.5mm fire resistant wallboard with minimum board mass of 10kg/ m2. The result achieved in test no 224468 is 88 minutes duration of effective protection.

Partition Head Primary Channel

Ceiling Channel

Track

MF System

Report References BRE Test Reference 211722 2003 BRE Test Reference 236863 2007 BRE Test Reference 236868 2007

To join furring sections overlap by at least 150mm and either crimp or screw fix both sides in two places

Ceilings

Speedline MF Ceiling System has been tested at the Building Research Establishment to BS 476; part 23: 1987. The tests were conducted under steel beams that supported pre-cast concrete slabs and the tests used various densities and brands of fire resistant wallboards.

Ceilings

Ceiling Lining System

Insulation if required Perimeter Channel

Concrete Slab

Ceiling Liner spaced at 400 or 450mm centres Fixing Bracket

Ceilings

Ceiling Lining System

Often used in commercial and domestic situations and suited to both new-build and refurbishment projects, Speedline Ceiling Lining System is suitable for most internal applications.

It can be used under timber or concrete flooring with any proprietary gypsum plasterboard and cavities can contain an insulation material.

Construction Fix perimeter channel at 600mm centres maximum and - depending on the length of plasterboard being used - support the Ceiling Liner at maximum 600mm centres for double layers and maximum 900mm centres for single layers. Ceiling liner must be spaced at 400 or 450mm centres.

Position fixing brackets to timber joists or concrete. For large areas of ceiling use Ceiling Lining connectors to join the Ceiling Liner together. Fix plasterboards with long edges at right angles to Ceiling Liner and fix to framing with drywall screws at 230mm maximum centres and, at perimeter ends of plasterboard, at 150mm maximum centres. Ensure drywall screws penetrate the section by a minimum of 10mm and, if a dual layer system is used, that all joints in the second board layer are staggered in relation to those of the first layer. Joists may be uneven even in new buildings and such problems are commonly encountered in renovation work, particularly in older properties. To compensate for any unevenness, the Speedline Ceiling Lining system

Concrete Floor Slabs

uses adjustable metal brackets that make it much easier to achieve a true flat surface. The system offers improved sound and fire performance and avoids the risk of cracking due to boards being directly fixed to timbers which may be subject to movement. Speedline Ceiling Lining System provides an extremely convenient means of creating a cavity to accommodate services, without potentially weakening the overall structure by drilling joists.

Ceilings

Ceiling Lining System

Ceiling Liner System

Wall/Ceiling Liner 6.0

6.0

Product Description Wall/Ceiling Liner x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Metre 2.400 2.700 3.000 3.600

Weight per Length Kgs 0.83 0.94 1.04 1.24

3.000

0.74

Product Description Fixing Bracket - 75mm leg

Qty Per box 100

Weight per Box Kgs 3.70

Fixing Bracket - 125mm leg

100

5.60

Wall/Ceiling Liner Connector

1.35

Timber Connector

200

5.00

Timber Connector

100

7.00

Acoustic Hanger 35mm

100

6.00

Acoustic Hanger 70mm

100

7.00

Perimeter Track x 0.5mm

Perimeter Track

Accessories -Ceiling Liner System 28 18

Benefits • Easy to cut to length using tin snips • Mineral wool can be incorporated for thermal or acoustic insulation

• Suitable for fixing all types of plasterboard • Creates void above the ceiling for services • Good method to level poor concrete and wooden floors

Ceilings

• Fits easily together

Ceiling Lining System

• Creates a seamless surface suitable to receive most decorative finishes

Ceilings

Ceiling Lining System

Fire Resistance

Acoustic Hangers

The latest test carried out at the Warrington Fire Research Establishment was tested to the new European Standard - BS EN 1356-2:2000 - Fire Resistance Tests for Load Bearing Elements/ part 2:Floors and Ceilings. This test is more stringent than the previous British Standard.

By suspending our Ceiling Lining System using our acoustic hangers which de-couple the floor from the ceiling, considerable sound improvement can be achieved.

The test was conducted under a wooden floor with weights loaded above, using one layer of 12.5mm fire resistant wallboard. Minimum board mass must be 10.0 kg/m2. Result achieved from test number WARRES 114632 is 60 minutes load bearing capacity, integrity and insulation.

Sound Insulation Speedline Ceiling Lining System gives good acoustic performance for airborne sound (Rw) and impact (Lnw). This system will improve the sound insulation of both timber and concrete floors. Results are variable mainly dependant on the depth of the ceiling void and the type of structure to which the system is fixed. The important factors in maximising the improvements are:-

Ceilings

Ceiling Lining System

• Cavity Depth

• Cavity Insulation • Acoustic Hangers

Ceilings

Ceiling Lining System

Timber Floors

Perimeter Track fixed at 600 centres Ceiling Liner spaced at 400 or 450mm centres

Insulation (if required)

Fixing Bracket

Timber Joists

Board Length (mm) 2400 1800, 2700 3600 2700

Ceiling Liner Centres (mm) 400 450 450 450

Fixing Bracket/Timber Connector Centres - Quick Reference Board Thickness 9.5mm plasterboard single layer 12.5mm plasterboard single layer 15.0mm plasterboard single layer All double layer boarding

maximum (mm) 900 900 900 600

Ceilings

Board thickness (mm) (mm) 12.5 15 and 19

Ceiling Lining System

Metal Framing Centres - Quick Reference

Ceilings Spring Tee

Angle

Spring Tee to channel Connector

Full Spring Tee

Ceilings

Spring Tee

Channel

The Speedline Spring Tee System is designed for use with metal pan clip-in tiles manufactured by SAS and Armstrong. Pullout tests are conducted during manufacture as part of our quality procedure to ensure correct fitting of tiles. Our white perimeter channel is coated to RAL 9010.

Benefits • The system is totally downward demountable • Spring Tee available in lengths up to 6.0 meters • Quick and Easy to install • Accessories available • Formed from pre-galvanised mild steel

Ceilings Spring Tee

Spring Tee System

Full Spring Tee

27.5

43.7

Product Description Full Spring Tee x 0.7mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.000 3.600 6.000

Weight per Length Kgs 2.14 2.57 4.28

Half Spring Tee x 0.7mm

3.000 3.600

1.71 2.06

3.000

0.93

3.000 3.600 6.000

2.40 2.88 4.79

Half Spring Tee

34.5

White Perimeter Trim x 0.5mm

38mm base x 19mm leg x 1.5mm

Accessories - Spring Tee System

22.25

White Perimeter Trim

Product Description Connector

Weight per Box Kgs 20.00

Border Wedge

10.00

Spring Tee to Channel Connector

12.00

0.86 1.03

Spring Tee System - Quick Reference Description

600x600 600 Qty/100m2

1200x300 1200 Qty/100m2

1500x300 1500 Qty/100m2

Full Spring Tee

202LM

101LM

83LM

Primary Channel

87LM

Spring Tee Connector

No. req. 56

No. req. 28

No. req. 23

Spring Tee to Channel Connector

No. req. 112

No. req. 56

No. req. 45

Galvanised Angle Hangle

Variable

Channel Trim

Variable

Based on 100m installation. All quantities are approximate and do not allow for wastage 2

Spring Tee

3.00 3.60

Ceilings

Angle 25 x 25 x 0.8mm

Ceilings Tee Section

Hanger Strip

Sleeve Connector Tee Section

Speedline Tee Section System is designed for lining under purlins with insulation boards.

Benefits • All Tee sections available ex stock in 3.60 metre cut lengths • Noggins easily cut to length if required • Accessories available • Formed from pre-galvanised mild steel

Ceilings

Tee Section

• Easy to cut and form

Sleeve Connectors

Ceilings Tee Section

Tee Sections

TEE SECTIONS

Product Description 25mm Stalk x 38mm Table x 0.8mm 32mm Stalk x 38mm Table x 0.8mm 38mm Stalk x 38mm Table x 0.8mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.600 3.600 3.600

Weight per Length Kgs 1.85 2.13 2.47

Accessories -Tee Sections

Product Description Stock Lengths Weight per Box Metre Kgs Sleeve Connectors 10.00

Angle 25 x 25 x 0.8mm

3.00 3.60

0.86 1.03

3.75

Hanger Strap

Ceilings

Tee Section

Ceilings

Concealed System

The Speedline Concealed System is designed to support mineral fibre concealed ceiling tiles.

Benefits • All sections available ex stock • Accessories available • Formed from Pre-galvanised mild steel • Easy to cut and form • Quick and easily assembled on site Preformed Channel Clip

Concealed Zed System Z Section Galvanised

Z or deep Z section

Concealed System

Product Description Z Section Galvanised 19 x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.000 3.600

Weight per Length Kgs 0.80 0.96

Deep Z Section 32 x 0.5mm

3.600

1.19

38mm base x 19mm leg x 1.5mm

3.000 3.600 6.000

2.40 2.88 4.79

Deep Z Section 19

Accessories - Concealed System

Ceilings

Concealed System

Product Description Angle 25 x 25 3.0 3.6

Weight per Box Kgs 0.86 1.03

Ceilings

Resilient Bar

The sound insulation performance of some ceiling systems is dependent upon the attachment of a Resilient Bar to the underside of the joists and perimeter noggins on all four sides of room. The Resilient Bar is fixed at right angles to the joists at 450mm maximum centres for single or double applications. When 2400mm board is being used the Resilient Bar will need to reduce to 400mm centres. Bars are joined by butting together under the timber beam. Plasterboards are fixed with long edges at right angles to Resilient Bars at 230mm centres using Drywall self-tapping screws which should penetrate the Resilient Bar by a minimum of 10mm

Resilient Bar

Timber Joists

Plasterboard

450mm centres for single or double board applications (max)

Resilient Bar Product Description Resilient Bar x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Weight per Length Metre Kgs 3.000 1.05

Resilient Bar

Speedline Resilient Bar is designed to offer improved acoustic insulation when constructing a conventional ceiling under timber joists. Mineral wool insulation can be included in the floor cavity to improve acoustic performance. To ensure maximum sound insulation performance, screws fixing the plasterboard must not be in contact with the joists. When installing a dual layer of boards, all joints in the second layer must be staggered in relation to those of the first layer.

Each ceiling was boarded with an inner layer of 19mm standard plasterboard (plank) and an outer layer of 12.5mm sound resistant wallboard. 100mm glass mineral wool was infilled into the joist cavities.

Speedline Resilient Bar is fully approved for use in Robust Detail Construction in accordance with Appendix E of the Robust Detail Part E Handbook

Boards fixed direct to timber beams in the conventional method

Boards fixed to Resilient Bar spaced at 400mm centres

airborne RwdB

Impact Lnw

airborne Rw + Ctr

Recommendations for maximum loadings for Resilient Bars

Centres (mm)

Uniformed distributed load (kg/m2)

400

450

Resilient Bar

The following were tested as floor applications under timber beams 235mm x 50mm spaced at 450mm centres with 15mm OSB fixed to the top of the joists.

Ceilings

Floating Floors

timber flooring

Acoustic Floating Floor 19mm plank

resilient raft tape floor ZED

100mm mineral wool insulation

1 layer of 12.5mm sound resistant plasterboard resilient bar at 450mm maximum centres

Ceiling: 1 layer of 19mm plank

The Speedline floating floor system offers excellent acoustic improvement for both airborne and impact sound transfer.

Ceilings

Floating Floors

This system is ideal for residential conversions and refurbishments of older properties to upgrade existing timber floors. It can also be used to improve sound insulation from upper floors in new build projects.

Benefits • Minimal increase in floor depth • Ideal for conversion work & refurbishment • Suitable for any size timber joist • Improvement of sound insulation • Floor floats independent of original structure • Fast and simple to fit • Cost effective

Construction Flooring Fit self adhesive resilient tape along the length of each joist. On top of the resilient raft tape place a floor zed section each side of the joist with the large flange on top of the beam. For smaller joists it may be necessary to overlap the flanges of the floor zed section. On larger joists there can be a gap between the sections. To help installation it may help to secure floor joist sections into place by fixing with an occasional temporary screw. 19mm plank is cut neat (not tight) to fit between the floor zed sections. The next board should be butted tightly to the previous board. The timber flooring is then laid across the top at 90o to the floor zed sections and screw fixed through the plank and into the bottom flange of the floor zed section using suitable screws.

It is important to ensure that any temporary screws are removed from the floor zed sections before fitting the timber flooring and that no fixings are allowed to connect the floor zed section to the timber joist through the timber flooring. A 5mm clearance gap must be left at perimeter walls which must be fully filled with acoustic mastic. By following this procedure a completely free floating floor has been created.

Ceilings

Floating Floors

Ceilings

Small joist

Resilient bar is fixed at right angles to the joists at maximum 450mm centres for single or double board applications. Bars are joined by butting together under the timber joist. Plasterboards are fixed with long edges at right angles to resilient bars at 230mm centres using drywall self tapping screws which should penetrate the resilient bar by a minimum of 10mm.

Large joist

To ensure maximum sound insulation performance, screws fixing the plasterboard must not be in contact with the joists. When installing double layers of plasterboard, all joints in the second layer must be staggered in relation to those of the first layer.

Perimeter joist

The addition of glass mineral wool insulation within the floor cavity will improve the acoustic performance.

Resilient Bar

Resilient Bar 45

Product Description Resilient Bar x 0.5mm

Stock Lengths Weight per Length Metre Kgs 3.000 1.05

Stock Lengths Weight per Length Metre Kgs 2.400 1.13

40 Performance Data Floor – 19mm plank on Floor Zed profile located over joists 235mm x 50mm spaced at 450mm centres clad with 15mm OSB board. Insulation – 100mm mineral wool in cavity. Ceiling – Resilient Bar fitted to underside of joists spaced at 400mm centres clad with 1 inner layer of 19mm plank and 1 outer layer of 12.5mm sound resistant plasterboard. Fire Resistance 60 minutes Sound Insulation Airborne 60RwdB Impact 53LnwdB

Speedline Resilient Bar is fully approved for use in Robust Detail Construction in accordance with Appendix E of the Robust Detail Part E Handbook

Ceilings

Product Description Floor Zed x 0.7mm

Floating Floors

Floor Zed

Floor Zed 30

Channels & Angles Channels

The Speedline range of sections of channels have been designed to form sub grids for supporting any type of suspended ceiling and, providing the following information is submitted. Advice on their suitability for use can be provided. • Type of span - single or continuous • Length of span - in meters •D istance - in meters - the channels are spaced apart •T otal weight to be supported from sub grid (kg/square metre) Channel Connectors are available for 38mm channels. Other channels must be bolted back to back with a minimum overlap of 600mm. A minimum of two bolts must be used, at 500mm minimum centres. This method can also be used for the smaller channels if channel connectors are not used.

Benefits • Complete range available ex stock • Formed from pre-galvanised mild steel • Easy to cut and form

Channels Product Description 38mm base x 19mm leg x 1.5mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.000 3.600 6.000

Weight per Length Kgs 2.40 2.88 4.79

63mm base x 25mm leg x 1.5mm

3.600 4.200 4.800 6.000

4.42 5.15 5.89 7.36

75mm base x 38mm leg x 1.5mm

3.600 4.000 4.200

6.05 6.72 7.06

100mm base x 50mm leg x 1.5mm

4.800

10.88

100mm base x 50mm leg x 2.0mm

4.800

14.32

Accessories -Channels

Angles & Channels

Product Description 38mm Channel Connectors

Weight per Box Kgs 10.20

Channels 19 25 38 50

38, 63, 75, 100

Channels & Angles Angles

Angles

Primarily designed for the suspension of sub grids and ceiling systems. Angles can be used for many general applications in ceilings and dry lining and also for cloaking deflection heads in partitioning systems.

Angle - 50 x 25mm x 90 deg

Product Description 19mm leg x 19mm leg x 90 deg. x 0.8mm

Stock Lengths Metre 3.000 3.600

Weight per Length Kgs 0.65 0.78

22mm leg x 22mm leg x 90 deg. x 0.8mm

3.000

0.77

25mm leg x 25mm leg x 90 deg. x 0.8mm

3.000 3.600

0.86 1.03

50mm leg x 50mm leg x 90 deg. x 0.8mm

3.000 3.600

1.79 2.15

50mm leg x 50mm leg x 90 deg. x 1.5mm

3.600

3.96

50mm leg x 25mm leg x 90 deg. x 0.8mm

3.000 3.600

1.34 1.61

Benefits â&#x20AC;˘ Complete range available ex stock â&#x20AC;˘ Easy to cut and form 25

â&#x20AC;˘ Formed from pre-galvanised mild steel

Angle - 50 x 50mm x 90 deg

Angles & Channels

Best Practice

Drywall and Socket Detailing

Installation Details Set out in this section are Best Practice Solutions for the more common issues.

Light Door Jamb

Door Header

Timber

Suitable for doors weighing up to 25kg. Timber insert

150 MM MAX

Minimum overlap of 150 mm

Socket Detailing Medium Weight Door Jamb Suitable for doors weighing up to 50kg. Timber insert

150 MM MAX

The acoustic, intumescent putty pad is designed for lining electrical socket boxes in partition wall constructions. The mouldable putty pads easily fit socket boxes to reduce sound travel through partition walls, whilst providing flexibility when fitting avoiding accidental tearing or puncturing. Cutting an electrical socket opening in a partition wall can reduce its acoustic performance and resistance to fire, which could therefore result in non-compliance with Part E and Part B Building Regulations. Speedline Putty Pads are the acoustically tested, intumescent solution, complying with Building Regulations Part E and Part B

Boxed C studs for full height

Heavy Door Jamb Suitable for doors weighing up to 100kg.

Best Practice

Timber insert

150 MM MAX

Benefit • Maintains acoustic integrity of Boxed C studs for full height

the wall,with a rating of up to 69dB Rw

• Provides 2 hour fire resistance • Complies with Building

regulations Part E and Part B

• Easy to use and install

• Minimal waste • F lexible - one size fits all • C an be used with metal or

plastic boxes

• C ost effective - labour and

time saving

• R educed damage on site

and in transit

Best Practice

Suspended Ceiling and Corner Detailing

Partition interface with suspended ceiling Partitions should be built between structural building elements in order to achieve their maximum height, fire and acoustic performance. The suspended ceiling can then be installed abutting the partition (the same principle applies with ceiling linings on resilient bars). This prevents issues with fire or sound bypassing the partition through the suspended ceiling cavity.

Plasterboard fixed full height

Partition fixed to structural soffit

Suspended ceiling Sealant

T Junction-single layer

Corner detail-single layer

Best Practice

T Junction-double layer

Wall Junction-stud to wall

Corner detail-double layer

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Relevant British Standards

BS EN 10346: 2009

Continuously hot-dip steel sheet and strip. In all installations screws must penetrate the metal by a minimum of 10mm

BS EN 10327: 2004

Continuously hot-dip coated strip and sheet of low carbon steel for cold forming.

BS EN 10162: 2003

Specification for cold rolled steel sections.

BS 7364: 1990

pecification for galvanised steel studs and S channels for studs and sheet partitions and linings using screw fixed gypsum wallboards.

BS 1230: 1994 Part 1 Specification for plasterboard excluding materials submitted to secondary operations.

BS 8212: 1995

ritish Standard Code of Practice for dry lining and B partitioning using gypsum plasterboard.

BS 476: 1987

HEALTH & SAFETY PRODUCT INFORMATION

Part 20: Method for determination of the fire resistance of elements of construction (general principles).

PRODUCTS

Fire tests on building materials and structures.

Part 22: Methods of determination of the fire resistance of non-load-bearing elements of construction. Part 23: Methods for the determination of the contribution of components to the fire resistance of a structure.

BS 4787: 1995 Part 1: Internal and external wood door sets, door leaves and frames.

BS 5234: 1992

Partitions (including matching linings).

Relevant British Standards

Part 1: Code of practice for design and installation.

Part 2: Specification for performance requirements of components and assemblies, and methods of test.

BS 8290: 1991

Suspended ceilings. Part 1: Code of practice for design. Part 2: Specification for performance requirements of components and assemblies and methods of test. Part 3: Code of practice for installation and maintenance.

BS EN 14195: 2005

Metal framing components for gypsum plasterboard systems - Definitions, requirements and test methods.

Cold rolled sections manufactured from pre galvanised mild steel. Some sections may be manufactured from pre painted material.

PRODUCT USE Always use products for the purpose intended as described in our technical literature. When subjected to elevated temperatures during welding or cutting, toxic fumes are produced. Inhalation of these may cause metal fume fever, a short lasting condition with symptoms similar to those of influenza. Therefore adequate ventilation or fume extraction should be provided, and where necessary, protective masks should be worn. If skin irritation occurs, rinse well with clean cold water, then wash thoroughly. If symptoms persist obtain medical advise. In the event of eye contamination or if any product is swallowed seek medical advise immediately. Metal products may have sharp corners and edges which can cause lacerations. Always use suitable gloves when handling. When working overhead or when cutting metal products, the use of protective eye glasses is advisable. Metal is a good conductor of electricity. Proper precautions should be taken when working near live power lines or electrical equipment. Metal can become charged. Static electricity may cause sparks when earthed. Personal hygiene is important, always wash hands well particularly before eating.

Sustainability

Testing Facilities

Certification

The Speedline range of dry lining and ceiling products have been independently tested or assessed by accredited laboratories.

It is also recognised that Environmental Responsibility is a local issue as well as global issue. We were therefore pleased to see that the Speedline manufacturing process was given a Local Authority Borough Platinum Environmental Charter Award following an audit of Environmental management procedures and award of BS ISO 14001:2004. The Speedline manufacturing process will continue to pursue sustainability as a key business objective. The cornerstone of this is the societal, economic and environmental sustainability review of our operations carried out in the SPeAR Report from Arup. This report gives us both an assessment of our current environmental position as well as identifying key areas for improvement in the future.

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BS ISO 14001:2004

This document comprises of a collation of data carried out using a number of different testing facilities. Facilities used: BRE Garston - Fire Acoustic & Mechanical BTC East Leake - Fire & Acoustic Salford University - Acoustic & Mechanical Strathclyde University - Mechanical WFRC Warrington - Fire

The actual tests carried out are used to offer an order of magnitude comparison for the performance of the various systems. Sound insulation on site is a function of the partition chosen and the associated structures in which it is installed. We cannot take any responsibility for overall design and we would advise that specialist advice is sought at an early stage of design. All test data and system specifications are for systems constructed with materials and components as shown. The inclusion of other components without prior approval or constructed on site contrary to this document will invalidate test certification and system performance.

Aycliffe Research - Fire SRL Sudbury - Acoustic For further information on the individual tests or to see where the test or assessment was carried out please quote the certification references. All sound insulation data is based on laboratory evaluation of the building element in isolation and cannot reproduce your installed local conditions.

Relevant British Standards

Speedline regard the issue of sustainability as a core social, as well as corporate, responsibility. This has been recognised in the manufacturing process of Speedline metal systems by the award of BS ISO 14001:2004 for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental Management System and the Steel Construction Sustainability Charter where our supplier became the first cold roll-forming company to be awarded the prestigious Gold standard.

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Sustainability and Testing

QUALITY QUALITY DRYWALL PRODUCTS DRYWALL PRODUCTS ALWAYS RELIABLE. ALWAYS THE RIGHT CHOICE. ALWAYS RELIABLE. ALWAYS RIGHT CHOICE. Whatever yourTHE application, Speedline can provide the right to complete job. Whatever yourmaterials application, Speedlinethe can provide the right materials to complete the job.

• Access Panels • & Trims • Beading Access Panels • • Fixings Beading & Trims • • Sealants Fixings & Adhesives • • Jointing SealantsAccessories & Adhesives

• Metal Systems

• Partitioning Systems • Metal Systems

Speedline Accessories

• Jointing Accessories

• Wall Lining Systems • Partitioning Systems • Ceilings • Wall Lining Systems • Channels & Angles • Ceilings • Channels & Angles

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Speedline Metal Systems Sector Application Guide To assist with the specification of drywall partitioning systems for Residential, Educational and Healthcare projects, a Sector Application guide has been designed to provide relevant product information. Each sector has a dedicated overview and includes parts of the relevant Building Regulations and performance standards for each of these sectors. This can be downloaded from the Speedline website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.speedlinedrywall.co.uk or a request can be made online to receive a printed copy.

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